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Emma Rydal and Jimi Mistry in East is East.  Watching this movie tonight in preparation to see the sequel.  Image via The Guardian.

Hello lovelies,  hope this weekend treats you nice.  Here are some events you might want to plan to attend:

The South Asian Bridal Exhibit takes place this Sunday, at The Waterford Reception in Springfield, VA.

Bridalicious, hosted by some of Toronto's premiere wedding vendors, is on April 17th.

The Spring Wedding Show is at The Drake Hotel on April 30th.

The Wedding Salon is hosting their first NY event on April 27th.  Click here for more details and discounts on tickets.

Some links for your Weekend:
I really enjoyed reading this personal and unsensationalized analysis of the pressures on British Asians to enter arranged marriages, definitely worth a look.

Designwali does this fun segment where she imagines a dress as a room.  She is always on the money and I really wish I could come up with such great pairings!

When I was a kid, I would raid the paint chips at the hardware store.  I was so sure that there had to be something I could do with all those pretty colours!  Maybe this would have worked...if not, I can settle for this.

Three things I love: embroidery, classic books and pretty flowers.  All three in one object?  Sheer joy, via Making it Lovely.

Times like this, I can't help but question my husband's decision to live in Canada over England.  My house would have been so much prettier over there...the shopping...the SHOPPING!

yay fun colour palettes for spring!

What fun links are you browsing this weekend?  Do share!

Discounts, giveaways, and free stuff!
The Unreal Bride is giving away a pair of cute little flats, click here to find out how to win.

I am kind of obsessed with Amy Atlas dessert tables, and they are so fun to recreate for a wedding, if you are thinking about it, here's a chance to win all the tableware you'll need! (open to US residents only)

Click here to enter to win a copy of Simran Chawla's new book, Indian Weddings.

Win a copy of "The Everything Wedding Book" by Katie Martin from Desi Bride Magazine.

Stationery designer Ruby and Willow is giving away a digital invitation suite to one lucky reader.  Click here for contest rules and restrictions as well as how to enter.

Have you seen Inayah Collections' jewellery? They do some beautiful pieces and you have a chance to win one from Jana at Hijab Style.  Click here to find out how.