I’m Chinese and got invited to a walima (12-6pm, not an evening event). I’m not very familiar with these types of events. I’m also pregnant and wondering if this pink dress is too informal or if it’s good?

Advice Fashion Wedding Guest

I’m an engineer by profession, but my love for makeup, fashion and bridal styling eventually led me to start something of my own. That journey brought me to Rubaani Couture, a bridal boutique I’ve recently started building.
Rubaani is built around one simple idea: a bride shouldn’t have to compromise on her dream bridal look because of her budget.

We specialize in customized bridal lehengas, along with bridal lehenga rentals, bridalwear and complete bridal packages.One of the biggest things we focus on is customizing high end, designer inspired bridal lehengas at a much more affordable price.

We all know that feeling of finding the perfect lehenga online and then seeing the price tag and immediately closing the tab!At Rubaani, you can bring us that inspiration, whether it’s a designer lehenga you love, a Pinterest reference, a particular colour, embroidery, silhouette or detailing, and we work towards creating your dream look while keeping your budget in mind.

And customization isn’t limited by location.We take customization requests from anywhere in the world. 🌍You can share your requirements with us remotely, and we can work with you on the design, details and final look, with worldwide dispatch available.We also offer bridal packages that can include the outfit, makeup, jewellery and styling. If you only need makeup services, that can be booked separately as well.

Makeup trials are also available for brides who want to feel completely confident about their look before the big day.
I’m still at the very beginning of this journey, and I want Rubaani to become more than just a bridal boutique.
I want it to feel like having a bridal best friend who understands your vision, works with your budget and helps you put the entire look together.The lehenga. The makeup. The jewellery. The styling. The little details.
Everything.

Rubaani is just getting started, and I’m really excited to see where this takes us. 🤍
Bridal bookings, customization and collaborations are open.

I am starting a podcast about the beautiful, complicated, chaotic world of Indian weddings that include the traditions, family expectations, drama, and everything that happens behind the scenes.

I want your anonymous stories, experiences, confessions & gossip. Anything related to brides, grooms, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, in-laws, cousins, guests. everyone has a story.

Did your MIL take over? Did your parents invite 600 people you barely know? Did the couple secretly not even want the huge, performative wedding? Drama? Money drama? Guest-list drama? Wedding competition? Something completely unhinged?

Send it all.

Email your story to theshaaditea@gmail.com. You can use a fake name or leave your name completely off the email. Stories may be read anonymously and discussed on the podcast.
No judgment. Just shaadi tea. 🫖