Today I got an opportunity to walk down the memory lane of my friend’s wedding when she called me
after almost a couple of years. The fun and frolic, and primarily the attires are the most memorable of
all in every Indian wedding. No matter if you are attending the ceremonies as guests, dressing up
forms a vital part of the celebration. After a fresh time travelling to the past, I am here with an ultimate
guide to top Indian saree look for a wedding.
So, what are the top Indian saree looks for wedding guests? Sarees are an unmatched option for
wearing as a guest at weddings. Be it a floral, shimmer, or boldly striped saree, or a simple piece with
a statement blouse and accessories, sarees hold the potential to steal the show if done correctly.
Do these seem overwhelming to you? Hold on tight, and let’s dive into the trendiest saree look for a
wedding party.
Saree Look for Friends Wedding
Even if you are attending the wedding as guests, you have all the right to look equally beautiful as the
bride. So, what to wear to an Indian wedding reception as a guest to look fabulous? Well, what
else can glam you up than a traditional saree at your friend’s wedding!
When it comes to the cultural Indian ceremonies, sarees are the evergreen attires to be worn. Unlike
the olden times, modern women have a plethora of saree options lined up to choose one.
Designer Sarees
The designer sarees for wedding parties are creative, unique, and extraordinary. These pieces are the
perfect amalgamation of trending designs draped in a traditional avatar. Unlike traditional sarees, the
designer sarees offer numerous modern designs and elements. The freedom to play with your
creativity is another edge of modern designer saree over the traditional ones. You have a lot of styling
and accessorizing options in the bucket for designer pieces.
Having said so much about the designer sarees, it becomes necessary for me to raise the curtain to
reveal what are the trending designs, patterns, and fabrics for the designer saree for wedding guests
. Among fabrics, tulle, tissue, chiffon, and organza sarees are the most popular for designer sarees.
Being lightweight, these are easily manageable while looking effortlessly gorgeous.
Sarees and the floral motifs are the most primitive duo. Just like the traditional sarees, the designer
ones heavily draw the detailing from natural entities like floral patterns and foliage prints. Did you have
enough floral patterns, and want to try something different? The stunning combination of bold colors in
the striped designer sarees won’t disappoint you. Apart from these, you have other designer choices of
sequins and shimmer sarees to wear at the wedding party.
Traditional Sarees
Believe me or not, the traditional sarees will never lose their charm ever. These are as gorgeous as
when the attire was deriving its roots from the Indian subcontinent. However, even the traditional
sarees got modified over time, and what we see now is the result of continuous revamping and
improvisation. So, the traditional sarees form another attire to be carried by the guests at the wedding.
Among all the different varieties, you are free to choose your traditional piece. But, considering the
trends, silk sarees are the most famous attire for the nuptial ceremonies.
For the day time wedlock parties, light-colored attires are the most preferred options. So, you can
choose a traditional saree in a palette of yellows, oranges, greens, sky blues, pinks, whites, and
beiges. However, for the night frolic, you have the option to go for darker colors as Prussian blue,
black, purple, and reds.
How to Dress Up for Wedding Function?
Now that you have selected the best masterpiece from the latest wedding sarees collection, you
must be wondering about how to dress up, accessorize, and style your outfit. Firstly, you have the
option of going completely traditional, wear gold or silver oxidized jewelry, and carry traditional and
gorgeous Potli bags as the statement accessories.
If the bags cannot satiate your hunger of statement elements in your wedding party outfit, you have
more options to stand out in the crowd of guests in any wedding function.
1. Statement Blouse
No matter how simple your saree is, it will glam up when paired with a statement blouse. The corset
back blouses, Dori blouses, blouses with unique cuts, and the ones with asymmetrical sleeves are the
top choices for the statement blouses.
However, you must keep the balance of heavy and simple in mind, to look the prettiest. If you are
deciding to wear a statement blouse, ensure that the saree is comparatively plain and light.
2. Statement Jewellery
Pieces of jewelry are the ultimate accessories to carry with any Indian attire. If you don’t want to
indulge in the heavy sarees with wide borders, and dense Kaarigari, but still crave to look
extraordinarily gorgeous, then statement jewelry is your thing.
A heavy Nath or nose ring, bulky Jhumkas or earpieces, a large finger ring, or an intricately detailed
Kada or bangles constitute the best statement jewelry.
Trendy Dresses for Wedding Guests
Let’s say that all your friends decided to wear sarees in the wedding party, leaving you in a situation
where you don’t want to wear a saree anymore, yet want to dress up traditionally. So, apart from
sarees, what to wear for Indian wedding? The answer comprises suits, lehengas, and beautiful
dresses.
Trendy reception dresses are the second most favorite among the ladies these days. The beautiful
long dresses patterned with floral motifs, colored brightly, and asymmetrical flowy structure are the
latest hit entries in the list. You can carry modern accessories, with a touch of tradition, to style the
new trend dresses for marriage.
Suits and Fusion Pieces for the Wedding Guests
As a continuation of the previous scenario, where you seem done with the sarees, you even have the
option to wear a suit, lehenga, or fusion attires. Basic statement entities or accessories are all that you
require to beautify these party wear.
If you decide to wear a plain kurta and churidar/salwar, you can slay the party with a statement heavy
dupatta, that boasts detailed artwork. Lehengas with unique cuts, as mermaid structure, layered ones,
or white lace lehengas are the most elegant dresses for Indian wedding guests.
Accessorizing a basic lehenga with a front shawl of contrast color, and safeguarded with a waist girdle
is the most unique thing to do in a wedding party. Moreover, the fusion outfits as pant saree, sarees
with ethnic jackets, peplum tops with Patiala salwar, and Shararas are other options available to you
for wearing at a wedding ceremony.
Indian Wedding Guest Makeup
As wedding guests, you must not let the makeup overpower unless you are wearing a plain outfit. The
bronzed makeup look is the most trending among all for the guests at a nuptial ceremony. Not to forget
the smokey-eyed look is a crazy favorite among women nowadays.
If you are carrying a traditional saree, you can try a medium hairdo and wear a white-flowered Gajra to
complete the look. Also, Kajals are the ethnic quintessential to carry with any traditional outfit. While
dark lip colors attract the eyes easily, nude lip color is everything to give a subtle look to your overall
appearance.
You now know about all the stunning wedding guest dresses Indian. So, you have two options
henceforth. Either go with the trend or innovate an all-new fashion statement by collaborating the
traditional outfits with the modern entities, creating an ethnic fusion. You get even more creativity to
display in terms of hairstyling and makeup.
It is up to you to choose a golden glow, attractive makeup and a simple hair styling, or a calming nude
makeup play with straight hairs or curling them to add more drama to your appearance. But
irrespective of which outfit, makeup, hairstyling, or statement accessories you choose to wear at a
wedding ceremony, the traditional attires will never back foot from their duties of making you look
effortlessly elegant and gorgeous.