http://www.mandap.org Indian Wedding Mandaps Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:05:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Reserve or Buy Tuxedos and Suit At this point of wedding organization, the male attire will need to be planned. Decide on what type of formal wear is wanted, whether it is tuxedos, black tie or suits. What type of formal wear is chosen will depend on the type ... http://www.mandap.org/planning-a-wedding-6-months-ahead/ Choosing the Caterer This is worth noting when looking for a venue as many offer catering and may not allow outside catering. Some venues may recommend a particular caterer. It is therefore important to inquire about catering policies when searching for a venue. The quality of the food is more ... http://www.mandap.org/planning-a-wedding-10-months-ahead/ Planning 1 Year Ahead Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming process with so much to organize and oversee. The average time for planning between the engagement and the wedding is 12-18 months. It is highly advisable to plan and book well in advance. Know Your Wedding Budget The expenses for ... http://www.mandap.org/planning-a-wedding-1-year-ahead/ In this blog we will try to explain and clarify common misconceptions about Indian Weddings traditions, various cultural terminologies used and some beautiful tips and ideas to organize your wedding the Indian Way! http://www.mandap.org/aftari-at-murtazas/ Wedding Nikah Also known as Nikaah, the Muslim ceremony is often celebrated with the signature splendour which is customary for Indo-Asian weddings. Witnesses and religious counselors are invited from both parties Bride and the Groom to complete this event.The wedding ceremony or Nikaah often takes place in a banqueting hall with ... http://www.mandap.org/indian-muslim-wedding-ceremony/ Popular and commonly practiced Hindu Wedding Traditions and Ritiuals [gallery=1] The Hindu religion comes from across a number of regions, each with cultural variations to wedding ceremonies. There are, however, fundamental similarities in all Hindu weddings. The purpose of the Hindu wedding is to perform the dharma, obligations to society and family, ... http://www.mandap.org/indian-wedding-traditions/