Traditional Indian Bridal wear are widely admired all over the world due to their colorful nature and glamorous appearance. A lot of people have become exposed to these gorgeous dresses due to the rise in popularity of Indian Wedding Arrangements, which are fast becoming part of western popular culture due to Hollywood’s tendency to feature them in movies and TV shows.
In terms of color, Indian Bridal wear such as lehangas are preferred to be red in color because red is associated with happiness and good luck. The color of the dress is widely believed to give the married couple good fortune in their married life. The bridal wear is usually accentuated by mehandi tattoos with intricate, yet symbolic patterns intended to bring even more good fortune. These same bridal lehangas are usually color coordinated with the dress of the guests and invitees as well as the wedding decorations, right down to the flower decorations.
These bridal lehngas are traditional dresses that looks great on any size, and usually cheaper than other types of wedding dresses such as saris. They were originally brought to India by the Mongols thousands of years ago, and has developed into a fashionable style of dress that features a skirt and blouse combination. One notable thing about the lehanga is that they are versatile enough to be worn as a wedding dress yet can also function as formal dress for other occasions. These days, the lehanga is being featured on Hollywood films when Indian culture is shown, becoming a noticeable trademark for the country.
When it comes to Indian wedding attire, one of the most popular choices is the Bridal Lehanga – a traditional dress of Indian women from North India, which is worn below the waistline and extends to the toe and the upper torso, covered with a midriff-baring blouse known as choli. While originally intended to be worn on the actual wedding ceremony, bridal lehangas are sometimes worn even before the wedding arrangements are made.
Bridal Lehangas are usually made in bright, pastel colors that match the wedding ceremony’s color theme. They are sometimes made to coordinate with mehandi or henna tattoos that adorn various parts of the bride’s body. While there are no specific rules or traditions against it, black bridal lehangas are virtually unheard of, since the black color would contrast with the atmosphere of the occasions where lehangas are worn.
Wedding decorations may also factor in the design of most bridal lehangas and brides usually try to find out the flower arrangements and colors and the color of curtains to be used. Those who are going to be married in a marriage palace are lucky since they can be sure to have matching elegant lehangas for the venue’s elegant decorations.
Bridal lehangas have become a staple of Indian culture and its influence are probably seen or felt even in the western hemisphere, without them even knowing it. With the recent rise of Bollywood’s popularity, people are starting to take notice and it’s only a matter of time before it becomes the next trendy wedding attire.
When it comes to talk about an Indian wedding costume the most important thing is COMFORT then to buzz in your mind. Cause Indian weddings are not an hour show. It needs a complete day for each segment. But these days’ metro sexual guys have changed their wardrobe dramatically just like women. They prefer their first choice as LOOKS. So when you are thinking about the costume you need to have a perfect blend of comfort with looks. After all the groom should establish the statement on that day but of course with eye soothing style and comfort.
Style : Most of the guys are now preferring sherwani and achkans for the wedding night. Few years back the trend was moving towards west as suit was the first choice of guys. Sherwani or achkans are paired with the chost or churidar or tight fittings paijamas. Kurta is on the second position by popularity undoubtedly for comfort.it can be teamed with dhoti pyjama or churidar. Present days kurtas can be found with short length and slimmer look.
Fabric : tashar, linen, heavy to light silk(for evening), lezydeisy and cotton (for day time only).
Accessories : stylish metallic buttons, dupattas, matching footwears.
Colours : the most favorite color is still ivory gold, white, bronze, baize .
But these days flaunt colours are widely acceptable for men. Like pink, mauve, black, orange are most favorite colours now.