The wedding in India can be divided into three sections i.e. Pre-wedding, Wedding and Post-wedding. You have functions like Mehndi, Sangeet, Sagan, Haldi, Wedding and Reception etc.
Pre-Wedding
The pre-wedding rituals begin before the wedding date with Roka or the formal commitment of both the families towards marriage. It is followed by Sagaai (engagement), Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet and several such customs varying from families to families.
Since, Roka is the first step towards the wedding, one should choose elegant and not too gaudy attire for the Roka ceremony. Away from the beaten path, one can opt a half sariand Anarkali suits
Wearing half sari and anarkalisuits on your Roka ceremony would give you an elegant look and you will definitely outshine your ceremony.
The best part about dressing up for pre wedding ceremonies is that you can wear colours which you would usually avoid for the D-Day like blue, light pinks, yellow, green, purple and many more.
Plain shararas with glam heavy duppattas is a good choice. Try choosing an elegant design for your attire with light gotta, mirror or dabka embroidery.
Always choose an outfit which is comfortable. One can go for an anarkali, lehenga, suit, sharara or a churidhar which are the favourites in India during wedding seasons. So flaunt your look this wedding season in a beautiful anarkali, sari, churidars, and sharara which are perfect for pre-wedding ceremonies.
Wedding
While shopping for a wedding, it is the bridal trousseau that takes most of the time and effort. Presently most of the brides prefer wearing a lehenga-choli for their wedding. Today Indian brides are opting for bolder designs and have abundant options to choose from – saris, lehengas, salwarkameez and shararas.
Red has been a favorite for centuries but now pink, golden, magenta, orange, peach and even yellow can be opted. Never follow any set of rules, instead create your own look and flaunt it on your wedding day.
Gone are the days where the bride was expected to cover her pretty face with the saripalluthese days a bride can opt for fabulous sari drapes that suits her body shape. Lehengastyle sariare very trendy where the sariis draped in order to look like a lehenga.
In terms of style, you have the option of four different cuts in your bridal lehengaskirt – fish cut, straight cut, A-line cut and flares. If we talk about fabrics you will find a lot of options in a bridal lehenga. Amongst the most common fabrics that are used for a bridal lehengais satin.
Another option comprises of tissue, which gives a royal appeal to the outfit. You can also go for net, with a georgette or satin base, for creating the perfect bridal lehenga. These days, crepe, velvet and georgette have also started being included in the fabric choices for a bridal lehenga.
When it comes to the work then gottapatti, pittanand bandzariare in trend now. When it comes to colours, the first colour that comes to mind is red. If you are looking for something different then you can try double shaded, contrast or multi-coloured outfits. Such types of pattern will break the uniformity of your attire and will also give you a fresh look.
Post-Wedding
The post marriage celebration is probably the last aspect of marriage celebrations in India. Wearing an evening gown for your reception will be a great choice. A gown with a trail or a blend of Greek Toga and an Indian Saree will be a perfect choice. One can opt for a wide or deep neckline or a one shoulder or off-shoulder dress with a style theme of floral, crystals, petals, patchwork and appliqué work in net, organza, chiffon and tissue or with a combination of 2 or 3. After the wedding reception if you are not wearing a fancy salwarkameezdaily, then one can go for some beautiful kurtisin different styles like Chinese collar, flair, an empire line or a short kurti are one of the many options available for you. Pair them up with leggings, jeggings or even fitted pants. Accessorise them with a kada, earrings and cocktail rings if you are not wearing a
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ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Mamta is a textile, fashion and interior designer who has been mentoring startup’s, individuals and brands for over a decade now. Her journey began by doing a thesis on Kanjivaram silk saris while studying textile designz and in 1984, Mamta started her first range of stitched salwarkameez under the brand name Kutir and introduced her first retail store in 1986 in VasantVihar, Delhi but she immediately started selling garments in London with her brand name.
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