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  • The Knot New Jersey Weddings Magazine

    ask carley

    Jul 24, 2017 4 minutes

    My fiancé is Hindu, and while we’ve chosen not to have a religious ceremony, I want to surprise him with a few personal touches from his heritage. Any suggestions?

    The best way to do this is subtly. Gold and red, both auspicious colors in Indian tradition, could appear throughout your wedding details. Choose a red stationery suite inked in gold, have your bridesmaids wear red or decorate your tables with gold-plated urns filled with red, pink and yellow blooms. Elephants (to honor the god Ganesh) could also play a role, or include a modern mandap in the ceremony.

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    Q I’m having trouble finding accessories to match my style of dress—how should I start?

    A One or two

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