Bollywood brides prefer sari for their wedding

Losing your mind over what to wear on your wedding day? Well, if the style statements our celebs have set on their big day, of late, are anything to go by, then you needn’t look further than the humble sari for inspiration.

Actor Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan had donned a traditional Kanjeevaram sari on the wedding day, a few years ago, and many more seem to be doing the same lately. Actor Lara Dutta draped a cream and gold traditional sari for her court marriage, actor Kalki Koelchin took her saat pheras in a white silk sari with an elaborate border to match. More recently, actor Celina Jaitly got hitched in a figure hugging, flowy sari.

Designers say that a sari can never go out of style for a variety of reasons. “A traditional sari has his own charm. But nowadays people are opting for ready-to-wear saris and are experimenting with fusion styles among other things,” says designer Archana Kochchar. She adds that saris in flowy fabrics are more preferred, because they cling to the body exuding a more sexy look.

“One can also opt for kalis instead of regular pleats and shorter and structured pallus. This will ensure that the bride doesn’t have to worry about the drape coming off at the function and can just enjoy her big day,” says Archana.

Designer Mandira Wirk is all for pre-stitched saris. “That way the drape stays intact and looks flawless, accentuating curves just as the wearer wants it. The sari is one of the most attractive garments we have and the best part is that a pre-stitched one suits everybody. One can work on what to highlight and what to camoflage,” states Mandira.

Designer Rimi Nayak says that though the options are endless, materials like French lace, soft silks, Jamevars and Kalamkaris accentuated with buttas, zardosi, crystals and the like are the front-runners in sari trends this season.