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Hindu weddings pertain to a complete festivity. Flamboyance and revelry with each ritual marks the spirit of traditional Hindu weddings. Silks are considered auspicious fabrics and hence dominate the Indian saris.
Exclusive package collections are now created by designers for all functions during the wedding. Grooms wear is a perfect co ordination of kutas and achkans for sober day wear functions and goes on from complete suits and Indo western wear for festive night ordeals. Wedding planners are in big business and suggest various styles of outfits and make up to other elaborate wedding arrangements.
Venue of the wedding is essential as Indian climate is humid. Monsoon weddings are romantic but a lot of detailing has to be adhered too. Brides wear happen in traditional reds and maroon. Of late, recent lifestyles also see wedding brides in pastel hues, with real embellishments.
India is a vast country with diversified cultures. Each culture has a set tradition and an attire. With the confluence of a cosmopolitan set up, the marriages see a lot of blending in dressing styles. South Indian receptions are seeing bride dressing up in a lehenga choli or gaghra choli. Grooms are often dressed in complete kurta sets with long odhnis.
Fabrics go as per the season from tussar silks, china silks, the wide range of Banarasi prints, kanjivarams and bandhni matches. Sarees are forever trends and suit all age group. Bold styles in spaghetti and noodle straps with bow tie backs are come back fashions from the sixties.
Indian make up and hairstyle are ongoing adaptations. Hair stylist suggest soft perming, tendrils, curling and ironed straight hair for a different look. Lenses are available in colours to match your outfit and to create an aura. Accessories conform to the solah-shingar or newer trends.
Embellishments in Indian Hindu weddings are certain with pearls, crystals and sequins. Gota work and other embroidery is specific to the region and geography. Shoes are essential wears be it traditional mojris or flat chappals. There is a large variety in western brands to choose from.
Make it a point to enjoy your wedding. Look great with manageable hair. Make sure the face make up does not cake up and are water resistant to withstand teary good byes.
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