Le Trend Boutique – Fashion Show Participating Models JULIA BALES A graduate of Furman University with a degree in computer science and Chinese, Julia spent 2 years in Beijing and 8 years in Hong Kong developing the Asian cruise market. Julia is now chief digital officer for Go Travel in…
For over 10 years, MyShadi Bridal Expo has been a community event not to be missed by those planning a South Asian wedding. What began as a small bridal show twice a year in Florida, has now grown into a platform for over 85 event vendors taking place in over…
The following Hindu wedding vows were recited at Anamika and Atharv’s nuptials and were sent to us by the couple, who mentioned how much the Desh-Videsh wedding-specific issue helped in planning their wedding. This poetry was composed by Anamika. We are publishing here with their consent. Additionally, they have informed…
For a Hindu family, a wedding serves as the fulfillment of one of the nine sanskars of life, in addition to being a festivity and celebration. In other words, marriage is a duty that every Hindu must fulfill since it is a matter of moral and religious obligation, and is…
The original text of the saptapadi was written in Hindu scripture in Sanskrit language. For many, it can be too complicated to understand practical meaning. One Hindu Scripture and English Scholar (whose name is unknown) put these slokas of saptapadi in a romantic way as follows: Walk with me…
With sacred fire and holy chants,Two hearts beat as one,As they make vows of eternal love,Under the bright, shining sun. With Saat Phere, they take seven rounds,Promising to walk hand in hand,Together they vow to build a life,That’s filled with love, trust, and stand. With the Mangal Sutra, they seal…
An Indian fashion designer with her own label, Kavita Bathija has been touted by the fashion industry as an international designer, who blends traditional Indian textile with a twist of modern cuts and techniques as well as western silhouettes and tailoring. Kavita’s journey began in 2002 when she worked as…
In earlier wedding special issues of Desh-Videsh, I have discussed the importance of wedding rituals in Hindu weddings. A wedding for a Hindu family is not just a party and celebration, but it also fulfills one of the nine sanskars of life. In other words, Marriage, for every Hindu, is…
Exclusive Entertainment Events are the pioneers of At-lanta’s Entertainment Event Solutions with over 45 years of experience combined. All entertainment companies and in particular, DJs, are not created equal! We have different personalities, different cultural backgrounds and differ-ent priorities when it comes to your celebration. We allow you to be…
Yasmin Hetherington is an Atlanta based makeup artist, hair stylist, and educator with over 20 years of experience. She has worked at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus as a lead makeup artist for Chanel, Dior, Laura Mercier, and Nars. In 2015, she travelled to Moscow to pursue her education…
shubhra singh Chohan Shubhra Singh currently works for Fiserv Inc. Possessing a creative instinct, She is also a freelance makeup artist in her spare time. She loves to travel and explore new places. A participant in the Mrs. India Georgia Pageant, Singh was among the Top 5 Contestants. She choreographed…
HAMDA AwAn Hamda Awan, a Pakistani American, has been modeling for a few years. Hamda has always tried to find my way around life by balancing both of her cultures. She real-ized that modeling and acting allowed her to connect both worlds while staying true to herself. She loves broadening…