Hey Guys! I thought those who are planning their wedding will appreciate this little tip, because who doesn't like saving money?! First things first, know that centrepieces, especially if they are fresh flowers, are typically quite expensive. That said, it's your wedding day and fresh flowers go so far in creating that beautiful ambience! A… Continue reading MyBigFatPakistaniWedding Money Saving Tip: Centrepieces!
Tag: Asian Wedding
Wedding Entrance Songs
Hi Guys! I've been wanting to blog about this for a while: wedding songs! As many of you know, a Pakistani wedding is a production. And no production is complete without music! Choosing entrance songs for my BFPW was such a mission...when I imagined being able to walk into it, it had to feel just… Continue reading Wedding Entrance Songs
Video! My Purple Boys’ Mehndi Dance!
Hi Friends! I'm back - and now I have video :D! SO happy to share this with you guys - when all my white boys (and brother) surprised me at my mehndi by doing this: The lead, my dear friend Patrick Faller, practiced those perfect moves in Prince Edward Island, pulled our two other friends… Continue reading Video! My Purple Boys’ Mehndi Dance!
MyBigFatPakistaniWeddingWeightLossChallenge Update!
Hi ladies! (I'm assuming it's mostly ladies reading this!?) How goes your wedding/post wedding/just-need-to-get-in-shape fitness routines?! I'm in week 3 of my renewed fitness motivation, after I found out I gained 10lbs and 2 inches everywhere since the honeymoon (you can read more on that here! ) and I'm happy to say I think I've… Continue reading MyBigFatPakistaniWeddingWeightLossChallenge Update!
What Desi Brides Don’t Talk About: Wedding Lingerie
Yes, I'm going there (your welcome, lol). But seriously, I was so confused about this before my wedding: what the hell are you supposed to wear underneath your shaadi jora?! (Wedding dress). Trust me it's not like I didn't google it, I did! What I was confused about was whether you were supposed to wear… Continue reading What Desi Brides Don’t Talk About: Wedding Lingerie
16 Signs You’re at a South Asian Wedding
This gem is brought to us from BuzzFeed, and its hilariously on point, enjoy! http://www.buzzfeed.com/tabirakhter/16-signs-you-are-at-a-south-asian-wedding?s=mobile
Gifting Traditions in Desi Wedding Culture
Hi Everyone! In my opinion, there is nothing like an inquisitive outside point of view to make you think about the things that you have grown up to understand as traditions. Throughout my wedding planning, that's what I had in my boss, who was eagerly curious about each and every piece of my BFPW. And… Continue reading Gifting Traditions in Desi Wedding Culture
What to Do Before you Go Wedding Shopping in Pakistan (or whatever other place in South Asia)
Hi Everyone, Some of you were interested in knowing how to best prepare for your wedding shopping trip back home, wherever that may be! Well, this is what I did before I went to Lahore in March 2013, hope it's helpful to you too! -Safa 1. Make a List This may sound simple… Continue reading What to Do Before you Go Wedding Shopping in Pakistan (or whatever other place in South Asia)
Ready-to-Wear, Chinyere!
Hello hello! My fellow Canadians: um, why did our parents come here? Lol, It's sooo cold! So allow me to take you back to Lahore, where it is wonderful and warm (well, at least it was when I was there last March!) I've talked about the label Chinyere by Bareeze before, in fact; I rated… Continue reading Ready-to-Wear, Chinyere!
Wedding Day 3: The Valima! (Reception)
Hi Everyone, And here it is...the post which concludes the main days of my big fat Pakistani wedding: the valima! The valima is the reception hosted by the groom's side following the wedding; it is truly a welcoming of the newly married couple (making their debut entrance together) and celebration of the families that have… Continue reading Wedding Day 3: The Valima! (Reception)
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