My Dholki was hosted in my hometown in Alberta a month before the wedding. We rented part of a Pakistani restaurant and made this into a grand event…

Another decor idea inspired by the Donut Wall: Diy Bangle Stand. Here is how to create it:

I would encourage everyone to keep a songbook at their Dholki events.

Activities are most fun when everyone participates. Usually, only the adults are able to participate at dholkis as they can sing along to the classic and traditional folk songs. By the time one finds a song by looking it up on the phone, the older women in the group have already sung half of it…

It is hard to figure out decor overseas especially if you live in a small town with less desi options. most of my decorations were DIY or gifts from relatives. The entire set-up was done by my cousins, friends and I. Here is how we set up the floor and stage.

Another personal touch. Here is how I made these. (Template included)

To make the dessert table stand out more and align with dholki theme, I decided to use dhols (drums) as mithai toppers. Here is how i made them…

I wanted a specially curated gift for them as souvenirs for the memories we made that weekend. Here is what I included in each box:

For my Doodh Pilai, I wanted the glass of milk to hold meaning to me. There are beautiful options in the market, but I knew it would be more significant if it was hand made…

Another handmade item I wanted and trusted my Mami to make was my Nikkah Pen. Following the pink theme…

Once my wedding date was fixed, my family and I realized we had about 6-7 months until the BIG DAY. Since the wedding would take place in a different country, my Mom thought it would be best to send an announcement package right away…