About

Hi!

I’m Shinjini Amitabh Chawla,

a 20-something ~~Bride to Be~~ newlywed. I used to be a full-time Consultant in the big bad corporate world, but now I’m a full-time wedding blogger!

I got married in 2012 on a beautiful, crisp October evening in New Delhi. In the months leading up to my wedding, I started this blog as a place to collect all the cool wedding ideas and inspiration I came across. Of course, it also became a place where I chronicled the memories of a lifetime - those of a bride-to-be.

Now I run this wedding blog full-time. It’s frequently updated with all sorts of wedding planning tips, trousseau shopping ideas (where to buy what from), wedding vendor reviews and even ways to get in shape for D-day (I turned into a big health & fitness freak right before my wedding)!

Head over to the Blog Guide to see the best of what this blog has to offer.

I try to cover pretty much everything wedding-related actually. Yes, I’ll even tell you when the next SALE is on (on the Sale Alerts page), or when I come across an awesome wedding venue! Just make sure you’ve liked the Facebook page to stay on top of all the wedding scoop.

Well, carry on then. Start reading up!

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PS. The blog has received a lot of media love! Check out the Press page to see what they’re writing about us!

28 Responses to “About”

Sonia February 21, 2022 at 5:06 pm #

Hello! Your blog is one of the 11 blogs I chose for the Liebester award. :)
Do check it out: http://happyslate.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/liebester-award-woohoo/
And I cannot wait to read your answers. :)

PS: Love your blog. :)

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Palak Sharma March 15, 2022 at 10:33 am #

hi there !! my distant cousin bro’s marriage is coming up in around 2 months. i’ve turned 18 recently. n i actually wanna look my best that day ^_^
i want to wear a lehnga on the wedding day. but i absolutely HATE bling >_< i dont like even a bit of them in my attire. i'm looking for very very light & simple lehnga with a pretty color. i live near delhi. so i'll shop from delhi only. Can u plz suggest me some destinations where i can find 'my thing'. BUT, my budget is not much. bargaining is my thing ;-)
it would be very kind of you if you suggest me some really good markets or shops where they sell cute & simple lehngas wich are not really expensive.
thenxx in advance ^_^

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Rahul's Peak Energy April 13, 2022 at 12:22 pm #

Awesome work! Nice stuff!!

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Aakriti May 4, 2022 at 1:43 pm #

I am so glad i chanced upon your blog.. i am due to get married end of the year this blog is like my go to guide for all my queries!! my own wedding planner diary:)

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- thedelhibride May 6, 2022 at 4:32 pm #
  
  :) glad to be of help Aakriti!
  
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Sunaina Sharma May 10, 2022 at 2:39 pm #

Hey thedelhi bride, been to your blog on and off (since you were unwed) and really loved the way it has come up.

Good Luck and keep it coming..

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- thedelhibride May 11, 2022 at 11:31 am #
  
  Thank you Sunaina!
  
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  - Suns of Happiness July 7, 2022 at 5:32 pm #
    
    And I am eagerly waiting for the next issue of thedelhibride magazine !
    
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Chandni May 11, 2022 at 11:23 pm #

Hey! I am getting married in 6-7 months and while surfing to get some lehenga ideas, I bumped into your your site. I absolutely love the way you write. You describe ‘the delhi bride’s’ thoughts very well! Love it! Can you put up something on make-up, I would really appreciate that since I don’t know where to start and don’t want to go too loud!
Thanks and keep blogging! :)

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- thedelhibride May 13, 2022 at 12:30 pm #
  
  Hi Chandni! First off, congratulations!!! Wedding planning is going to make your life feel like heaven and hell, all at the same time! :)
  While I am no makeup expert, I have written a little bit about my personal experience with makeup here.
  You should also read Mehak’s post.
  
  Hope this helps!
  
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- Pallavi jain August 20, 2022 at 10:26 pm #
  
  Hi
  
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Sahay Kaur May 22, 2022 at 1:16 am #

hey! well I’m not a bride, nor looking to be one anytime soon (hope that doesn’t disqualify me to “comment” on your blog..lol)! But I just have to say, your blog is awesome read! It makes one super excited about getting married! So I’m sure you have a lot of brides telling you that you are of great help…but here’s a thank you from someone who you are pretty much talking into getting married!! Oh and i have to say this..”whatever is meant to be, will always find a way”…is one of my fav quotes!…im sure there’s a story behind that one;) There always is:)

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- thedelhibride May 22, 2022 at 4:14 pm #
  
  Hi! Firstly, thank you so much for your kind words about the blog :) And I’m aware that part of our blog readers are not brides, and I’m so glad that they enjoy the blog as well!
  Yes, you’re right that those words have a story behind them! They always do :)
  Thanks for following, and stay tuned!
  
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Roop May 25, 2022 at 12:36 am #

Hey..Loved the way u hav penned down ua thots..
gonna get married at d end of dis year..looking forwrd to ur lovely blogs, vich are actually of grt help..:)

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- thedelhibride May 25, 2022 at 11:18 am #
  
  Glad to know you find the blog useful! Keep following!
  
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Urvashi Salaria June 2, 2022 at 11:56 pm #

You know what !! we are alike!! our blogs have same theme and i think the same as you do. :D
I am a budding lifestyle blogger from Delhi( see same city) and getting married this year end, i just planned about writing my journey to my wedding and bang!! i bumped into your blog. Now i am even more excited and can’t wait to start write up for my wedding in my blog :D

http://vogueandvittles.com/

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neha September 30, 2021 at 5:33 pm #

hey..i am getting married this nov 25th & addicted to this blog i have shared y experience of buying my bridal lenga even the entire wedding trousseau will keep posting.donno how to upload photos in here though..

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- thedelhibride September 30, 2021 at 5:40 pm #
  
  Hi Neha, can u send me an email? The mail I sent you did not get delivered, so if u can get in touch with me via email we can talk about how u can share your experiences with the blog readers!
  
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Gaurav Varma (@gauravvarma) November 25, 2021 at 9:40 am #

Hello Delhi Bride,
Mera Naam Gaurav Hai, Aur Main Aapp Ko Philadelphia se likh raha hoon, aapko shaadi Mubarak ho, bahut saari khushia puri zindagi aapka saath deen.
Yours Sincerely,
Gaurav Varma

(Note to self: Feels to good to speak in Hindi)

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Pardis January 18, 2022 at 4:36 am #

hey there :)
im a Persian girl n im gonna marry a cute kind-hearted indian man :) I had no idea abt all of these rituals n multiple celebrations for wedding in india… ur cool weblog n specially ur pix r helping me so much :) I was always imagining myself in white simple bridal dress till now but now my imagination is changed n im seeing myself in a red heavy lehenga… :) I love my indian raja enough to accept it :)
thx again for ur great n helpful weblog :)

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holidaeswimwear February 19, 2022 at 3:07 pm #

I loved your blog..nice post.

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Dewi April 7, 2022 at 11:39 pm #

Hi Shinjini!! I have just discovered your blog few days back and can’t stop reading it!!! It is so useful and the way you tell your wedding story is superb! I am a French bride to be (August) planning a fusion wedding in France, ya the groom is Indian, and your blog is a jewel!! I am sending my sister for some shaadi shopping in Delhi next week we are so glad we found your blog! Thanks!!

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Shikha Pandey July 14, 2022 at 11:30 pm #

hi!! this site is really helpful!! i am getting married in Gorakhpur, UP this year on Dec 1st and I was wondering if there are any good makeup artists around that area (closest big city: Lucknow, India) that anyone would happen to know!!!

Would really appreciate the help!

Thanks,
Shikha

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Chhavi Sharma August 7, 2022 at 5:21 pm #

Hi! I am doing a story and I would love it if you can give me inputs on the same. Don’t know where else to contact you. Thanks!!!

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Shivani Chaudhary October 22, 2021 at 4:19 pm #

Hey Shinjini,

I am getting married in december. I wanted to prepare a makeup kit for myself, but i am really lost when it comes to what all to include in that kit. I am not a big fan of makeup, but would want to have a very detailed kit. Can you please suggest what all to include in the kit? Also, please let me know which brand would be a good pick for which product.

Thanks!
Shivani

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Ashwini April 24, 2022 at 10:27 pm #

Hi Shinjini … I love love love your blog… I get depressed when there are no posts from you for more than 3 days :) I read the blog during lunch at the work and I just love it… Your writing is so simple and I feel like Ive known you for so long :) I love all the fashion and topics you showcase …keep going gurl!!!

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- thedelhibride October 7, 2021 at 5:23 pm #
  
  I’m replying after a very long time to your sweet comment, but I needed to say thank you :) For reading the blog, for loving it, for waiting for posts! I have a new schedule up - we’re posting every Wednesday now, along with an additional post or two intermittently.
  And, I have to ask, don’t I? Are you a bride to be?
  
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manju July 5, 2022 at 1:50 pm #

Havent started reading ur blogs yet except the intro.. .n i feel connected. ..my marriage s scheduled in sept..
Hope your blogs help me what i m looking for.. ..

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