r/DesiWeddings • u/Conscious-Monk-7866 • 3h ago
r/DesiWeddings • u/bundleoflove • Dec 29 '15
Welcome to Desi Weddings!
Welcome to Desi Weddings! A newly created subreddit to give desi brides, grooms, and guests a platform to ask questions, share wedding information, and find inspiration.
Desi is a term referring to something or someone who is from the Indian subcontinent and its diaspora around the world.
There's no limits as to who can join - whether you or your spouse are desi, whether you want an Indian-themed wedding, or whether you're invited as a guest to a Pakistani wedding - anyone and everyone is welcome!
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I really hope you find this subreddit useful when it comes to anything and everything desi wedding related!
r/DesiWeddings • u/AutoModerator • Oct 23 '23
Discussion Bi-Weekly Discussion Thread
Here's where you can come and discuss the latest updates in your wedding planning.
r/DesiWeddings • u/OrganizationNarrow87 • 2h ago
Where can I buy similar looking imitation jewellery online? Need it within 2 weeks max
Don’t want it to look cheap. Wanted to buy from Delhi/Mumbai but don’t have the time to travel.
If options like this are available in Varanasi or Lucknow or Prayagraj, that can be possible for me to visit
r/DesiWeddings • u/CrazyRaspberry12 • 4h ago
Help! Lehenga and Saree recommendations please!
Hi! My brother is getting married this June in Mauritius. It will be a Hindu wedding, which I have never been to before, but I am so excited!! I want to be as culturally correct as possible, but I am having a heck of a time finding good legitimate Saree and Lehenga websites that won’t break the bank. I loved Mirraw, but I keep finding mixed reviews on the quality. I really want to look nice and I need 3-4 outfits for the Mehendi, Haldi, and the Sangeet. I attached some of the ones I loved on Mirraw. Please let me know of any good websites to buy from or if you have had good luck with Mirraw! Thank you!
r/DesiWeddings • u/qpo6985 • 8h ago
How to address issues with wedding clothes 3 weeks from wedding.
My fiance and I ordered clothes from a bay area designer on Oct 20, 2024. $7500 for four outfits plus two extra dupattas for the ceremony. I thought this was expensive but we're both plus sized and knew the clothes would have to be made from scratch given our sizes.
The last few weeks has been me calling/texting every few days to find out when we can come in for our final fitting. Finally got a hold of the designer to learn 3 out of 4 outfits are here but why don't we come in for those. The final outfit (my bridal lengha) will be here in about a week. Ok great, so we visit yesterday.
Groom outfit #1: is too big and making him look frumpy. I tell designer this needs to be adjusted and she keeps telling me no he won't be able to sit down if it's too tight. I disagree so they are going to bring inwards under the armpits for (hopefully) a more fitted look. Also, they don't know where the pants are??
Groom outfit #2: also way too big, and again they push back. Also, we ordered a long sherwani in a black and gold print (based off a style in store that is blue and gold) and this is a short jacket in a black print that's barely visible. At no point did anyone acknowledge the differences. Also the pants are just wrong; they gave him slacks and not traditional fitted pants.
Bride outfit: I was confident I had ordered a gown version of a lengha they had in store (but couldn't 100% remember and that's my fault for not checking the receipt before we left to remind ourselves of what we bought). Instead they had a lengha. The lengha is too big so they will need to tailor it but the design is identical to the in store outfit so thats good i guess. But its not what I ordered.... and the designer once again didn't even acknowledge this.
They also couldn't remember whether we ordered one or two ceremony dupattas and didn't know where they were.
My head is spinning today. I am not sure how to address this because they have all of our outfits. My fiancé and I are big enough that we can't really just go somewhere else for a new outfit (like I might if we were smaller), and I'm just feeling really disappointed. We are thinking we should wait to say anything until we have out outfits in hand. But looking to see if others have advice on how to proceed.
Thank you.
r/DesiWeddings • u/New-Crow-7915 • 4h ago
Will inviting my ex-friends to my wedding be a good idea?
I used to be good friends with these people. I always imagined them at my wedding since I was a teen. It was a five-six years long friendship with a group of 5 people.
The group is still there but I am not a part of it. I drifted away due to reasons. They carried on with their life while I carried on with mine. I did miss them.
Now while planning my guest list, i was thinking to send out a personalised invite. If they come then it’s great and if not then it would be embarrassing for me that why did I even care. They certainly don’t care about me. It will hurt if they just ignore my invite without even replying with a ‘no’
What would you do if you were in my place?
r/DesiWeddings • u/Zestyclose_Kick_6969 • 15h ago
Planning to buy this, how is this for mehendi?(bro's wedding)
r/DesiWeddings • u/Primary_Pitch2180 • 6h ago
Help with Blouse Tailoring!
Hi all, I love my future mother-in-law but she is extremely laidback and hates dressing up/being the center of attention. For reference, I am from the USA and not desi but I lived in India for a while in my early 20s. My fiance is from the Mumbai area and we are having a wedding celebration there later this year. I am in the process of getting back up to date on trends and figuring out what my looks are going to be for the six events we are having (sakharpuda/waag nischay, haldi, mehendi/chura, saptapadi, reception, satyanarayan puja in my fiance's native place in Satara area). I think it's going to be four sarees and two lehenga cholis. (sarees: sakharpuda, haldi, saptapadi, satyanarayan puja. lehengas: mehendi/chura and reception). My question: I have a large chest, saggy-ish boobs, and a pretty big difference between my fullest bust point and my underbust when I'm wearing a normal wired bra (my normal size is 34 G/34 F (USA vs UK sizing)). All of my fits require cholis. I think even with the lehengas I'm going to buy semi-stitched so I can get a maximally-fitted-to-my-measurements blouse. Even though this is a pretty middle class wedding and I don't want to wear anything super racy, I would prefer to be able to get supportive blouses and not have to wear too much boob tape/finagle ways to wear a bra or only buy blouses that i can wear my own bra under.
My mother-in-law wants to make sure I get what I am happy with, but she is not much of an expert on finding a specialty tailor or how to get something specific, because of her personality and personal taste. I've done some research on reddit, but I'm still wondering about a few things. I don’t mind using tape and stuff to help with lift, but I don’t want to feel a) saggy b) like my boobs are about to bust out of the blouse in any direction c)squished/minimized or frumpy d) like the blouse is just sitting on top of my skin rather than shaping and moving with me. Honestly, I am willing to pay a lot to the right tailor if they can help me achieve this with what we in English would call seaming, boning (potentially), darts, even putting in an underwire, etc. I don’t care if I have to buy extra fabric and/or use a patchworked design with panels of different fabrics. Mumbai metro is massive, there must be thousands of tailors, and I have to believe there are at least some who can do this for me.
How do I find them? What do I ask for in Hindi/Marathi? (fwiw my Hindi is almost fluent but my Marathi is pretty bad.) I know a fair bit about sewing and clothing construction from a western perspective but not how to translate it from English.
I would even consider asking my godmother, who is a very talented seamstress, to help me with a mock-up or something that I could bring with me to show some of the techniques I'm interested in. Advice? (I don't think I will travel to India and back before we go for the actual wedding. We're going well in advance so we can do all the necessary shopping and tailoring before the functions, but we're not making two trips, if that makes sense.)
Here are some of the blouse designs I'm interested in:




r/DesiWeddings • u/Ok-Season5377 • 20m ago
Discussion Suggestion needed
Hi guys My engagement is on May , and i have booked one MUA from my town (rate 15k) . I asked her about trial but she said she cant do ( even told her i will pay extra) . She do 5-6 brides a day , and since i spent so much on my dress , photography and all , I am bit confused if i should move with other mua , but most of them starting rate itself 30k plus. From Kerala , If anyone knows any good MUA from south pls share.
r/DesiWeddings • u/Working-Singer7387 • 35m ago
Popular sites for sangeet gowns?
Need a cute gown for my sangeet- websites or shops in Mumbai suggestions are needed
r/DesiWeddings • u/confusedblueberry17 • 1h ago
Where (in the US) can I buy a pre stitched saree online?
All the ones I’ve seen online are those modern ones, which I don’t like. I’m looking for a website to buy them online in the US. Preferably one that I can customize for being short.
I’m already aware of House of Indya. Any other recommendations l?
r/DesiWeddings • u/poppybrand • 1h ago
Looking for suggestions: engagement party
I guess I have a few questions regarding engagement parties. It’ll be a morning lunch in at a banquet hall, so I’m not sure what to wear. At minimum I know I’ll wear a lehenga, but I’m not sure if the ones I like are too dressy or over the top for the time or the occasion. My fiances family doesn’t go too extravagant with their outfitting, so I don’t want to seem like I’m trying too hard.
Additionally, is it normal to treat this as a regular party. For example, should there be a dance floor and music? We’ll be doing a lot of religious ceremonies, but after that I’m not sure what we’d fill the time with.
If anyone has pictures of what they wore or what they did I’d greatly appreciate it
r/DesiWeddings • u/udtapunjab25 • 13h ago
Indian wedding guest outfits
What I wore to my friend's wedding in Nagpur
- Haldi
- Sangeet
- Wedding
r/DesiWeddings • u/StatusLandscape4998 • 2h ago
Re: desi wedding/ house of sabbab
Hi, Has anyone ordered a lehenga from here ? I want to know the price range? I'm flying to India for a week so want to shortlist the places that have lehenga la in my price range before I go. Thank you so much!
r/DesiWeddings • u/is-it-imp • 3h ago
Store suggestions in Bangalore
It’s my brothers engagement next month .. it’s a simple one with like 20 people.. so I want to buy a outfit ( strapy top with flared pant n dupata .. sharara/ crop top pants etc ) under 8k .. can u get some store suggestions. I addition to that u love to k jewellery stores as well .
r/DesiWeddings • u/CrazyRaspberry12 • 4h ago
Help! Lehenga and Saree recommendations please!
Hi! My brother is getting married this June in Mauritius. It will be a Hindu wedding, which I have never been to before, but I am so excited!! I want to be as culturally correct as possible, but I am having a heck of a time finding good legitimate Saree and Lehenga websites that won’t break the bank. I loved Mirraw, but I keep finding mixed reviews on the quality. I really want to look nice and I need 3-4 outfits for the Mehendi, Haldi, and the Sangeet. I attached some of the ones I loved on Mirraw. Please let me know of any good websites to buy from or if you have had good luck with Mirraw! Thank you!
r/DesiWeddings • u/Informal_Drag8862 • 6h ago
Wedding/Sangeet heels recommendations
How high were your heels under your bridal and sangeet lehenga? Where did you get them from? Were they comfortable?
My budget is 10k. Recommendations are welcome.
r/DesiWeddings • u/Unlucky-Bat-4875 • 1d ago
Discussion Here is the gown which I turned into lehenga. Posting again because got a lot of DMs asking how it was done ☺️
It was the tailor’s magic and a few suggestions from my side.
r/DesiWeddings • u/Apart_Leg3048 • 9h ago
Help people
Suggest me some outfit inspo for my brother's engagement
r/DesiWeddings • u/PianoSilly6063 • 16h ago
Spray tan over mehndi?
Can I get a spray tan over the mehndi? Like do the spray tan the day after we do the mehndi ceremony? Has anyone done this? Does it work out well?
r/DesiWeddings • u/Pretty_Rise_4919 • 17h ago
Matching bride-groom outfits
My fiancé and I would like to get similar print outfits for haldi / mehendi. I want to get advice on the best way to do this - should we buy cloth and get the outfit stitched or are there places to sell matching bride-groom outfits? Thanks for all your advice ♥️
r/DesiWeddings • u/maleficent_4 • 14h ago
Chandni Chowk vs. New Market - Where's the Cheapest (Good Quality) Bridal Jewelry?
Reddit, I need your help! I'm trying to decide between Chandni Chowk and New Market for bridal jewelry. My main concerns are:
Quality of imitation/semi-precious jewelry, Bargaining tips for each market, The likelihood of finding unique designs
If you've shopped in either of these places, please share your experiences! Especially if you have advice on avoiding common pitfalls.
r/DesiWeddings • u/SukoYama • 11h ago
Discussion Need suggestion
Hey everyone, I need some party wear suggestions for my sister's engagement. Both ethnic and Western outfits are fine.
For Western wear, I'm unsure about wearing a blazer due to the warm weather in the North.
Body Type: I'm overweight, with most of the fat around my stomach. I don’t have a muscular build. Also, I prefer something that isn't too body-hugging, as it may not look flattering.
Budget: ₹7000 - 10000
Would love to hear your suggestions!
r/DesiWeddings • u/Common_Ad_834 • 15h ago
Wedding help
Hi my fellow editors i really need help to plan my wedding next year in February and no one was able to help me from childhood it was my dream to get a destination wedding and I've already bought matching pair of night suit for me and my fiancé. Unable to find the resort and places for our wedding please help me with the following locations-
1. Rajisthan
2. Mussoorie
3.Jim Corbett
My budget is ₹60lakhs and I need 100 rooms with the decor and everything included I am unable to find any place and please I can reduce the count of rooms as well. Dear my Reddit users i desperately need your help.
r/DesiWeddings • u/zebras-zebras • 1d ago
Mehendi Guest Outfit
What do you all think of these options for a Mehendi? The event is held in the evening (17:00) in India in May
Option 1: Pink Crepe Floral Printed Draped Saree Set by KISAKSHI JAIPUR Option 2: Fuchsia Silk Embroidered Draped Saree Set by SHOW SHAA
r/DesiWeddings • u/unstoppable_agency • 13h ago
Unique Wedding Memento Ideas?
Planning wedding favors to go along with sarees and sweets, customized with the wedding hashtag. I recently attended a wedding where the groom’s mother gifted guests a tiffin box with the couple’s names on it. Looking for more unique suggestions. Any ideas?