Outfits for A South Indian Wedding

Indian weddings are languid and dramatic. It lasts for several days, and we Indians just cannot keep calm. 

We constantly look for new outfit for every occasion. South Indian wedding Sarees, on the other hand, draw attention to females when they step out to pick an ensemble for a wedding.

This blog is dedicated to those saree lovers who want to don a South Indian saree for the upcoming wedding and have little knowledge about them.

Kanjeevaram Silk

We all stare jaw-dropped at the exquisite looks of actress Rekha in all showbiz events, don't we? Well, apart from her stunning looks, she always chooses her iconic Kanjeevaram saree for an extravagant celebration.

Kanjeevaram is a South Indian Silk saree that weighs heavy. It is embroidered in golden silk threads and effuses a shiny lustre. Saree enthusiasts can visit cities in South India, or renowned stores to behold the Kanjeevaram collection.

Kanjeevaram comes in red, off-white, magenta, cream, white, ochre and gold.

Gadwal Silk Saree

Originating from Andhra Pradesh, these sarees are dramatic, especially, as the brim of the twelve yards is extensively embroidered. A typical Gadwal south Indian silk saree has hand-stitched motifs in florals, coins, and other shapes.

These south silk sarees are perfect for Indian weddings as they are brightly coloured with detailed designing on the Zari. The most significant aspect is that the border is separately weaved and stitched back with the saree.

Gadwals can be si-co which is a combination of silk and cotton weaving, or purely made of silk threads.

Mysore Silk Saree

The first two sarees fall in the category of heavy sarees. If a lady wants to wear a lightweight south Indian silk saree, she may opt for Mysore Silk.

As the name suggests, the saree originates in Mysore. This saree is bright yet minimal so women who have similar taste can buy a lavish Mysore silk for their next wedding party. The border zari of these sarees are thin, yet, designed to perfection on a base contrasting to the saree.

Unlike Kanjeevaram, Mysore silks are available in all colours. Sometimes the Zari has a layering of multiple colours. 

Women who hang around and enjoy themselves during a wedding party should go for Mysore silks for their lightweight property. It makes these sarees easier to manage while doing a lot of work because after all, Indian wedding celebrations are tiresome.

Chettinad Silk Saree

All along in this blog, readers would find information about gorgeous silk sarees to wear at weddings. But there is a little something for cotton lovers under the south Indian bridal saree section.

Cotton made or blended sarees such as Chettinad are soft and comforting. Once customers go to the store or rummage Chettinad sarees online, they would be charmed to see the myriad colours in which Chettinad is available.

These sarees can be of solid colours, check patterns, block prints, etc. This South Indian saree is worn by actresses on movies and premiers. Such comforting cotton made sarees with contrasting colours in the body and zari are perfect for morning rituals of weddings.

Pochampally Ikat Sarees

Last but not the least Pochampally Ikat sarees are well-suited for wedding events coming in cotton, silk, or blended combinations. The weave of this saree is comparable to that of a Gujarati saree called Patola. 

Women who love the intricate decoration of flora and fauna on their sarees will find motifs of animals, birds, and florals on the zari. This south cotton saree also exhibits geometric patterns.

EndNote

With so many designs and variations to choose from it is hard to select one from the lot. Readers must don a new silk saree of a new style for each event in the wedding and look special.