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<image:caption>Cocktails made for an unforgettable bachelor party</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smoky Sakura</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Spirited Climb</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bathtub Picante</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mango Sticky Rice cocktail</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Flor de Passion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>One-Horned Legacy</image:caption>
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<news:title>6 Mixologists Share Their Favourite Bachelor Party Cocktails To Knock You Out </news:title>
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<image:caption>Fake weddings are packing in all the vibes and fun that happen at a real wedding, minus any real bride or groom, and this trend is growing</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Everyone dresses up as they would at a real wedding</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Grabbing some fake shaadi dance floor energy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kapil and Karan of Moh Maya, a growing community in Melbourne, Australia that connects the Indian diaspora through unique events like large-scale fake Indian destination weddings</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Saddi Galli, co-founded by Alisha Chowri, organises dance competitions and choreographed performances at luxe villas and resorts</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The events are not restricted to the Gen Z crowd, but are more inclusive</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A mehendi session underway at this 'wedding'</image:caption>
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<news:title>Yes, Fake Destination Weddings Are a Real Thing. Want To Go For One?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/trends-culture/relationships/8-questions-every-interfaith-couple-should-ask-before-getting-married</loc>
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<image:caption>You’ve Planned the Wedding. But Have You Talked About These 8 Things?</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-23T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8 Questions Every Interfaith Couple Should Ask Before Getting Married</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/trends-culture/travel/10-ultimate-honeymoon-destinations-for-adventure-lovers</loc>
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<image:caption>Bungee jumping over a turquoise river from the iconic Kawarau Bridge, Queenstown</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hot air balloon being inflated on the Kenyan plains at dusk</image:caption>
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<image:caption>All set for a snowmobile adventure in Iceland</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Admiring lush waterfalls in Bali</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tiger's Nest Monastery</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kayaks dot the Ha Long Bay</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scenic view of the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trekking in the Andes mountains in Cuzco, Peru, under a clear sky</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Exploring the stunning sandstone rock formations in Petra, Jordan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Watching the Northern Lights in Lapland</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 Ultimate Honeymoon Destinations For Adventure Lovers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/fashion-beauty/how-to-store-your-bridal-lehenga-so-it-lasts-beyond-the-wedding</loc>
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<image:caption>How you store your bridal lehenga now can determine how it looks years from today.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tips for brides to store their wedding trousseau</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How to Store Your Bridal Lehenga So It Lasts Beyond the Wedding</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/trends-culture/pulse/why-toran-is-an-auspicious-part-of-indian-weddings</loc>
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<image:caption>A toran is typically crafted using marigold, mango leaves, ashoka leaves, mirrors, beads, and embroidered fabric.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the Toran Is an Auspicious Part of Indian Weddings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/people/himish-agarwal-of-konark-weddings-shares-the-vision-behind-indias-first-ever-wedding-at-adiyogi</loc>
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<image:caption>Konark Weddings transformed the sacred grounds of the Isha Centre into an intimate, breathtaking setting</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sadhguru's Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore being decked up for a wedding</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Set against the Velliangiri Hills and expansive skies, the set embraced a restrained palette of whites and minimal décor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:00:52.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himish and Yashvi Agarwal of Konark Weddings Share the Vision Behind India’s First-Ever Wedding at Adiyogi  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Adiyogi wedding, Konark Weddings, spiritual wedding, destination wedding, Isha Centre, Himish Agarwal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/fashion-beauty/amala-garg-on-becoming-an-heirloom-bride-and-her-moms-lehenga</loc>
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<image:caption>Amala’s mother on her wedding day, 37 years ago (L), Amala wearing the same lehenga for her chooda ceremony (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amala Garg in her mother's wedding lehenga on her Chooda ceremony</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amala wore her grandmother's jewellery for one of her a pre-wedding festivities</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The three generations of Amala Garg's in one frame.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:56:51.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>"I Hope My Mom’s Lehenga Lasts Another 30 Years," Amala Garg On Becoming An Heirloom Bride</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/fashion-beauty/cool-bags-to-invest-in-this-wedding-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/manifestmagazine/2026-08-21/wpyd2kz1/Coolest-bags-to-invest-in-right-now</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coolest bags to invest in right now</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bag, Cult Gaia</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bag, Chanel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bga, Jade by MK</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/manifestmagazine/2026-08-21/2hwdptw9/Bag-Ahikoza</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bag, Ahikoza</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bag, Self Portrait</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bag, Christian Louboutin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Clutch, Jimmy Choo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:46:43.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our Picks For Cool Bags To Invest In This Wedding Season</news:title>
<news:keywords>wedding bags, statement bags, designer bags, evening bags, bridal accessories, party clutches, Cult Gaia, Chanel bag, Jade clutch, Ahikoza wristlet, Self Portrait bag, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo clutch, sangeet style, haldi outfits</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/trends-culture/finance/manifest-money-matters-pritis-top-tips-for-investing-wedding-gift-money</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/manifestmagazine/2026-08-21/mseazhop/Priti-Rathi-Gupta.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priti Rathi Gupta, founder of LXME</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/manifestmagazine/2026-08-21/98s5obbe/Wedding-gift-money</image:loc>
<image:caption>Here’s how to make that money work for your future, from smart investments to meaningful goals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:42:20.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manifest Money Matters: Priti Rathi Gupta’s Top Tips for Investing Wedding Gift Money</news:title>
<news:keywords>wedding gift money, couple finances</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.manifestmagazine.in/wedding-diaries/real-weddings/is-vietnam-gearing-up-to-host-a-47-crore-indian-wedding-this-december-we-have-deets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/manifestmagazine/2026-08-21/93ciu1n5/Vietnam-is-gearing-up-to-host-a-big-fat-Indian-billionaire-wedding-in-December</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vietnam is gearing up to host a big fat Indian billionaire wedding in December</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:33:58.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Vietnam Gearing Up To Host A ₹47 Crore Indian Wedding This December? We Have Details</news:title>
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