22 years after Godhra riots, pre-wedding ceremony in Gulberg Society brings back residents

Ahmedabad: Twenty two years after the horrific riots which killed 69 of its residents during the 2002 post-Godhra riots, the Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad witnessed celebrations recently when the only family living in the abandoned society celebrated a pre-wedding function. The Mansuri family, which continues to stay in the now ruined society, held ‘haldi rasam’, a pre-wedding ceremony, of their 18-year-old daughter Misbah. The ceremony held on Monday was attended by a handful of old neighbors of the society, who have been scattered in various parts of the city since 2002. The society has 29 bungalows and ten apartments. “I…
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‘It’s whiter than the bride’s gown’ people cry as mum of the groom shows up to wedding in ‘attention-seeking’ dress

IT’S a bit of an unspoken rule that you shouldn’t wear white to a wedding that isn’t yours. But the mother of the groom might’ve missed that memo when she showed up to the ceremony wearing a gown that was “whiter than the bride’s.” 2 The bride’s gown looked very similar to the mother’sCredit: Facebook/that’s it, I’m wedding shaming 2 Close-up side view of a beautiful worried bride at the parkCredit: Getty A picture of the woman, who is apparently the groom’s mother caused a stir when it was shared on social media recently, and it’s no wonder why. In…
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LOOK: Ria Atayde Marries Zanjoe Marudo in Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress

After a brief month-long engagement, Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo have officially tied the knot! The two exchanged vows during an intimate civil wedding held on the bride’s 32nd birthday last March 23. Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo Get Married Instagram/onlyzanjoemarudo ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW The couple tied the knot at the Quezon City Hall in a ceremony officiated by Major Joy Belmonte. Ria was glowing from within in an ivory-hued silk gown made by Martin Bautista. The frock features puffy off-shoulder sleeves and a flattering sweetheart neckline. Meanwhile, her new hubby looked as dapper as ever in a…
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The most memorable celebrity wedding dresses of 2023

1 Sofia Richie Grainge in Chanel 2 Georgia Fowler in Vivienne Westwood and Danielle Frankel Georgia Fowler is sure to be on every upcoming bride’s moodboard thanks to her beautiful Vivienne Westwood gown. The model wore a silk, corseted dress – a silhouette that is instantly recognizable as a Vivienne Westwood signature – and a long, floor-length veil. Fowler later swapped into a Danielle Frankel design as they changed locations on her big day. 3 Taylor Hill in Etro Taylor Hill married Daniel Fryer wearing a romantic Etro gown, set against the backdrop of the Colorado mountains. Her off-the-shoulder dress…
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Taylor Swift Wears a Wedding Dress to the 2024 Grammy Awards

There’s only one way to say it: Taylor Swift looks like a bride at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The artist, whose album Midnights is nominated for Album of the Year, arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles just before the February 4, 2024, event kicked off, stepping out in what appeared to be a wedding dress. The all-white strapless ensemble by Schiaparelli Haute Couture, featuring a pleated bodice and a high slit with major volume at the hip, quickly became the fashion moment of the evening. This isn’t surprising, considering the fact that she and boyfriend Travis Kelce—who was…
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NJ Library Director Loans Wedding Dresses for Free

Even vintage wedding dresses often come with a hefty price tag, but if you’re a bride-to-be in New Jersey, you don’t have to spend an exorbitant amount of money on a gown that you love. Adele Puccio, the director of the Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, is letting anyone getting married borrow a frock from her vintage collection. In an interview with NJ.com, a digital news outlet in New Jersey, which was published on February 11, 2024, Puccio shared that she owns 20 vintage dresses that are available for any bride to rent. Puccio…
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Bride lashes guest for wearing ‘gold’ dress to wedding: ‘You’re not the first prize’

A woman has been left shocked after being confronted by a bride at a wedding over her choice of gown. The woman has shared her disturbing experience on Reddit’s ‘Am I The A–hole’ thread. She explained her best friend Dan was recently marriedand his new wife Lauren has “always disliked” him despite the fact the relationship has always been platonic. “Despite me being happily marriedshe’s always kept me at arm’s length,” the woman explained. READ MORE: William and Harry fell out ‘years before’ rift The woman says the bride, Lauren, has “always” disliked her because of her friendship with the…
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Trends And Innovations In The Wedding Dress Industry

Dr. Princess Heirsmac-Akinjogunla is the CEO of Elarosesweetweddings. Getty In the ever-evolving landscape of nuptial fashion, the modern bride stands at the crossroads of tradition and avant-garde style. Bridal trends of 2023 have unfurled a tapestry that interweaves timeless elegance with bold, contemporary expressions, redefining the ethos of the wedding dress industry. The Shift To Personalization Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all bridal wear. Many brides today seek a gown that is as unique as their own story. Personalization has emerged as the cornerstone of contemporary bridal fashion, with designers offering bespoke options—from custom embroidery to hand-painted florals—ensuring that each…
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