Shopping for your Dress can be one of the most fun parts of planning a wedding, especially with all the latest Indian wedding dresses in fashion now. Here are the most popular choices brides are making right now.
Types of Indian Wedding Dresses
Every Indian wedding is unique and varies by family traditions, regional traditions, religion and personal preference. There are as many varieties of bridal attire, but the most popular types are:
Saree
Wrapped around the body in an intricate pattern, sarees themselves can be quite simple or stunningly elaborate. There are variations in patterns, fabrics and even draping styles, providing each bride with her own individual bridal look, in line with how she wants to be on her D-Day!
Lehenga
There are several styles of bridal lehenga, each flattering a different kind of figure. You could opt for variations in color, fabric, fit, flare and even cover (from a modest, fully covered outfit to a revealing style). The blouse and Dupatta drapes can also change as per the bride’s fancy.
Salwar Kameez
While not exactly a dress, this outfit of tunic, pants, and dupatta, can be just as elegant. For starters, there are the mega-flared pants like the Sharara and Gharara (seen above) to the skin-fit churidars. Team these with varying short to long tunics and complete these with different drapes of the Dupatta to get the look on point.
Fusion Dresses
Want the best of both your worlds? Modern brides choose to opt for dress-style fusion outfits which have their roots in a Saree or Salwar Kameez. The dupatta can be optimized to work as a veil as well.
Color Trends
While red is said to be the most auspicious color for a bride’s attire, the latest Indian wedding dresses are including a variety of colors. Most popular are delicate pastels and bright neons. Both make guests sit up and take notice of the beautiful bride.
Shimmer and Shine
Glitz and glamor are a huge part of Indian weddings, so it’s no surprise that some of the most popular Indian wedding dresses are shimmery, shiny, glittery, and fabulous. Gold and silver metallic threads are used to create elaborate embroidery, while sequins, gems, and rhinestones are popular, too.
His and Hers
Although coordinated attire for the bride and groom isn’t a new concept, it’s still very popular. Often, the bride will wear brighter, bolder colors, while her groom will wear less saturated garb in a similar style.
Always in Fashion
Some traditions never go out of style, so if you’re looking timeless Indian wedding dresses, you can’t go wrong with a red Lehenga, Saree, or Punjabi Bridal Suit.
Indian weddings are known for their glitzy, colorful, and frequent costume changes, so don’t be afraid to fall in love with several Indian style dresses for a wedding. You’ll probably have the opportunity to wear them all!