Pros And Cons Of Matrimonial Sites

27 Jan

There would hardly be anyone who has not thought about or made plans for his/her dream-come-true day. Yes, we’re talking about wedding day here. Wedding is, undoubtedly, an auspicious occasion that comes along with happiness and starts a new phase of life for both bride and groom; the happiness that lasts forever and the phase that is beautiful than ever. But the problem arises when the bride or groom is not able to find a perfect match. This is where the need of Indian Matrimonial Sites, which have become an all-new platform for matchmaking, arises. But is this platform good enough for tying the eternal knots? Read on to know about the pros and cons of Matrimonial Websites in India.

Pros:

  • People who have been in search of the right partner for years can now register to a one-stop destination – Matrimonial Website – where they can easily find a partner as per their likings, mother tongue, country, religion, occupation and more.
  • Without seeking any wedding broker, relative or pundit, you’re just a click away from your partner when using a Marriage Site.
  • Several Matrimony Sites also provide an option of live chat with could-be-the-one person. And through some of them you can also contact the wedding vendors, be it a florist, videographer, photographer or caterer.
  • The reputed Marriage Sites in India keep your personal information secured and confidential, so rest assured about security-related worries.

Cons:

  • If you come across a fake profile and go on to believe upon it, all your dreams of finding the one can get shattered. Solution: Register only on those Matrimonial Sites that verify the biodata and identity of whosoever gets registered with them.
  • Getting married through a Matrimonial Matchmaking Site is like trying your luck, because you know nothing about your would-be spouse. Solution: Talk to person, arrange several meetings with him/her, meet his/her family and then make your final decision.

If a good wedding can make your life blissful, the bad one can make it woeful. Therefore, when you’re finding a match through a Matrimonial Site, you ought to be cautions, check whether the biodata of the potential partner is genuine, meet him/her several times instead of making decisions in a hurry and then you are sure to find your ‘the one.’

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Nothing Like A Punjabi Wedding!

24 Jan

The Punjabis, known for their laughter, liveliness and of course, the bhangra, know how to pull every stop when it comes to celebrating. And what can be a better occasion to celebrate than a family wedding? Traditional Punjabi marriage is splendid occasion of celebration with of plentiful fun & frolic and several interesting rituals.

Rituals At The Bride’s Home-

  • Chuda
    Chuda refers to a set of red and cream ivory bangles. A havan is conducted by the pandit to commemorate this ritual. People touch the chuda, worn by the girl, and give their warmest wishes to her.
  • Vatna
    Vatna involves applying the paste made from turmeric powder and mustard oil. Vatna is applied all over the girl’s body by her friends and relatives. This is done to make the girl look beautiful on her wedding day.

Rituals At The Groom’s Home-

  • Sehrabandi
    After the groom gets dressed up in his wedding clothes, a pooja is performed. Thereafter, the groom’s father ties the “sehra” on the groom’s head.
  • Ghodi Chadna
    The groom’s sister-in-law lines the eyes of the boy with surma. Thereafter, the groom’s sisters feed and decorate his mare. The boy finally climbs the horse and leaves his home for the wedding venue.

Rituals At The Marriage Venue

  • Varmala
    Varmala begins the marriage rituals and involves the exchange of garlands between the bride and groom. During this time, the bride’s sisters, in fun and frolic, steal the groom’s shoes. It is a fun tradition, in which the girls charge an amount of money in return for the shoes.
  • Phere
    The bride and groom take seven rounds around the sacred fire, while the pandit recites the religious mantras. The couple promises to be committed with each other on the name of god.

Like any other Indian wedding ceremony, Punjabi wedding is also ritualistic. Punjabi weddings are full of grandeur and are celebrated with great pomp and show from the start to the end.

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Manipuri Wedding – A Traditional Event Filled With Color, Joy & Love

20 Jan

The love the Manpuris have for their culture is inevitable as they are known for their vibrant personalities and pleasant aura. All the traditions and customs of the tribes of Manipur are associated with color and grandeur. Same is associated with the Manipuri Wedding as well. All those who have seen a Manipuri Wedding will agree that the tradition is full of extravagant celebrations that take place in a colorful ambience. Read the full write-up and know all about the weddings of this beautiful community.

Costumes Are Very Important
The wedding dress constitutes a very important part of the wedding rituals in the Manipuri Community. The bride wears the traditional Rasila Skirt, which has a splash of colors and the Groom adorns a white Dhoti-Kurta and a Turban.

Wedding Rituals
A Matei Women greets the guests- the Groom, his family and friends at the entrance of the house and offers them Betel Nut, Tamul, and Pan. The Pandal and the arrangements for the sitting are made near the Tulsi Plant of the house and the guests are directed towards them. Then a Diya is lightened in respect of the Groom and a young boy comes and washes the feet of the Groom. Next, two women from both the families put Taki Fish in water and if these fish move side to side, it is considered auspicious. Then, lavish food is offered to the Deities and the families of the bride and groom seek blessings for the married couple. The couple is then taken as life partners. An extravagant feast is organized after five days of the wedding when the bride comes to visit her parents.

People of Manipur also take Wedding to be one of the most joyous occasions. As much as they enjoy this sacred ritual of tying two people in a bond of love and affection, they understand and respect the commitment that the two share.

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The Joyful Ritual Of Sangeet

17 Jan

Any celebration is incomplete without dancing and singing. In Indian wedding ceremonies as well, dancing and singing from a part of the entire celebration and rituals. No matter in which region or culture the wedding takes place, there has to be some dancing before the auspicious wedding night.

Beats Of The Sangeet Ceremony
In India, especially in northern parts, Sangeet ceremony forms a formal part of the traditional wedding. On the day of Sangeet, the family members from both sides meet each other, and sing and dance. Generally, they dance on the beats of dholak. Many a times, it becomes a ladies-only affair where men are strictly not allowed while young and elderly women have all the fun!

An Ice-Breaking Occasion
It allows both the families to know one another. It performs the much needed job of breaking the ice between the two families, who are anxious about how the other side will react on their preparation. While dancing and singing together, many light jokes are shared which make the atmosphere lively. Arrangements of light snacks and drinks is also done.

Though it is mostly a ritual of the north Indian weddings but the popularity of the Sangeet Ceremony has spread over different regions of India, be it east, west or even south. It has become popular because the merriment and joyful ribbing makes for an unforgettable experience. Indian movies also include this ceremony as a much demanded part of the wedding ceremony shown. With theme, it also has been modernized. Now, Sangeet ceremonies are arranged with hi-fi music systems and according to specific themes where people dress according to the theme.

It is a ceremony where people of all age can enjoy together, so, with time it is obvious that the Sangeet ceremony will cross all boundaries and will unite people into an auspicious thread of joy and celebration.

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How To Find The Right Wedding Caterer?

13 Jan

Indian Marriages are all about rituals, dance, music, and… food!

Yes, it is true. Our weddings are incomplete without scrumptious delicacies. Be it a South Indian Wedding Party or a Wedding Bash taking place somewhere in North India- a mouth watering menu is a must. Thus, professional Food Caterers are hired to take care of the food and beverages needs of the wedding celebration.

Mentioned below are some questions that you must ask the caterer before signing him or her:

  1. Considering my culture, the venue, and the timing, what food items would you suggest?
  2. How many other functions would your company be handling at the time of my party?
  3. Do you follow the standard norms of the health department? Do you have a license?
  4. Who will be representing your company in that day and supervising your staff?
  5. Are there any particular food items that your company specializes in?
  6. Is it possible for you to show us the pictures of the parties you have previously catered to?
  7. Will your team be uniformly dressed?
  8. Do you also provide Wedding Cake?
  9. What will be the per person cost?
  10. How much will you charge on the whole? Will your charge be inclusive of the linens, staff members, etc.?
  11. How much should be paid to book your company for that date?
  12. How much time do you generally need to set up and remove your accessories?
  13. What kind of cutlery do you use?
  14. Do you mind if I or any of my family members monitor the food preparation?
  15. Will the costs be reduced if the vegetables and other raw food items are provided by us?

Getting these questions answered will ascertain that you guests are completely impressed by your choice of food. At present, almost no planned wedding is considered a success if tasty dishes are not served. Therefore, you should be very careful while selecting a Food Caterer.

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Revive Your Marriage With Marriage Counseling

10 Jan

Marriage celebrates coming together of two individuals who take a step into a new world filled with promises, dreams and hopes. Somewhere down the road, the couple loses sight of these and starts to feel strain and pressure. To survive this tumult in the relationship, they either rely on their own mental strength or in some cases; the help of an experienced professional often helps put ideas back into perspective. Marriage Counseling is emerging as a popular form of therapy and guidance that is helping many couples tide over their marital issues.

Marriage Counseling is a process where a qualified professional endeavors to recognize and manage the various issues and troubles that the couple is facing. The counselor attempts to reconcile the differences and save the marriage from the point of distress. A traditional version of the Marriage Counseling has been into practice for many years where couples talk to close friends and family who try to solve the differences but sometimes the intervention of a professional is required for the same.

Professional Marriage Counseling has several benefits and so many couples resort to this as a means to save their relationship.

  • The counselors treat your case as an individual and special scenario. They treat your family as an independent unit which enables them to offer suitable advice.
  • The professionals offer an unbiased opinion which cannot be expected from families and friends. Marriage Counseling offers more privacy.
  • A counselor opens channels of communication which help resolve problems effectively and clear misunderstandings.
  • They can help spot out the deep seated issues and problems that both the spouses have ignored.
  • The professionals can recommend activities and tasks that the couple may have to do together which will help smooth out any creases in the relationship.
  • In situations where children are involved, the counselors are specially qualified to handle such cases to ensure that the children are not stressed or pressured.

Going for Marriage Counseling is a step that the both the spouses have to take together. Marriage is a very special bond that has to be nurtured and strengthened with time so that it will blossom to a happy future and a little professional intervention can go a long way to establish this.

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Buddhist Wedding: A Union of Simplicity and Elegance

6 Jan

Weddings are a time of joy and happiness. Two people and their families come together as one and take a step towards a bright, promising future. Weddings bring to mind a colorful, loud and bright picture. The music, the well adorned halls, the merry guests, the lavish feasts, the bright lights and in the center of it all, the significant and meaningful wedding rituals. In contrast to this scenario, is the Buddhist wedding which celebrates marriage on the foundation of faith and belief.

The Buddhist Wedding does not include any complicated rituals. The couple can choose if they want to register their marriage in a court or go for a Buddhist temple which is legally licensed as a wedding venue.

Pre Wedding Ceremonies
The ceremonies are initiated by a formal proposal by the groom’s family to the bride’s family who give their consent. The auspicious day is chosen by a monk called Lama. The betrothal ceremony follows wherein the Lama chants prayers and the guests are served a religious beverage called madyan. The propitious day for the weeding is decided.

Wedding Rituals
The families of the couple arrive at the temple early in the morning. The groom’s family carries trays of fruits, traditional cakes and jewellery. Did you know that the number of trays was either six or nine and never seven or eight as these numbers were considered inauspicious? A pair of candles is lit which signifies the coming together of the two families. The couple and the wedding party recite Vandana, Tisarana and Pancasila hymns before Lord Buddha.

The sacred promises
The bride and the groom utter the scared declarations from the Sigilovdda Sutta. The groom undertakes to love and respect his wife and be kind and faithful towards her. The bride undertakes to perform her duties efficiently and responsibly and be faithful and hospitable to her new family.

The recitation of Mangal Sutta and Jayamangala Gatha concludes the ceremony and the newlyweds enter a blissful life under the protective cloud of the blessings showered upon them.

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MatrimonialsIndia.Com – Blogs Release December 2011

3 Jan

Why You Must Have A Wedding Website?
Most of the Indian Weddings are incomplete without the blessings and good wishes of near & dear ones. Thus, much emphasis is given on involving friends and relatives in the wedding celebrations. The Internet has given an impressive alternative to the conventional way of informing people about a wedding.[...]

Wedding Music: DJ System Versus A Live Band
Weddings are incomplete without good music, particularly in India. Like everything else, the Wedding Music also has to be the best. Different situations and ceremonies of a wedding need different music that can heighten up the enjoyment quotient for the guests and the couple. Thus, a sound arrangement for music becomes almost a necessity.[...]

What Is The Ideal Wedding Gift?
If one of your dear ones is getting married soon, then make sure you don’t lack behind in expressing your good wishes and happiness. Be it your brother, sister, friend or any acquaintance, the most appropriate way for you to convey your feelings is in the form of a gift. You must choose and buy a present that reflects your thoughts in the best possible manner.[...]

Tips To Make Your Marriage Succeed
Marriage is said to be the new beginning wherein one gets a new partner in life to share the bliss and adversities. Initially marriage seems like a dream land where everything is perfect. But life is not always the same. In the married life as well, problems have to be faced by a couple that have to be tackled and surpassed.[...]

The Beautiful Wedding Of Kashmiris..
The fact that the people of Kashmir add to the picturesque and natural beauty that surrounds them is well-known and whole-heartedly accepted all across the globe. What is little known about the region of Kashmir is the fact that the Weddings that take place in the area are as magnificent and exquisite.[...]

Beautiful Accessories of the Gorgeous Indian Brides
The beauty and the charming get-up of Indian Brides are known and celebrated all over the world. People across the globe compare the appeal of the Brides of India to a magnificent dream. The charm and aura of the soon-to-be-Mrs. is complemented with stunning accessories. Be it the necklace, the bangles, the earrings,[...]

Are You Trapped In These Relationship Myths Too?
Right from our teenage years, we learn about love and relationships from romantic films, mills and boons novels, magazines, and, of course, our own personal experiences. But in the process we often tend to cling to strong opinions about relationships which are completely based on misconceptions and myths.[...]

Bridal Beauty Tips!
When the marriage of a girl is fixed, her level of anxiety to look her best starts increasing day by day. With the availability of a number of bridal beauty packages, the brides have to avail skin nourishment, hair conditioning, and many other services to enhance their beauty. Although, the natural glow of happiness on brides’ faces is incomparable,[...]

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Bridal Beauty Tips!

30 Dec

When the marriage of a girl is fixed, her level of anxiety to look her best starts increasing day by day. With the availability of a number of bridal beauty packages, the brides have to avail skin nourishment, hair conditioning, and many other services to enhance their beauty. Although, the natural glow of happiness on brides’ faces is incomparable, these bridal packages are highly in demand to add an ‘X factor’ to their overall look.

Must-To-Do For A Bride
Body massages are a must-to-do for every bride. The reason has a lot to do rather than just beautifying your skin. Since it is the most important day of your life, a complete body massage is a great way to prepare for it. This helps in relaxing your body as well as mind. It soothes your senses and calms your mind, so you can refreshingly arrive at your wedding.

Special Hair Care
Deep conditioning treatments on a monthly basis are highly recommended. Hiring a professional hair expert, apart from your hairstylist, is highly important. A few days before the wedding day, brides should avoid sudden changes to hair, like opting for a new haircut, coloring your hair, etc. Besides this, protecting hair from extremes of temperature is highly essential, because you cannot afford to have damaged hair at such a crucial time.

Smooth Skin Secrets
Steam facials are extremely beneficial as they clean the dirt trapped in the pores of the skin and release toxins too. It is advised to do the facial well in advance so as to avoid any harsh skin reaction before the wedding day. Facials using ingredients from home, like an egg white mixed with honey, is recommended for its no negative after effects.

If you have intelligently planned for your bridal preparations, you will never end up dealing with stress to look beautiful on the wedding day. By using these tips, you will surely charm everyone with your charismatic beauty and attractive look on your D-day.

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Are You Trapped In These Relationship Myths Too?

27 Dec

Right from our teenage years, we learn about love and relationships from romantic films, mills and boons novels, magazines, and, of course, our own personal experiences. But in the process we often tend to cling to strong opinions about relationships which are completely based on misconceptions and myths.

Here are some common relationship myths that majorly contribute to lifelong quarrels based on unrealistic expectations:

1st Myth: Opposites attract and remain interested in one another due to their opposite nature.
What do facts say?
Similarities between two people are something that helps them to remain together for the long term. Opposites can never lead to the most successful, happy relationships; because of their diverse thinking. Happy couples are those who actually share similar basic life values. It never matters if they possess different tastes, or belongs to different religions, as long as their core values match with each other.

2nd Myth: No conflict defines a perfect relationship.
What do facts say?
Conflicts in a relationship are very important, not just to develop clear understanding about each others, but also to eradicate the misunderstanding regarding your life partner. A lack of conflict in a relationship signals that you either not taking your relationship seriously, or avoiding dealing with issues that really matter.

3rd Myth: Separate lives keep couples together.
What do facts say?
Couples who live their lives on parallel note and dislike to invite their life partners into their individual world majorly tend to grow apart. Independent lifestyle without sharing major activities together with your spouse makes both unhappy over the long term. Rather emotional, social, cultural, and financial interdependence creates the incentive for couples to stay together.

These misconceptions and myths can damage your relationships by creating unrealistic expectations and leading to anger, grief, and frustration. By developing understanding on how your partner thinks, behaves, and relates, through these facts you can approach your relationship with a fresh and unbiased manner.

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