From 'sherwanis' to 'shehnai' and 'mehendi' to 'maharaj', it's a lot of things that runs through your mind when planning the an Asian wedding abroad. And if you are not 'perfectly' organised, half way through the months long preparations for the big day, don't be surprised to find yourself tearing out your hair with a heap of accounts that don't tally, and a number of suppliers who refuse to deliver because you didn't place the booking early enough.

No matter how many spread sheets or files you keep, you

There is no ornament to surpass the beauty of the delicate patterns of beautifully applied mehndi on the palms of the Indian bride at an Asian wedding. Mehndi is not just a random design on the bride’s arm to ward off evil anymore. From the simple traditional design of a full moon and a few caps of crimson on the finger tips, mehndi designs have now evolved into elegant works of art that put even the most intricate patterns of lace to shame.

However, it could be quite a task to choose the

No bride to be wants to turn up on their wedding day looking dishelved and tired. Many brides feel that this is the case as they have spent so many months running around and organising everything and they have totally exhausted themselves.

This exhaustion is not something that can be cured with a quick massage and a few hours to yourself, it has been building for months and months and can start to show in your complexion.

However, there are a few things that could be