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As most of you all beautiful readers know that I was at Jammu because of #Guiltybytesgoestojammu project, here's is little something for you guys from what I was up to. This was my first time behind the camera, shooting weddings, or I should say the brides and It was worth every capture. I shot a Kashmiri bride and a Dogri bride, but today I am posting not all but few photos from the Kashmiri Bride's Diary. 

This is the little story of Isha Koul, now Isha Tripathi. It was a match made in hearts. A combination of Kashmiri and North Indian traditions, the wedding was a beautiful event. I loved every picture that came out in the canvas and I hope you guys liked my all new role as a wedding story teller! If yes then do let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment. And if you are a bride and need a story teller, then please feel free to reach me on my email ID.

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So I know I have been away for some time now and being a blogger that's almost like committing a crime, but then work keeps me busy as crazy and then there is this wedding season that has kept me pretty occupied. Oh and yes, did I tell you guys that I shot two beautiful weddings this November, yep, literally shot them behind the camera. Pics will be up soon in the coming posts. Anyhow today's post is all about November Date Night, from wine to coffee...

I had been dying to get an Aztec print dress since long and oh boy how happy was I on finding this little print dress on Koovs.com that too on SALE. 

Dates and dining out with the special someone is a beautiful feeling indeed. What makes it more special is the 'dressing up' part. I love to dress up and apply the blush on, onto my cheeks, like most of us eh! The best part about a nice evening out is the person you are with and that's where all the dressing up (efforts) seem to make sense. My take on date night is pretty simple, wear a nice, sexy dress and because it's winter time, wear a short jacket on top of your dress. It looks stylish and very edgy. Don't forget to accessorize with gold and bling and yep avoid really high heels if you want to be smiling all through the night. Instead opt for strappy shoes, wedge heels or peep-toes. My date was at Leela Kempinski Gurgaon. Apart form regular 5 start luxuries, It's their coffee that deserves a special mention! 

It's been a long time since I wrote anything under LovenArmy section on the blog. Today, at 1 am, I came across an article on internet on a couple's story who fought the battle of cancer, together. The wife battled and gave up while her husband documented her entire journey, treatment days till her last breath. And then I was reminded of some really strong people that I know of, fighting their battles, daily, fearlessly. 

It's true even the closest of people in our lives, when we see them suffer, we either become too vulnerable or we become immune to their sufferings with the passage of time. In hard times, we often hear people say, "You just have to be positive," or, "You can't think bad thoughts" time and again. It's not about thoughts, it's not about presuming good or bad, it's about that understanding that goes missing in the toughest of times. 

If you know of anyone or you see someone suffer knowing that certain things cant work, or a certain treatment wont do good, just know that nothing can help that person feel better but a simple text saying "I Love You' or taking that person out to see people, to take them out for a long walk that can light up their painful days. It's not necessary to know answers to someone's pains and miseries or to have a solution for their betterment, you need no answers really. You just have to be there. 

When you have that closest person in pain, don't expect them to be like the way you want, that's where we have all go wrong. Before going to sleep ask yourself what was the best and worst part of the day and then ask that person their favorite part of the day. Talk to them, don't just talk about their problems and agony. Pain makes people change and people around being affected by it too. Respect people who stay strong even when they have every right to break down. 

I have been humbled by the support we have got from our family and friends in my mother's constant battle against her enemy (read disease). Her's is not a story of loss and aftermath, It's a story of love and life. . Stop and notice for everyone is facing a battle, a challenge, loneliness, fear, heartbreak or illness in their course. I sincerely hope people stop for a minute to tell the people in their life how much they love them. I wish people let go of silly arguments and hold each other close. I hope people will reach out to loved ones who are facing a challenging time in life. I hope that we pause, and remember them all who have helped us through.Thank you everyone for being by our side, maa is strong and kicking!