Wedding Cards

It is a surreal feeling as we say good bye to 2015 and a feeling of excitement as we gear up for the New Year. This last year, it was wonderful to connect with our readers and clients through our ever expanding marriage cards collection ranging from , interfaith ones, other invites and these blogs. Our new entrants were received warmly by one and all and the older ones held their ground in people’s heart. As we get ready to step into the next year, it is all but natural to feel the nostalgia.

We began talking about our cards through first few write ups and then migrated to the symbolisms of a wedding. Right from Maang tika to mehendi, we covered every possible thing. By the time we were done with the auspicious symbols, it was high time to give our readers glimpses of wedding ceremonies all across India. And what fun we had finding out about unique and rare experiences of weddings that spanned across East, West, North and Eastern parts of this great country. We were literally panting by the time we got this one done!

We at KOC believe in rebuilding, recreating and continuous innovation whether it is about our or what we offer to our readers in terms of information and entertainment. So we decided to give exclusive bytes on trends, hacks and tips on various facets of a wedding. We have to admit that we enjoyed a lot writing them and hope our readers had great time reading them! We brought wedding trends from all over the world but relevant to an Indian wedding and its traditions. Our ideas on décor, theme, gifts, dressing up and all things “wedding” were shared whole heartedly with our readers and we must say that we were delighted with the response we got for all the hard work!

Weare continuing our legacy of ‘oohsome’ cards and interesting blogs in the coming year too. Right from to all other cards under the sun, we will strive to create the best product that offers high value in terms of client satisfaction. So far we can only say….2015 indeed was a knotty awesome affair for us! Thanks to you all!

Well 2016 is knocking at our doors and we realised this was the best time to share the trends that are sure to rule the wedding themes next year! As far as the trends are concerned, KOC is always at your beck and call. For rest, read on readers!

Pop culture that made a big splash in 2015 is still going strong and we expect more zest and quirk coming in the next year. Bold colours, unconventional motifs and very cool couples are going to be very “in” in 2016 as well. Remember we keep doing “how to save on your wedding” tips every now and then. It seems it’s a trend every couple is in love with! So yes more and more weddings are going to flaunt DIY factor and have those special personal touches from the couple and hosts. Outdoors look like the flavour of 2016 and so be prepared to have a celebration amidst sprawling gardens, woods, winery, botanical gardens and such other awesome locations!

The Mughal and Moroccan styled lamps and lighting would also continue to show up in weddings with floor and low seating. However, use of colour and palette would be far from gaudy. The ambience even with such traditional theme would be modern owing to shades of pastels with some vibrance added here and there! Some weddings might take on a rustic mood with wooden benches and wild flowers and shrub decoration all around the venue and on tables- another reason why outdoors are going to be hot in 2016. The French touch to our Indian food would be more evident than it ever has been before. We expect a lot of “Served at table” dining with small portions presented in OMG! way. So overall it is rule of soft shades except where it is pop culture wedding with delicate portions served right at the table.

We at KOC strive to match up with all ruling trends so if you want your own set of customised, get in touch with us. If there are pieces in our collection that catch your fancy then order for and we will serve it right at your doorstep- a la French!

With all the “feel good” wedding air that surrounded us in the past year and more of it expected in 2016, we wish all our readers and clients a great 2016 ahead!

At KOC we are as much in love with as the wedding themes. Yesterday someone shared their experience of a wedding party that had lot of glassware. And no it was not limited to crockery but extended to décor. It seems the wedding looked spectacular with glass lamps and centrepieces radiating a lot of sparkle but an hour into the wedding, many of the pieces had been smashed by children who attended the do. We can’t even begin to imagine how the host would have felt finding the dream wedding décor turn into a total disaster!

Don’t get us wrong, we are in love with glassware. It is classy, elegant and absolutely gorgeous but there are ways to integrate it in your wedding that are safe and childproof. First of all, try and create a decoration that is propped up high like lamps suspended from ceiling. If at all some pieces need to be on the ground, make sure that they are attached to something unbreakable and solid. For example- a glass encasing propped up on a heavy wooden base that would not topple on a nudge. If glass moulds are part of your centrepieces then place them in the middle, amongst things like flower bouquet and other knick knacks. This will keep them safe and out of reach from younger guests. You can also have tiny glass pieces adorning the walls with flower decoration.

If your budget allows, then try to get your hands on glassware that is encased within intricate metal frames. Such glass lamps and other decorative pieces do not break easily since they havemetal bracket to hold them in case of a fall. Avoid placing breakable centrepieces around the venue on the ground, they are easy to topple and trust us you cannot even trust adults with them! Another nice way to get the glass creations to do up your wedding is to have only one corner of the entire wedding done up in magnificent glass. This can be the stage or photo booth though we vote for stage because stage is a place where children cannot hover for a long time because of the inflow of guests thereon.

Now that we are done giving tips on incorporating glass in your wedding décor let us talk about our collection. We create our cards keeping our clients in view vis-à-vis the latest trends. Right from our to rest of the creations, we have a piece for everyone. So step into our online portal and be surprised!

Ones the date is set, shopping for wedding begins with supersonic speed and does not stop until the wedding day. We at KOC are well aware that shopping is perhaps one activity that eats away most of your time running up to the big day. All said and done it is also the most important part of the grand affair. However it is 20^th century now and we must make use of technology so abundantly available to us. We suggest go online for at least some of your wedding shopping. KOC makes shopping for easy by bringing its online portal to your finger tips. You can browse from thousands of and choose the one that pleases you and everyone else in your family.

Similarly there are number of online stores that can take care of your wedding needs. Let us talk about clothes first. There are many online boutiques that feature designer collection and also do stitching as per your directions. All you have to do is send measurements and design and your dream trousseau will get delivered to you right on your doorstep. Though we strongly suggest that you try and test the material and service of the online boutique for your other clothing first and only then rely on it for your main wedding drape.

Other than clothing, you can buy thank-you gifts for your guests online. The best part about online shopping is that it gives you great ideas if you don’t have any! You may also be able to land some hefty discounts online. The only disadvantage may be that sometimes there is ceiling on the number of items you can order at one go. In such cases you may have to place multiple orders. The other issue is that a large number of same items may not be in stock. But if you want to give different gifts to different people based on their age, relation etc then online shopping would prove to be a treasure trough. For the bride’s jewellery too one can explore online gold shops that host latest designs at lesser price than the conventional jewellery shops. Online portals can also take care of knick knacks that you might not be able to find in your city. Additionally buying stuff for your new home can help you score a lot of discounts and save you precious hours and days!

KOC is a big fan of online shopping and our humongous collection of gives you a great opportunity of involving your near and dear ones in this process without wasting anyone’s time!

At KOC we are always on the love counselor and the lookout for new trends and freshest looks for our . As this year draws to close, Pantone Colour report has announced the self love articles and the new shades that would rule the one self therapy and the spring of women drag racing and of 2016 and our favourite pick is the one self therapy and the breezy, elegant and absolutely delicate- Rose quartz! Last year was all about deep and rich shade of women drag racing and of Marsala, this year it is time to go light with Rose. The reason our favourite is Rose quartz because it goes stunningly well with the self love definition and the things we love most- Weddings and related affairs! This colour would give a gorgeous touch to your . Apart from this, let us give you some tips to use this shade in your wedding.

Rose would look absolutely magnificent on your wedding Trousseau. Silver work on the ru paul’s drag race and the rose lehenga, gown or whatever dress you choose to wear would stand apart for sure. The groom can choose to wear turban of self love articles and of this colour with a light coloured poshak. For a Christian wedding, your bridesmaid can don this colour for their dresses while holding the first come love and the roses of one self therapy and of this beautiful shade. Having Rose quartz coloured roses as centrepieces and decoration ofthe venue is a simple yet amazing way of radical self love and of incorporating the books on self love and acceptance and the colour in your wedding.

For goodie bags for girls as a thank you gift, you can have soaps, candles, nail paints, lipstick or stoles of rupaulsdragrace and of this colour. For boys- just put in a tie with splash of things to do to show love and of rose quartz, they are sure to love it! You can serve up cupcakes with rose coloured frosting and couples name etched on it. You can also have table covers of exhibitionism blog and of this colour but then make sure that centrepieces are in contrast with white, creams and beiges. It is all about balancing the self love help and the colour of youtube narcissism and of the radical self love and the décor. For those of how to have self love and of you who are not so sure about the developing self love and the use of how to have self love and of this colour in a full fledged wedding then make it the building self confidence for dummies and the colour of define self love and of your choice as a theme for your bachelorette.

KOC strives to bring the one self therapy and the best quality and most talked about in India. Our cards make a statement and impress all. We deliver the rupaulsdragrace and the most premium of what does it mean to love yourself and of quality within the learning to love yourself finding your self-worth and the tightest of a way to love and of timelines. So step into our online portal today and place an order for samples or final cards and we will be more than happy to comply!

While we at KOC pride ourselves for creating masterpieces out of the , we also love to share our love for all things “wedding” with our readers. This time our attention was grabbed by these cute pieces that can be part of kitchen cutlery, vanity or home décor of the newly married couple. As a couple you might get a few of such thoughtful gifts from your guests but we suggest you go and order for them if others don’t!

Just like your wedding cards are personalised, you can have small knick knacks around your home that bear your name and cute messages for each other. And the best time to do it all is right after your wedding! We have seen cushions, mugs and even bed sheets that have the names or pictures of the couple so allow us to introduce some more quirky ideas for the same. How about chopping board in the kitchen? When not in use you can just hang it at a place from where it is visible to others in the living room! Ice bucket or bar item holders with your names etched to mimic some of the greatest liquor brands in the world would add an instant “wow” factor to your bar.

Apron for the couple with their names or simply saying- head chef and assistant chef would definitely have the couple dying to don them while cooking! Office bags with the names of bride and groom etched discreetly on a small metal attachment like a brand name would be a useful as well as delightful gift for the couple. You can also have cutlery etched with the couple name along with date of wedding in a very stylish manner. This will take a simple gift into the league of fabulous gift! Gifting baking moulds in shape of the couples names would be a gift they would keep very close to their heart.

These ideas are simple yet very memorable as gifts. But as we said, the couple can go ahead and buy them if no one else does it for them. We at KOC believe that everything about the wedding should be memorable starting from your . And this we ensure with our dedicated team of experts and in-house printing unit that churns out high quality at the most cost effective prices!

Aromas and weddings have a relationship that has lasted for eons and is still going strong. However, we are not referring to the old, boring and clichéd ways of incorporating them in a wedding. Just like we keep doing something innovative with our huge collection of , wealso like to share new ideas that can make our readers’ weddings go from drab to fab!

Fragrances as a trend are very hot now and since weddings are all about creativity you can pick a few for yours. One, you can create a theme of a fragrance, say lavender or Rose and have the same floral decoration and colours strewn across the wedding venue. You can also have contemporarily designed incense sticks sitting pretty as part of table decorations. Gifting fragrances is also a wonderful way of making fragrances an integral part of your wedding.

For the starters, guests can always gift a premium fragrance in Men and Women version to the couple. But there is a lot the hosts can do when it comes to gifting fragrances. You can pick that collection of samples that come in cute and small bottles comprising of 4-5 scents. The traditional Itr also makes for a nice gift and yes it is cheaper too. Fragrant oils along with diffusers look very stylish and would put big smiles on your guests’ faces for sure. A wellness kit with organic homemade soaps, moisturiser, loofah and shampoo in fragrances that form the theme of your wedding are also a very thoughtful gift.

We at KOC believe that the excitement around wedding must begin with . This is why we go to great lengths to create something impressive and absolutely out of ordinary. So while we are at it, let us admit that perfumed cards can be perfect beginning for your fragrance themedwedding. Just tell us the fragrance or fragrances that must envelope your card as your loved ones open it and we will do it for you. With our , India can definitely get a whiff of your wedding no matter where your near and dear ones are located.

Wedding is an affair which can be made as grand as the imagination runs and why not! After all a wedding is the most special day for couple where they forge the bond of a lifetime. With professional wedding planners and event organisers involved, you can just think of a theme and they are sure to bring it alive just like magic! We at KOC work similar magic on your , all you have to do is let your imagination run wild and we will oblige to your every request. Coming back to the interesting wedding themes, this time we decided to touch upon Arabic theme.

Deserts of Arabia are birthplace to many fantasies and stories. The beautiful expanse of golden sand dunes inspires romance even though everyone knows of its harshness. But there is more to Arabic theme than the desert and sands and it is quite easy to pull it off as well! So what comes to mind when you think of Middle East, well the carpets! In the Middle East lush carpets create the seating space with richly decorated cushions in velvet and gold embroidery. You can do away with chairs; just have some foam mattress covered with a nice and luxurious fabric on the carpet. A low centre table within the seating arrangement with hookah and a Moroccan lamps perched on it would complete the look.

Arabs also share special love for shamianas and breezy tents. You can also erect tents for every seating arrangement. If you are getting married in the winter chill, your guests would be ever thankful to you. Though you can create an Arabic theme anywhere, an outdoor venue would give it the right look and ambience. You can also have temporary palms planted around the venue for an added effect. Light some candles, incense sticks and shower some itr (traditional perfume) to transport your guests to the sands of Middle East. Ones done, you will get a wonderfully regal ambience oozing with opulence and luxury in every way.

You can begin the magical journey of your wedding from your . We can give it perfect twists, turns, fonts and aromas to go with the Arabic theme of your wedding. Let your be one of its kind and create a sense of curiosity around your grand wedding with our cards!

Every wedding needs detailed planning right from the appropriate to venue and all the way to the wedding feast. We at KOC would like to add one more “to-do” in this long list- wedding favour. Popularly called return gifts, wedding favours are in trend and whether it is simple or a big budget wedding, every family is trying to accommodate this idea in the big scheme of things.

While we take care of your let us give you simple ideas that you can use for your wedding favours. Consider the sweet tooth of your guests and see them off with a box of chocolates, muffins andcupcakes with the couple’s name. In a winter wedding you can gift shawls and stoles at the venue itself. Your guests would keep themselves warm during the wedding and depart with the lush wool shawls on their shoulders. Spices are loved in all Indian households. You can gift a combo pack to your guests in attractive bottles and packing.

If the wedding is near New Year then calendars with pictures of pre-wedding shoot as theme can make for a very thoughtful gift. However, keep in mind that this kind of a gift is ideal only for close relatives and friends. If you are having a destination wedding, then gift something that is unique to the culture of that place. For example, if Kerala is your pick for destination, then gifting aromatic oils would make a lot of sense. The best point about this idea is cost factor. For an exotic gift, you would be spending fraction of cost because you are sourcing them from the place they come from. Gifting small plants like that of bamboo, candles etched with couple’s name, planters etc are also exciting gift options.

Just like your wedding favours, we at KOC strive to make your exciting and impressive. We have our own in-house printing unit where cards are crafted to perfection and under strict guidelines. Step into our portal and order out of a huge collection that has something for everyone!

At KOC we craft like no other. Our cards are made to suit every need, taste and sensibility. However, every now and then we like to help our readers with simple tips that can go on to make their wedding a memorable affair. Our favourite topic usually revolves around various wedding themes and this time we go back to it as we discuss how to give a vintage look to your wedding celebration.

Floral table clothes and loads of roses are a must when it comes to a vintage theme. But before we talk about the décor, let us talk about the ride! Though it will cost a bomb, try hiring a Bentley, Porche or an Aston Martin (bond style!). These cars are going to make the eyes pop as you make an entry. Create a sit down dinner setting and ensure that the food is served at the table course wise. Use Chinaware for serving your guests which is classy and very sophisticated.

In fact for one of the pre-wedding programmes, you can keep a Victorian theme where your guests can turnout in gowns and suits! After all your guests should get the feel of Victorian era as they step into your wedding party. Use of lace fabrics and black and white photographs around the venue would add to the vintage feel of the wedding programme. Use Victorian frames in the photo booth and fairy lights hanging around it for completing the look. Now that we have gone over the décor and ride, it is time to discuss the wedding trousseau.Wedding trousseau has to be subdued yet rich and heavy affair. Satin, lace, chikan and kundan work on oxidised gold zari can throw a beautiful combination with the colours of your choice.

You can let the Vintage look melt on to your invitation with our . They can be customised as per your requirement. Just choose a theme for your , India wide delivery is our responsibility and we take it very seriously. So step into our portal and pick your choices. Ask for samples if you want and we will be happy to send them across!