Beyond Return Gifts: Little Gifts, Lasting Memories
Wedding favours have always been a way for couples to thank guests for being part of their special day. From...
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Mövenpick Al Marjan Island: beachfront weddings and MICE
Located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island offers a beachfront setting for...
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Aarti Makker: Less makeup, more you
In conversation with Vows & Vacay, Aarti Makker, Business Owner, shares her perspective on changing bridal preferences, timeless makeup, skincare...
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Beyond Red and Pastels: Bridal Colours that deserve the Spotlight
Red has long been associated with Indian bridal dressing, while pastel shades have become a familiar choice for contemporary weddings. But bridal couture is no longer confined to either end of the colour spectrum. Brides are increasingly exploring richer, more unusual combinations that bring together tradition, individuality and a distinct sense of style. From jewel-toned lehengas to earthy contrasts and unexpected metallic accents, there is plenty of room to experiment. For destination weddings, colour choices can become even more interesting. A palace celebration, a beachside pheras ceremony or a wedding against a mountain backdrop each offers a different setting for bridal fashion. The idea is not simply to choose a...
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Conscious celebrations by Roseate Hotels & Resorts
Roseate Hotels & Resorts brings its "Care by Roseate" sustainability philosophy into every wedding hosted at its properties, offering couples an elegant celebration that is thoughtfully aligned with environmental and social responsibility. Décor & Flowers: Wilted wedding flowers are not discarded; they are recycled into handcrafted incense sticks and cones, infused with jasmine oil and citrus wood, which can double as unique, meaningful favours for guests. Event spaces themselves are designed around natural light and airflow, reducing dependence on artificial lighting and cooling systems even during large-scale functions. Food & Catering: Wedding menus follow the brand's SLOW philosophy (Seasonal, Local, Organic, Wholesome) drawing on produce from Roseate Farms and an in-house hydroponic herb...
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From Sadya to Wazwan: Feasts that taste like Home
Indian wedding menus have started to read like airline route maps. Pasta stations sit near the chaat counter, sushi rolls turn up beside the biryani, and caterers say clients now ask for Italian, Thai, Mexican and Japanese as a matter of course. The feast is going global. But the dishes that tie a wedding to a family are usually the regional ones, and they carry something an imported menu can’t: the taste of home. Here are seven tables that still hold on to it. Kerala: the sadya The sadya is vegetarian and served on a banana leaf, with more than 20 dishes arriving in a set order, from banana chips...
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