The Most Beautiful Bridal Sarees for the Blushing Bride in 2020, and Why a Saree May Be the Best Outfit for a Dulhan

If your big day is close then you must have a thousand ideas in your head regarding the kind of look that you are going to sport. By big day we mean the wedding day; that one special day that almost every woman looks forward to and plans for. The wedding outfit is of course one of the areas which requires maximum attention. Going traditional may seem like the most standard thing to do but we heartily recommend it. You can of course customise your look according to your personal style, but wearing a saree on the D-day would be the best option. You can of course pick a couture saree by a famous designer. But we would definitely suggest looking for traditional elements. Take inspiration from what your mother or grandmother wore for their wedding. Classics never go out of style. Therefore a traditional wedding saree is always the best option a bride could choose on the special day.

Your wedding day look is important for multiple reasons. It’s of course one of the most important days in your life. Therefore looking your best should definitely be your goal. There will also be a hundred photographs of you; most of them with your life partner. Choosing the perfect colour, texture and design for your saree would be the only way to ensure that your photographs come out looking great. Do some market research before you buy your wedding saree. Budget is always a concern. Therefore the first thing to do is decide on that. It would be easier to narrow down your options this way.

Look in various places including standalone stores, boutiques, and large markets. You can even pick your own material and embellishments and get a customised saree made. Looking online is always a great idea. The options you get is vast and you can check out multiple different websites without leaving the comfort of your home. As saree doesn’t require sizing buying it online is actually a great money saving idea.

A saree being one of the most versatile garments can be styled a hundred different ways. It suits almost all body types and the options you get are diverse. Choose a traditional bridal saree in the fabric that you like and you think will suit you the most. There are different drapes that you can try. You could stick to the traditional draping style of your state or community; you could also experiment with unique draping styles.

Plan your look carefully. What do you want your wedding look to be like? Are you the blushing bride enrobed in red? Or are you looking to wear a more neutral colour saree that you can re-wear in future? Whatever you pick make sure you also pick appropriate jewellery, accessories, blouse and shoes to bring your whole look together.

Little things can make or break a look. For example traditional gold jewellery goes best with sarees like Kanjeevaram and Banarasi. Pick polki and kundan Jewellery for embroidered georgette and chiffon sarees. Planning the entire look in advance will make things go smoothly on the final day.

The image of an Indian bride is typically of someone clad in red from head to toe. Therefore a traditional red Kanjeevaram is on the top of our list of bridal sarees. Kanjeevarams are one of the most popular bridal sarees, especially in the south. The traditional method of making a Kanjeevaram saree is called Korvai. In this method either the pallu or the border or both is made separately and joined with the rest of the saree at the time of weaving the saree.

This Handloom Kanjeevaram Pure Silk tissue saree from Indie Picks is perfect for the traditional bride. This 5.5 meter saree has traditional woven golden zari motifs all over it. It comes with a matching blouse piece measuring 0.70 meters. Buy this traditional Kanjeevaram silk saree for ₹15,000 from ajio.com. This saree is best paired with traditional gold ornaments.

Banarasi sarees are another popular choice for the Indian bride. The grandeur of a traditional Banarasi saree can be matched by few others. Red Banarasis are the traditional choice for brides in the state of Bengal. But being traditional doesn’t mean that we have to stick with just one choice. Colours like pink, magenta and Fuschia work equally well for the Indian bride.

This beautiful Pink Banarasi Georgette Saree with all over handwoven intricate zari work from Kalki Fashions is our second pick for the tradition loving Indian bride. This saree is completely hand woven and has a soft drape. This beautiful pink and gold saree has an all over design of zari motifs. It comes with matching blouse fabric. It is recommended that you only use dry clean to clean this saree. Pair this saree with traditional gold ornaments, diamond jewellery or white gold jewellery. Buy it for ₹18,306.

Modern women are not letting go of traditions, but are not as adept at carrying a saree elegantly. Heavy sarees can be a burden to carry around and is often hard to drape. People who are petite or lean often look like they are drowning in fabric when trying on a heavy saree. But that doesn’t mean that they have to miss out on looking their best on the day of their wedding.

This stunning deep red handloom pure silk Banarasi saree with floral gold zari pallu, is a lightweight and manageable version of a traditional Banarasi wedding saree. It has two types of traditional woven gold zari motifs all over the body and as a result is looks exactly similar to heavy silk Banarasis. It comes with matching blouse fabric. Give this saree a try if you want a more manageable version of traditional wedding wear. This gorgeous saree is available for sale on Indian Silk House. Get it for the price of ₹21,850.

Gota patti style of embroidery, which originated in the state of Rajasthan, has gained immense popularity in the last few years. This embroidery style is being used by a lot of Indian designers. If embroidery and embellishments is your thing then we would definitely suggest that you go for this style of saree.

Our choice is this elegant Red Banarasi Silk Saree from AariTari. It has beautiful gota patti embroidery all over and comes with a matching dupion embroidered blouse piece. This lightweight saree is easy to drape but has that element of grandeur that makes an Indian bride stand out. This beautiful deep red saree is breathtaking in its grandeur and costs around ₹ 36,575 . Pair this saree with kundan or polki jewellery.

It’s natural for a bride to want to look her best on the wedding day. Therefore finding the perfect wedding saree is the priority for any bride. While budget is definitely an issue to consider, we would suggest that if you can afford it then go for the best of the lot. Ritu Kumar is one of the best designers in India and specialises in bridal wear.

Therefore this Fuchsia Embroidered Saree from her bridal collection is nothing short of perfection. With a base of the finest silk satin, it’s the rich gold zari embroidery work, which sets this saree apart. Various embroidery styles have been used on this saree which truly makes it a work of art. This stunning saree comes with an unstitched blouse and can be delivered to your location in 1-2 weeks. The saree comes with a hefty price tag though with a pocket pinch of around ₹9,9990. But if you can afford it then we would say go for it!

The Pochampally silk handloom saree is next on our list of bridal sarees. This simple but gorgeous style of saree hails from the Telengana region in Southern India. It’s the perfect choice for the bride who likes to keep her look artsy, simple and fuss free. Our pick is this beautiful Handloom Pochampally Ikat Patola Pure Silk Saree from Indie Picks. It has Patola patterns of parrots, elephants, dancing figures, flowers and a woven check pattern all over. Made of pure silk, this saree is a a genuine hand-woven piece. This saree comes with a matching red blouse in a chequered pattern. Buy this artistic saree for ₹16,000 from Ajio.

In India each state or region has it’s own typical wedding saree. These sarees are usually handloom or hand woven. We are not insisting that you stick to traditional wedding sarees of your community, but it would be great way to stand out from amongst the wave of designer sarees, which though beautiful does not have the uniqueness or ethnic identity of a traditional one.

For the Odissi bride, our pick is this beautiful auburn Sambalpuri Ikat Silk Saree. This exclusive handwoven saree has patterns of trees and flowers on the body and rudraksha on the border. It comes with a matching blouse piece. The saree is constructed from pure mulberry silk and is 6.20 meters long. It’s available for sale on boyanika.com for ₹21, 335.

Continuing on the thread of traditional handloom wedding sarees, we bring to you the paithani silk saree. Sported by the Maharashtrian bride, these sarees can give Banarasis and Kanjeevarams a run for their money. As Marathi brides usually wear green on the day of their wedding, our pick is this gorgeous dark green Pure Paithani Silk Saree from utsavfashion.in.

It has woven zari peacock motifs all over the body. The saree has a maroon border and comes with an unstitched maroon blouse. You will get free pico and fall done. You can get tailored blouse, petticoat or get the saree pre-stitched at an extra cost. For made to measure blouse you have to pay an additional ₹750, for pre-stitching and petticoat, ₹500 and ₹350 respectively. Buy this traditional wedding saree for ₹18,971.

Our next pick is a handloom saree which is versatile and lightweight. This Handloom Pure Chanderi Zari Booti Saree from Indie Picks merges tradition with modern elements. It’s lightweight because it’s made from a silk cotton fabric. The gossamer texture of the chanderi saree comes from pure non degummed silk and cotton yarn.

These hand woven sarees are created using the tapestry weaving technique which requires immense skill. The simple but stunning saree has a zari border, all over zari buti pattern and a pallu with flower patterns. This maroon saree can be worn on the wedding day or for pre or post wedding festivities. This saree unlike other heavy wedding sarees can easily be re-worn after the wedding as well. Buy it for ₹10,499 from ajio.com.

The Assam silk saree looks unique and yet traditional. It’s the traditional choice of wedding saree for Assamese brides. But you don’t have to be Assamese to sport this gorgeous saree on your big day. Buy this beautiful Coral Assamese Silk Saree from silkalay.com. Made from pat silk, this gorgeous saree is adorned with woven floral motifs and multicolour thread work. The saree comes with a matching silk blouse piece. Buy this beautiful Assam silk saree for around ₹22,500

Weddings are emotional events. In India, weddings bring together the whole family and traditions play an important part in the wedding festivities. A great way to make your wedding even more special is by choosing to wear your mother or mother-in-laws wedding saree for the big day. It may seem like an uncommon practice, but if you look at it is actually a great idea.

If the old saree is not in the best condition, there are still parts of it that you can use. If the body is damaged or stained, cut out the pallu and have it stitched onto a new piece of fabric. You can use the pallu or even other parts of the saree in a similar way. Old sarees often have the kind of work that is rare in today’s times or extremely expensive. So create your own custom made saree using your mother’s wedding one. If the saree is in good condition then just get it cleaned or polished.