Comments on: Real Wedding ~ Karina and Nehal at the St. Regis http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:35:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Wedding in Southern California - GupShup Forums http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-73891 Wedding in Southern California - GupShup Forums Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:53:08 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-73891 [...] | Los Angeles Wedding Photography | Bend Oregon Wedding Photography they shot this wedding too- Real Wedding ~ Karina and Nehal at the St. Regis | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog that links also mentions a wedding coordinator, stephanie larson- Orange County Wedding Planner - [...] [...] | Los Angeles Wedding Photography | Bend Oregon Wedding Photography they shot this wedding too- Real Wedding ~ Karina and Nehal at the St. Regis | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog that links also mentions a wedding coordinator, stephanie larson- Orange County Wedding Planner – [...]

]]> By: AnnC http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-59067 AnnC Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:49:54 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-59067 I missed that... amazing ! Although I agree a bit with Kim, I doubt "domestic" elephants in countries others than they belong are treated such as they should be (I'm thinking about the conditions of circus animals, and I doubt there are many other "trained" elephants other than in circuses...) I missed that… amazing ! Although I agree a bit with Kim, I doubt “domestic” elephants in countries others than they belong are treated such as they should be (I’m thinking about the conditions of circus animals, and I doubt there are many other “trained” elephants other than in circuses…)

]]> By: My Simple Details http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-57450 My Simple Details Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:10:58 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-57450 Amazing! The images by Ryan Phillips are stunning. Amazing! The images by Ryan Phillips are stunning.

]]> By: Sam http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-57150 Sam Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:21:27 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-57150 Wow, Kim I have never meet anyone as arrogant as you! America is a culture based on the "melting pot theory" for Nehal and Karina this was a way to bring there culture and share it with their friends and family. If you even had the slightest sense, you would probably have figured out that they merely did not get the elephant out of the wild, rather a trained, animal friendly, and certified company cares for the well being of the animal! Get out of the rock you are hiding under! Wow, Kim I have never meet anyone as arrogant as you! America is a culture based on the “melting pot theory” for Nehal and Karina this was a way to bring there culture and share it with their friends and family. If you even had the slightest sense, you would probably have figured out that they merely did not get the elephant out of the wild, rather a trained, animal friendly, and certified company cares for the well being of the animal! Get out of the rock you are hiding under!

]]> By: Monson http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-54903 Monson Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:07:04 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-54903 amazing wedding. how did you plan for this memorable day? i found this website that had some really good tips and also wanted to ask you,,, http://www.citysaheli.com/2009/planning-your-unforgettable-wedding/ any thoughts helpful. amazing wedding. how did you plan for this memorable day?
i found this website that had some really good tips and also wanted to ask you,,,

http://www.citysaheli.com/2009/planning-your-unforgettable-wedding/

any thoughts helpful.

]]> By: Kas http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-53036 Kas Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:32:01 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-53036 I LOVE the pink flower elephant!! Hee heee it makes me giddy!! I want want want one! I LOVE the pink flower elephant!! Hee heee it makes me giddy!! I want want want one!

]]> By: Kim http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49704 Kim Wed, 13 May 2009 15:08:41 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49704 Responding to comments by N-I am not sure where you got the idea that we were being ignorant about different cultures-as I said in my original comment I understood that this was probobly an important part of their custom. That being said this is not India where animals are honored-the practices of many businesses in this country that procure these kind of animals for events are frequently inhumane and neglectful. If I'm not mistaken this wedding was in Orange County-..not India. Unfortunatly in your zeal to embrace some kind of soapbox about cultural differences that were never implied in our comments you completly missed the point.Aim higher.Try not to look for things that aren't there. Responding to comments by N-I am not sure where you got the idea that we were being ignorant about different cultures-as I said in my original comment I understood that this was probobly an important part of their custom. That being said this is not India where animals are honored-the practices of many businesses in this country that procure these kind of animals for events are frequently inhumane and neglectful.
If I’m not mistaken this wedding was in Orange County-..not India.
Unfortunatly in your zeal to embrace some kind of soapbox about cultural differences that were never implied in our comments you completly missed the point.Aim higher.Try not to look for things that aren’t there.

]]> By: n http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49675 n Wed, 13 May 2009 02:58:39 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49675 The use of the elephant is NOT merely for props - it is part of Indian culture and tradition. Try to not be ignorant - this is not about poor treatment of animals - in fact, India is a country that probably honors animals more than anywhere else in the world. That said, tradition is that the groom and his family (baraatis) come from their home town to the bride's hometown on a white mare or elephant. From there, the ceremony is done and he then takes is bride back to his town for the reception. Yes, this can all be done in cars, but it is a deep rooted tradition.This is not like choosing your dog to be your ring bearer. Weddings in India are a HUGE deal - generally involving many many guests over many days. Naturally, when comapared to your average "one-day-white-wedding" - ANY Indian wedding will seem excessive. The thing to remember is that excess should always be viewed on a relative scale. My final word is this: Elephants and Louboutins are perfectly acceptable. People need to embrace the fact that we live in a MULTI-CULTURAL society and, as a result, there will be different wedding customs. Those that involve animals, those that forbid the bride to wear white, those that involve breaking of glass and plates, all kinds of different things. Brides should not be made to feel like the wedding industry is all about white weddings anymore. Embrace different cultures - life is a lot more fun when you do. The use of the elephant is NOT merely for props – it is part of Indian culture and tradition. Try to not be ignorant – this is not about poor treatment of animals – in fact, India is a country that probably honors animals more than anywhere else in the world. That said, tradition is that the groom and his family (baraatis) come from their home town to the bride’s hometown on a white mare or elephant. From there, the ceremony is done and he then takes is bride back to his town for the reception. Yes, this can all be done in cars, but it is a deep rooted tradition.This is not like choosing your dog to be your ring bearer.

Weddings in India are a HUGE deal – generally involving many many guests over many days. Naturally, when comapared to your average “one-day-white-wedding” – ANY Indian wedding will seem excessive. The thing to remember is that excess should always be viewed on a relative scale. My final word is this: Elephants and Louboutins are perfectly acceptable.

People need to embrace the fact that we live in a MULTI-CULTURAL society and, as a result, there will be different wedding customs. Those that involve animals, those that forbid the bride to wear white, those that involve breaking of glass and plates, all kinds of different things. Brides should not be made to feel like the wedding industry is all about white weddings anymore. Embrace different cultures – life is a lot more fun when you do.

]]> By: Naushin http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49495 Naushin Mon, 11 May 2009 18:21:49 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49495 BEAUTIFUL!! i love everything- from the colors to the decor to the photography- what a dream wedding! BEAUTIFUL!! i love everything- from the colors to the decor to the photography- what a dream wedding!

]]> By: timmy http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49406 timmy Sat, 09 May 2009 10:11:08 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49406 I love the dancefloor shot, looks like they're dancing in a fairytale. I love the dancefloor shot, looks like they’re dancing in a fairytale.

]]> By: Kim http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49378 Kim Fri, 08 May 2009 20:35:49 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49378 GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS!

]]> By: a http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49296 a Thu, 07 May 2009 23:14:09 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49296 I agree with the previous commenter, Kim. I've been to one Indian wedding and it was beyond opulent. It's obviously very much a part of the culture to have such lavish celebrations. But I really think the elephant puts things WAY over the top. I agree with the previous commenter, Kim.

I’ve been to one Indian wedding and it was beyond opulent. It’s obviously very much a part of the culture to have such lavish celebrations.

But I really think the elephant puts things WAY over the top.

]]> By: reader http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49258 reader Thu, 07 May 2009 18:23:41 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49258 Wow, really beautiful. Where did you get the umbrellas? Wow, really beautiful. Where did you get the umbrellas?

]]> By: Kim http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49234 Kim Thu, 07 May 2009 16:35:36 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49234 I agree that this wedding was spectacular -but I stopped short when I saw the elephant.I understand that perhaps this may be an important part of their custom but I also am familiar with the many unethical practices involved with these magnificent animals when used in events and weddings. Along with the "green" wedding trend that everyone is talking about it would also be a terrific step for our industry to be as well more aware about the potential negative impact when live animals are featured "props" (and I'm not referring to couples who include their pets in their ceremonys):) I agree that this wedding was spectacular -but I stopped short when I saw the elephant.I understand that perhaps this may be an important part of their custom but I also am familiar with the many unethical practices involved with these magnificent animals when used in events and weddings.
Along with the “green” wedding trend that everyone is talking about it would also be a terrific step for our industry to be as well more aware about the potential negative impact when live animals are featured “props”
(and I’m not referring to couples who include their pets in their ceremonys):)

]]> By: Heather http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/06/real-wedding-karina-and-nehal-at-the-st-regis/#comment-49219 Heather Thu, 07 May 2009 15:11:11 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14295#comment-49219 They are such a gorgeous couple! They are such a gorgeous couple!

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