MothersMandapMusings: Part2
As a follow-up to my previous blog, I’d love to share our journey in selecting the perfect outfits for the bride, groom, bridesmaids, and all of us—the main characters in her wedding. It was implied that she picks her look first, and the rest of us coordinate or contrast to complement her style. First, decide where to shop My daughter had been browsing Instagram for inspiration, so she had a rough idea of the types of outfits she wanted for the reception. With limited time, she debated whether to shop locally or in India. She visited Indian wedding boutiques in the Bay Area, sometimes with me. There were factory-produced options in Fremont and Sunnyvale, but they didn’t appeal to her. The boutique stores, like Frontier RaaS and Swati Couture, offered more designer pieces, though their selection was limited. So, she decided to explore the LA scene for more options. In parallel, we researched wedding outfit shopping in India—browsing the internet for information and consulting friends wh...