India is a place of many cultures like a colourful dress woven together beautifully. The wedding is the most important day of anyone's life, whether it’s your relative, friend or family. Deciding on what to wear to an Indian wedding either as a guest or a bride is a tough thing to do as there are so many options available. Let’s look at some of them!
Types of Dresses
- Saree : Graceful, elegant and comfortable. There's a saree for every occasion. Saree is a favourite choice of women of all ages. It is a timeless classic that will never go out of fashion.
- Anarkali : The Anarkali is a long, flowing gown with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. Popular for its comfort and style. Opt for a floor-length anarkali for a regal look or a shorter version for a more joyous vibe.
- Salwar Kameez : This dress is known for its comfort and style. Also known as Salwar Suits, the kameez paired salwar, and a dupatta. Good for the pre-wedding events.
- Sharara : It is a three piece outfit with loose pants, a long top and dupatta.
- Gowns : For the divas and modern fashion lovers, an Indo-western gown is the best option with fusion silhouettes, colours and embellishments.
- Lehenga Choli : This is an ultimate outfit to twirl on the dance floor like a princess. Wear it with a matching blouse and dupatta for an ideal outfit.
Some Other Types : Ghagra choli, Mehkela Chadar, Rinai, Potloi or Pollai, Kaftans, Co-ords etc.
Wedding Guest Outfit Tips
As a wedding guest, you want to look great while letting the bride and groom shine the best.
- Dress as per the occasion. Your outfit should match the event you are attending.
- Respect and follow the required dress code.
- Wedding goes for long hours with a lot of sitting, standing, walking and dancing. Choose breathable fabrics to feel comfortable throughout the event.
- The right accessories can elevate your outfit and make you feel great.
Do's and Don'ts
Do's
- Dress as per the weather. For a summer wedding, opt for light fabrics and breezy silhouettes. For a winter wedding wear a shawl or jacket.
- Indian weddings are all about vibrant hues and shades, so experiment with colours.
- Pay attention to each and every small detail, the little things add up.
Don'ts
- Wear white or black carefully. In many communities, both colours signify mourning. Only in Christian weddings, white is only for the bride.
- Don't overdo it, you don't want to over sparkle your bling.
- Painful and uncomfortable heels or footwear can be a nightmare.
Useful Tips
- Start shopping early, at least before 3 or 4 months if you’re a bride or family or a close relative. And a month before if you’re attending the event as a guest.
- Always check the weather, season, venue and time of the event.
- Even if you’re completely sure what to buy, still try to explore different styles once.
- Remember to bring your own accessories while shopping to experiment and match them with the outfit to get an idea of how your final look will be.
- Get a Second Opinion. Try to ask or get advice from a person you believe who has a nice fashion sense or matches your aesthetic taste.
- Colour palette is very important to match, with the accessories, look perfect with the matching outfits with groom or bridesmaids.
- Always make sure to have a backup dress or have warm clothing like a shawl or stole if you feel cold.
Indian Wedding Occasions
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Engagement Ceremony : You can wear a lehenga or saree for the ceremony.
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Haldi Ceremony : Go for yellow outfits to celebrate.
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Mehndi Ceremony : You can wear Salwar Kameez, anarkali suits, Sharara or floral lehengas.
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Sangeet Night : The sequin saree or fusion gowns will be perfect for an evening full of dancing and joy.
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Wedding Day : The big day calls for traditional bridal lehengas or a heavy designer saree.
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Reception : Elegant gowns, lehengas or designer shimmering saree.
Conclusion
There are myriads of options available and to choose from as per your body type, shape, mood, time, weather, fabric preferences, designs, cuts, place, region, community or society you belong to. So, remember to choose your dress accordingly as a bride or as a guest as per your likeness and choice of your heart.
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