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i didn't give FH a ring, i gave him a bracelet.. but i've seen people switch it from the right to the left.. or other way b/c i think in indian weddings, the ring is supposed to be on your right hand.. but then..

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hahahh isnt it all so confusing??
my FH gave me an engagement ring of course, but i didnt give him anything. But im going to be giving him a wedding band and he is going to give me a matching wedding band.

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FH didn't get anything for the engagement...he gave me a ring. And our priest told us that we're supposed to wear our wedding band on the right hand....but i want to wear it on my left.

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Posted by MAY24BRIDE

FH didn't get anything for the engagement...he gave me a ring. And our priest told us that we're supposed to wear our wedding band on the right hand....but i want to wear it on my left.

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way to be rebel , jk, y is it on the right hand? i didnt even bother asking my priest and just wear my rings on the left.

how's planning going? sooooo close!!

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Uhhh, he explained why, but I don't really remember why it's on the right hand.

Planning is going well....still lots of little details. But, we got our marriage license, flower girls dresses came in, cake topper came in, had my bridal shower....so it's been a crazy few weeks, but very exciting.

What about everyone else.....how's everything going??

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i think it's because the left hand is the ichichi hand..

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way to be rebel , jk, y is it on the right hand? i didnt even bother asking my priest and just wear my rings on the left.

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Per wikipedia:

In the Indian tradition, the left hand is considered suspicious. Hence the wedding ring is worn on the right hand. However, despite tradition, some wear the ring on the left hand, matching cultural practice in some western countries.

Link to Wikipedia - Ring on Right hand

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i've been wearing mine on the left too. altho i've seen desis wearing it in their right hands

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Ok so im sooooo glad im off from work all next week!!!
i want to try to get everything done!!!
*marriage license
*cake
*finalizing at RH
*FH ring
*apt hunting
* going to RH with decorator
*make-up trial

Hmmm...i dont know what else..lol thats most of it.
how is everyone elses planning going???? Am i missing anything???
its getting so cloooseee!!!!

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i'm getting anxious day by day.. so much to do..

but FH and I finalized on our apt. yesterday.. and i went ahead and ordered a pot rack today for OUR apartment..

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hi ladies,

just checking in to see how your doing?

I am ok. little by little i am getting adjusted to Cali and living with the inlaws. Yesterday, we passes a social security office and we stop to see if they can change my name on it. I took a number and less than a minute i was called and done in 5 minutes! If i had to do this in ny it would be a all day event! Next is the driving license but unfortunately i have to take the test over so i have to study a bit. In cali you arent allowed to honk. omg...i think i might have withdrawals. Cali has it pros and cons, it just taking me a while to adjust but i love the weather so far. Flip flops EVERYDAY!

Let me know if you ladies need anything.

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omggg Gt, you can't honk in Cali??? i'd go nuts..

enjoy the cali weather.. it must be soo beautiful!!! i remember you saying something to effect of having another party in Cali.. so it will be back to planning game..

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yeah, we are going to have another reception but this one will be more of a dinner reception. We havent started to look yet.

so are you ready? how is your planning going? what do you have left to do?

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Hey girls.

I am goin to edison next week to get my wedding outfit and jewelry. (already got my reception outfit) I was just gonna take a look at all the stores in edison but any favorites you guys might have? where can i find nice bridal lenghas or nice jewelry in edison? I dont want real jewelry for my wedding party or reception ( i have to wear real gold for the other functions.)

Thanks!

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Hey ladies! how is the planning going??? omg its getting sooo close!!!
i wanna know about all your progress!

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oh nice!!! ur making great progress!
did you get ur makeup done from ginni too??
im going for my trial tomorrow afternoon, for makeup :)

im going to finalize things with the sterling on wednesday. and hopefully meet with my decorator at the RH :)

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Dulhan, how did it go???

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may brides your months is soon approaching! wow are you guys ready

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Im leaving NY today... with tons done!!

Makeup and hair finally Booked! Went to Ginni at Habibs on friday.. thank god I gave her a second chance.. ( she never showed for my first appt. but is really good friends with a close friend of mine so I did) She's excellent!!! Love the way she does eyes!! I'll post pics when I get back to Chi.

Also.. my DJ sent me lists of top songs for wedding, receptions, first dances, and sample timelines if anyone is interested I can email them to you.. they are verry helpful!

Yay!!!