Choosing
Perfect Asian Bridal Wear
Although
western bridal trends has greatly influenced
Asian
Bridal Wear fashions in the UK, most Asian
brides will choose to wear a traditional Asian Bridal
ensemble reflective of their culture for their wedding
day.
Given
the huge number of Asian Bridal designers in the
UK offering an enviable choice of Asian bridal wear,
from saris to heavily embellished colourful lenghas,
you will be spoilt for choice in the quest for your
Asian Bridal outfit. There is a mind boggling variety
of Asian
bridal wear
to choose from. Here are some tips that you
may wish to consider for choosing your perfect Asian
bridal wear.
Start
shopping well in time
When
it comes to shopping for your Asian
bridal wear, it is always best to start
shopping at least five to six months in advance
of the big day. This is all the more important given
that an Asian wedding involves numerous functions
and so you need to shop for more than just one bridal
outfit. It also goes without saying that your Asian
bridal wear has to outshine what you wear
for other ceremonies and so choosing your bridal
wear and other dresses can prove to be a fun-filled
yet time consuming task.
Finalize
what you wish to wear
When
it comes to Asian
bridal wear, you can opt for a sari, salwar
kameez or a lengha choli. Even in these, you can
find both traditional designs and those, which are
a fusion of Eastern and Western cuts and colours.
Given
that bridal lenghas are the most popular form of
Asian
Bridal Wear on the market, it is important
to consider the varieties available, For example
the A-cut bridal lengha which is like the letter
'A' narrow on the top with a little flair on the
bottom. Then there is the straight cut bridal lengha
with slits on the sides so that the bride can move
comfortably. An umbrella cut lengha with lot of
flair at the bottom is also very popular. The fish
cut lengha is also highly popular. The bridal lengha
hugs the body on hips and then again flairs down
on the ankles. You will be best advised to choose
the type of lengha based on your height and body
type.
Set
a budget
When
it comes to Asian
bridal wear, it is very important to keep
the budget in mind and this is easier said than
done. Most bridal wear outfits have embroidery and
embellishments of stones, kundan, zari, crystals,
kori, resham, mirrors, and sequins. The price is
contingent largely upon the type of embroidery,
the amount of embroidery and the fabric that you
choose.
When
it comes to the price of an Asian
bridal wear
outfit, the sky is literally the limit. So be
realistic and look around carefully and you will
definitely find an Asian bridal outfit, which is
suitable for the occasion and well within your budget.
Choose
the right fabric
The
weather at the time of your wedding can play an
important role in helping you decide which fabric
to choose for your Asian bridal outfit, though there
is no accounting for the variances in British Weather!
If your wedding is in summer or spring, chiffon,
georgette or net should be ideal. For winters, silk,
tissue, satin, or velvet would work best.
Choose
the right colour
The
traditional colours for Asian
bridal wear
are red and maroon and though they are still
in use, other colours like pink, golden, blue, sea
green, aquamarine, lilac and rose are also in vogue.
The best is to choose a colour that suits your skin
tone and your personality. Pastel shades go well
with the tanned complexions whilst deeper colours
contrast well with fair complexions.
Don't
compromise on the comfort level of your bridal wear
It's
imperative that you are comfortable in your Asian
bridal wear
to carry it off confidently. If you wish to
opt for a straight cut, it would be good to ensure
that there are slits on the sides to enable you
to walk comfortably. Also, Asian wedding ceremonies
can often last for several hours and so you would
want to be relaxed to enjoy the most memorable day
of your life.
While
you can choose from the readymade Asian bridal lenghas
and salwar kameezes, if you have the time and budget,
we recommend that you go for a bespoke design service
so that you create a custom-designed, made to measure
outfit which has your name written all over it.
