I’m getting married in July. The ceremony will take place in a church (Fiance is white Christian) followed by a reception in a country house known for its gardens. We will have a Sikh blessing at the temple the following day (I am borrowing a cousins outfit for that).
I will wear a white Saree to honour both my cultures (“white dress” plus Saree) for the church ceremony. I will then change into an Indian outfit called a lehengha. I plan to drink, dance and so lehenghas are considered easier to
manage than a sari.
So for Indian sensibilities the outfit I have fallen in love with (pic 1) is very plain and not “heavy”
enough for a bride. BUT I will be the only woman in Indian clothes. Everyone else will be in summer dresses (well maybe my mum will wear an Indian outfit).
So I have fallen in love with the colour and the fact that it is lighter and less fussy appeals somewhat. As does the price…
What do you think from an English or non Indian perspective? Would you be wowed
Just for reference the second image is more typical of Indian reception bridal wear.
I just don’t want to feel like a disco ball compared to everyone else. My hair will be very glam (luckily I’m blessed in that dept) and I think I have chosen a pretty make up look.
Indian jewellery is obviously quite extravagant so that will dress it up.
My cousins and sister think the first outfit is a complete no go.