As much as the big fat Indian wedding is full of grooves, rituals, and playing dress up, it can equally be dramatic, especially for us girls! From running errands to getting your makeup done on ‘the day’, wedding planning requires all your attention to make it worthwhile. This becomes trickier for a family wedding, as we run out of time to curate a list for ourselves.
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Scratching your head with questions such as, ‘What outfit to choose? What jewellery to pair? Which footwear would look the best?’ Don’t panic! We’ve come to rescue you from all the indecisiveness when it comes to planning the wedding.
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10 Things you must have for the wedding season
With a little planning, you can elevate your overall look. To make sure your wedding fashion game is on point, we’ve curated a list of a few wedding must-haves to help improve your overall style!
1. Sarees
Planning a wedding and not talking about sarees? Not done! No Indian wedding is complete without a saree. When you run out of options, a saree is an evergreen option that can instantly elevate your overall look. All you have to do is look for the perfect embroidery, pattern and fabric that you think will suit you best.
One such fabric is silk! Silk will never go out of fashion and will make sure to leave people in awe. Pair it with a matching blouse piece and you’re good to go.
iDiva recommends: Blue Banarasi Silk Saree With Blouse Piece, Rs 3,356
Karagiri
Opt for this opulent Banarasi silk saree, adorned with golden zari woven ethnic motifs that exude traditional grandeur. The rich texture adds a luxurious touch while the intricate zari work enhances the ethnic allure. The golden zari woven ethnic motifs create a regal and timeless appeal, making it an exquisite choice for cultural events, weddings, and festive celebrations.
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2. Lehenga choli
Another evergreen option, a lehenga-choli is just perfect for any wedding event! In simpler words, it is a staple for weddings, isn’t it?
The fashion market has a variety of options available to choose from. You can look for your favourite embroideries and fabric and choose the best. If it’s a night event, make sure to wear some dark, bold colours. On the other hand, light colours for a day event.
iDiva recommends: RED MAXIMAL FLORAL LEHENGA SET,Rs 20,000
Label Monik
This is a fully embroidered floral blouse and printed floral lehenga with an ombre floral dupatta. Sounds perfect, right? It is! The colour and the floral pattern will make sure to turn heads and win you compliments.
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3. Anarkali suit
Want something flowy, elegant, heavy and comfortable? Go for anarkali suits!
Whatever the function, you can never go wrong with an anarkali number. It looks heavy and chic like a lehenga but in a more comfortable way. Make sure to accessorise and pair your dress with embellished heels for a more appealing look.
iDiva recommends: Green Floral Printed Anarkali Suit Set In Silk, Rs 6,990
Kalki Fashion
Elevate your look with statement earrings and a sleek hairstyle to complement the intricate details of this anarkali suit. To ensure the perfect fit, measure yourself accurately and refer to the size chart before your selection.
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4. Sharara set
Be it Sufi night or sangeet, shararas won’t disappoint when you dance your heart out without having to compromise on your comfort. Look for high-low hem kurtis, embellished crop tops, or kurtis with asymmetrical cuts with printed shararas, plain silk sharara, or embellished ones.
Accessorise very wisely as sharara in itself is a heavy outfit. Don’t create chaos by adding more than enough jewellery, eventually ruining the look. A delicate necklace or statement earrings with the right hairstyle will do the work for you.
Look for sharara sets in three pieces. These could be a very versatile option as you can also pair the bottoms with an embellished blouse and vice versa.
iDiva recommends: Lavender Ombre Sharara Set (Set of 3), Rs 7,990
GemsRush
Opt for this three-piece sharara set in dual shade. No matter what the event, get ready to drop jaws. Add this to your wardrobe today!
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5. Patiala suit
Ditch the swirling sarees and heavy lehengas for once to unleash the Punjabi kudi in you in patialas.
If you are looking for something that’s traditional but also is easy to carry, Patiala is the answer! Patiala with chikankari and mirror work is a subtle choice without going too over-the-top. The traditional vibrant patialas with heavy borders on the kurta and dupatta will never not be in trend.
Look for some vibrant and complimenting colours. For example, wear a yellow with pink combination, perfect for a haldi occasion! Do not shy away from colourful earrings, bangles and hair accessories to add on.
iDiva recommends: PINK AND YELLOW KURTA PATIALA SET, Rs 3,709
Lavanya The Label
Elevate your style with this vibrant pink and yellow Patiala set, a perfect fusion of tradition and trend. The lively colours and intricate design effortlessly blend to create a charming ensemble that promises to turn heads wherever you go. Embrace the allure of this stylish set and make a statement of elegance.
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6. Statement blouse
Gone are the days when you could pair your blouse with just a lehenga or saree! It’s the talk of the town now because you can now pair statement blouse pieces with palazzos, slit skirts, pants and much more for an ethnic look with a twist.
Plunging necklines with intricate detailing, billowing sleeves, ruffled shoulders, and backless cuts with sheer panels are the latest features to look for in blouses.
Don’t shy away from vibrant colours and heavy embellishments. Explore beyond traditional silk blouses which are velvet, organza or metallic fabrics. Look for more versatile options like a multicoloured blouse and you are good to go!
Swatantra
This multicoloured gold embroidered sweetheart neck blouse with a golden metal chain as straps give it a modern twist. The metal straps are adjustable from the back for that extra fitting. The blouse has a back hook closure. Perfect!
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7. Jewellery set
Just wearing a lehenga won't do the work, you’ve got to serve looks ladies! Indian weddings are not all about minimalism, even for bridesmaids and guests, so go bling with jewellery sets that speak to you.
If you are wearing a pastel outfit, look no further than the OG American diamond jewellery sets that include a necklace, maang tikka and earrings; style them according to the necklines and your outfit.
Add a Kundan jewellery set in your cart if you are a bridesmaid who’s wearing a silk or a solid lehenga because Kundan is a traditional yet very chic choice of jewellery to choose from.
iDiva recommends: AMRELI JAIPUR Gold Finish Green Kundan Polki Choker Necklace Set, Rs 4,160
Pernia’s Pop Up Shop
This Kundan jewellery set features a gold finish choker necklace studded with green kundan polki, set in brass. It is paired with a matching pair of earrings. Perfect for festive occasions or wedding ceremonies!
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8. Ethnic footwear
Sneakers with Lehenga have been in for some time now but do you want to be looking aesthetic in an Indian Wedding? Well opting for juttis, embellished sandals or intricately designed flats will accentuate your overall look with whatever ethnic outfit you are wearing.
There’s something for everyone including Kolhapuri heels, gold wedges if you prefer understated elegance, for people who seek comfort there's a wide range of options which include, open-toe flats, jutti, T-strap embellished flats and much more.
If you are more of a heels person and want to try something different, look for embellished kitten pumps in bright colours to create a statement.
iDiva recommends: Weekend Halo Pumps, Rs 4,995
Anaar
These Weekend Halo chic chunkies are designed to be your shining star through days of celebratory sprees. They’re comfortable, unique, dazzling, just like you. Crafted in satin, each pair is embellished with striking rhinestones.
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9. Clutches & Potlis
Thinking of how you are going to carry your touch-up essentials and still complement your outfit? From classic paisley print to beadwork, potlis come in an ocean of designs and add cultural elegance to your overall look.
But if you are wearing an indo-western or a sequined outfit, go for clutches. They come in a variety of shapes and materials, from embellished fabric clutches to metallic ones. Opt for either of the bags according to your comfort as you will also be dancing the night away to be distracted enough to forget your bag!
The more handy option is a potli. Look for ethnic designs and you are ready to step out.
iDiva recommends: Blouse - Chained Surprise Metal Strap, Rs 2,499
The Amyra Store
Adorned with beautiful pastel floral embroidery and long cutdana tassels that add to its charm, this floral creeper potli is handcrafted, unique and intricate. This ethnic potli, available in multi-hued colours has delicate woven golden drawstrings, a poly satin lining and gold beaded piping, making it perfect to go with your traditional or Indo-Western attire.
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10. Hair accessories
Planning for weddings and not paying attention to what sort of hairstyle you want is never gonna help, right? Your hairstyle can make or break your entire look.
Besides opting for a perfect hairstyle, it’s important to look for hair accessories that can elevate your overall look. Even on the laziest days, when you don’t feel like working on your hairstyle, just adding an accessory and stepping out can be a complete game-changer.
Try to choose hair accessories that can be worn in a variety of ways, such as those that have earrings attached. You can also look for earrings that are detachable and can be worn as simple hair chains.
iDiva recommends: Sabisaachi Pearl & Emerald Hair Chain, Rs 2,650
Attrangi
This dramatic hair chain, ear chain or call them mattels can add so much grace to a simple Indian earring. This one with a touch of emeralds will match all your Indian jewellery.
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