January Round up ...

January saw the start of a fresh new year and a truly awakening spring in The RS Bridal Group’s step. Not only can we welcome some fabulous Brides and Grooms to our Wedding Planners Books, but some more clients destined for great weddings who have booked themselves with rs Weddings’ Theme Design Packages.

But what you really want to know and what I really want to tell you about is how phenomenal Shaadi-Esque has been doing just this past month. Designers, Charitable activities, Wedding features, Chinese New Year, Musical Talent and our very first lifestyle feature. It has been a very busy month for Shaadi-Esque and indeed the RS Group.

We celebrated alongside Charmi Mandavia, designer and owner of Charmi Creations at the launch of her fabulous chic new Boutique in Pinner. We showcased Raishma’s designs and took a little look at how she has evolved as a designer and above all made her brand individual and highly regarded. The final designer showcased this month was Sati Takhar, whose couture pieces really made a mark with Shaadi-Esque and we really look forward to seeing what is in stall for all the designers and suppliers who feature with us.



Most recently we witnessed the Chinese New Year which was highly regarded as the Year of the Dragon.  Auspicious and longevity are symbolised by the Dragon, so this was one year we didn't want to miss out on. We featured three bright and beautiful rouge Dragon inspired boards which blew our readers away, they were fusion, individual and outright spunky!



Shaadi-Esque joined The RS Bridal Group in some rather selfless acts this January. We joined forces to bake some delicious yumminesses for the homeless shelter in the London Borough. For dessert that evening they enjoyed 'Lilac Cupcakes and Ordo Brownies'. Making me drool thinking about it. (Oh boy!)

We went so far as to feature a talented duo as they debuted their new track 'Lohri' which took the iTunes download charts by storm. Shaadi-Esque's little nugget of showbiz-nes!!

Let's not forget our new Lifestyle feature, of which Dishoom in London got their first serving. It was all about the bollybelini's. And then some! :)



We have featured some amazing weddings and some even more fabulous bride's and groom's. We love sharing special weddings, unique ideas or just special moments. A picture does say a thousand words, and Shaadi-Esque readers know it!



Specially for January we were fortunate to attend an engagement party for which we were thoroughly impressed with, we observed, thoroughly enjoyed, and blogged at our hearts content.

So What a busy and pretty phantasmal month January has been. Quite the start to the year and there has been some fond, memorable posts that we wish to continue with.

If you are a photographer/ Bride or Groom / Wedding Supplier and you would like to feature your weddings or services then just visit our submissions page or get in touch on blog@rsbridalgroup.co.uk.

If on the other hand you are a bride and groom and you would like a write up of your wedding or engagement,  much like our Attended Wedding, on Shaadi-Esque or to keep in your album - get in touch also. Words can be valuable even without pictures.

Looking forward to February and all 2012 has to offer. Best of luck to all of our suppliers and features for 2012 is the one to watch!

Keeping you inspired!

Rachyeta Singh (Wedding Designer and Founder of RS Bridal Group)

xxx

{Exquisite Bridal Wear} Raishma through the years - the evolution of design

I would like to warmly welcome a wonderful, revolutionary bridal designer whose work inspires many and fills the hearts of brides-to-be all over the world and back. Raishma is a British-Asian Bridal designer whose focus and whose identity is through ‘Fusion’ designs. Her work has been worn on celebrities, she has featured in many publications as well as TV media and is a remarkable pioneer in her industry.

Clip of Raishma, courtesy of Wedding TV Asia


Raishma’s service is next to none, each bridal outfit is a “couture piece of the highest quality fabrics, finishing, design and fit.” Each piece is a decadent artwork of finery and beautifully hand stitched embroidery. Owning a gown from Raishma is a real honour.

Much like any designer across any industry we see changes in their style and over the years we watch them grow. Raishma is one designer who has developed and matured and really made her mark within such a competitive industry; where new ideas and new ground breaking styles are demanded from each season.

Beginning her journey in Wembley with her first flagship store in 1998, Raishma had merged into bridal gown designs through her clientele and her passion for what she does best. Since the opening of this store, Raishma’s unique Fusion branding has taken off and she really has established a name that is high end and in demand.

Raishma has taken some time out to take us through her designs and the changes in her style from 2003 to 2011 and beyond. Take a look at each of her designs and imagine them elegantly walking down a catwalk. Utterly Lush!



Pink outfit 2003; “The powder pink chiffon jacket and bias cut skirt, with a silk corset bodice were very fusion and versatile to wear. The jacket could be worn after the wedding with any separates. This look was very popular in the store at the time.”



White gown 2004; “I designed a white bridal collection to show in New York that year, and this was one of them. I was very proud of the quality of the cut and silks that we used in this gown, and I felt the standard of our couture gowns had been surpassed with this collection.”



Blue outfit 2005; “I designed a whole collection based around the jamavar silk in this stunning peacock shade after being inspired by the gold and blue colour scheme. This outfit was very fashion forward for bridal wear at that time, with a layered skirt and corset, with a separate asymmetric cut away dress on top.”



Ivory outfit 2011; “This stunning vintage gown is from our current collection. The dress has a hand embroidered bolero, and the delicate and intricate embroidery is a key detail associated with the brand.”

The Future ...
For the coming years, Raishma will continue to bring her bright spark to each of her couture pieces, with intricacy and immense detail, her designs will only inspire even more Brides and create the perfect setting for a newly wedded couple. Bride's look like royalty in a hand made Raishma Gown and well, the Groom's will be mesmerised.

Raishma's talent is effervescent, it seeks attention at its perfection and delicacy. If only you could be a bride everyday!

A little treat, one of Raishma’s Fusion Bridal Designs Fashion Show at the Asian Wedding Exhibition 2011.



On looking through Raishma's portfolio, you must take a look at these gowns - they are my favourite:
♥ This very pale lemon, chic looking outfit with a brilliant figure extenuating style

♥ Fabulous Red Bridal Grown, with long train and exquisite detail

♥ My future Wedding Dress - beautiful Red and Gold Western style gown with luscious red and gold detail.

♥ Tradition at its fines with a red and turquoise lengha. 

♥ An out of this world amazing white bridal gown with gold detail and a brilliant overlay - quite fab!

You can view more of Raishma's phenomenal Bridal Gowns on her website. Get over to her facebook page and reach out to her here.

If you would like to visit the store itself why not pop down:
Raishma Couture, 37 Green Street, London, E7 8DA.
Tel: 020 8552 6751 

I hope you have enjoyed all these wonderful treats I am giving you this week! Stay up to date with Shaadi-Esque and all The RS Bridal Group has to offer on our facebook page.

Keeping you Inspired!

Rachyeta xxx