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LETTER from the Editor

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Top Must-Haves for BRIDES & GROOM

Wedding Couture 101 • This year, it’s all about rethinking one’s fashion choices, while simultaneously living in the moment. Here is a list of designers whose advice can come in handy—not just for winter brides, but grooms, too.

Gracefully Bridal • The inherent grace and age-old charm of jadau jewellery remains unmatched. Here are our top picks of some exquisite pieces for the bride.

A World of Solitaires • Make your engagement and wedding ceremonies perfect with the ring of your dreams. Here’s a selection of solitaires that will make you fall in love all over again.

All About the Groom • Exuding elegance, these tasteful pieces will enhance the style quotient of the groom. Choose your favourite from our picks below.

The Beauty Memo • India’s top bridal make-up artists have shared some of their best-kept secrets with you! Make notes to get that perfect bridal glow on your big day.

Vanity Essentials • Working on that bridal glow? Add these luxuriant beauty products to your kitty to look your radiant best on your D-day.

The Greatest Hour • For your wedding day, choose from an array of bejewelled watches or timeless classics that are certain to stand the test of time.

Sunshine State of Mind • Goa is not just for beach weddings. Blessed with rivers, lush forests, hillsides, and a rich heritage, the tropical state offers plenty of backdrops for your destination wedding. We check out two dreamy locations: the sprawling Hilton Goa Resort perched on a hillock overlooking River Nerul, where actor POOJA HEGDE plays bride for this issue’s cover, and DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Panaji along River Mandovi. Together, they make up the Goa chapter of Wedding Diaries by Hilton.

“My ideas may be modern, but I’m a sucker for tradition” • For this issue’s cover shoot, Pooja Hegde effortlessly transforms into the modern Indian bride. Between shots, Hegde talks to us about her dream destination wedding, places that evoke romance, and bridal stereotypes that she’d like to break.

AN INTIMATE FAIRY TALE WEDDING • Digital influencer Juhi Godambe Jain’s wedding during the pandemic looked like a dream, with beautiful outfits, personalised décor, and a whole lot of love. She describes all that went into planning this dreamy affair, despite these strange times.

THE CRAFTSMAN • Creator of timeless couture, Rahul Mishra unveils the secret recipe of crafting dreamy bridalwear lines. In an exclusive chat, he takes us through his unique design process.

STYLISH YET SUSTAINABLE • When it comes to weddings, one is often faced with the question, “How much is too much?” Celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri talks about minimalism and sustainability, and how they help add glamour to a winter wedding.

#TL Recommends • As the wedding season gets underway in all its glorious splendour, multiple choices have to be made to plan the perfect nuptials. To ensure memorable, romantic, fun-filled, and stress-free celebrations, choose from our specially curated list of the best Indian and international hotels, wedding and honeymoon destinations, bachelorette party getaways, regional cuisines, bespoke desserts, and more.

INTIMATE AFFAIRS • As smaller, intimate wedding parties...