Summer is upon us and so is the wedding season. For Indian brides overseas who are getting married in the sweltering days of summer, the hunt for traditional bridal lehenga design can be harrowing. But thanks to thoughtful couturiers and skilled artisans, there is a wide variety of traditional bridal outfits for NRI brides and their warm-weather nuptials. As the temperature continues to rise, NRI brides need bridal attire that is skin-friendly, lightweight and made with breathable fabrics.
Flowy silhouettes, airy fabrics and soft hues are what summer bridal trousseau dreams are made of. Besides making a statement, a summer-friendly bridal lehenga design can also be a great sartorial defence against the scorching Sun. With a plethora of new materials and colours quintessential to summer weddings, NRI brides can maintain their style quotient without the fear of melting. Read on to discover a wedding attire that’s both traditional and summer appropriate.
A fling with floral lehengas
Floral lehengas appeal to most summer brides unless you have a penchant for contemporary fits. The epitome of femininity and delicacy, floral lehengas are made with softer fabrics like organza and georgette and feature feathery embroidery like chikankari. They are available in splendid colours for spring and summer. NRI brides can opt for floral embroideries featured over a cool-toned palette or experiment with an all-white outfit. Additionally, summer brides can complement the floral lehenga with a ruffled blouse, cascading dupatta and minimalist wedding jewellery.
Flirt with unconventional blouses
All decked and dolled up as she walks down the aisle, the last thing a bride wants is a sweaty blouse. Thanks to the recent blouse reinvention, blouses are no longer steeped in traditional long sleeves and heavy embroideries. From plunging and sleek necklines to backless and shoulder-baring designs, NRI brides have a slew of options to experiment with. Unconventional blouses have instantly climbed up the haute couture ladder and are absolutely summer-appropriate. Additionally, brides can wear heavy wedding jewellery to balance the ethnic aesthetic of the blouse.
Exude feminine charm in pastels
Oxblood, indigo blue, emerald green and plum- there are lots of deep hues available for winter weddings. But summer weddings call for more soothing tones such as pastel pink, powder blue and millennial purple. The soft colour palette has climbed popularity charts and is a must-have in every bridal trousseau. NRI brides can go for easy-to-carry, fuss-free, sheer and intricately embroidered silhouettes that are featured over soothing hues. Brides looking to break stereotypes can also opt for crop top lehengas or a soothing pastel shade outfit.
A romance with ruffled sarees
Although steeped in tradition, sarees offer seven yards of fabric to play with. Summer brides who want to blend traditional silhouettes with a contemporary edge can take a twist with ruffled sarees. As light as a feather and graceful as a swan, ruffled sarees are available in airy fabrics such as organza, georgette and net. Demure brides looking for an enduring aesthetic can opt for silk saree, banarasi saree or kanjivaram silk saree that are designed to stand the test of time.
Ditch the veil for an airy cape
NRI brides looking to take a more modern approach can kiss goodbye to wedding veils and don an airy cape. Capes can be worn without dupatta over crop top lehengas or lehengas with contemporary cuts. Brides who feel sad about ditching veils can compensate with capes enriched with traditional embroideries, floral embellishments, delicate laces and rich textures. Capes are ideal for NRI brides who lean towards contemporary bridal lehenga designs and attires.
Closing Thoughts
The demand for bridal wear this summer is lightweight yet statement-making. Summer brides should opt for floral embroideries, vintage laces, pastel hues, shoulder-baring blouses and airy fabrics. These designs and fabrics pair beautifully with wedding jewellery and summer nuptials on the seaside, in a garden or on an estate.
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FAQs
If your wedding is taking place during hot and humid months, you should consider bridal outfits made of breezy fabrics like organza, georgette, tulle, crepe and net. Crop top lehengas, lightweight wedding gowns, sarees and sharara suits are practical and trendy choices for summer weddings.
Popular alternatives to lehengas are sarees, anarkalis and suits, which are ethnic and statement-making. Summer brides should wear wedding outfits that make them feel the most comfortable.
For summer weddings, brides should opt for minimalist and lightweight wedding jewellery such as diamonds, pearls, polki or meenakari. Statement pieces like choker necklaces and chandbaalis in cool-toned colours are both trend and summer-appropriate.
