Wedding being the landmark occasion in a woman's life, she wants to look her sparkling best for the day. Indian bridal fashion is undoubtedly the most elegant and rich and the Indian bride is known for her beauty and different styles of outfits they choose to wear. So to look stunning on the D day, the best way is to look essentially Indian. Earlier it used to be all bling a bride used to wear, the only option used to be the usual lehenga or a sari; but today, there are many options available in various designs, styles and colours to be a killer bride on her D-day.
Trousseau:
The Royal Manoeuvre: India always boasts of its royal inheritance. Fashion inspired by the Indian royal opulence is sure to make the bride look like a princess on her D-day. The anarkalis, paneled dresses, velvettes and silks to opulent zardozis and fine hand embroideries, raw materials imitating semi-precious stones, jewel toned colours, angarkha cuts and old fashioned cholis, they are all making their way back into designs, making the bride stunning and elegant. A heavy embellished lehenga and traditionally rich jewellery would make any woman elegant as well as stunning.
Lacy Netty Feminine Fabrics:
The very royal and expensive French Chantilly lace is rapidly catching up as a trend for netty lacey outfits. It's been worn from the last 50 years and will continue for next many years. It is a perfect forever fabric to be a part of every woman's wardrobe. The net outfits give fabulous cuts and carry many types of embellishments that can be used in straight and flow cuts. It is appropriate for Indian wears also now and can be used not only in evening wear but for covering shoes and hand bags as well.
Blended Style:
One can look unique by blending modern designs with vintage garments; like an old family sari with a nice stylish blouse from today's design.
Saree-The all time Favourite:
Saree is a versatile garment and can be played in various styles. It would be ideal to keep it the original way but yet give it a little twist by teaming it with a jacket instead of a sample blouse. Many designers have created different concepts like bringing back the 60s style where the saree is tightly draped with narrow pleats and concepts like the ready-to-wear sarees. There are sarees which are flowy so it gives the look of a ghagra. Designer sarees have also brought in many new and exciting choices for the brides to drool over.
Jewellery :
Brides don jewellery according to the different traditions that they belong to. So whether you make it simple or ostentatious, every girl can look her best with her jewellery on her wedding day. Designer jewellery is the best to choose as it is something made especially for you. But all that without a dash of traditional gold, would look incomplete. Gold jewellery can be mixed n matched in various styles and with dazzling uncut diamonds, rubies, emeralds or pearls in fine enamel works. Bold pieces with a retro-cum-antique design are also very hot this season and so is heritage ethnic jewellery
To sum up, the way she dresses should be according to her own individual taste and personality. The biggest challenge contemporary Indian brides facing is striking the right balance between the traditional and the modern.
Quick Tips for the Occasion:
For Mehendi If you are on the heavier side, wear the saree pallav in front as it can hide the imperfections. A stylish churidaar kameez, flat slip-ons, subtle jewellery like an understated string of pearls with matching earrings, or a tiny sparkling diamond pendant on a delicate gold chain will do.
For Sangeet:
This being the most fun event, you can experiment with any clothes and accessories. The only thing is that you should be comfortable with what you wear. A strappy salwar kameez or a light lehenga with a backless choli along with a statement jewellery piece, will make you stand out. The colour palette can be anywhere from vibrant pinks, bright yellows and oranges to cool blues and soothing greens. Net, georgette and chiffons are the ideal fabrics and avoid closed shoes and high heels.
For a Traditional Function:
Traditional attire and ornaments are preferred for this function. Still there is room for experimenting or staying unique. For example, instead of the usual red, try a wine and gold or canary yellow with red. Traditional jewellery can be used, but make sure that it complements your saree/lehenga, and not overpowering it. If you are having bold jewellery pieces, avoid bright makeup.
For Wedding Reception:
You will be meeting a lot of people this day, so you can flaunt very stylishly. An elegant pre-stitched saree or a lehengasaree will be an ideal pick for this day. A hand-embroidered silk ensemble teamed with precious or semiprecious and colourful stone jewellery and subtle make up is ideal. Avoid pencil heels and go for wedges or platform heels, as you will have to stand for a long time. For theme weddings, you can dress according to the theme.
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