You got the invitations they got the glitz. Plus 4 more must-catch events

At The Collection, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road.
On from September 4 to September 12
Call 22824567

Say cheers to the most stress-free weddings ever. Beginning this weekend the Trousseau Trails at a city luxury mall will see a week long carnival for that lavish and memorable wedding you've been dreaming of. Wedding planners, stylists, photographer, decorators and event co-ordinators, bridal makeovers, special bridal packages on-hand will make sure your wedding is a truly bespoke affair.



Get personal consultations from Minawala's in-house designers, avail a few signature services from Estee Lauder or get yourself a made-to-measure specialist design an Ermenegildo Zegna suit with a 15 percent value back offer for the week, pamper your weary feet with a foot spa as you pick a Jimmy Choo and learn the art of decorative and innovative wedding gift packaging at Louis Vuitton.
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From gifting and packaging, mehendi artists, cake tasting sessions, meeting dieticians, dental spa, skin spa, florists, trousseau do's and dont's, cooking tips, meaningful gifting, wedding planners, honeymoon planning and Shopping angels flitting around helping you choose from various options this is touted to be THE place you must visit for all your wedding shopping needs.

Learn to make a picture book like a pro
On till September 25, 9 am to 6.30 pm
Where Goethe Institut, CMH Road.
Call 2520 5305
Catch an exhibition of diverse Contemporary Picture Book Illustration in Germany by 13 well-known German illustrators. The exhibition will be inaugurated today evening at 6.30 pm followed by a panel discussion on The Fine Art of Children's Book Illustration.

In collaboration with publishing house Tulika, the panelists will include Deeya Nayar, Manjula Padmanabhan and Nina Sabnani. The selected artists will cover a wide spectrum of contemporary illustrational art from expressive images and strong colours to muted and subtle illustrations.

Catch Shaai'r and Funk Live
On September 4, 8.30 pm onwards
Where BFlat, Indiranagar.
Call 4241 4000
For Rs 200
Shaai'r and Funk are on an album launch tour and you can catch them live in the city with Randolph Correia on the guitars, Monica Dogra on vocals, Lindsay Dmello on the drums and Rohit Pereira on bass guitars.

The music includes a heavy dose of experimentation along with popular genres like electronic and rock music. Their album on release titled 'Mantis' is a graduation from a live electronic sound and has elements of the Live Tribe.

Get ready to burn the console
On September 4, 9 am onwards
Where Fuga, Castle Street.
Log on to http://udc.submerge.in/home.html

If the guy at the DJ console always made you feel envious, then here is your chance to get there. Learn the basics of how to scratch the disc the right away in this Pro-DJ experience workshop conducted by DJ Tuhin. DJ Pearl and other panelists will be judging you.

All that you need to do is apply all the tricks to make the best mix, fill a form and be a part of the Ultimate DJ Championships. Other than getting a cash prize, the winner will win pioneer DJ Gear and a slot at a leading UK festival. DJ Pearl will be at the judge's hot seat.

Tuck into a hearty Manipuri feast
At Ants Cafe, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar. call 4171 5639
On September 4, 7 to 9.30 pm for Rs 380 per person
All things fishy seems to be the theme of the Manipuri Food Festival this Saturday. Sample cuisine belonging to the Meiteis, a tribe from Manipur.
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Dig into Shingju, a salad made out of greens and fermented fish, Paknum, a dish made of banana flower, besan, chillies, fermented fish and aromatic herbs all wrapped in a turmeric leaf and baked.

A fermented soya bean, rice and dill dish called Chagem Pomba, fish cooked in bamboo shoot called Ngakra Soibum Thongba will be some of the other goodies on offer.