Monday, January 7, 2013

My Bridal Diary : Update Time !


Well ya , Its been a pretty long time I have wrote anything for in this section .. 

 Here's what's going on now ..



 1. Engagement/Sagai date is fixed. The occassion in Bengali is called "Patipatra"(fyi)

 2. Venue  : Booked (they will provide the catering and decorations)

 3. Invitations:

  Close friends and family have been told to red-circle the date

 4. Lehenga :

  After evaluating lods of Pros and Cons of a lehenga vs Saree, I have decided to go with the lehenga for Engagement . Now, I have a really tight budget of 10K .And sadly nowhere I could find anything below 20K. 

 Hence, I will go for a DIY . I have PLAN A ,B and C for this *grins*

 I recently came across my best friend's cousin and she is a NIFD grad ! (yeah I know that's a steal deal :D ) I have already shared my ideas with her and we plan to sit together and decide on the fabric and other details for final probably next week. This is obv the Big Plan A.

 Now, if this fails I will go for Plan B and scout few more boutiques 

 Failure ? Enter Plan C - Buy fabric -- scout for a tailor--get it stiched. 

 If you know a tailor (who can stich a proper lehenga without much fuss, in Kolkata.. do share in the comments below) Heard Das n co. of College street does a good work!

 5. Jewelry : 

 Planning to keep it simple and chic with a pretty diamond set . The neckpiece has got some sleek floral pattern.It came with the earpiece.And a bangle too ! Bought all of them from P.C.Chandra Jewelers ,Bhowanipore,Kolkata 

 Rings and wristlet are from previous buys.

 When it comes to Shopping affordable Diamond jewelry in Kolkata I recommend you to visit P.C.Chandra and Nakshatra(South City). They have got lightweight and easy going pieces.

 TBZ has recently opened in Camac Street..but didn't get a chance to visit..will do later

 6. MakeUp :

 Will book Nabin Das ( a pro MUA ) next week when I visit Kolkata. He charges 8K for Hair,MakeUp and Draping.

 I had talked to some more MUA's .. will do another post on it

 7. Mehendi:

 No idea who tops this list in Kolkata but I think those guys in Rashbehari avenue,Gariahat (near BasantiDevi College) will do a good job ! Have to talk with them ! Scared about what goes into those mehendi though !

 7.Photographer :

 This is where I am lagging Big Time ! Since it will be a day occasion and just for 4-6 hrs max..I don't wanna shell out much on "candid" photographers. You have any suggestion? Help me out !

 8. Shoes and other accessory :

 Oh damn !I had totally forgotten about it! I definitely need a new pair..may be jutis/kohlapuris will go well with lehenga ! I am a big mess with heels (even an inch of it scares me :X ) 

 Sigh !

 So, next week I have so much stuff to do in only 4days !! :( Prior to the engagement (which is in april.. i won't get any more leave )

  • APPLY FOR LEAVE ( I haven't done it yet ! God knows if I will ever be granted one !! :goosebumps: )
  • Meet my Thesis guide and submit biopsy sample to pathologist !( Sry, I am jotting this down everywhere as a reminder.)
  • Meet this best friend's NIFD grad cousin :D Take best friends along !(God what are marriages without friends and sisters) Finalise on design , fabric et al
  • Meet MUA Nabin Das and pay advance for booking
  • Search for decent photographers
  • Search for Mehendi artist
  • If time permits, search/shop for fiance's outfit...
Oh my Gawdddd ! It's Monday already.. have a presentation tomorrow ..gotta hit the sack now ! Gn lovelies !
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  1. Oh woww... didn't know you are getting married...
    heartiest congrats to you dear :D
    hope you get your lehenga as you wish :)
    do let us know if you try anything DIY :)

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    1. Thanx a bunch Bee.. marriage is in Nov / Dec..dates will be fixed during the engagement. Am planning to wear a lehenga then ! If PLAN A/C works..it's a diy :)

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  2. OMG!Congrats!! so much going on. First things first, apply for leave..hehe!!
    And keep us updating, its so much fun to read.

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    1. Ha ha ! thnx dear ! Will apple for the leave tom probably :)

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  3. wow! congratulations. I hope you can show us pics of everything, am so excited for you :)

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  4. I can totally understand how hectic ur life must be right now...but fun at the same time :). All the best and do post pics once ur lehnga's done.

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    1. Hey Dollie.. your last comment actually reminded me of doig this post ! Hope you enjoyed it !I will be surely posting that :)

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    1. hahahaha... so when it comes to your own engagemnt u r as much confused as the rest of us mortal lot. dont worry u ll do just great. my engagemnt's also on the card n m as much petrified. facing similar problms wid makeup n hair. m choosing to wear a sari though.the blouse hasn't gone to the tailor yet!! neway, all the best sukanyadi. very happy for u. hugs.

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    2. uff..tui na.. .. ! jag ge ! wen is urs ? Will it be at berhampore or elsewhere ??? I am thinking of a post wedding reception there... so need to know about MUA and Photographer.!!

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  6. Hello, I have a great tailor who recently made my best friend's lehenga. She is the kind who will help you buy the stuff too, and she is an ex teacher from NIFD. If you are interested, mail me, and I will send back details. She is not too fast mind you, and she is going to measure you and fit you, but she is really good. Also, she can help you find out lehenga pieces, and there are a few shops at Sriram Arcade where you can get lehenga pieces.

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    1. am mailing you asap !!!! Poorna <3 <3

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  7. Congrats Sukanya....May all the pieces fall into their place beautifully....God bless :)

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  9. For photography, you can check out Studio Manorama, They do some candid shots , but are basically traditional photographers.
    M: +91 9830640124
    E: manorama81@yahoo.co.in
    They are featured in WeddingSutra as well.

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    1. You are a life saver dear ! Am surely checking them out <3

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    2. Np :) hope you find a Good photographer!!

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  10. http://www.weddingsutra.com/kodak/Photographer_Dwaipayan.asp

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    1. Thank u.. thank u.. thank u .. :D :D

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  11. dont panic :) you'll find the perfect lehenga :) and you'll look gorgeous :)
    all the best sweetie:)
    -Poorva

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  12. omg di congooo.vabchi bier saje tomay ki darun lagbee:)

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    1. ha ha ! I wish so.. Hey mailed you and also inboxed in fb..check that out ! kinda important !:)

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  13. First of all Congratulations!!

    I can so understand your situation now. I have recently become a bride-to-be and am neck deep in researching and finding the right stuff. :P

    Priyanka

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    1. Also, so happy you are doing these posts, it helps all brides-to-be immensely.

      Btw, my alma mater was Basanti Devi College. The guys who sit just outside the gates are really good. There are many there so you can just go and see their work or just stand there see their work on the people they are applying on then and there. I had gotten my mehendi done from one of them during my bro's wedding.

      Hope this helps. :)

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    2. For the photographer, you can check these guys https://www.facebook.com/wedding.bells.photography?fref=ts

      One of the photographers - Indrajit is my friend. I am not sure of their charges, but I think they can help you out with the basic shots too.

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    3. Thank you so much Priyanka.. can you ask him about the charges PLZZZZZ.. :)

      I know those mehendi guys are good.. but can you suggest anyone particular (like THE BEST !!)Also I need the artist to come to my place .. have any idea about their charges ? Or is it like a flat rate ????

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    4. Sure, i can speak to Indrajit. I'll talk to him and get back to you.

      I wish i could tell you which one of those guys is the best, unfortunately when I went to these guys it was a loooooooong time ago (around 4-5 years ago). Since, I haven't been there since then I am not even sure if he is still there.

      As for the mehendi charges, they charge as per the design and per hand they apply on. And you might have to pay for their travelling charges (sometimes they charge, sometimes they don't).

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    5. acha,, if you need anything else amake mail koredish. engagement ar biye kothai hoche?

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  15. Congratulation Dr... Looking for more inside stories :-)

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  16. Loved this post, please do more like this!

    I'm a new follower, please don't hesitate to check my blog out!

    Thanks!

    X

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  17. Wow! Congos on ur marriage :)

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  18. Now now... you have a whole lot to do... keep up the spirit and hoping everything turns out great as u wish... Best of luck dear

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    1. Haha ! thnx Vimitha ..yep a lot has to be done :)

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  19. Congratulations dear!! Wish you all the happiness for future :) :) And do share as much as you can with us :-D

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  20. love to read ur bridal updates.. :)

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  21. lol your to-d list is endless and it was fun reading it! :D but don't worry things will eventually fall in place. More bridal updates please :P

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    1. Yep and am totally petrified how i can manage all those in such a short span ! And I missed one point ! A visit to the salon ! ;)

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  22. Congratulations.. We were in Kolkata during my bro's wedding, so most of our shopping happened there.. It's really fun shopping there in kolkata..
    Would love to see more of the bridal diaries :)

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    1. Thanx dear ! Please feel free to share some tips ! :)

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    2. We mainly went for all the safer options as we didn't know much about shops etc in Kolkata.. basic saree shopping was done from priya gopal in rashbehari rest we got from south, mehendi waalas were chosen from the ones who sit near gariahat.. Bhabhi booked an MUA from Lakme.. she did a pretty decent job with my bhabhi's makeup. She was happy..
      Our jewellery shopping was done down south only.. We bought artificial jewellery and sandals from metro plaza and bangles from new market in esplanade.. we weren't very happy with our photograper.. so wouldn't suggest that.. we also got some very nice salwar kurta pieces from some shops in new market.. that's all i could recollect for now..

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    3. Thank you dear ! Now, i think i will go with the mehendi guys frm Gariahat only ! :)

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  23. loved reading through your post....& dont blame you for jotting down pathology stuff in your blog diary ;)

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    1. LOL ! kya karu.. among all these hibijibis am constantly forgetting that I have to submit that sample for investigation ! :P

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  25. the big day is near... so happy for u sukanya... all the very best n many congrats dear...
    try some online options for lehnga.. I gt 1 frm F&U recently.. it looks fab.. n wid the sale season going on, i hope u wud get a good pair of sandals soon :)

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    1. Checkin asap ! Thank you Nids <3

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  26. Oh my, you have so much to do yet! btw, your excitement is infectious, loving your update! Best wishes for the engagement day :)

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  27. Congratulations Sukanya!!!! I'm so happy for you! of, btw, there's a good tailor at new Market. It's in the second floor or Shreeram Arcade called " Ganga Jamuna". I found it before my cousin;s wedding. My cousins. my sisters and I myself got our blouses done from there and they did a really good job!
    Btw, they also do the lehenga stitchings.

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    1. thank u . thank u . thank u . :D

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  28. Ah..u r going good..almost done wit most of the stuff..dnt worry..all the best :)

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  29. congratz Sukanya... don worry.. everything is gonna be perfectly in place & u r gonna rock in ur engmt..

    pls do share ur outfit & engagements post later with all of us :)

    Revathy

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  30. congrats !

    dunno how people manage to decide up on jewellery before the dress is decided lol!

    good luck with the lehenga plz do post with the fabric you use d:)

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    1. I was very clear about that ! he he ! thnx btw Kamar :)

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  31. only 4 days???? waiting for ur pics and every detail, Suks and congrats!!!

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    1. 4days of chutti to shop ! :P Engagement is in April :) Am staying at hostel na.. so won't get leave anymore !

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    2. aah....that's bad yaar but still its ok :) so how did the shopping go???

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  32. Congratulations Sukanya... :)
    Do share the pics here.. will love to see them :D

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  33. hey buddy...just came across ur wedding diary...nice idea :) carry on...put some pics of ur lehenga and keep us updated ;) btw u have the same no. no?keep in touch :) take care sweety ..best wishes for u and Mr.A :P :)

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  34. Congrats Sukanaya and All the Best for the happiest cum most stressful time for you. God Bless... :)

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  35. Congrats Sukanya...I am so fortunate that I bumped across ur blog..Its such a coincidence that even my engagement (Patipatra) is in April and Marriage in November. I am looking forward to more updates from you. Thank you for the infos so far. love Prianca

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    1. yippieee and congrts Priyanka.. stick around and though shalt have fun :D

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