Wedding season is here again.

Yes The Wedding season is here again, its time to deck and be merry.

Its one of the few times in the year when I remove my treasure trove of Indian finery and glam myself from head to toe, relatively (as you all know by now I am a very simple dresser, my style is simple and comfortable).

I love weddings for their sheer opulence, colour, grandeur, feelings, emotions, food.

I am more or less not a very social person and with todays busy times weddings are the occasion to socialise with the great big Indian family, long lost friends and acquaintances and doll up yourself to represent your family (sigh) but its also fun no doubt ;p.

Here's a quick peek into my looks for the wedding season this year around.

My style again here is simple, comfortable, I love flowing silhouettes, drapes, easy to wear and handle attires 😉. 

Just a collection of my looks for this wedding season.

Hope you like. 

Hope you enjoyed!! 

So put your best foot forward and glam yourself this wedding season and have lots of fun with friends and family. 

Until we meet again!! 

Stay happy and cheerful !! 

xoxo

Bhakti 

Kavita Koparkar studio- Bridal dream

Weddings are what fairy tales are made up of, it's the most important day in a girls life and she wants everything to be picture perfect. 

The whole experience is well thought of, planned and implemented for months right from the minutest details. The sweet memories of which linger on throughout the life.

Every girl aims and dreams to look her very best and beautiful on her special day. Grooming the bride and enhancing her beauty is one of the most important aspect of the wedding.

Taking this experience forward and adding to the fairy tale romance and charm is the newest concept in Pune - The Kavita Koparkar studio. 

They don't only do make up or enhance the beauty of the bride but this is the place where they make the dreams come true. This is where the princesses get ready and are pampered by the finest in the business for their D day. The studio is the major part of the dream wedding. 

 

The studio stands grand in the bustling Karve nagar. The three storied, 2500 sq feet studio is a marvel reminiscing one of the Peshwai Pune grandeur and opulence. It's designed on the basis of Pune's heritage and palaces/wadas. It's beauty inside and out and aptly sets the stage for the grand wedding themes to be followed. 

One entire floor is dedicated especially for brides and only as a Kavita's studio.

A floor houses gorgeous bridal attires, embellishments, accessories, jewelry which one can flaunt for nominal prices. (Leased out, especially for brides maids and NRI clients who are mostly hard pressed for shopping)

One floor is allotted for the bridal group, relatives and brides maids to get ready with the help of professional artist and stylist from the studio. 

The studio also houses a photo corner with luminous fabrics and rich backgrounds and effects for the photo shoot of the bride after she is decked up and all ready, so the photos can be captured when the bride is fresh and picture perfect. A photographer's delight and the bride's too. 

Every minute detail is taken in consideration. Kavita Koparkar studio is surely every brides dream come true. 

In tete a tete with the brain behind all this, the woman of the hour KAVITA KOPARKAR herself.

Kavita Koparkar owner of Papillon studio and the first Indian to have been trained from Cinema Makeup school Los Angeles, USA, has got yet another feather in her cap at such a young age. 

Throwing the doors open to her latest and biggest venture so far, how does it feel? 

Kavita -" Feels amazing, this being my dream venture and my dream come true after hard work and lot of efforts put in. "Working in the industry for 10 years she knew what were the areas she had to work on and improve especially after the rapid growth and globalization. 

"The bridal make up and grooming industry is one of the most rapidly growing one almost parallel with the film industry. "

"Weddings in India are a big affair and still there is a dearth of many things in Pune as well as Maharashtra regarding this" and you surely want to change this scene I chip in.

"First and foremost there was a need for a dedicated Bridal space to concentrate only on the bride and avoid the chaos and others problems which pertain to working on the bride at the venue which has shortcomings like special and adequate lights or space, wedding jitters due to all this which curtails my work and final outcome". Kavita says " it's funny and yet exciting now that I think of, I had the entire picture clear in my mind, right from the concept to the visualization everything was crystal clear to the hilt. Infact the people who were working on executing my concept also find it funny that how I knew it more than them that how the final picture is going to take shape." This just shows the confidence and clear goal she had in mind. Her goal being providing the Bride complete luxury and an experience to cherish right from the time the bride enters the studio. Kavita says, " Every bride on entering my studio should be like Oh Wow! and that should be the start of her journey into the fantasy and wedding fervor. Where I want to pamper the bride with comfort and luxury and treat her like a princess on her special day." 

Kavita tells us her concept studio has been getting overwhelming response and it has taken the wedding experience of any bride to a notch higher. 

She has big dreams for the future, " I want the brand to grow many folds, I have also started a academy in the studio, where my aim is to prepare parallel line of artists who are really good and efficient. I want to make the courses more structured, provide internships and take this venture to a higher level." On this note we bid adieu to her wishing her all the luck.

Kavita Koparkar studio has definitely opened a gamut of bridal services and experience for the brides to be of Pune. 

Hope you liked the article from Bhakti Diaries this month, do let me know what would you like me to talk about. Till then signing off, yours -

xoxo

Bhakti 

bhakti000@hotmail.com 

Trousseau Packing

The bridal trousseau has deeply traditional roots, both sensible and sentimental ones.
It is generally a collection of items like clothes, lingerie, linens, jewellery and other things that a bride may need after her marriage. Although this custom started as a more practical approach and was a way for brides to start their marriage self-sufficiently and not having to ask their in-laws for things, it’s now a fun tradition too.
Trousseau packing is special packaging for the gifts you give to near and dear ones around the wedding.
Since relatives and friends often want to see the trousseau or is many a time put on display, attractive trousseau packaging is a great touch. Not only is it fun to look at but gives you that sense of it being a super special gift to yourself! Whether you are putting together your own or packing a trousseau for your best friend, here are some fun ideas.
Let’s start with the main packaging you plan to use. If you are thinking of putting the trousseau articles in a big box or bag, why not think of interesting containers that you can use later in your home too. Something like a beautiful carved wooden chest or a lovely tiled mosaic box are special enough for your trousseau and yet can be a nice addition to your décor at home. Another popular option is the use of decorated thaals and trays especially for smaller items. You can decorate these with colourful cloth, metallic netting, lace, ribbons, velvet, satin and jewel embellishments. Including compartmentalized organizers and trays and even dividers in lovely colours not only looks good but also allows you to keep everything mess free and showcase all your lovely gifts and purchases.
Having a central theme is also a great touch. You could carry over the theme of your clothes and accessories if any or tie it up nicely with common touches. Having a theme for the way your gifts are presented, in terms of style and colours makes for one attractive trousseau! If you have a theme for your wedding and a colour palette that runs through all your events, it can incorporated in your packing as well. You can top off your packages with whimsical touches that show off your interests and personality like flamboyant feathers, some sparkly bling or even pressed flowers and leaves.
Last but not the least try and include a satchel of a fragrance you like or some pretty pot pourri in your packages; it keeps everything fresh and looks super pretty. Have fun with the trousseau packing since it is another special part of your big day and if you are packing one for someone you care about adding a small surprise gift or cute knick-knacks will definitely bring a smile to her face.
source - indian weddings marry me





People hard pressed for time or without much help on hand, fret not, professional trousseau packers (have enlisted some in the pictures)provide you with assorted packages, take your pick and watch them pack up your goodies with amazing finish.


Here some ideas to help you enhance your trousseau packing , HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!

Mehendi - Bridal Beauty

Mehendi

 

An integral part of any Indian wedding. Mehndi isn't just a beautifying ornament for the bride but it is a ritual of significant values, a pre wedding ritual, it takes place before one or two days before the wedding.