Having blogged about the White House reception last week, I thought I’d share some photos and details of an almost-white-house wedding. On May 10, 2008, Jenna Bush (daughter of George Bush, then President of the US) and Henry Hager exchanged wedding vows at the Priarie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

Breaking trading, the first family wedding was not broadcast live. But the White House did share some details and released 11 photos in the days after the wedding. I understand that for such a famous family, they wouldnt have wanted it …

Last month Barack Obama welcomed the Indian prime minister on the first state reception of his presidency. But, as a wedding enthusiast, my eyes were on the lovely Michelle Obama: what she would wear, and the reception she would throw…. and she did not disappoint!
Michelle Obama wore a strapless, gold and cream-coloured sheath dress with an overlay of silver and matching shawl that was designed by Indian designer Naeem Khan and made in India. It resembled the churidhar (or shawl) or the Indian salwar-keemeez! Michelle could have even looked like …

So I thought I’d show you my transformation styled by Evan. I think the pictures speak for Evan’s talent:

halfway there…

and finally…

Stylist at work:

with a little help of these:

I can honestly vouch for Evan’s meticulous work. He was patient, kind and very sweet. He even did my bridesmaid’s hair again for free. He was always available for any advice or reassurance before the wedding.
In case you like what you see, here are Evan’s contact details :
07928117599
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I pondered over the bridesmaids’ dresses for many months. There are so many styles and not all suit all bridesmaids. So my bridesmaid Sobie suggested that we wear Tibetan dresses. I asked my mother to buy me some green ones and when I saw them, I fell in love. I had also considered Indian clothes to reflect my Indian background but I thought it would be too stressful trying to put the saris on the day of the wedding.
So here are my gorgeous bridesmaids. The funniest thing is my …

Ever cringed looking at groomsmen clothes? My husband was asked to be a best man a few years ago and the bride asked him to change his clothes with the groom. My husband was then dressed in an ugly English suit with light blue waistcoat. I’m sorry but I found it disastrous, something about waistcoats with the funny looking English ties look so ill fitting and chavvy to me. I do hope that brides do not purposely dress their groomsmen in such a bad way to make their husbands look …