Decoding The Art Of Dressing Up For Weddings

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Green Hand Embroidered Silk Blouse with Cape and Lehenga

Do you hear another invitation to a wedding in the air? We can already sense your excitement, which is natural. After all, Indian weddings are among the most enjoyable and exciting events to attend! These events are among the most elaborate and treasure-worthy occasions, with a lineup of vibrant ceremonies and lengthy social hours decked out in the finest Indian wedding attire.

When you attend a wedding as a guest, the excitement of the ceremony and the pre and post-wedding events can instantly lift your spirits. But the question will always stump you, whether it’s at your best friend’s wedding or that of a colleague.

The perfect outfit ideas

the loom - Blue Hand Block Printed Cotton Lehenga
the loom – Blue Hand Block Printed Cotton Lehenga

What will attendees wear to the ceremonies? Which outfit should you choose: a chic western designer gown or an Indian traditional silhouette? Many factors, including social status, ambient factors, and personal preferences, must be balanced by most of us as we go through these thought processes.

It is better to attend an Indian wedding in ethnic clothing, whether you have roots in India or come from anywhere else on the planet. We recommend styles that reflect Indian culture. The most typical festive outfits include sarees, salwar suits, and lehengas. The community culture may, however, have an impact on the design choices and aesthetics.

Choose the Right Hues

the loom - Pink Embroidered Crepe Choli with Printed Lehenga
the loom – Pink Embroidered Crepe Choli with Printed Lehenga

Both ethnic clothing and the atmosphere at Indian weddings are overloaded with color. You have the freedom to indulge a variety of palates during these times. You can wear any of your favorite colors, from vivid pinks to jeweled greens and enigmatic blues, as long as there is no dress code or color theme. You can even use the entire color wheel.

However, the bride is typically the wearer of heavy red or maroon sarees or monochromatic red or maroon lehengas

Pastel and neutral color schemes with a softer feel are also acceptable. Choose a taupe sequined lycra saree for a celebration at dusk, and a pastel peach cotton silk saree for a ceremony during the day.

The Need to Accessorize 

the loom - Gold Toned Handcrafted Brass Choker
the loom – Gold Toned Handcrafted Brass Choker

It has long been customary for people to arrive at wedding venues laden down with ornaments. Attending an Indian wedding is like entering a treasure island because Indians love to flaunt precious metals and diamonds on such occasions. As you plan your outfit, consider your relationship with the couple getting married when selecting your jewelry. Greater weight is associated with closer connections!

But these days, especially as a wedding guest, you can play it low with the accessories thanks to a shift toward subtle dressing and wardrobe experiments beyond the wedding tradition. Therefore, there’s no need to be concerned if you don’t own a chunky gold necklace or a sparkling diamond set.

If you care about your appearance, you must select fashionable shoes. Stocking up on embroidered juttis, vibrant chappals, and stone-studded heels is a good idea for these occasions. Since Indian wedding rituals can last for hours, you might want to forgo wearing your favorite high heels.

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