The degree of obsession we Bengali folks have with the aspect of marriage, especially involving those of women in our society, is maddening, disturbing and excruciating, especially from the point of view of a 20-something “eligible” bachelorette.

After spending a year on the island of Crete, attending a thoroughly traditional wedding that lasted till 7AM, and a more modern one in Athens, where the festivities wrapped up by 4AM, my take on Greek weddings is that they give our versions a stiff competition when it comes to rituals and traditions.

So you planned the perfect wedding, the perfect dress, the absolute best venue, and guess what, you did not go over your budget on anything.

Weddings anywhere are occasions to rejoice new beginnings, be those seeped in simplicity or wild extravagant fanfare. But apart from the elements of gaiety and the obvious joy and lifestyle change for the couple and their families, there are also legal aspects pertaining to the official side of the union of two people.

They are meant to be grand, romantic, if not dreamy affairs, and of course a social occasion that not only ties two people, but also two families. As far as Bangladeshi weddings are concerned, there is however one big problem — keeping up with the Joneses!

They can be an exhibition, especially the 'Big Fat Deshi Wedding' types, where one spends tonnes of money on creating memories, sprinkled over a few fleeting days.

If the monotonous venues and, not to mention the traffic, feels just too bland when you think of weddings in the city, you wouldn't be the only one. The same falcon this and shena kunja that has been done to death.

For many of our friends and family, showing up at the nuptial celebrations may actually mean flying thousands of miles and crossing numerous state lines. Evidently, it means that these friends are precious and would go through anything in the world to share in our momentous occasion.

Photographs are meant to capture special, yet fleeting moments to be cherished later on. It might seem simple enough to hold up a smartphone and click away, but

So listen carefully to the following advice brought to you by this current bridezilla; those who choose to tread the matrimonial path-- your wedding is not just a milestone in your life (also applicable to those who plan on becoming repeat offenders) and thus, the importance of photographs to preserve those fleeting moments of wedding bliss can, and should never be doubted.

World toilets day was celebrated with the goal of ensuring 100 percent female-friendly toilet facilities. A rally and question answer session was held on the Dhaka University campus to raise awareness, courtesy of 'Harpoon Liquid Toilet Cleaner' by Quazi Enterprises Ltd.

On 26 November, 2018, cricketer Tamim Iqbal was officially announced as the brand ambassador for Cats Eye. The 38-year-old local fashion brand is introducing a new dimension

Opened in 15 November, 2015, Le Méridien Dhaka has become a familiar name in the tourism and hospitality industry. The hotel has a special aptitude for arranging authentic cross-cultural events and celebrations.

Note down the number of times you drink apple juice this week.

Perhaps, the big day is over, but what shall follow is a series of post wedding dinners, luncheons and evening parties; meaning you really cannot bid adieu (even for a day) to the make-up kit just yet.

The stage of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka, which started from 25 October to 28 October, 2018, was home to a range of Sri Lanka's finest, as well as global designers presenting their collections.

In this melee of the colours that weddings are, perhaps the best bet to truly stand out, especially as the guest or the best mate of the bride or groom, is by opting for the regal and classic white.

I was more of a witness than an actual participant of the whole exercise. The years of searching, the myriad unpleasantness, and even the reality checks had not prepared me for the session of drafting the marriage contract. Even before I had said, “I do,” clauses for inheritance and divorce were tossed, argued, and agreed on.

A metallic, or shiny fabric based clutch adds to the bling in your ensemble; a faux bling is perhaps what you should go for. A heavily embroidered or stone studded fabric clutch complementing your wedding dress is the way to go.

For the hopeful brides-to-be; imagine a day right before the wedding that is just going perfect! Everything is in order, from your clutch to the shoes.