08 July,2011 06:56 AM IST | | Dhara Vora
Two days remain for Kankotri's wedding invite and accessory preview at the Wedding Caf ufffd & Lounge. Drop by, everyone's invited!
Wedding season might be some time away but Kankotri (Gujarati for a wedding invite), specialists in customised designer wedding cards and gift accessories are already holding a preview of their work at the designer's section at Andheri's Wedding Caf ufffd and Lounge.
Knotty trends
"Previously people believed that the wedding card would be discarded after the ceremony and hence didn't pay much attention to it. But now they prefer a memory that would stay with the guests even after the wedding," explains Meen Vora, a jewellery designer who runs Kankotri along with her father and mother, Rajesh and Neha Vora. The family operates out of their workshop at Oshiwara. Kankotri specialises in invites with a utility factor, to ensure that memories of your wedding stay with the guests long after the fanfare and buzz is over. The wedding selection also includes gift boxes, which can be used as trinkets holder or invites, which can used as a photo frame later.
The latest trend for wedding invites is sending gift boxes along with the wedding card. Kankotri offers different kind of boxes for sweets, chocolates, gold and silver coins, which accompany the cards. Vora says that Indians are still conservative as far as wedding cards are concerned and prefer to stick to a traditional vibe with the designs. To ensure that your invite stands apart, they offer theme-based versions where one family opted for an elaborate Mysore palace design for their wedding invite set.
Recently, they have started with a collection made from handmade paper, which is eco friendly (Rs 50 - Rs 100). Apart from wedding invites, Kankotri also offers invites for baby showers and other family occasions like anniversaries. There are two price ranges: Rs 50 - Rs 100 and Rs 150 - Rs 3,000. The team go all out with their idea of personalisation ufffd from visits to your home to advice in helping you choose the right invite. Go ahead, take the plunge!
At The Wedding Caf ufffd and Lounge, Andheri (W);
Till July 9, 7 pm to 11 pm;
Call 9323031011
Log on tou00a0www.kankotrinvites.com
