Saturday, 25 June 2011

Essential Checklist for the Indian Bride


Every women has since childhood harnessed the dream of her getting married, its different if while growing up ambitions and wedding takes a back seat in mind - which i feel is completely justified. Every women has complete right on her life and why not!! 

But Somewhere when wedding does come to driving seat,  Here are the things that u will need

-          Sarees – number depends on Budget and preference
-          Suits – number depends on Budget and preference
-          Apart from above which is called daaj in Punjabi you need atleast 6-8 home wear but bright suits that u can wear at home.
-          sets of jeans-tees, skirts,all fancy casual wear to be handy for your honemoon ;)
-          Other things
o   Bangles matching with each dress, if you are punjabi,  U wont need much bangles as u will have chooda, so don’t waste much money there, just take designer artificial kadas of different  colors
 
o   Footwear – Very important – take one of each color- Black, crème, brown, golden and silver. Also take daily wear  nice chappals
o   Take matching artificial sets of common colors (mix of full sets and kitty sets (only pendant & earings))
-          Make up Box - Basic
o   lipsticks
o   Lip outliner pencils
o   Nailpolish  
o   Eyeshadow box (jab ghar pe net hoga to youtube ke video dekh lena on how to apply ;) I did the same)
o   Kajal, mascara, eye liner & eye definer pencil
o   Cheek blush
o   Puff powder
o   Foundation
o   Bindi (designer ones atleast 10 types ) & normal shipa bindi for putting at home
o   Lakme liquid Sindoor
o   Moisturizer
o   Cold crème
o   Makeup remover – cleansing milk
o   Sunscreen
o   Nice perfumes (perfume – branded & deo sprays  )
o   Comb & hair brush
o   SAFETYPINS – a big must – atleast 10 sets
-          Linen
o   Bed sheets, bed covers, blankets, quilts, dressing table covers, dining table mats, pillow covers, etc.
o   Hankies  -6 -7 soft cloth hankies , small towel hankies & one medium towel hanky
o   Along with that, bath linen (towels) will also form a part of the trousseau.
-          Toiletries
o   Bathing soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, Shampoo , hair conditioner
-          night wear (one night gown satin or something, one short nighty , one regular night suit and a salwar suit to be used as night dress)
-          Lingerie 
-          Handbag s
o   1 big bag in which u can carry all essentials
o     clutches ,   potli’s and  small handbags

Rest in Indian wedding the following are generally given which is called grihasti ka saamaan
-          Dinner set
-          Tea set
-          6 steel thali’s with katori , 6 spoons & 6 glasses
-          Serving Bowl Set
     The list can be elaborated as per budget :)
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Any other item that you like is all welcome here .. this is your wedding sweety.. cherish all dreams and fulfill all preety wishes !! 


Have Fun!!