Hi Maya
Well, we can start with "Themes India" from the website of the
Rajasthan Travel Service. One of their offerings is a complete Rajput
wedding: - - "A traditional Rajput wedding ceremony where the group
members participate as the "Baraat" (the bridegroom's family and
friends who form the wedding party) and the bride's party. The baraat
party arrives with a local band, complete with "mashaals" (torches).
The hosts (bride's party) receive the baraat party and the wedding
ceremony is performed under a decorated "mandap" (pavilion). The
"meena bazaar" ( a colorful bazaar for the ladies) also forms an
integral part of the setting. A festive buffet meal, laid out for both
the parties in the illuminated palace- hotel, is accompanied by
Shahnai music and folk dances. Also accompanying the ceremony is the
traditional "mehendi" (henna) application for the ladies, which is
considered auspicious at the time of an Indian wedding. Available at
JODHPUR, JAIPUR & UDAIPUR." - Quote and link from Rajasthan Travel
Service.
( http://www.rajasthantravelagents.com/html/themes.htm )
This website is "Royal Weddings - Palace Weddings,Island Wedding,Grand
Wedding,Royal Wedding India Shaadi." India Shaadi is a wedding
planning company which offers traditional as well as contemporary
weddings. ( http://shaadionline.com/royal-weddings.asp ) - You will
find spectacular venues and plans. "You can follow the wedding
ceremony and rituals in their entirety or pick and choose for a
unique, custom-made wedding."
Here you will find "Wedding Sutra.com :: Ideas and Inspirations -
Theme weddings." This is the website of WeddingSutra.com which offers
custom themed weddings including traditional. One called the Fort
wedding might be just what you are looking for: - see below
( http://weddingsutra.indbazaar.com/planning/wedideas.asp )
"2. The Fort Wedding
Get married at one of the most famous forts in India - Neemrana fort
or Nalagarh in Rajasthan or the Raj Vilas Palace in Jaipur. The
experience of having your wedding solemnized in regal and medieval
splendour could give you an ultimate 'high'.
Food: A medieval style feast with unusual but traditional dishes.
Decor: Arrange a Rajasthani mela complete with mehndi walas,
astrologers, jugglers, puppet show etc. Set torches aflame and hire a
traditional band. Outfits: Dress up like a Rajasthani prince and
princess complete with the crown and tiara. Guests: Persuade your
guests to get into the spirit of the moment by wearing clothes with
mirror work, silver jewellery and brightly colored Rajasthani
turbans!"
These three should give you a good start on wedding plans. If there
is anything else I can do in the way of clarification, please ask
before rating the answer.
And if the wedding is for you, please remember the poor researcher who
can't be there but wishes he was.
research - Google
terms - traditional indian wedding planners, rajasthani weddings,
custom wedding planners, India
cheers
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