Prices, timing and a skin plan that suits Shillong.
Peak: October to December, and March to May. Quiet: June to September, the wettest months in India.
Khasi Christian weddings, plus Assamese, Bengali and Nepali families.
Cold, wet and misty. Damp air means hair falls flat within the hour.
Soft, clean hill water.
A church wedding here is in daylight with grey, diffused light. That light is flattering and needs far less base than most artists apply. Ask for a lighter hand.
Churches across the city, community halls, and resorts on the Upper Shillong road.
Bride's own makeup and hair on the wedding day: about Rs 8000 to Rs 35000. Family or party makeup: about Rs 2500 to Rs 8000. A full pre-bridal package: about Rs 3500 to Rs 14000. These are ranges people actually pay, not quotes.