Indian brides are exquisitely attired in their rich coloured and intricate designed cultural garment . They sparkle and shine with sheer radiant beauty on their wedding day.  Understated is definitely not a word that could be ascribed to an Indian wedding outfit.

White is considered to be a color of mourning in many regions in India, therefore Hindu wedding dresses can be in any bright colour, usually red. Red is the traditional color of Indian brides and is considered auspicious (symbolizing luck and happiness to the prospective couple).  Indian wedding dresses  varies from region to region due to the   of cultural and religious diversity. Some common styles include the sari, gaghra choli and shalwar chameez.

The Sari is a length of beautifully coloured and pattern wovern fabric (the fabrics can include silk, satin, chiffon ,etc.)  that is wrapped around the body in an intricate style. The sari is secured in place by pins or simply tucked in the waistband, with the remaining part draped over the shoulder. The length of cloth that drapes around the shoulder called the pallu. This part of the sari is usually well decorated.

The gaghra choli usually consists of a beauty gathered long skirt and short blouse. An intricately decorated lengthy scarf called a dupatta is draped across the chest.

The Shalwar Chameez is a long tunic over pants, also with a dupatta draped across the chest. Depending on the bride’s preference, the dupatta can also be worn around the neck, over the head or pinned to one shoulder on the side.

One thing that all Indian wedding outfits have in common is elaborate and intricate embroidery. Indian wedding outfits are usually a masterful combination of patterns, sequences, beadwork and threading. Some outifits are embossed with pure gold or silver wire