Indian Wedding Dresses

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Unlike the traditional American wedding dress, the Indian wedding gown is a gorgeous red, often with gold embellishments. The elaborate styling of the wedding sari makes it one of the most luxurious and opulent dresses in the world. If you plan to wear an Indian wedding gown on your wedding day, you are in for quite a treat!

Indian & Western

If you are from an Indian family but live in the western world, or a participating in a mixed-culture wedding, you may choose to blend elements from two different cultures together. Many brides choose to wear a traditional Indian wedding sari to their ceremony, and then wear a white wedding dress to their reception. You can incorporate different cultures into your wedding day in any fashion you like!

Comfort, Comfort

Remember, Indian weddings tend to be long and elaborate affairs. As gorgeous as they are, ornate saris tend to be very heavy, so take this into consideration when you are choosing your gown. Keep the word “comfort” in mind as you shop: from your hairstyle to your foot wear, you want to look good, but you want to feel good too!

Colors

Indian bridal wear is all about striking, rich colors! Dark red, bright maroon, deep orange and sparkly gold are all color combos that will all help to make your wedding day apparel lovely! Add contrasting colors like ivory and cream to make your color selections really stand out! You don’t need to choose shades of red if this look isn’t you! Opt for aqua, blue, black, or green for a bold look that beautifully mixes personal style with tradition. Purple and magenta are beautiful colors that work well with gold accents – or, for a very luxurious look, go for an all-gold leehnga with red accents!

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What to Seek

When choosing your leehnga or sari, you want it to reflect your personal style, as well as your heritage. Look for gold silk brocades, Swarovski crystals, and beautiful borders. Sequins, stonework, and hand-embroidery will all add to your gown to make it even more elaborate and bedazzling! Luxurious fabrics such as Jamawar, Katan Silk Combination, and organza will make you feel like a princess on your wedding day.

Ordering Online

Like anything, if you are ordering your wedding gown online, be sure to make your order well in advance in order to receive it in time, and many any necessary adjustments. Speak to other brides in your community to find out reputable sellers. Some brides travel to India to visit family, as well as find a wedding gown and accessories “straight from the source.” If this option is available to you, go for it! Your gown will have that much more meaning to you, if you have it designed and created just-for-you in India!

Planning a wedding is lots of hard work, but its lots of fun, too! Working together with your family and friends, you can come up with the perfect plan for your Indian wedding – right down to the most stunning sari you’ve ever laid eyes on!

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