And that’s love.

“So, I suppose that’s the point: Love chooses us. My husband and I don’t have a great “meeting” story. We met in a conventional way and had a conventional wedding. And in some sense, we lead a...

Life lessons & free advice

Twelve weeks into the New Year and 4 out of 5 of you have already forsaken this year’s resolutions. I, myself, can hardly believe how quickly the years are going by. I swear I’ve barely had time to...

Happy weekend and a very *happy* spring to you all!

Wedding Industry Experts Dish the Dirt

SARA BAIG With a background in architecture and experience in the design industry, Sara Baig, creative director & owner of Sara Baig Designs, works with her team to create experiential events. TAKE...

Let us spend our lives

{Real Wedding} Sapna & Nitin

Just a couple of weeks ago, with everyone doing July 4th themed posts, I had thought to myself that I would never post a bride wearing red, white and navy blue. Well, that was before I came upon...

{Vintage Rings} Something old, something blue

I never really got the big deal about the engagement rings. Its not that I don’t appreciate (and lust after) sparkle and bling, because trust me I do (my pinterest boards should be proof enough)....

Asleep

image via here

7 Wedding Photography Poses & Ideas

Even before facebook made fabulous photoshoots an absolute must for every bride, I always looked forward to seeing couples’ bridal portraits. When asked what’s more important; having the perfect...

{Happiness}

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” ~ Aristotle image via quotebook

6 Wedding Must-Haves (You Probably Haven’t Even Thought About)

Planning a wedding is a fulltime job. With several events often held back to back – spanning over a week or more – it’s no wonder brides have been known to take months off from their regular jobs...

Pretty Pastels {Inspiration Board}

The sun is shining and it’s hard to not be inspired by the blooms and colours all around. I wanted to capture some of the delightful vibrancy, sense of celebration and essence of spring, so here’s...

“We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another....

Missing out on Karachi in the winter

Its that time of year once again; wedding season in Pakistan. And I’m missing it. (Not that I’m missing it; if you know what I mean). For the first time in about 12 years I’m not in Karachi in...

What Is Marriage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQJvSzkVfRg Its quite simple really ....

Apologies and Laddus

I know, I know!! I haven’t been around much; I’ve ignored you for months now with hardly a word or even a pic. But I promise, I thought about you the whole time. Not a day went by when I didn’t...

nothing less

Be with someone who is good Be with someone who is good to you Be with someone who you can make happy Be with someone who REALLY wants to be with you too.

{Fashion Fridays} Tarun Tahiliani Vintage Bridal Couture 2011

Tarun Tahiliani’s Bridal Couture exposition’s theme for its third year is ‘Artisanal- Bringing the Craft to the Fore’, or as Tarun puts it “Indian Couture layered in a western construct.” According...

{Inspired Bride} Secret #6

Knots & Braids {Inspired Beauty}

Wedding Hairstyle Images via WeHeartIt.com

Toronto Goes Bollywood Crazy at the IIFA Awards

If you live anywhere near the GTA, there is no way you could have missed out on the Bollywood madness sweeping the city. The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards made their North...

Exquisite Bridal Mehndi & Henna Designs {Inspired Beauty}

Images via Mehndi Tumblr

{Inspired Bride} Secret #5

{Inspired Bride} Secret #4

…Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair {Inspired Beauty}

Images via PakLinks, Katy Elliott, Bina Khan, Sabs Salon and Wedding Bee

Make Love Not War {The Kissing Couple}

So the Vancouver Canucks hockey team lost the Stanley Cup, and the world got to see what big sore losers Canadians can be: Really big!! The only upside to the entire thing has been this incredible...

Pssst…

Inspirational Laddu got a makeover! Step 1 before a much-needed over facelift… Any thoughts?! Now here are some flowers to brighten up your day… Happy Thursday my lovelies! xx (Image by Jubliee...

Inspired by… ‘Social Tech for Social Change’

Despite my best efforts to be regular with my blog posts, last week I got caught up and fell a little behind. My sources of “inspiration” recently have been from ‘un-wedding’ avenues. The few of...

Lazy Sunday

This colorful Charpoiye daybed from VivaTerra, shared by Designwali, reminds me of lazy Sundays in Karachi spent lying on the old jhoola on our terrace. Ah! the good ol’ days…

Emerald Green, Black & Gold {Inspiration Board}

Can I just say upfront that I’m really excited about today’s inspiration board?! Yes, I may be tooting my own horn, but come on….its sooo purrtyy! The thing with most desi weddings is that the...