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ASIAN WEDDING GUIDE

Planning your wedding

Picking the perfect venue

Choosing the ring

Tying the financial knot

Getting the gifts you want

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

Hindu Wedding - 10 Facts

Wedding weight loss plan

Hen Nights Abroad

Scorching Honeymoons

Top 10 Honeymoon Spots

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PLANNING THE PERFECT WEDDING? AVOID THE PITFALLS!

Venues cancelling bookings at the last minute, wedding dresses not arriving on time, guests coming down with food poisoning and photographers disappearing without a trace. These were just a few of the wedding complaints reported last year, but there are ways of avoiding the pitfalls advises Consumer Direct. Last year, the government advice service received over 4000 wedding-related complaints.

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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING TO PERFECTION

Marriages may be made in heaven, but organising a wedding requires planning to perfection. Image courtesy of Maz of Leicester.

Marriages might be made in heaven but organising a wedding requires a far more down-to-earth approach. Everyone naturally wants their special day to be memorable for the things that went right - not for shoes that pinched, the caterers that added an extra nought to the numbers or the wedding 'limousine' that looked rather suspiciously like a taxi cab with a bit of ribbon stuck to it.

PICK THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE

Choosing a wedding venue is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make in life! Image courtesy of Maz of Leicester.

Whether you want to celebrate your marriage at the top of the London Eye, in a fairytale Scottish castle, at a theme park, or far more simply, and more modestly, in a marquee in your parents' garden, there are some extremely important questions you really need to ask yourself before you come to your final decision. Choosing a venue for your wedding is probably one of the most important decisions that you will ever have to make in life.

THE RING'S THE THING

Engagement Ring - just how much should you spend on it? Image courtesy of Maz of Leicester.

So, you've decided to take the plunge and go for broke by asking the beautiful love of your life to marry you. You've got the romantic occasion planned to perfection, right down to the finest detail, and have spent what seems like the best part of a millennium deciding exactly what to say while down on bended knee, practising to your heart's content in front of the mirror. But have you actually bought the engagement ring?

TYING THE FINANCIAL KNOT

Marriage counsellors say that when married life founders, it is invariably due to financial problems. Image courtesy of Maz of Leicester.

Marriage counsellors say that when married life founders, it is invariably due to financial problems. Bearing that in mind then, married couples would be well advised to take a close look at their finances in the very early stages of the relationship. So exactly what should you be thinking about? Maggie Foster considers the financial implications.

GET THE WEDDING GIFTS YOU WANT

Choosing the perfect wedding gift is fraught with confusion and indecision, so help your loved ones choose wisely to ensure you get the wedding gifts you want.

Ever had that terrible, sinking feeling when your mind draws a complete blank as you hit the high street, desperately seeking a wedding present for a relative or a friend? No matter how much you know and love them - you just can't think what on earth to get them and the clock is ticking.

THE HINDU WEDDING CEREMONY

Marriage in the Hindu religion is the 13th of the 16 ceremonies in a person's life. It is a sacrament and as such is solemnised in accordance with the VEDAS, the holy scriptures of the Hindu religion that date back several thousand years. Although the wedding itself is held on one day, there are a number of ceremonies that are usually held on separate days. read more

TEN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HINDU WEDDINGS

The DOWRY was designed as a form of financial security for the bride, in the case of her marriage failing. It is usually made up of a certain number of outfits, jewellery and items for the home as well as cash. However, as a result of many 'bride-burnings' in the subcontinent, the traditional dowry has officially been banned in India.

10 'MODERN' WEDDING VOWS FOR WOMEN

Have you ever noticed how strange Hindu Wedding vows seem? Take for example "I shall guard your family and home, speaking sweetly to you." Of course I take these to be a literal translation of the mantras - the thinking behind the original text focuses on aspects of food, joy and harmony.....all good stuff. Until the divorce that is!

10 'MODERN' WEDDING VOWS FOR MEN

Have you ever noticed how strange Hindu Wedding vows seem? Take for example "take thou this fifth step so that we many obtain many sons" or "let me be the mind and let you be the speech".* Of course I take these to be a literal translation of the mantras - the thinking behind the original text focus on aspects of food, health, wealth, joy, progeny and harmony.....all good stuff.

THE ASIAN BRIDAL LOOK BOOK

'The Asian Bridal Look Book' is a best-selling two-step beauty style guide for looking good on your wedding day. Renowned make-up artist Ruby Hammer, was so impressed with the book that she penned it's foreword, describing it as, "a godsend, not only to brides, but also for all Asian women who need occasion make-up in their lives."

REDHOTCURRY.COM GUIDE TO THE BEST MEHNDI BOOKS

A comprehensive review of some of the most useful and practical Mehndi books available, ideal for novices and advanced artists alike. This review features: 'The Art of Mehndi' by Sumita Batra, 'Mehndi - The Timeless Art of Henna Painting' by Loretta Roome, 'Mehndi - Body Painting Kit' by Zaynab Mira, 'Henna Body Art' by Mark Smith, 'Mehndi' by Carine Fabius and 'Henna Body Painting' Sabine Kuhne.

SIX MONTH WEDDING WEIGHT LOSS PLAN

For brides and grooms, getting into shape for the big day is an important part of wedding planning. Image courtesy of Maz of Leicester

For some brides-and grooms-to-be, getting in shape for the big day is an all important part of wedding planning. But not only do last-ditch dieting efforts usually fail, new research suggests married people tend to gain more weight over the years than singletons!

PLANNING A HEN NIGHT ABROAD

With the advent of cheap flights - and the growth of the currently Multi-million pound stag and hen party industry - means that Bratislava is fast becoming a more popular destination for a weekend of boozing than traditional favourites like Brighton or Blackpool. In fact, nowadays up to 70 per cent of pre-wedding parties are being held abroad, according to a recent Foreign Office survey.

HOT TIPS FOR SCORCHING HONEYMOONS

All that hectic running around in preparation for `the big day` is enough to make even the most chilled out, relentlessly relaxed person crave a happy holiday and be keen to get away from it all. So, see your honeymoon not only as the perfect opportunity to get to know your new husband or wife even better, but also as the ideal chance to totally treat yourself and really splash out on something special.

TOP TEN HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS

Some people know where they want to go honeymoon even before they knew who they were going to marry. The Top Ten favourite honeymoon destinations are in descending order: Mauritius, Seychelles, Barbados, Jamaica, Maldives, Thailand, Antigua, Italy, Saint Lucia & Dubai.

BRITAIN'S TOP TEN WEDDING SONGS

An online survey has revealed the UK's top 'first dance' wedding tunes – with 'Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith at number one. The song was featured in the film 'Armageddon' starring, Aerosmith Lead Singer Steve Tyler's daughter, Liv Tyler (pictured here in a Givenchy Advert). The survey, polled over 1,300 UK DJs to find Britain's Top 10 Wedding songs.

WHIRLWIND WEDDINGS

Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney wed in May 2005, only to split four months later.

Do short romances make for lasting marriages? Is love at first sight really for life? We take a look at real life Whirlwind Weddings as well as the Celebs. As far as 'romantic gestures' go, Tom Cruise's proposal to Katie Holmes in Paris in June 2005 ticked all the boxes. They were young, gorgeous, very much in love - and he popped the question at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, but will it last the distance?

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