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Passage to Passion Wedding

Fill your wedding with the exotic music of sitars and veenas. Accompany it with scents of red rosesand heavy jasmine. Your guests will be moved intoa world of magic, mystery and a great escape.

It is India.

Offer your guests a passage into India by creating a wedding with India customs and splendor. The beauty of the Passage to Passion wedding is that even if this is not your heritage you can incorporate the beauty of this land into your special day. India proves to be a tangled web of vast differences. It is also where the deep love of one man for one women created the magical Taj Mahal.

Venue

PASSAGE TO PASSION Wedding Guide

EXOTIC areas of interest

Just as India is synopsis with a variety of differences so is your venue! You could consider an Indian restaurant or spruce up a community hall with some India culture.

Some venue selections might be:

A Hotel
Your Home or Friend's
A Historic Mansion or Estate
A Park Garden
A University or College Area

CAPTIVATING your guests hearts

The date is set, the venue is chosen, and now it’s time to invite your guests in style! How do you ensure they’re captivated and excited to celebrate your love story? By sending the Wicked Wonderful Wedding "Stitches of Love" Invitation. Inspired by the timeless devotion behind the creation of the magical Taj Mahal, this invitation symbolizes the depth and beauty of your love. Its intricate design and heartfelt details make it the perfect way to set the tone for your unforgettable day.

At Wicked Wonderful Weddings, we believe every invitation should be as bold and unique as your celebration. With every client package, you’ll receive expert guidance to create invitations that reflect your style and set the stage for your big day.

The "Stitches of Love" invitation will weave the story of your romance and draw your guests into a celebration they’ll never forget!

IRRESISTIBLE ambience & atmosphere

Use fushia has a monochromatic color throughout the wedding. Fushia isthe color of love and joy in India. Have fushia tablecloths, napkins,bridesmaid dresses, flowers etc. Monochromatic color schemes create a bold and intense look for any wedding!

Drape sari’s all over the venue. Have them tied around chairs or simply draped on tables.

Get rid of those chairs! Use piles of silky cushions on the floor instead. The cushions will also double as a beautiful blend of colors for your wedding.

Consider the importance of drapes throughout your venue. See if you candrape sari’s over the windows to replace dull and drab curtains.

Aroma is an importance aspect of India. Go to your local dollar store andstock up on incense to place throughout the wedding instead of usingcandles. Alternatively, find Jasmine smelling candles and use them to spread the pleasure of India throughout the reception.

Decorate tables with baskets filled with spices! Place colorful napkins inthe basket and drape them over the sides. Fill the basket with tandorri spices, cinnamon sticks, garlic bulbs or just fresh herbs etc. Give away the basketsto guests at the end of the reception. Have the guest at the table with theclosest birthday date to your wedding date win the basket.

Go to your local dollar store and see what you can find. Think of scarves, brass bells and mirrors to add to the decor!

Use roses everywhere! Consider having rose petals on the cake andsprinkle them on walkways and tables. Give your guests small bags orboxes filled with rose petals and have them toss them into the air after the ceremony.

Don’t skimp on flowers! Flowers have always played an important role in Indian weddings.

AROMATIC custom dishes

Indian cooking is the third most popular cuisine in the world. It is known as immense, colorful and aromatic. Food is usually served communal and all the food is placed in the center of the table. Rarely do they have courses. The customin India is also to eat with your fingers - but only with the right hand! Here are afew suggestions for an Indian feast:

Appetizers:

Indian Feast:

SACRED tips & traditions

Menhidi Party

Have a Menhdi Party! The night before the wedding, grab yourgirlfriends and spend the evening applying mehndi (henna) designs to yourhands, feet and anywhere else! Choose designs ahead of time and becreative!

The Color of Love

Red is the color of love and tradition holds that the groom must ride to the bride’s home covered in a red scarf. Ceremonies are also performed under a red cloth.

Floral Ceremony

Have a floral ceremony. After the vows, the bride and groom sit facing each other covered in a white shawl. The bride’s parents throw flowers on them while holy prayers are said.

Jewelry Options

Think jewelry - and lots of it! Traditional India brides wear pink and red saris on their wedding day adorned with as muchjewelry as possible.

Games to Enertain

Set up a game of cricket for guests to play. Cricket is not just a game in India, it is a national obsession. Game rules and play are different but cricket is similar to baseball.

Ready! Set! Action!

Tie It All Together

Tie yourselves together. In some tribes, a bride’s right wrist and the groom’s left wrist are tied together a couple of days beforethe wedding and they are not untied until the marriage is consummated.

Keep your guests entertained by playing some Bollywood movies in the background. Bombay produces thousands of action, comedy, romance and just simpletrashy movies. Quantity of movies is more important than quality in Bollywood so treat your guests to some “interesting” movies. It’s big business in India.

Let The Bell's Ring

Let the bells ring! In the morning, all over India, chimes of temple bellsring. Add the same charm to your wedding by having bells ring after your reception or perhaps before the reception.

Your Knight in Shining Armour

Your groom should arrive in style on the wedding day. He should beyour knight in shining armor - complete with the horse. In India, the groom often arrives to the wedding on a horse. If a horse is a little too much, consider a carriage or a white convertible for the groom’s arrival.

LUSCIOUS gifts & tokens

An old sanskrit saying states “the guest is truly your god”. Treat your guests India style with showering them with gifts of thanks.

Give away bags of Chai Tea with personalized tags thanking them forenjoying the day with you.

Pair up some long candles and tie it together with a silk ribbon. Havethe silk ribbon match the colors of your wedding. Don’t be afraid to mixup the ribbon colors. Alternatively, tie up some lavender to add an aromatic gesture. It will doubleas an extra scent to the area.

Give away incense tied together with ribbon and instructions on using theincense and what type of incense they are receiving.

Give away some exotic oils - tell your guests how to use them such as placing drops in their bath or for massaging.

HAREMS of music

India music features a number of instruments such as the sitar and the sarangi. Try listening to Ravi Shankar, a renowned sitar player for some inspiration. Inquiry at your local India Cultural Centers for advice on hiring players for your wedding.

Some songs to consider throughout the reception could include:

A Whole New World - Peabo Beyson and Regina Belle

Around The World - Jane Morgan
Caught Up In The Rapture - Anita Baker
One Moment In Time - Whitney Houston

SEDUCTIVE twists & moves

Time to learn some Kama Sutra! “Kama Sutra” is Sanskrit for “Aphorisms of Love”. It is basically a guide to sexual enjoyment and other sensual pleasures. It was written in ancient India. It deals with preparing the body, erogenous zones and creating moods. What a great surprise for your husband on your wedding night.

Go to your local book store, library or even on-line to find out more about thisfascinating and ancient pleasure.

SEDUCING your soul

You are sure to have your own Passage to Passion Wedding ideas but here are some suggestions to spark your own creativity:

Look at some books on Vaastu. It is a 5,000 year old folk science fromIndia and is taking over feng shui. It attempts to improve lives bycombining health and lifestyle, astrology and design. By viewing somebooks on Vaastu, you might find some interesting designs to add to yourwedding.

Take a yoga class. Yoga is an Indian tradition dating back over 6,000 years. The goal of yoga is to join the body, spirit and mind together. Not only will you get some exercise, it will help you de-stress from all wedding planning.