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Brides, Here’s How To Dress For Your Civil Wedding
Restrained opulence is the key!
Aditi Rao Hydari wore a subdued sari for her court weddingInstagram/Aditi Rao Hydari
A bride is the main character of her wedding in every way. She deserves to wear the outfit of her dreams and to have her bridal mood board translate into reality, no matter if it's at a majestic palace in Jaipur or at a registry office in your hometown. Just because it's not big fat wedding at an exotic destination, doesn't mean that the bride should have to settle for a boring look.
Sagarika Ghatge wore a plain red sari with embellished blouse and border for her court wedding with Zaheer KhanInstagram/Sagarika Ghatge
As a bride, your outfit for your court wedding can be just as exquisite as a bridal outfit for a big fat Indian wedding. All you need to do it tone things down just a little bit. You can't go around walking in a 1-meter can-can lehenga at the registrar’s office, after all! The way to go about is to find the right balance between exquisite and restrained. If you are a bride-to-be planning to have a court wedding, here's what you can consider wearing.
Sonakshi Sinha wore an understated ivory sari for her court wedding with Zaheer IqbalInstagram/Sonakshi Sinha
What To Wear At Your Court Wedding As A Bride
A sari without surface ornamentation
Opting for a sari without any embroidery for your court wedding is a great way to keep things rich and regal, without making it too over-the-top. Going for a handloom fabrics like Banarasi silk adds a certain richness and gravitas to the look, while the absence of embroidery and focusing solely on the textile makes it easy and fuss-free. Alternatively, instead of opting for a handloom textile, you can go for a sari in any kind of fabric, and add some restrained surface ornamentation, like embroidered borders.
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A Handloom lehenga
There's no denying the fact that lehengas are dramatic and extravagant. However there are ways to dial it down. You don't have to opt for the usual over-the-top lehengas with can-can drenched in embroidery. An easy, breathable handloom lehengas without can-can will make for a beautiful yet effortless look.
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An embroidered kurta
A great way to keep the opulence intact while simultaneously dialing down the drama a little is by amalgamating a simple and subdued silhouette with opulent, exquisite textile/embroidery. Exhibit A: a fully embroidered zardozi choga, or a rich brocade kurta.
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