Anarkali Lehengas and Bridal Lehengas

Anarkali lehengas are the latest trend in bridal wear. Taking their roots from the Anarkali Salwar Kameez, Anarkali lehengas have the same long-flowing layered fabrics that look absolutely gorgeous. The elegance and opulance of the Anarkali lehengas is unparalleled. The fabric employed for these is usually a combination of net, silk or velvet (for the borders) that gives an exquisite look and a heavy decked up feel for the bridal or engagement ceremony. I wouldn't recommend the heavy ones for the sangeet ceremony though, although Anarkali suits can definitely be worn for sangeet. They are much more comfortable to move around in and even if you are not wearing a dupatta, the dress still looks very complete and beautiful. Here are some of my favourite Anarkali Lehengas. 

Shimmer Sarees and Bridal Sarees - Indian Saree Trend

Shimmer sarees are the latest trend in indian fashion wear. These are perfect for almost any occasion, be it a cocktail party, a wedding reception, sangeet or engagement. As the silk saree has become quite passe and women are now looking for something extra to stand out and look bold yet beautiful. 

Traditional saree has gone through a transformation and the shimmer saree hits the target with its bold yet elegant combination. The best part about shimmer saris is that they are not over the top with embroidery (which gives a very heavy look and are heavy to wear as well) but stand out equally nicely. 

Shimmer Georgette saree with its inherent sheen is the latest innovation which is the best outfit for a wedding reception, party and other ceremonial occasion such as Diwali. Here's a collection of shimmer sarees worn by celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon and other shimmer saris that you will love!! 

Two toned Designer Shimmer Saree with Embroidered Border

Multicolor Trendy Indian Designer Shimmer Saree with Border Embroidery

Purple Designer Shimmer Saree with Border Embroidery

Teal Shimmer Bollywood Saree with Embroidered Border

Pink Net Designer Bridal Shimmer Saree

Wheat Brown and Amethyst Violet Shimmer Georgette and Net Saree

Sangeet wedding hall decorations

Sangeet is the most fun event at the wedding. For me, it's a very colourful event and as such the sangeet hall decorations need to reflect the colourful and vibrant mood of this wedding event. Here are a few of my favourite sangeet wedding hall decorations. I absolutely love the yellows, pinks, purples and oranges for the sangeet wedding hall decoration theme.

Wedding decorations for Sangeet ceremony

Sangeet ceremony is one of the most popular and widely celebrated amongst the pre-wedding ceremonies in Hindu, North indian and Punjabi weddings. Sangeet ceremony is usually held after the Mehendi ceremony. It adds the fun dimension to any wedding and consists of music, dances, frolic, traditional wedding songs, choreographed and practiced bollywood style dance performances reflecting the bride and groom's life and how they fell in love. Sangeet ceremonies give the families a chance to get together and celebrate a colourful evening together and have a blast. It is important that the wedding decorations for the sangeet ceremony reflect the very colourful nature of the evening. Below are few simple wedding decoration ideas for sangeet or wedding reception decorations:
1. Tie colourful and decorative sarees or elaborate and colourful curtains and drapes around the venue. Use simple lights to highlight the colours of the curtains
2. Poolside wedding decorations look gorgeous as the reflection of the colourful wedding decorations in the pool adds to the beauty
3. If the venue has a few trees, try hanging christmas lights or even christmas tree ornaments from the trees. These wedding decorations give a dramatic and fairytale effect to the venue
4. If the venue has small shrubs or an open lawn area, transform it using lawn lights to create the illuminated magical effect
5. Transform the pool or even a water fountain by using colourful underwater lights
6. Finally, decorate the stage keeping in mind the theme of Sangeet, with a musical instrument like flute, table or a dancing couple

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Wedding, Sangeet, Mehendi Songs

Searching for songs to play at your wedding? Search no further! Here's a comprehensive list of some of the Hindi Bollywood songs that the entire family can enjoy for the wedding, mehendi and sangeet ceremonies and where to find (download) them.
Hindi Wedding Songs:

1. Mahi Ve - (Kal ho na ho)
   
2. Say Shava Shava - (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham)
   
3. Bole Chudiyan - (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham)
   
4. Chalka Chalka Re - (Saathiya)
   
5. Maangalyam - (Saathiya)
   
6. Naina Milaike - (Saathiya)
   
7. Ye ladki hai - (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham)
   
8. Mehendi Lagake - (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge)
   
9. Aj mera ji karda - (Monsoon Wedding)
   
10. Gud Nalon Ishq Mitha - (Bally Sagoo)
    
11. Tera Rang Balle Balle - (Soldier)
    
12. Chal pyar karegi - (Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai)
    
13. Sajna ji vari vari - (Honeymoon Travels)
    
14. Pyaar ki yeh kahaani - (Honeymoon Travels)
15. Love Mera Hit Hit - (Billu)
16. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi - (Mujhse Shaadi Karogi)
17. Dus Bahaane - (Dus)
    

Here are a few more categories of songs:

1. Dulhan ke geet
   
2. Dulhe ke geet