Bridal Saree: Changing Trends in Wedding Sarees

Someone rightly said, “A saree is a work of art on the Indian bride.”

What you wear defines you, especially on your wedding day. A bride gives a great deal of thought into what she would wear on her big day. Saree is the most favorite option for the Indian bride. It is elegant and unique in its own way. This 6-meter wonder yard transforms a woman into a diva.

Notably, the trends in bridal sarees are ever changing. However, our style gurus have the right sarees pinned down for you! So, if you are wracking your brains about the latest saree trends, here’s a quick overview!

Bridal Saree Trends in North and South India

Bridal sarees in North India, consist of a mix of fabrics such as crepe, georgette, chiffon, net and velvet. Heavy and intricate resham embroidery, stone embellishments, bead works, zardosi threads and sequins are trending in bridal sarees there. Benaras sarees are special in North India.

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In South India, the pure Kancheevaram silk sarees dominate the wedding saree market. Intricate patterns and designs weaved with silk and golden threads sarees are the highlight of Kancheevaram sarees.

Designer Sarees Gaining Popularity

Brides today prefer looking unique and bold, rather than traditional. For those who wish to stand out from the crowd, a designer saree is the best choice. You can get a unique bridal sari designed  by a designer while choosing your own colour combinations, style, design and work. While the upper middle class and the rich even hire celebrity and Bollywood designers for their bridal wear, there are many bridal boutiques mushrooming in every city, bringing affordable designer wear to you.

Wedding sarees replicating Bollywood sarees popularized by film actresses on and off-screen are also sold at various boutiques.

More Focus on the Blouse

The wedding saree blouse now receives greater focus. Intricate embroidery works with stone and zardosi are stitched on to the bridal blouse. Bridal blouses also stand contrast to bridal saree both in colour and designs.

Image Patterns in Sarees

Earlier, only geometric designs were popular in bridal sarees. However, today, several intricate patterns and designs, such as floral patterns, Radha-Krishna images, temple designs, scenes from epics, etc. are weaved into silk sarees, especially in the Kanchivaram and Banarasi saree market.

Concept Sarees

If you are looking for something to wear for the pre-wedding celebrations, go for a concept saree.  These sarees are pre-stitched and pre-draped which can be worn easily like a dress or a gown. It has every bit of traditional values, but at the same time, will appeal to the modern bride in you.

The Colors

Red saree has been the most common choice for traditional bridal wear in India since time immemorial. The color red is also considered to be auspicious and is associated specifically with Indian weddings. However, many brides have started opting for other colors such as golden, blue, pink, magenta, orange, maroon, onion, brown and green. Dual-toned and multicoloured sarees have also started wooing Indian brides today.

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