Category Archives: Bridal FAQ

Wedding Elephants – Meet Tai

In many Indian weddings a groom rides atop a South Asian elephant.  The elephant is usually decorated with face paint and wearing an eleaborate cloth for the groom to sit on.  The groom’s family members, friends and relatives follow the groom to the wedding in a musical procession.  This is  called a Baraat.  Sometimes you...

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Ask Braja: Why do we apply henna to our hands for a wedding?

We see in all Indian weddings that the bride gets Henna applied to her hands before she gets married. So whats the significance? Why do we do it? The art of Henna has been practiced not only in India but the Middle East and Africa for centuries. Henna is derived from a plant known as...

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Celeb inspired bridal fashions

Just wanted to share a little fashion inspiration you can use for your wedding jewelry.  When I saw Michelle Obama wearing this Tom Binns necklace my first reaction was WOW what a great piece.  Hope this inspires you Braja Mandala Indian Wedding Photographer www.brajamandala.com (website) www.mandalaweddings.net (blog) www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog) (858) 344-6405 My work is...

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Detour Salon gives us tips on how to do wedding hair

Detour Salon in Encinitas shared some cool tips on how to do bridal hair. DETOUR SALON SAN DIEGO WEDDING SCENE Braja Mandala Indian Wedding Photographer www.brajamandala.com (website) www.mandalaweddings.net (blog) www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog) (858) 344-6405 My work is featured in Grace Ormonde Magazine My work is featured in South Asian Bride Magazine Platinum Guide Member of...

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Meet Jared Harms of Detour Salon – Encinitas, CA.

Hey all you fashion-istas out there, if you are in the North County area there is a rockin’ salon in Encinitas called Detour Salon. Watch the video below to get a little inside scoop on the salon. DETOUR SALON SD WEDDING SCENE Braja Mandala Indian Wedding Photographer www.brajamandala.com (website) www.mandalaweddings.net (blog) www.sdweddingscene.com (bridal blog) (858)...

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