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  • Real Groom Santosh: “I didn’t want stereotypical designs”

    Real Groom Santosh: “I didn’t want stereotypical designs”

    Bride & groom’s names: Eliza and Santosh Krishnan

    Location of the wedding: Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    Photographer: Toh Gouttenoire
    1. What was your vision for your wedding? – Simple, personal, elegant, romantic, memorable, relaxed, stylish
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    2. What was the most magical or memorable part of your day? – The weather was perfect, as was the ocean. The sky was clear and there was no crowd. It was, literally, like in a movie.
    3. Why did you choose your wedding/reception outfit from Silk Threads? – I wanted style and original concept. I didn’t want stereotypical designs.

    4. Anything else you would like to add?  – Silk threads had the perfect design that I wanted and everyone at the wedding agreed.

    Thank you Santosh, and congratulations to Eliza and you…

  • A Crazy Punjabi Wedding: #RealBride Reema

    A Crazy Punjabi Wedding: #RealBride Reema

    Bide & groom’s names: Kanwar (Preet) Singh & Harleen (Reema) Singh
    Location of the wedding: Dallas & Houston, TX
    Photographer:  Blink Photography & Film (Houston, TX)
    1. What was your vision for your wedding?
    Our motto for our wedding was “a crazy punjabi wedding”. We both come from extremely large, Punjabi, very cultural and traditional families, which meant lots of dancing, singing, and celebrating!
    Most importantly, our vision included a weekend filled with lots of emotion, lots of color, and lots of love! Fortunately, that is exactly how it played out.
    2. What was the most magical or memorable part of your day? 
    The most memorable part of our Wedding weekend was seeing each other at the Sikh Temple on Saturday morning. It was definitely amagical moment because it was the day we had been planning night and day for the past year! Lastly, it was a very beautiful thing to see both of our families becoming one!
    3. Why did you choose your wedding/reception dress from Silk Threads? 
    First off, I have known Ruby Didi since I was a little girl. I loved her style and swag! Growing up, I always bought all my Indian outfits from Silk Threads. That was definitely not going to change when I found out I was getting married.
    One quality I love about Ruby Didi is that she will NEVER let you leave Silk Threads if you are not 150% happy with your outfit. That is exactly what I needed for my wedding. I knew that I could tell her my vision and she would know exactly what I wanted. She can read my mind when it comes to outfits! Lastly, I knew Silk Threads would go above and beyond for me to make sure that I looked my absolute best!
    Thank you Reema and Preet, and Congratulations again!
  • How Bollywood influences South Asian American Weddings

    How Bollywood influences South Asian American Weddings

    “Karan Johar has probably had more impact on our weddings than anyone else in recent history” – states a recent article in The Hindu.

    For those of you who haven’t heard of Karan Johar, he is a prolific Bollywood producer/director/writer and talk show host, who films show over the top wedding glamour – which in turn has shaped the nuptial ideas of a whole generation of South Asian Americans.

    A great quote in the article from a wedding planner: “In fact, I once organised a Tamil Brahmin wedding where the bride was so influenced by Bollywood movies that she wanted a Punjabi  jago  as part of the event. This is where the aunt dances with a pot of lamps on her head. We had to bring in  dholaks  and train the aunt to dance…”

    We asked Ruby Bhandari, Chief Designer at the Dallas-based fashion company Silk Threads, about what she sees trending with new brides and grooms.

    “South Asian wedding culture is ever evolving”, Ruby says. “We see new brides on a weekly basis, and most of them are second generation South Asian Americans – they may have had infrequent trips to India when they were younger, but now they rely on popular Bollywood movies to guide them from a fashion perspective. In addition, these movies are also heavy on so-called wedding customs (or Rivaaz) – which creates a co-mingling of the culture and traditions behind the wedding – leading to some interesting outcomes. We also get a lot of inter-racial weddings, where we factor in choices of both sides for their wedding trousseaus and menswear”

    In fact, Bollywood has created a whole ecosystem around South Asian American weddings – a visit to any of the South Asian American themed Bridal Shows will show a host of vendors showing beautiful wedding decor – from traditional to minimalistic modern – as well as standard, but fusion, trappings of any wedding – from wedding cards to favors to food.

    As the article concludes, “Irrespective of the kind of marriage — interracial or within communities — one thing is clear. while the path to marriage in the Indian-American context can be distinctly different from a true Indian matrimonial experience, at the end of the day the quest for a “happily ever after” remains the same…”

    Now all we need is ShahRukh Khan…

  • What are the latest Indian Bridal trends?

    What are the latest Indian Bridal trends?

    A Talk with Ruby Bhandari, Chief Designer of Silk Threads on the latest Indian Bridal Trends

    Changing fashion and trends act like a mirror for the changing cultural norms and mind sets. Today’s brides are have specific designs in mind and do not shy away from asserting their preferences. The new age bride can be a career woman, fashionista, social butterfly or reserved book lover – who needs a bridal wear or outfit that will suit her individuality and enhance her personality.

    Let us discuss with Ruby Bhandari, Chief Designer at Silk Threads, about some of the designer Indian bridal wear that will suit every modern woman and respect her unique tastes throughout wedding journey.

    How does a New Age Bride dress-up for Pre-Wedding Ceremonies?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Subtle and Chic Outfit for Haldi/Mehendi Ceremony:

    The Haldi ceremony kicks off the Indian wedding events. In this casual wedding event, a bride can wear relaxed light Indian attire in shades of yellow or orange. Comfortable and lightly embellished subtle Indian fashion suits and lehngas will be perfect for Haldi ceremony.

    Mehendi is another pre-wedding event, which is a casual fun affair. For this event, a bride can wear an outfit that will suitably get along with the Mehendi theme – but not too heavy and elaborate. Brides should choose relaxed outfits and avoid longer sleeves, practical for applying mehendi (henna), as well as the dancing which is sure to follow…

    What should be the look of a Bride for a lively Sangeet Ceremony?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Look Vibrant on Sangeet Ceremony:

    The modern Sangeet ceremony has families of both sides performing choreographed dances to the tunes of Bollywood songs. This requires the bride to look vibrant and radiant just like a Bollywood beauty. For this ceremony, brides can dress-up with traditional lehengas, designer anarkalis, salwar kameez or Indian Saree. Pleasing colors, interesting cuts, right amount of shimmer and some attractive offbeat touches to the Indian bridal outfits will enhance the look and will make the bride to stand out in the sangeet ceremony.

    What should be the Attire of a Bride for a Modern day Pre-Wedding Cocktail Party?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Indo-Western Look for Cocktail Party:

    For cocktail parties before the wedding, some brides have a dress code or a themed event. Incorporating cocktail parties into Indian wedding gives an alternative to the brides for ditching the traditional outfits to adorn a gorgeous look in Indo-Western gowns or cocktail dresses. Remember, minimalism is the key but your subtle jewelry and accessories can make you stand out.

    How can a Bride look gorgeous on her Wedding Day?

    Ruby Bhandari Says…..

    Adorn a Dazzling Look on the Wedding Day, and match it!

    Brides can shine, dazzle and make a statement on the wedding day by creating their favorite Indian bridal wear, and matching it with the groom, as well as the rest of the families. We at Silk Threads can help you create the custom look you desire – be it traditional, contemporary or a hybrid.

    Silk Threads creates beautiful flair, drapes and gorgeous hemlines that will suit every requirement of a modern Indian bride looking for a dream outfit. Give us a call today at 972-432-9599.

    Silk Threads Understands the New Generation of Fashion and Strives to Deliver the Best!

  • Whose Sari Now?

    Whose Sari Now?

    Sometimes, a catchy headline draws you into an article, and you realize that you may have missed some interesting movements, which while are not publicized widely, could create an impact in the society.

    One such article caught my attention while browsing – which brought to light the movement by some Indian women to bring back the Sari (or Saree) into an everyday wear garment for the Indian women worldwide – started interestingly enough in California!

    “She’s part of a movement of Indian women who are bringing back the everyday wear of the sari through the 100 Sari Pact, which claimed Dec. 21 as World Sari Day.

    The pact required Appanna and others to wear 100 different saris throughout 2015. She did that, celebrating the wearing of her 100th sari at a Dec. 20 “sari party” at Amber Cellar & Lounge in Los Altos. She draped invitees with saris she made.

    “I love the sari,” she said. “I feel anyone can wear it – size, age, race, social standing – no bar.”

    The sari (also spelled “saree”) is a South Asian garment that dates back thousands of years. A drape of cloth ranging from 5 to 9 yards long, the sari is usually wrapped around the waist with one end draped over one of the shoulders. They come in a range of fabrics, colors and designs…”

    Fascinating! Good luck to Archana and team – and remember, Silk Threads not only can provide you beautiful saris in a variety of designs fore all events – from parties to weddings, but can also provide you video training on how to tie a sari.

  • Miss Nepal, Nisha Kalamdani,  Walks the Runway for Silk Threads

    Miss Nepal, Nisha Kalamdani,  Walks the Runway for Silk Threads

    We are very happy for Nisha Kalamdani, a resident of New Jersey, who was crowned Miss Nepal US Ambassador 2015. She is the first Indian American ever to win the crown, as well as the first  American of Indian descent to get  this high honor.

    Last year, Nisha was selected as the TOP 5 finalists at the Miss India USA 2014 pageant, where she also won the Miss Beautiful Hair award. Later, she also won the Miss Photogenic at the IMIFF 2015. In addition, she has walked the runway at the exclusive Glorious Gujarat 2015 fashion show in New Jersey as a Showstopper for Silk Threads by designer Ruby Bhandari.

    Silk Threads was established 24 years ago and specializes in custom creations, casual tunics, bridal trousseaus and men’s formal wear.  The brand has been described as opulent, luxurious and striking  and attention to detail of designs and quality hand-stitching are the cornerstone of our  focus and success.

    The 5th Miss Nepal US was organized by Event Planet Inc. in association with Consulate General of Nepal in New York & Nepalese American Foundation. The theme of the star-studded affair was “Rebuilding Nepal” and the focus was primarily to provide charity for disaster relief in the hopes of recovering and rebuilding after the earthquake in Nepal.  Nisha will be representing the USA as she meets with the Government officials in Nepal, including the President and  the Prime Minister of the country to formulate a plan to work on her project related to support Rebuilding Nepal campaign.

     

     

  • I LOVE My Dress! – #RealBride SHELINA

    I LOVE My Dress! – #RealBride SHELINA

    OUR LOVE STORY IN THE LOVE GARDEN

    Bride’s name: Shelina Virani

    Groom’s name: Keith Rodenhuis

    Wedding date: August 31, 2014

    Location: The Prado @ Balboa Park in San Diego, California

    Photographer: Robin Swanson Photography.
    (www.rswansonphotography.com)

    ST: What was your vision for your wedding?

    Shelina: The vision for our wedding was “Our love story in the love garden”.

    The most memorable part of my day was When the Reverend announced us “man and wife!” Celebrating life’s major milestone with our loved ones. Their presence in our lives is a blessing and we cherish our special day full of memories with them!

    ST: What was the most magical or memorable part of your day?

    Shelina: I envisioned a simple, yet elegant dress that didn’t come off the racks. I chose Silk Threads because Ruby has been a dear family friend for decades and it only made sense to go to the best in the industry! The Silk Threads team worked tirelessly to accommodate my vision and exceeded my expectations. I LOVE my dress and how special it made me feel on our special day.

    “You were a beautiful bride, Shelina! We loved working with you in creating your stunning Indian wedding dress! the perfect outfit for your wedding day!” – Silk Threads Team