In this issue

Is it just us or is it getting hot in here? The temperatures are rising, the big holidays are behind us, and we’re looking forward to the steaming summer and of course, Sri Lanka’s big fat wedding season! Whether you’re one of the few peeps actually getting married, a bridesmaid, or just attending around 37 weddings in the coming months IRL or via your Instagram stories, it’s inescapable. So in this issue, we’re telling you to embrace it all. Who doesn’t want an excuse to eat well, dress like a walking chandelier, and people-watch? Click through for more...

The Dos And Don'ts Of Your I Dos!

Big or small, planning a wedding is always a stressful task. Picking a venue, décor, colour schemes and looking for vendors who can actually deliver within your budget are just the tip of the iceberg. With the burden of all this on your shoulders, the nitty-gritties of basic etiquette you’re expected to follow as the betrothed couple only adds to the pressure of it all. Before you have a nervous breakdown, LAKSHIKA PINTO puts together solutions to help you avoid some of the most common wedding etiquette blunders!

8 mins

Finding A Place For Everyone At Your Wedding

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, your nearest and dearest can really make or break your big day. When planning your wedding, you and lover boy need to ensure that all the key players (think: parents, siblings, in-laws, BFFs, bridesmaids, groomsmen etc) don’t feel left out. So, it’s vital that the two of you give each of them something to do to make them feel important. Here are a few things you can delegate to ensure no toes are stepped on and everything runs smoothly.

4 mins

Received An Absurd Gift? Here's What To Do!

Everybody loves a good present; more so on their big day. Although, the bride and groom will probably be exhausted by the end of the wedding and would’ve completely forgotten about the gifts. In my case, the goal was to get out of my saree as fast as possible and go to bed. No, nothing kinky. I just needed sleep.

1 min

On My Mind

Why Good Vibes Are a Secret Weapon

3 mins

Hustle

While planning my wedding, I quickly realized that creating my big day on a budget was a mammoth task. From extended family to please, to the random details like lighting and napkins, things I previously gave no f**ks about suddenly occupied all my thoughts. The thought of putting together your own Sri Lankan wedding (especially with your own funds) may leave you shuddering, but with a little tenacity and great organization skills, you’ll be heading in the right direction in no time. Take it from a veteran.

7 mins

Is It Ever Okay To Cry At Work?

Here’s a confession: At some point, almost every day, I am at my desk or in a meeting and feel an urge to burst into tears and become an IRL version of the Kim K. crying meme. These in-office ugly cries can be triggered by anything— my boss not liking my idea or an e-mail I sent prematurely (so many typos!).

3 mins

Riding High

Kaley Cuoco has had her share of ups and downs. But the award winning actress has always come out on top. Here, she talks candidly about finding love after heartbreak, being a boss in Hollywood, and owning her future.

5 mins

Tarun Tahiliani, The Master Of Drape

The renaissance of elegant Indian couture is here. With impeccable craftsmanship, handwrought pieces, and inspired design, Tarun Tahiliani is arguably one of the world’s most renowned designers.

2 mins

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