A Starry Affair: Sonam Kapoor's Choice Of Necklace For Her Big Day

Wondering what is the name of the long necklace that Sonam wore on her wedding day. We have the answer for you and all the details about this piece.

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is the perfect modern bride, charming and a true fashionista. Time and again the actress has shown her love for classic traditional jewelry that never seems to go out of style. Pictures of her wedding revealed, and as expected, she makes a stunning bride. She went completely traditional with a red lehenga from designer Anuradha Vakil, traditional jewelry - a sarpech on her head, a gold choker, a Gutta Pusala Haram and haath phool. In this blog, I will discuss all about the long necklace she wore, Guttapusala Haram.
Guttapusala haram, rarely refereed as rani Haar is a traditional Telugu emblem, inspired from Nizami Jewellery and is very lively and colorful. Gutta Pusalu : Gutta in Telugu means "a shoal of small fish", and Pusalu means "beads". It’s mainly bunches of tiny pearls strung together and hanging from a gold chain. Set with Cabuchon rubies, emeralds, and polki diamonds, the gold necklace is fringed with bunches of small pearls and this design has originated in areas in vicinity to the ancient pearl fisheries along the Coromandel coas.
In her wedding, Sonam paired Guttapusala haram, with a traditional enameled choker set. The Guttapusalu became first came in limelight after the famous wedding of Sreeja Kondiela, youngest daughter of South movie megastar Chiranjeevi . She teamed this customary necklace with her beautiful pink kanjeevaram saree.
                                    
These Haram sets adds grace to high neck dresses. Just as Sonam's guttapusallu haram, you can have one with which is studded with emearlds, rubies, pearls and polki's. This one piece of jewel is enough to get you all the attention in any festivity you are looking forward to. If you are in for a fusion look, you can try guttapusala harams on crop tops and half sarees. Like Sonam Kapoor, brides can go in for both choker and long  haram gutta pusalu.
You can team up this piece of jewel with Chandbali's for an elaborated traditional look. Guttapusala is your one go jewelry for all those anarkalis hanging in your wardrobe. You can never go wrong with this piece of jewel. Not only Pearl beads but also  ruby or emeralds beads  merge very well with the gold and  gives the haram a beautiful  and distinct look. So instead of pearl beads these harams can also have ruby or emeralds beads, adding a fusion of hues to your necklines.
A heavy Guttapusala should weight atleast a 100gm og gold but if you are looking for something that is light on pocket, these are available in silver and 1gm gold base as well. Below is a look book of some Guttapusala I admired,

                          
For more details and queries please comment below.

Jewelry, My One Nonpareil Love....!!!! Part -1

Jewelry is a very spiritual thing for me and when I wear it I feel beautiful. It is a way of expression and a way of life to me. Since pre-teens I have been that girl who has been starry eyed for every beautiful jewelry piece that comes across her. I have always dreamt of my wedding day with  jewelry being the biggest part of the trousseau.
When the D day arrived I dug out my old scrapbooks and in sheer excitement marked all the pre-eminent pieces that I would like to own. I wanted that jewelry collection that has me looking put together for whatever formal event is on my calendar after marriage.
I have been a bride for more than a year now and have always been complimented for my jewelry. I don't own a vast collection of pieces but all my pieces are unique and comprehensive helping me cover all the festivities that I have to attend. Jewelry to me is that one thing that enhances my beauty and sensuality right from a ‘nathni’ to earrings to bangles to pajeb.
So here is some jewelry staples that you might need for your new life ahead.
Tevta
Tevta is native to rajasthan and few parts of haryana. It is made up of yellow gold often adorned with some meenakari and kundan work. It is usually in rectangle or a square shape and is worn with moti mala. This is very good from investment purpose as it mainly constitutes of Gold. I came across this design when I was 14 years old and added it to my wedding trousseau list. It adds grace to my dresses, making it perfect for a outfit that has light neckline.It elevates all my light,designer dresses and giving me that glamorous look. I pair them with Gold Jhumkas and a gold kada. The best part about them is that this design is not very common and  is a attention grabber.

Recently I spotted Socialite Rhea Kapoor wearing it on Sonam Kapoors wedding. Though I like my design way better but still the concept is same. You can find many designs for tevta on pinterest. 

Polki Kundan Set
I remember being awestruck behind the curtains, watching mummy put on her jadau necklace with a silk sari, a beautiful memory etched in my mind. As my D day arrived, it was my time to finally own that crown piece of jewel. For my wedding Day I chose a Kundan Polki set enameled in green color. It complimented my maroon lehanga and captured the portrait of a perfect looking bride. This one piece adds a whole new layer to an outfit. I chose such a necklace that can be used both with traditional and  modern attire. I paired it with a kundan nath from the house of Hazoorilal Jewellers. You can choose kunda over polki as polki jewelry is 10 times expensive than the kundan ones. I usually wear this piece on a lehenga or a deep colored gown to accentuate that look.

I spotted Chitrangana Sen wearing almost a similar set with a saree.

For more jewelry staples be tuned in my blog. For queries on your jewelry trousseau leave a comment below or mail me at bansal.swati@outlook.com

Shaadi Patrika

Below is an excerpt from my wedding patrika. This is a simple yet appealing way of inviting someone for your hindu wedding. It is a hindu wedding invitation and has wedding cards wdedings. You can also use it as a Lady Sangeet Script.

Ek Pyaari Si Munahar

Hai ShubhArambh Ho ShubhArmabh mangal Bela Aayi, Sapno ki Dehri par, Dil ki Baji re Shahnai....

Gagan se aaj gunjit hai (name of family or great grand parents) kul ki Swar Lehri

Dishaaon mein mehak hai khushi ki, {grand parents name} ki hawaun mein hai khanak gehri

{Parents Name} ghar ghar Gaate Bhadhaiyaan Hai, Sang unke Chacha Chachi, Bhaiya Bhabhi, Jija Jiji, Chota Bhai Bhabhi apna sur milate hai..

Vo shubh Din aaya hai Ab

Komal Komal jin hathon ko ungli Pakade chalaya tha.
Aaj unhi ka noor ban kar yeh shubh din ishwar ne dikhaya hai

Maa ki aankhon mein Mamta ki nami hai jinhein sang le chali beti piya ki or

aap sabse munhar karte kar or  khade hum sab dwar, ved mantra vah sang agni ke milein aahirwad
kripya karein swikar karein aamantran vah manuhar
agar aap honge sang hmare toh Khilega yeh parivar..

Marriage Poem:: Mother to Daughter

Mother is the happiest person on the earth when she gives birth to a daughter. Her daughter is a little gudiya with whom she relives her childhood. In this poem mother expresses her love on daughter's marriage.

Usually in a daughters marriage, mother is hesitant to dance or participate in lady sangeet. She can recite this poem and give her daughter an eternal gift.

आँखें मूंदे मेरी गोद में, जब तू पहली बार आई,

तेरी किलकारियों से मन में, गूँजी शेहनाई |

एक प्यारी मुस्कान से तूने, घर में खुशियां फैलाई,

यह देख मेरी आँख न जाने क्यों भर आई||

पहेली बार तूने चलना शुरू किया,

मेरी गोद से उतर कर सितारों को छू लिया|

मीठी बोली से जब तूने माँ कहकर आवाज़ लगाई, 

यह सुन कर मेरी आँख नजाने क्यों भर आई ||

मेरी लड़ो मेरी प्यारी बिटिया है तू, 

मेरे दिल का अजीज टुकड़ा है तू|

मेरी आन मेरी शान मेरा गुरुर है तू,

पर जब दुनिया की रीत मुझे याद आई,

बेटी को देनी होती है विदाई,

न जाने क्यों मेरी आँख भर आई|

इतने वर्ष बाद आज वो शुभ घडी आई है,

मेरी बिटिया के हाथों में मेहंदी रंग लायी |

गाजे बाजे है, खुशियां है, बज रही है शहनाई,

पर देख तेरी डोली को यह आँख फिर भर आई ||

तू अब तक तो थी जान मेरे आंगन की, 

अब शान बन कर रहना ससुराल के प्रागन की|

हर रिश्ते को बेटी मेरी खूबसूरती से निभाएगी,

प्यार से सेतु से नए परिवार से जुड़ जाएगी|

तारों की छाँव में जब , तेरी डोली ससुराल जाएगी,

उस वक़्त मेरी आँख फिर से भर जाएगी ||   

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Meri Beti :: Badi ho gayi hai

Hello All,
 I came across this beautiful poem written on a marriage card. This poem is about fathers love for his daughter and the special bond that a father and daughter share. Fathers can share this poem on his daughter's birthday, on her wedding function such as lady sangeet or any other ocassion.


Meri beti thodi si badi ho gayi hai,
Kuch ziddi, kuch nak chhadi ho gayi hai.
Meri beti thodi si badi ho gayi hai..


Ab apni har baat manvane lagi hai,
Humko hi ab vo samjhane lagi hai,
Har din nayi nayi farmaishein hoti hai,
Lagta hai ki farmaishon ki jhadi ho gayi hai,
Meri beti thodi si badi ho gayi hai..

Agar daanta hun toh aankh dikhati hai,
Khud se gussa karke ruth jaati hai,
Usko manana bahut mushkil hota hai,
Gussae mein kabhi mirch kabhi phul jhadi ho gayi hai,
Meri beti thodi si badi ho gayi hai..

Jab vo hasti hai toh man moh leti hai,
Ghar ke kone mein uski mahak hoti hai,
Kai Baar uske ajeeb se sawal bhi hote hai,
Bus ab toh vo jaadu ki chhadi ho gayi hai,
Meri beti thodi si badi ho gayi hai..

Ghar aatehi dil usi ko pukarta hai,
"Mera" man sapne saare ab usi ke sawarta hai,
Duniya mein usko alag pehachaan banani hai,
Mere kadam se kadam mila kar ussae khada hona hai,
Meri beti thodi si badi ho gayi hai..

Please leave a feedback if you want it in hindi

Tribute to Father :: Birthday,wedding, Hindi

Below poem is an ode/tribute to ones Father/Papa. I found it very touching and therefore thought of sharing with a bigger audience.


Jab mummy Daant rahi thi toh koi
Chhupke se hassan raha tha, Vo the Papa..


Jab main so rahi thi tab koi
Chupke se sir par haath phira raha tha, vo the papa..

Jab main subah uthi toh koi bahut thak kar bhi
Kaam par ja rha tha, Vo the papa..

Khud kadi dhoop mein reh kar
koi mujhe ac mein sula rha tha, Vo the Papa..

Sapne toh mere the par unhein poora karne ka
Rasta koi or btaiye ja rha tha, Vo the Papa..

Main toh sirf apni khushiyon mein hasti hun
par meri hassi dekh kar koi apne gam bhulaye ja rha tha, Vo the Papa..

Phal khane ki jyada zarurat toh unhein hai
par mujhe seb khilaye ja rhe the, Vo the Papa..

Khush toh bahut hona chaiye ki vo mujhe miley, par mere
janam lene ki khushi koi or manaye ja rha tha, Vo the Papa..

Ghar mein sab apna pyar dikhate hain par
koi bina dikhaye bhi itna pyar kiye ja rha tha, Vo the Papa..

Vida toh main ho rhi thi, par mujhse bhi
adhik aason koi or bahaye ja rha tha, Vo the Papa..

Main apni beti shabad ko saarthak bna sakti ya nahi
par koi bina swarth ke apne pita shabad ko saarthak banaye ja rha tha, vo the papa!


This is a great tribute to your father and can be used in events such as his birthday, marriage aniversary or some other functions. We should all gift it to our dear father. I have a hindi version of it as well. Leave a comment and I'll share with you. 

"Gori se, Chhori se":: Lady Sangeet Script

We Baniyas/Marwari have a several traditional activities in Wedding. We have a secret desire that every event should be special , unique  and enjoyable. During Baan/Haldi we have a decent crowd and can organize the below mentioned activity.

It is a small play that can be performed in the grooms wedding where 2-3 girls can perform this act. It is a simple and sober act that cheers everyone up and make your haldi different from others. @ person can sing the song and other two can perform the act.

So the plays goes like this.

Hmare dulhe raja ke liye , hmari dulhan(brides name) ka rishta aaya hai. Dono pheli baar milte, kuch baatein krte hai... Ghar mein charcha rishte ke baarein mein. Hmare dulhe raja apni maya ke pass jaate hai or bade hi bhole andaaz mein kehte hai....

"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se "
"Maiya Kara De Mero Byah"

Dulhe Raja apni maiya se nivedan krte hai bole "maiya"

"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se "
"Maiya Kara De Mero Byah"
"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se "
"Maiya Kara De Mero Byah"

Is par maiya{Grooms mother name} uttar deti hai, Bolti hai
"Umar Teri Chhoti Hai Nazar Teri Khoti Hai
Kaise Kara Du Tero Byah"
"Umar Teri Chhoti Hai Nazar Teri Khoti Hai
Kaise Kara Du Tero Byah"

Dulhe Raja ko apni maiya se is jaawaab ki umeed na thi

Vo apni maiya ko dhamki dete hai , Bole "Maiya"
"Jo Nahi Byah Karaye, Tujhse baat na krun"
"Jo Nahi Byah Karaye, Tujhse baat na krun"
Aaj Ke Baad Meri Maiya Teri Dahali Par Na Aau
Ayega Ab Re Maja -Re Maja ab Jeet Haar Ka  ,

"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se "
"Maiya Kara De Mero Byah"
"Umar Teri Chhoti Hai Nazar Teri Khoti Hai
Kaise Kara Du Tero Byah"

Is par Maiya kehti hai
"Lipstick laali lga kar, Kitty Party mein vo jaegi"
"Apni saheliyon ke sang, Tash bhi khel kar aaegi"-2,
"Hukkum chalegi mujhpar Aangana Me bhi Dol dol kar"'
"Teri Baba ke Samne Vo Ghooghat bhi na Legi"-2
"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se  "
"Kaise Kara Du Tero Byah"

Maiya Ki baat sun kar dulhe Raja bade hi namar bhaav se kehte hai

'Maiya Chandan Ki Chauki Par Maiya Tujh Ko Baithau
Apni {Bride Name}Se Charan Teri Dabvau
Tere Samne Maiya Vo Ghooghat Na Kholegi
Bhojan Mai Banwaunga Banwaunga Chhappan Prakar Ke"

"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se "
"Maiya Kara De Mero Byah"

Sun Baaten Kanha Ki Maiya Baithi Muskay
Sun Baaten Kanha Ki Maiya Baithi Muskay

Nazar Kahi Lag Jaye Na Lag Jaye Na Mere Lal Ko -2
"{Bride Name} gori se, {Brides_home_Town} ki chhori se "
{Grooms Name}Kara Du Tero Byah
{Grooms Name} kara Du Tero Byah


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 For tune and act you can take reference from below mentioned link. Please leave a feedback if you are looking for more exciting events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W06YZaq4ii8
http://www.freebhajans.com/radhika-gori-se-braj-ki-chhori-se