CitySaheli has been on a hiatus but is back to bring a must attend event for our brides-to-be. CitySaheli, along with Shaadi Studio, is hosting another Bridal Insider Series, “WOW, you can serve THAT at a wedding?”  Meet Kamal Arora, CEO of Moghul Catering, who will provide insider tips on booking a caterer.  In this 60 minute bootcamp session, you will become well equipped with what to ask any caterer for any event.  The session will wrap up with a complimentary food tasting, courtesy of Moghul Caterers.  Also be the first to try their new recipes of 2011. 

When: TBD

Where: Shaadi Studio
               336 West 37^th Street between 8^th and 9^th Suite 600
Register at: http://www.shaadistudio.com/registerguest

After the fabulous Bridal Insider launch party, we’re returning to the basics.  The first workshop is a bootcamp session with wedding planners from Spotlight Style.  Learn the basics on how to draw a wedding planning roadmap and get FREE advice and tips from planners who have been in the industry for over eight years.  BridalGal will also top the session off with complimentary makeovers.  Hurry and sign up.  The event is free but we request that only brides and close friends attend.   Register here.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, Registration starts at 6PM – Sessions to begin at 6 30
WHERE: 336 West 37th Avenue between 8th and 9th Avenue

South Asian Songs (Courtesy of Amrit Minhas of Bollywood DJ’s)

1. Kal jisne janam yahan. Vivah (Father/Daughter)
2. Baabul ki duaayein leti ja. Neel Kamal (Father/Daughter)
3. Mere ghar aayi ek Nani pari. Kabhie Kabhie (Father/Daughter)
4. Yaadein (title song). Yaadein. (Father/Daughter)
5. Papa ki pari hoon mein. Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon.  (Father/Daughter)
6. Maye ni maye.  Hum aapke hain kaun.  (Mother/Daughter)
7. Maa Da laadla (also avail. in remix). Dostana (Mother/Son)
8. Meri Maa. Dasvidaniya. (Mother/Son)
9. Tu Kitni Achhi hain. Raja Aur Runk. (Mother/Son)
10. Meri Maa.  Taare Zameen Par.  (Mother/Son)
11. Khushiyon ka din aaya.  Beta.  (Mother/Son) 

Western Songs

1.  Unforgettable.  Natalie Cole
2. The Way You Look Tonight.  Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett
3. Butterfly Kisses.  Bob Carlisle
4. What a Wonderful World.  Louie Armstrong
5. I’ll Stand By You.  Pretenders
6. Father and Daughter.  Paul Simon
7. My Girl.  The Temptations

Honeyfund – Who says your guests can’t chip in for your honeymoon? All newlyweds deserve a romantic getaway after all the hard work put into the wedding! With Honeyfund, you can plan out your vacation, including flights, transportation, hotels, and meals, and set it up as a registry for your guests. Sample registries are available on the website so you don’t have to start from scratch. Simply add the suggested items and build the honeymoon of your dreams!

Newlywish – At Newlywish, you can create a single registry for all of your favorite items, including kitchenware, bed & bath, and home essentials. In addition, Newlywish has partnered with popular New York City businesses to add exciting items to your registry such as dance lessons, massages, art and photography, interior design consultations, and more!

HatchMyHouse – Saving up for your first home is a daunting task, one that requires time and discipline. With HatchMyHouse, newlyweds can set up a wedding gift registry for their dream home. The website walks you through 5 simple steps to create your ideal home and publish the registry to your guests using a PayPal account. Getting a nice boost to your dream home fund is a great way to start your new lives together!

IDoFoundation – For those big-hearted couples who prefer to use your guests’ generosity for a greater cause, this is the perfect registry for you. The I Do Foundation is a Charity Registry that allows your guests to make a tax-deductable gift online to a charity of your choice. Through their secure online payments, guests can choose from pre-determined dollar amounts, or donate as much as they wish. The website maintains a list of all the donations made in your name so that you can thank your guests for their contribution.

MyRegistry – This is an all-in-one wedding registry for couples who just don’t have the time to go to individual stores and scan items. You can also add a Honeymoon Fund to the list so guests can contribute a cash gift toward a trip for you and your beau. Partnered with hundreds of vendors, MyRegistry gives you an endless amount of possibilities for creating the perfect wedding registry of your dreams!

Cocktails and appetizers kick off at 6 PM and the panel begins at 7. Reserve your spot now and register.  There is seating for only 60 brides so hurry before it’s too late!!

Register here

City Saheli broke down some of our favorite pieces for our Sahelis! All photos are courtesy of Lakmé Fashion Week. 

These modern pieces are perfect for a night on the town!

Break up the routine and change up your wardrobe for those family parties! Here are some amazing styles and pieces we’re sure you will fall in love with!

For our Bollywood fashionistas, these show stopper designs are sure to turn heads at the next wedding event!

Summer may be over but wedding season is still in its prime.  CitySaheli got a glimpse of what some of our favorite makeup artists have been doing and the pictures speak for themselves—Va Va Va Voom!! From au natural to dramatic bold looks, these blushing brides definitely make a statement.  All of the artists featured worked with their brides to create “the look” they were dreaming of for their big days.   

CitySaheli would like to thank the artists for their contributions to this article.  They include Lilly Rivera of BridalGal, Karuna Chani of KC-Makeup, Ayesha of Singhar and Sonia Mansoor. 

BridalGal, Lilly Rivera

Bridalgal offered CitySaheli some great before and after shots.  Owner and makeup artist Lilly Rivera wanted to showcase some of her most natural look brides and some more classic Bollywood looks. 

One of Lilly’s most dramatic transformations is shown below and was captured by Sandeep of  http://www.bestphotog.com.

Bridalgal can create dramatic and natural looks that are stunning as shown below. These are personal shots from Rivera herself.

Karuna Chani, KC-Makeup

Karuna Chani of KC Makeup definitely achieved some unique looks with her brides.  She has worked with runway beauties to create the most dramatic looks and has brought these fresh runway looks to brides.

The name of the look below is Bronze Goddess. This bride requested a vintage inspired look with a modern twist for her makeup. Instead of using the typical yellow gold eye shadow and heavy kohl eye liner to emphasize the eyes, Karuna opted to use bronze shades with a touch of shimmer for a more updated look.  False lashes add an extra a dose of glamour that any bride can appreciate. Makeup was done by Karuna Chani, hair was done by Sanjana for KC Makeup and photography is courtesy of Ian Cuttler. 

The second look from KC Makeup is a high contrast, high impact look.  This bride had selected a beautiful and elaborate lengha for her wedding day and KC Makeup wanted to create a look that complimented her outfit without being overpowering.  Typically many Indian brides make the mistake of pairing over-the-top outfits with over-the-top makeup.  For maximum impact Karuna and the bride decided to contrast the lengha with a very natural look.  The result is subtle and classy bringing out the natural beauty of the bride.  Makeup was done by Karuna, hair was done by Jason Spark and photography is courtesy of Jay Seth.

Ayesha, Singhar

Ayesha of Singhar loves working with eyes to tell different stories.  This summer she showcased different looks to accentuate each bride’s beauty.  The look below is old hollywood glamour. The eyes are smoky yet not over done to keep the summer month in mind. Cheek bones are prominent with a touch of bronzer. Red lips give a very red carpet look and the hair is teased in a bouffant style up do. The look is finished with flowers in the hair.  Hair and makeup was done by Ayesha and photography is courtesy of House of Talent Studios. 

Pastels are popular during the summer. Ayesha’s second look emphasizes the usage of pastels and lighter colors.  Here eyes are dark with the rest of the face in neutral colors. Lavendar is used on the cheeks and eyes. Airbrush with a tint of concealer is used to give it a very glowy look.  Photography courtesy of House of Talent Studios.

Sonia Mansoor, SoniaMansoor

 Sonia Mansoor also shared some beautiful looks with us.  Located in Manhattan, Sonia worked with different colors to create very beautiful looks for her brides.  The first look is all about shimmer.   Sonia loves the look on the eyes and cheek. Gold is the ‘desi’ girl’s best friend. The hint of gold on the lower waterline gives basic black a break while drawing out the lashes.

Metallic Violet shadow is a favorite trend from Versace’s spring 2010 show. The look below is ‘customized’ for the turquoise and purple bridal lehnga and the intricate diamond earrings. The lashes make a statement of their own for the modern bride who wants to sparkle.

For more information on the looks shown above please use this contact information:

BridalGal – http://bridalgal.com/
KC Makeup – http://www.kc-makeup.com
Singhar-http://www.singhar.com/
Sonia Mansoor- http://soniamansoor.com/