If you’ve ever seen an Indian wedding, you’ll know that they are usually complicated, extravagant and grand affairs, with lots of different considerations to take into account. Like all weddings, Indian weddings depend largely on hiring the correct venue, getting the right decorations, entertainment, and catering, as well as the fashion of the bride. The bride in an Indian wedding really has to look her best on the day, to match the spectacular surroundings, entertainment, and food. Not only will her appearance be important to how she feels about herself on her big day, but all of the guests will have their eye on her, so the pressure can really be on to look and feel fantastic.
Indian bridal fashion is usually a much more colorful affair than the weddings of other cultures, as gowns can commonly come in red pink and green, rather than ivory or white. In recent times, Indian brides have been known to experiment with gold fabrics, mint and magenta colors when they’re looking to stand out. In India, bridal fashion utilizes a range of beautiful fabrics and cloths, including king, crepe and silk and the outfits themselves can be designed either in a traditional or modern fashion depending on the preferences of the bride. Normally, when it comes to choosing an Indian wedding dress, the styles can include a bridal lehenga, a bridal saree or a traditional bridal suit. Choice of what to wear is completely dependent on the tastes of the bride, although sometimes religion and family presence can influence her final choice. Whilst the bridal lehenga is a long, dress-like outfit with matching bottoms, a choice that is common for Punjabi brides, sarees are generally preferred by most Hindu brides. Lately, more and more fresh and exciting new designs are entering the bridal market, and as more brides are looking to exert their independence and individuality on the most important day of their lives, more unique dresses are coming onto the fashion scene than ever before.
In general, the most popular choice for Indian brides tends to be the bridal lehenga, and its origins date back to the Mughal era, where it was preferred largely by the royal classes of the time. The lehenga was considered to represent a woman’s beauty and femininity in the most respectful and modest manner possible. Although the lehenga has undergone many changes over time, it is still the most common choice for the bride wishing to look beautiful and modest on her wedding day.
