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"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." This is how the famous English novel "Pride and Prejudice" begins. One may find that this thought is valid even today, and, if one is talking about India, this thought does reflect a larger part of the nation's sentiments. India is a diverse and colorful country, where people consider marriage to be a blessing in their life. If news is to be believed, a recent web release says, the minimum budget for an Indian wedding ceremony is $ 34,000, according to wedding planners. While the upper-middle and rich classes are known to spend an upward of $ 2 million, the average American wedding lies way behind at $ 26,327. One more interesting fact is this mammoth figure does not include cash and valuables which are given as part of a dowry.
It is a known fact that Indians are emotionally attached to their wedding dresses. Indian wedding dresses also reflect the colors of diversity and integrity of the nation. In the age of globalization, the Indian wedding dresses have emerged to be a mix of tradition and modern fashion trends. Some people have also been hiring fashion designers to make something authentic which they would adorn on the D-day. Indian wedding dresses move over a wide range of favorites, some of which include:
- Designer sherwanis and kurtas for the groom
- Designer wedding saris for the bride
- Heavy embroidered saris for the bride, bride's maid or female members of the family
- Ghagra-Choli and lehenga for the bride (especially in North-Indian weddings)
The traditional style of marriage which was followed is being collectively re-vamped. The traditional colors of the wedding attire of red and pink are being replaced by more unorthodox shades of peach, wine and burgundy. These days the colors which blend with the skin are given more importance. The stiff silks which were the basic marriage fabrics are being replaced by fabrics such as crepe, satin and chiffon. In the present era, the Indians wedding dresses are having more work done on them than ever. These may include:
- Zari Work
- Organza
- Zardozi
- Sequins
- Mirror Work
- Patchwork
- Pearl Work
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Source by Joseph Dcosta
