If this is your first shopping trip to South Asia, there are some important points you need to consider…

Do

• Search on the Internet for bridal shops and designers in the cities you’re planning to visit, reading relevant magazines and word of mouth recommendations.
• Remember that alterations take longer than planned. Tell the tailor that you’ll pick the outfits a day or two before you actually need them. This will ensure that they’ll be ready on time.
• When buying accessories, remember to carry your outfit with you to ensure that the colours match exactly.
• If you’re buying precious jewels or metals, go to a well-known jeweller as tourists are often duped with fakes.
• Negotiate for the best price.  Unlike in the UK, prices are not set in stone, so remember, if you don’t ask, you don’t get!

Don’t

• Hesitate to ask for alterations to your outfit. The stores expect this and it is worth being assertive to ensure that you get a perfect fit and finishing.
• Go to too many shops at once because the sales assistants in each store will bring out dozens of bridal outfits and it will become confusing.
• Pay for your custom-made outfit in full until it is ready and delivered.
• Leave it till just before your flight to pick up your garments from the tailor or shop. You won’t have time to get any further alterations in case you’re not happy with it.  And worse still, it may not be ready for collection

Hindu wedding cards, Sikh wedding cards and Muslim wedding cards are all available from the Designer Card Company.  Numerous designs and sizes are available, and cards can be made in a colour of your choice.  They can be decorated with luxurious double satin ribbon in various colours to match your wedding outfits.

Pre-wedding party cards and programme cards can be made to match your designer wedding invitations, and special prices are available for large quantities.  Please ask for more details.

So for gorgeous Eastern wedding invitations look no further than the Designer Card Company.

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