Wedding style edit: Curations for every Indian Wedding function
An Indian wedding invitation is your call to great celebrations steeped in rich traditions. And it’s not just a ceremony. They have multiple pre-wedding events, making it two and sometimes even three days of sheer fun and merriment. So let’s look into the format of extravagant events and chalk out our looks for each of them separately. Consider this the ultimate style guide for guests at a traditional Indian wedding.
Look soothing in tropical tones for a soulful Sufi night
The current fad of listening to soulful voices while you wine and dine calls for detailed attention to the choice of dressing. Make way for more classic hues like white and cream than going for the usual roster of bright colors. Wearing an Abaya style, slit Anarkali suit, or embellished ghararas while adorning them with a beaded passa would outline a perfect Sufi dance dress for the soiree.
Plunge in a chiffon ruffled skirt for the cocktail affair
Cocktail parties are one such event where you can ditch traditional attire and turn on a party spirit look. Indo-western dresses with detailed ruffles, silver shimmer, net sleeves, or metallic embellishments accentuated with diamond jewelry will set you a class apart from the western-dressed clan. You can even pick cocktail sarees to give a fusion look while keeping the desi elements intact.
Enchant carnival aura with frills and embroideries at Indian wedding
With the ringing of games, the smell of cotton candy, and the thrill of finding treasures in the booths, the wedding carnival provides a fun-filled environment, taking the dressing game to a whole new persona. Choose frills and embroideries over shimmer and shine for a light and breezy look. Kaftans, jacket-style kurtas, capes, and tunics add to the list of wedding carnival picks, while the pastel shades of purples, greens, and reds will make up your ideal funfair palette.
Swing to the sangeet ceremony in an off-shoulder lehenga choli
It’s a ceremony of dance and music, so you must wear wedding sangeet outfits that can whirl and twirl your night in! A designer blouse, flaring lehengas, and a surreal net dupatta will bring your A-game to the dance floor. You can also try Long Anarkalis, indo western gowns, and lehenga-style sarees because none would ask you to compromise your twirling videos. Compliment your look with stone studded jewelry and style your hair back to avoid them messing with your face while dancing.
Bold vibes in strappy shoulders for Haldi & Mehandi
Indian haldi and Mehandi probably have the most vibrant fashion and fun ceremonies of the fat Indian wedding roster. Being a guest, you’ll be welcome to get Mehandi on your hands. So choose an outfit that keeps your hands free and makes you look appalling while dancing through the Haldi fun. Patiala suits, shararas, and palazzos with Kurtis, which are sleeveless or have strappy shoulders, would let you experiment with off-beat styles, giving you a major party glow-up.
Mirror work for looking class apart in pheras
The seven circles and the vows of Indian pheras are mesmerizing moments to witness, and the rituals of the wed-lock ceremony call for Indian traditional wear. A Kanjivaram saree or a lehenga choli with shimmery ostentations stacked with lots of jewelry can add the perfect desi drama to your appearance. Mix and match sleek contemporary pieces like studded Kundan or oxidized jewelry to go high on shine styles.
Secure a glam element with sequins for the post-wedding party
It’s the day of the grand finale, or let’s say, the last call to dress up glamorously. Sequins sarees or stone embroideries would keep up with the sparkling set-up of the post-wedding event. You can go for a plain backless blouse and heat your look, or add extra shine with an embellished blouse. And since you’ll be wearing sequins as accessories all over, don’t go bold or heavy with them. Keep your Indian jewelry count minimal, and let your messy bun and dramatic night makeup take the lead.
Choose your look wisely! Obviously, your appearance matters, but make sure you’re confident, comfortable, and relaxed. Ditch the heels if they are too high or the danglers if they are too heavy. Experiment with maatha patti, maangtika, bangles, and earrings but avoid overdoing anything. Indian outfits are sure to up your ethnic game but accessorize equally well because the key lies in the finishing touches.
