Indian Accessories

Earlier an Indian Hindu bride used to wear her wedding sari in the traditional way. But now in wedding functions women prefer to wear saris in modern styles.

Fashion designers have made it easier with new ways to drape wedding saris which are very popular among present generation. Indian saris, having a sensuous and elegant look, are available in different fabrics such as cotton, silk, georgettes and crape.

election of wedding sari itself is a difficult task when a wedding is fixed in a Hindu family. The cost of a wedding sari is very high, ranging from few thousands to few lacks ($150 to $5000) depending on the texture and golden thread used to weave the sari.

These saris, in enchanting colors, have embroidered borders and pallu woven in golden threads. Very precious saris have golden designs all over the material. Latest saris, coming in different varieties and designs have a lot of work done on them, such as zari, embroidery, organza, zardosi, sequence, cut works, mirror works, patch work, pearl work, kasab, kundan etc.

An Indian bride used to wear only a very heavy rich Banarasi or Kancheevaram sari on wedding day. But now even though today’s bride prefers to wear a sari for the wedding she opts for a very sleek and light in fabric.

An Anglo Indian Christian bride’s wedding costume is a white full skirted gown usually made of around five to seven meters of material, but might vary according to design. The other sects of Indian Christian brides usually wear a costly white or cream sari. She often covers her head with a white veil and a crown- a tiara or a bunch of white flowers, holding a flower bouquet in her hand.

A sharara, a long following skirt and blouse, or a lehanga suit or salwar kameez is the bridal dress of an Indian Muslim bride and a dupatta covers her head. Indian Sikh brides usually wear salwar and kameez with a dupatta.

Bridal costumes are usually made of expensive materials like silk and velvet, often trimmed and embroidered in gold thread. All brides with their bridal costumes and beautiful hair styles and accessories want to look the best on their wedding day. Any bridal outfit should make moments cherishable. Like the saying, you don’t get married everyday.