“Love, laughter and happily ever after.” That is the major theme for weddings in any part of the world. They say marriage is the union of two souls. In our country it is a step further. It is the union of two families and friends. Where there is celebration and fun, one can find chaos and frenziness too. Last minute makeup trails, calming the bridezilla, taking care of that chacha’s needs, paying the band a little extra to play by the wedding theme, or even forgetting about the priest can be the “smallest” of disasters we get to watch in a wedding (that later turn into stories to be told to their grandkids!) but this special day can be turned into a memorable one with pre-planning and teamwork. So here are some ideas for the wonderful brides and grooms for their wardrobe that they can follow to leap from the moments of distress.

For the Brides

                  A day which has been planned since she is five, the brides have the utmost attention to themselves from the past few decades. Let it be the dresses for every function or the way they carry it together, brides always have a lot at stake. Before selecting an outfit, it is important to keep in mind about the trends, season and the comfort level to enjoy the occasion.  These days ladies are ditching the traditional six drape sarees and they opt for designer lehengas, gowns, suits and so on but if you are someone who still cannot break the dream of wearing that saree of your mom’s or your grandma’s for which you had your eyes on or who cannot let go of their conservative ways here are some thoughts for you: 

                Kanjeevaram sarees have been the first option for the saree lovers. Be it the bling ones or the minimalist sarees like this pastel colored saree, it is a perfect choice for a bride.  Kanjeevaram sarees are the best option for a South Indian bride unless you want to experiment with other fabrics or styles. Of course, you can wear it with a contrasting blouse or with a unique draping style. 

        Unlike the Kanjeevaram sarees, Banarasi sarees have different kind of fabrics like silk. The difference between the two is that they have originated from two ends of the country and their designs and the texture are totally different. 

         There are many other styles and colors to choose from for your sarees. If you are a trendy bride who also wants to keep her traditions alive; you can also customize your mom’s wedding saree to your satisfaction. 

            The most favorite outfit for any kind of occasion is the lehengas. You can never go wrong with the ultimate and the well desired red lehengas. Given the trends of the decade, some colors that are super liked by many are powder blue, beige, green, orange, peach, pink etc. 

           Another upcoming trend in the bridal outfit section is the floor length anarkalis and the lehenga saree which has the best advantage of being re-used in the future. It is comfy and casual and can be modified according to the theme of the wedding. There are always multiple options for virtual shopping when it comes to buying anarkali and suits. In addition, anarkali suits can likewise be on your rundown for the need of a 'breathing space' in the middle of all the energized lehengas and beauteous ball outfits (we love them as well however!) As a youthful lady of the hour who's despite everything calculating her way with those dazzling yards, wearing a shining anarkali now and again can make life much simpler for you!

Tips to follow for your bridal outfit:

• One of the common mistakes the brides tend to do is that concentrate more on their lehenga skirts and forget about the dupattas and the blouse. Remember in the photographs mostly focuses on the part that is waist up.
• You can also mix and match with your outfits. Maybe one of your favorite heavily embroidered saree with a quirky blouse, or add in any statement jewellery with a dull and simple outfit to keep it minimal.
• Make sure you select the appropriate colors and do not make the outfit too over the top or very casual too.
• Blouses must be padded and to enhance your neckline, the blouses must fit well.
• Make sure while storing Kanjeevaram sarees it is folded inside out to protect its shiny finish and only dry clean it.
• When you select a lehenga dupatta, be careful with the color that is behind the border because that is what will be reflected on your faces.
• If you are a curvy bride, opt for smaller designs on your outfits and also draping your saree is the trick to make you look slimmer.
• Have a clear idea on what to buy and stick on to it. Always remember the budget. Save your time and go for your dress shopping only where your budget is truly satisfied.
• Be cautious about your jewellery and your clothes. If you want to wear heavy jewellery sets then go for simpler outfits and vice versa to balance it out.

For the Grooms

Gone are the days when the spotlight on the brides was always at its peak. Now the focus has been tilted and grooms are trying to shine too. The grooms of the wedding too have a lot that they can experiment with their accessories and as well as their outfits for their special day. How? Here are a few ideas.

The type of clothes that anyone has heard for a groom is a sherwani and a regular white dhoti with contrasting shirts. How about a twist in that?

            Here the grooms have tried out some colors which is a bit offbeat but at the same time rocking and coordinating to the décor and mood of the wedding and who said floral are only for girls? 

            Even a simple red or yellow sherwani can be highlighted using some unique accessories like shoes, jewellery, customized turbans,etc and trust me none of this will look odd or weird. 

That’s not it. Boys you have a lot more choices to give a tough competition for your bride. 

              When the sherwanis are flared a little and when it is paired with a similar or contrasting kurta, and voila you got yourself a dashing new look. Anarkalis are absolutely an elegant choice for a woman irrespective of the occasion but how would it look if the grooms get to twirl it too and of course you can alter kurtas, jackets, and sherwanis with:

1. Asymmetrical drapes
2. Floral prints
3. Kurta and Jacket combination in which any one of the dress material can be twinned with your bride’s outfit color.                               Twinning Outfits

                 Now the most common trend for weddings of this decade is twinning outfits for the couple. Now there are many ways to make it work. You can match the décor with outfits, color coordinated outfits for all the bridesmaids and groomsmen and so on. 

Not just colors but embroidery or even the borders of your outfits can be coordinated as shown in the above images.

Conclusion

 Rituals aren’t boring or outdated but they do add happiness and value in your lives. That is a wrap on some wedding ideas you can follow while you shop for your wedding outfits. For all the brides and grooms out there:

• Remember it is your day. Have fun and make sure you do it for your own happiness and dance the night away.
• Grooms make sure that you are involved in planning every detail of the wedding so you do not feel left out in anyway and your opinion too matters boss!
• Plan at least three months in advance and take a couple of days off just before the wedding to calm those nerves.
• Be sensible about the budget. You can always rent out your outfits which can save a lot of effort.