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Which bride would not want to look her best on one of the most important days in her life? In Asian cultures, the family bonds and ties are so strong that the entire extended family is involved in planning and enjoying the event. The clans gather from far and wide, the energy and excitement of the wedding, with many elaborate ceremonies, traditions, rituals and customs, all make for a life time of memories. Looking and feeling great is what every bride wants for herself and her family members on this special day.
For the bride, her dream bridal outfit becomes the pivotal aspect of the entire event as she's going to be the cynosure of all eyes. Depending on personal preferences, budget, current trends, traditions and emotions and the community / religion to which the bride belongs, selecting the bridal dress is governed by many such factors.
With literally thousands of communities all over Asia including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka apart from the equally large numbers across China, South-East Asia, Japan and Indonesia, catering to brides from these traditions can be quite a challenge for the bridal wear designer.
Another factor to keep in mind is that weddings in most Asian communities can be a long-drawn out affair reflecting over several days, calling for different sets of outfits for not only the bride but also for the other ladies in the family, depending on their status, age, body type and personal preferences. Some weddings may be centered round a theme, while others are less structured. The season and location are also equally important.
Taking the example of the Asian bride from India, there may be different outfits to go with each ceremony and occasion. For those from North India, there would be ceremonies like the "mehndi" "sangeet" etc Apart from the bridal showers, cocktails, dinners organized by various relatives and friends etc all leading up to the bridal outfit and more ensembles for the reception / s and dinners that follow. A honeymoon trousseau is usually included as part of the designer's commission.
Generally, a selection of elegant, stylish outfits ranged from designer saris, lehngas, Indo-Western outfits, gowns, salwar or churidar kameez suits are included. For South Indian brides, traditional or contemporary silks and saris with matching cholis and designer Indo-Western gown may be chosen. In both cases, matching shoes, hand-bags, jewelry and accessories for the ladies in the family are purchased.
Most famous Asian bridal wear designers showcase their products every year at big international fashion events and this is the ideal venue to catch up on current trends and also pick up a few exclusive collector's items for yourself.
You owe it to yourself to look like a radiant bride on the most special day of your life!
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Source by Angus Evans
