10 Gorgeous Lehengas for Your Next Wedding Sangeet Ceremony in 2019 + Do's and Don'ts for the Ceremony

With the wedding season right here you must be out of your mind trying to pick outfits for all the pre-wedding events. The sangeet ceremony is one of the most fun parts of the pre-wedding festivities. There is dancing, singing and a lot of merrymaking in general. Therefore the outfit that you choose should be equally fun and colourful. A lehenga or an ethnic skirt is perfect for dancing as it’s feminine, creates movement and is easy to move around in.

You can go for a fun co-ords or pick separates and mix and match. Leave the pastels and the neutral shades for the actual wedding ceremony. Go for bright floral prints, colour blocking, mirror work, tie and dye etc. for the sangeet. Colours like yellow, fuchsia, green, pink and orange will work great if you know how to wear them. When choosing bright colours, either go for simple prints or keep it solid. Don’t wear too many colours at once. Colour blocking works only with one or two bold colours.

One thing to keep in mind while choosing the sangeet lehenga is to not go overboard, even if you yourself are the bride. Wearing an elaborate ensemble will keep you from moving freely and you definitely don’t want that. Keep things fun and a little bit sexy if you want. Backless cholis, plunge neck blouses and skirts with a lot of movement will look great while you dance to your heart’s content. Don’t pick heavy pieces with a lot of embellishment. It’s alright to do that for the actual ceremony when you want to look more polished and glamorous. But for the sangeet, keep things light and free. Looking your best is obviously the priority, but keep things simple and fun. Heavy jewellery and a lot of layers won’t let you enjoy the occasion as much as you would like.

We wouldn’t suggest a lot of ruffles and heavy material for the sangeet lehenga. Pick something easy breezy which doesn’t restrict your movement or weigh you down. Chiffon, georgette, crepe, cotton, raw silk etc. are the materials of choice. Pick something which looks glamorous but won’t weigh you down or leave you sweaty and ruin your makeup. Materials which complement your figure and at the same type doesn’t stop you from shaking a leg is what you should look for.

Try on your whole look or looks beforehand to avoid last minute problems.  Make sure that you don’t feel suffocated by the material because you will probably be dancing in it! You don’t want to sit out from all the merrymaking because your outfit doesn’t allow it. So pick a lehenga or a skirt which looks good, doesn’t get ruined by sweat, is easy to move around in and makes you look good.

We had mentioned how bright colours work great for the Sangeet ceremony and to prove our point we bring just the thing for you. Our first pick is for lovers of bright solid hues. We bring to you this Bright pink and orange lehenga. It’s made of raw silk. The cropped mid-riff baring blouse is orange in colour and the skirt a bright fuchsia pink. The set comes with an orange dupatta as well, embellished with woven zari flowers.

There is beautiful zari embroidery near the hem of the skirt and also on the blouse. This lehenga is subtle but glamorous with just a hint of sexiness. Pair it with large dangler earrings or something simple yet statement making like a mangtika. You can buy this beautiful lehenga from Kalki Fashion for ₹5,940. The website has a whole section called sangeet lehengas. Therefore you can visit it and check out the vast collection  for yourself.

If you like your clothes to have a bit of a rustic bohemian vibe then we have got just the thing for you. The Padmavati Ghagra Choli Set from Once Upon a Trunk is simple yet gorgeous. This brocade lehenga set consists of a solid white full sleeved round necked cropped blouse or choli, a matching white flared skirt with handmade tassels near the waist and gota work on the hem and a pink dupatta. The dupatta also has tassels, pom poms and gota work.

The perfect outfit for performing  a Bollywood number, this lehenga set can be paired with a heavy silver neckpiece, jhumkas, bangles and maybe anklets as well. The simplicity of this piece lets you experiment with accessories. Therefore pile on the jewellery. But make sure that you pick oxidised metal or silver jewellery to go with the boho vibe. This one comes in sizes S to XXL. Buy it for the pocket friendly price of ₹3,500.

Our next pick is from a popular brand with stores all over the country. This beautiful lehenga is perfect for the sangeet ceremony and is readily available as well, making it the go to choice for last minute outfit ideas. This beautiful Aqua Blue Lehenga from famous designer Anita Dongre’s brand Global Desi will make you look like an Indian version of Cinderella! It features a cropped sleeveless choli with round neck, back tie-up, gold floral print and a side zipper for that perfect fit. The flared lehenga has a gold hemmed border and a gold print design all over. It also has a side zip for better fit. The set comes with a matching dupatta made of net fabric. Buy the set for ₹7,999.

Next on our list is this easy breezy georgette lehenga set from Studio Raasa. Made for the fun fashion lover this set constitutes a cropped sleeveless blouse with a round neck. The blouse has a striped decorative pattern and a pick scalloped hem. The lehenga has the same pattern near the bottom and a gold zari hem. It comes with a gold dupatta. Glamorous and cool at the same time, this lehenga set will truly make you the belle of the ball! We would suggest this choice for an evening ceremony. Pair it with a choker or heavy necklace and matching earrings. Buy this navy blue lehenga from Jabong for ₹3,869. It’s available in sizes S to L.

If your style is a bit artsy, fun and fuss free then we have something that may be right up your alley. This Cold Shoulder Choli with Printed Lehenga Set from Jaipur Kurti is perfect for a morning or afternoon sangeet ceremony. The bright solid yellow choli has cold shoulder cut-outs and is backless with a hook closure. The three quarter sleeves have a button and loop closure.

It’s made of chanderi silk material. The skirt is of a different material and is blue in colour with an all over floral pattern. The contrast between the skirt and the top makes this an interesting choice for the Sangeet ceremony. This set does not come with a dupatta as it does not require one. This one is a modern take on the lehenga choli and can also be worn to parties. Accessorise it with a great pair of statement earrings or maybe a nice choker. You can wear jootis or high heeled pumps with this one. Buy it from Ajio for the low price of ₹2,250.

If you love light pastels and prefer minimalistic pieces then you are bound to like our next recommendation. We have for you this light green Chanderi Lehenga set from Jaypore. Solid coloured with no print or embellishments, this set constitutes a V-necked sleeveless choli and a flared skirt.

It comes with a yellow net dupatta with small sequin embellishments all over and a zari border. The crop choli has a wide cut out back, which gives this ensemble a touch of sexiness. This set is available in sizes XXS to XXL. The simplicity of this outfit leaves a lot of room for experimentation with jewellery and accessories. You can actually pair this with any kind of jewellery depending on the kind of look that you want. It will look equally good with delicate white gold or platinum pieces or with heavy kundan or jadau jewellery. Buy this set for ₹4,400.

Look like a yellow marigold or a sunflower with our next pick, this bright yellow set from dvibgyor.com. This set includes a sleeveless chanderi net booti choli with a V-neck.

The matching yellow flared skirt has silver polki work and an elasticized waist for an easy fit. It comes with a red dupatta with a gold border. The contrast created by the dupatta is a nice break from the rest of the outfit and creates an element of surprise. The set is super light and easy-breezy, perfect for summer weddings. Pair it with large statement earrings like jhumkis or chandbaalis or even embellished hoops. This outfit does not require more jewellery but you can add bangles or bracelets if you want. Buy it for ₹5,499.

If you are looking for a great sangeet outfit but on a budget then you can’t really get a better deal than this. This Glowing Navy Blue Colored Partywear Embroidered Georgette Lehenga Choli from Peachmode constitutes a georgette navy blue gathered lehenga and a banarasi silk blouse. The bright pink blouse is heavily embroidered and the lehenga has a wide pink and gold border.

The set also comes with a beige dupatta. This set comes  unstitched which makes it easier to customise it exactly to your measurements. But the most exciting feature about this beautiful dress is the price which is astonishingly low at ₹1,035 only! So get your hands on this before it sells out. The site also offers free shipping. It really can’t get any better than this for the thrifty shopper.

Biba is a familiar name in the ethnic wear industry and therefore you know that you can place your trust in them when it comes to wedding fashion. This gorgeous Green & Golden Printed Ready to Wear Lehenga and Blouse with dupatta from the brand therefore will definitely suit your taste.

This emerald Green lehenga choli set includes a sleeveless gold patterned blouse with a round neck and no sleeves. The Green ready to wear lehenga has a flared hem, a zip and drawstring tasselled closure. The matching net dupatta ahsa gold border. Simple, elegant and sophiosticated would be the apt words to describe this ensemble. The lehenga and the blouse are made of poly-georgette. Buy this set from Myntra for ₹3,599.

Our last choice is one of the most beautiful and unique of all. This 3 piece Mint Green Georgette Chikankari Set from Tijori is a refreshingly different piece suited for someone with very fine taste. This georgette ensemble has white chikankari needlework.

It’s entirely handcrafted and also has some exquisite gota work on the skirt and the dupatta. Available in sizes S to XXXL, this outfit is guaranteed to set you apart from everyone else. The kind of jewellery you pick to go with this one depends on your taste, but we would recommend something vintage inspired or with a little bit of oxidisation to add to that old world charm. This dress is priced a bit on the higher side though, at ₹13,355. But it’s definitely an asset that you can add to your wardrobe.

The sangeet ceremony is basically a family function where members of the family and friends put on performances for the entertainment of the new couple and the guests. Nowadays people who have expensive weddings also hire professional dancers and choreographers. But friends and family always join in the merrymaking.

If you are a part of the wedding party who is due to perform at the ceremony, then we would suggest that you pick your lehenga based on the song that you will be performing. Usually popular Bollywood numbers and folk songs are on the sangeet playlist. So do a quick browse of YouTube videos for costume ideas. You don’t have to wear the exact thing that a particular Bollywood heroine may have worn for a particular song, but something on the similar lines would look good.