What the Pre-Wedding Import Problem Is Actually Costing South Indian Families

The pre-wedding pool party has a hidden supply chain problem. Look closely at the details of a typical celebration today: the neon signage was printed in a factory hundreds of miles away. The acrylic letters spelling ‘Bride’ were sourced from a vendor charging ₹4,000 for something that will crack in the afternoon heat and sitContinue reading “What the Pre-Wedding Import Problem Is Actually Costing South Indian Families”

Fresh Local Flowers Will Always Outperform Imported Arrangements at Indian Weddings

There is a sensory argument for fresh local flowers that no imported arrangement can win, and it is not visual. It is olfactory. Asiatic lilies carry a warm, slightly spiced fragrance that releases slowly in outdoor evening air. It builds across the first two hours of an event and peaks around the time guests haveContinue reading “Fresh Local Flowers Will Always Outperform Imported Arrangements at Indian Weddings”

Beyond the Yellow – A conscious design for a Haldi Ceremony

There’s something about the Haldi ceremony that feels more intimate than any other event in a wedding lineup. It’s vibrant, it’s messy, and it’s arguably the most authentic moment of the entire celebration.  But, here is the question that always pops up  “How do we make this ceremony even more beautiful without compromising on values?”Continue reading “Beyond the Yellow – A conscious design for a Haldi Ceremony”