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By Victor Banheuton
Even though weddings in India are becoming modern Bridal saree and wedding saree still rule the hearts of many Indian women .The saree Indias national dress makes a woman look ethnic, graceful and elegant. Besides India, sarees are also commonly worn in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
It is usually made of silk, chiffon or cotton with intricate embroidery on the borders. If you are about to get married there are many details you may need to take care of but its equally important to take time out to find the perfect bridal saree and wedding saree. The key to finding the perfect bridal saree is to see the variety available.
The choice of fabric will determine the overall look of the saree. A silk saree with heavily embellished borders will add to the richness of the attire. The borders are usually decorated with gold threads, silver threads, stones, sequins, kundan or zardosi. If you are having a summer wedding a silk saree may make you feel too hot, instead wear a lighter fabric such as georgette or chiffon.
Today a number of modern brides are choosing vibrant colors such as magenta, gold, dark blue, pink, green and orange. But if you want to be completely traditional then go for red as this color is believed to bring happiness and good luck. You can also experiment with the length of the saree. Usually the standard length of a saree has been around 4 meters but you could go for a longer flowing saree for that extra oomph .When deciding how heavy the embroidery on a saree must be dont forget to keep your budget in mind.
Some sarees are heavily embellished the entire length with semi precious stones, zari or zardosi .Although this may look pretty it will also add extra weight. You can always go for a lighter saree with a heavily embellished Pallu but with fewer decorations on the insides. If you do not want to spend thousands of rupees on a new bridal saree and wedding saree you can always dig out your mothers old wedding saree and revamp it. The blouse can be paired with a new lehanga or a saree. You can restyle it by giving it a better fit, stylish sleeves and a deep neck.
The surface ornamentation such as the old zari borders and motifs can be used on a new fabric altogether .You can also add new embellishments to your mothers existing saree, give it a new color combination or better still your mothers bridal saree and wedding saree can be converted into a gorgeous shalwar kameez, churidar or lehanga with a combination of other fabrics and crystals. The choices are really endless and the value the new style will bring will be priceless. So dig into your mothers trousseau to see if anything catches your fancy.
Remember the hottest look this season is simplicity combined with elegance so do not overdo it with fake jewels. Subtle zari embroidery will enable you to wear your saree time after time at weddings, mehandis and formal dinners etc.If you dont want to wear your wedding saree after marriage you can always convert it into a shalwar kameez or a western costume.
Whatever you decide Indias bridal saree and wedding saree is an outfit that will always make a bride shine and look very ethnic.
About the Author: The author has been writing for 3 decades, joining his love of India, clothing and the latest fashion trends.
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