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INDIAN & SRI LANKAN Theme Wedding & Party Guide


SEE ALSO MY HINDU AND  MUSLIM PAGES FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES...

APPAREL:  Contains links to traditional costumes in India and Sri Lanka, sewing supplies, textiles, bridal wear and accessories

  • Banarasi Kuthi-"a wide variety of exquisite sarees"
  • Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
  • Bombay Fashion-online saree shop
  • Chhabra Trading Company-apparel
  • CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
  • Diwan Saheb-men's Indian ethnic wear
  • eHow-How to Wear a Sari
  • Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
  • Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
  • Haya Designs-pure handmade silk scarves, pashmina shawls, jamavar evening wraps, formal South Asian Shalwar Kameez Collection, Indian shawls, formal Shalwar Kameez and tunics
  • House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
  • Indian Wedding Site-Indian bridal wear designers
  • Indiascraft-manufacturer, exporter and retailer of tribal belly dance costumes, jewelry and Indian ethnic handicrafts
  • Indus Fashions-bride & groom's fashions
  • Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
  • Millionaire Bombay-bridal fashions
  • Neckties.com-premier online source of designer and novelty ties, bowties & accessories
  • Neel Gagan-"Design It Yourself Originals"
  • Novica.com-authentic Indian handbags, pashmina and silk/wool scarves
  • PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
  • Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
  • Priyanka's Boutique-online ordering of bridal outfits
  • Radico-embroidered dresses
  • Ritu Kumar-bridal designs
  • Roopmilan-includes wedding apparel
  • Saris-"An Illustrated Guide To The Indian Art of Draping"
  • ShaadiOnline-bride and groom accessories
  • Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
  • TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
  • Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West

Kaneesha - women's clothing for special occasions

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

BOOKS:  Order East Indian wedding related, travel and ethnic books securely online from Amazon.com

CAKE TOPS:

CAKES:


'Barefoot Bohemian' Party Kit
available at: Shindigz

CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS & THEME IDEAS:

DESTINATION WEDDING:  All you need to know (including legal requirements) to get married in ... 

FLOWERS:

Beaded Tea Light Holder Favors - click to enlarge
Beaded Tealight Holders
available at:
AmericanBRIDAL

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:  Wedding cakes, confections, regional foods, etiquette, wedding feast and everyday recipes, plus online ordering for a taste of home


Mirror Favors available at: HansonEllis.com

GIFT ITEMS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:  Online companies you can order from for ethnic wedding gifts, handicrafts, fine china, crystal, flatware, decorations, cake toppers and wedding favors

  • A. Arti Enterprises-gift boxes
  • Amen Hardy-cocktail napkins
  • AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
  • Ann' Artome-handcrafted gifts, fashion accessories and decorative products imported from India
  • Avsar Bridal-decorations and specializing in Hindu weddings
  • Beaucoup-wedding favors and personalized gifts
  • BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
  • Cafepress-Indian themed gifts
  • Cafepress-Sri Lankan themed gifts
  • Chic Wedding Favors-Indian style favors
  • Desh-Videsh-wedding thank you bookmarks, programs, placecards and decorations
  • Diksha Gift Shop-send to people in India chocolates, flowers, cakes, Indian sweets, watches, toys and games
  • Eastern Creations-online boutique selling Indian and Asian goods, such as jewelry, henna, clothing, bindis, and home decor items
  • Engaging Favors-sari candle favors
  • Export India-decorative products including garden articles, bathroom accessories, candle pillar holders and votives
  • Favors Direct-unique and affordable favors
  • Find Gift-Indian gifts
  • Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
  • Handicrafts Wholesalers-more than 400 Indian handicrafts, gifts and decorative items
  • HansonEllis-innovative and high-quality wedding favors in the latest styles
  • Indian Handicraft-gift shop carrying candle stands, costume jewelry, pottery, frames, boxes, glass and perfume bottles
  • Indian Wedding-all you'll need for an Indian wedding including invitations, supplies, favors and much more...
  • It's Raining Favors-make a splash with bridal shower favors they'll adore, plus get free ideas for bridal shower games
  • Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
  • My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
  • Novica-handicrafts from India
  • Odyssey Exports-handicrafts from India such as terracotta, papier mache, paintings, metalware, jute products, marble work and shell craft
  • Oriental Trading Company-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
  • Pick a Petal-add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
  • Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
  • ShaadiOnline-complete wedding kits
  • Shaadi Presentations-Indian favors
  • ShindigZ-world's largest party superstore
  • Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more
  • Sophie's Favors-high quality, uniquely styled party favors, favor kits, gifts and party supplies in a variety of colors
  • Terry's Village-whimsical and charming accents for both inside of your home and outside as well
  • The Pretty Box-Royal Indian favor boxes and Sari Indian ring pillow
  • The Printed Candle Company-premium quality personalized candles
  • Upahaar-cyber gift shop to send gifts to India free of charge
  • VRV Exports-giftware made of aluminum, brass, E.P.N.S., iron, glass and wood
  • Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts
  • WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- A wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more


Message in a Scroll Invitations available at:
HansonEllis.com

INVITATIONS:  Order Indian invitations (wedding stationery) online


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'Taj Mahal' Invitation Set available at: eInvite

JEWELRY:  Themed wedding bands and jewelry gift items

  • Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
  • Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins
  • Aspheron-Indian necklaces, bangles and handbags
  • Bindis-armlets, anklets, bindis, bracelets and neckpieces
  • Blue Nile-fine jewelry & certified diamonds at outstanding prices.  Free FedEx shipping and 30-day returns on every order.
  • Chand Begum Ke Jewels-gold, diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire jewelry
  • Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
  • EJ East International-silver jewelry
  • Goldiam International Limited-rings and bangles
  • India Atlas-jewelry company listings
  • Indian Costume Jewellery Shop-retailers of traditional and contemporary east and west jewellery such as forehead bindi, bridal bindi, tikkas (hair line décor), panjas (hand/ring chains), bridal hair accessories and bangles
  • JewelsByMichele.com-classy barefoot jewelry
  • Kaneesha.com-for ethnic bracelets, traditional bangles, tikkas and more!
  • Kathiyavad-authentic ethnic Indian costume jewelry,  Rajasthan silver ornaments, semi precious gem stone jewelry, Belly Dance - Middle Eastern Dancer and living history jewelry such as cuffs, necklaces, anklets, belts from Kutch
  • Mehta Jewellery-diamond, gold and silver jewelry
  • Novica.com-authentic Indian jewelry
  • Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
  • Princessbands-Freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal handmade tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Our unique tiaras double as necklaces for your life's occasions after the big day is long gone
  • Ravissant-jewelry
  • Ravoy Gems-jewellery outlet store
  • Sangam Chains-gold jewelry
  • Seeta Jewellers-shop for jewelry online
  • Talwar Jewellers-gold and diamond jewelry
  • Tiptop Point-bindis and bangles
  • Vummidi Ethiraj & Sons Exports-plain gold, studded and diamond jewelry
  • Web India-links to Indian jewelers
  • Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
  • Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MAGAZINES:   Indian newspapers, journals and magazines

MUSIC:  Place to order Indian music securely online from Amazon.com

REAL LIFE STORIES:  Read about other Indians for descriptions of their wedding stories

Adagio Teas

TRAVEL:  Where to stay, what to see and do in...

WEDDING GUIDES & DIRECTORIES:  Regional information for photographers, florists, and other local resources

  • Asian Weddings-resource guide
  • e-information-wedding resource directory including listings for clothing, food, entertainment, flowers, packaging, wedding locations, beauty treatments, photographers, wedding cards, jewelry, car rentals, wedding decorators, and mehendi waalis
  • Indian Marriages-marriage related services
  • Indian Wedding-Indian wedding and wedding portal website to help find everything you want to know about Indian weddings
  • Indian Wedding.ca-guide to Indian wedding services in Canada
  • Indian Wedding Site-online guide for South Asian couples planning weddings in America. Find a national vendor directory, trends in clothing and jewelry, real stories, ceremony and reception ideas, and your free personal wedsite!
  • Manaali-Sri Lankan wedding resource guide
  • Marriage India-resource guide featuring marriage products & services
  • Modern Shaadi-Preparing Your Indian Wedding in America
  • Shaadi.ca-Toronto area Indian wedding planners
  • ShaadiOnline-professional wedding management services company featuring India’s first Gift Registry, webcasting service and wedding shopping
  • Shaadi Times-Indian wedding portal website to help you find everything you want to know about Indian weddings
  • Sheer Romance-wedding planners specializing in Indian wedding and floral arrangements
  • Shubhamangal-wedding guide including info on Indian marriages, planning a wedding, gifts and services
  • Wedding Affair-info on theme & regional weddings, etiquette, wedding planning and customs
  • Wedding Sutra-India's first wedding portal with everything you need to plan a wedding
  • WedIn Sri Lanka-wedding planning website
  • Your Asian Wedding-wedding directory
  • Your Dream Shaadi-wedding portal





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