Bridal Wedding Shopping

Weddings are the most auspicious occasions in an Indian household. It seems no less than a festival full of culture, traditions and familial bonding. Since brides are the main focus of a wedding, therefore bridal wedding shopping is a big responsibility that the bride’s side of the family has to take.

Here’s a list of some essentials you need to buy for your wedding-;

Bridal lehenga and sarees for different occasions

Saree

When you are doing your bridal wedding shopping keep in mind that bridal sarees come in various fabrics and designs. These might change with the occasion and the heaviness of the saree. For example, in mehndi brides like to wear green clothes while a yellow dress in Haldi. Brides prefer a light weighted saree during sangeet.

The type of sarees the bride wears depends on different regions. Therefore you need to understand which type of sarees are worn in your region. Some common bridal sarees include-;

• Kanjeevaram saree
• Banarasi
• Chanderi
• Pathani
• Pochampally

Lehnga

Most brides prefer wearing lehenga for their wedding ceremonies instead of sarees. These also change with the occasion and the choice of the bride. Brides like wearing light-coloured lehnga on their sangeet and receptions. While they prefer a dark or light coloured heavy lehenga on their wedding day.

Some common types of lehenga you can choose from are-;

• Monochrome and multi-coloured Lehenga
• Gota Patti Lehenga
• Zardozi Lehenga
• Ombre Lehenga
• Threadwork Lehenga

Bridal jewellery

Jewellery is an essential part of your bridal wedding shopping. You have to match your jewellery with your lehenga or saree so that it looks like a complete attire on your wedding day. Buying jewellery for every occasion is tough as they are very costly. Brides mostly prefer wearing gold, silver, platinum or diamond jewellery in their wedding ceremonies.

All brides wear the following jewellery with the exception of one or the other-;

• Mang tika
• Necklace or two-three neck pieces
• Bangles
• Payal
• Ring
• Toe rings
• Kamar band
• Earrings

Bridal shoes

Your whole look gets completed with your shoes. Try wearing shoes that are comfortable yet stylish. Because weddings are usually very long and wearing your shoes for that period can make your legs ache. Brides prefer comfortable sandals, pumps, wedges, flats, traditional jutis etc for their wedding. These are mostly decorated with stones or are brightly coloured to complement the bride's dress.

Bridal accessories and make up

On your special day, you have to look the best as you have planned your day well in advance. You will be done with your bridal wedding shopping after buying some makeup and accessories. You should buy lipstick, foundation, eye shadows, blushes, makeup brushes, bindi, clips, safety pins, hair pins, nail paints, Alta etc.

Conclusion

Bridal wedding shopping requires lots of items to be bought at least 3-4 months in advance. Plan your shopping smartly and save lots of time and money before the wedding.