Monsoon wedding

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Wedding and fashion should never come under the weather. For a smart bride, a monsoon wedding can translate into moments of uninterrupted celebration, welcoming all, including the showers.
On your part, a little bit of out-of-the-box sartorial experiment can make a difference for the better. Gauging the mood, designer Masaba Gupta throws in some innovative ideas, “Unlike the traditional winter trousseau, the monsoon bride doesn’t need to be burdened with layers of embellishments on her wedding day. Keep the look simple, yet statement worthy. Invest in a digitally printed sari with embroidered highlights, replace the heavy anarkali with a divided skirt. Don’t follow trends, make them work for you.”
On the silhouette front, she says, “Keep it young. Look for something traditional with a twist — be it a ball gown lehenga or dupatta that trails miles behind you. Exaggerate with restraint! For embroideries, my favourite for the season would be a modern take on gota or pearl embroidery emphasising the right body parts. Embroidery should highlight your beauty, so make sure that the outfits are bright and cheerful and suit your skin tone.”
If a walk down the aisle in the pitter-patter seems inevitable, make sure you don’t miss out looking like a million dollar bride. The right step in that direction is to break away from the cliche by not allowing your wedding attire to weigh you down, advise sibling designer duo Ruchi Roongta and Rashi Agarwal of Ruceru label.
“Imagine your wedding dress having a weightless feel to it, offering you a comfort zone and yet there’s no compromise on the style quotient. Our creations are walking this particular line, blending European fashion sensibilities and Indian craftmanship to create a glamorous cocktail,” informs Rashi.
Talking about the ‘concept lehenga’, which resembles a three-piece attire, the designers add, “Things stand at the risk of getting messy during the rainy season, so it’s vital the bridal dress is a hassle-free affair. The bejewelled embroidery in antique finish brings an old world charm to a modern story. The motifs are all European, while the essence remains Indian. This particular sort of embellishment allows you to go minimalistic on the jewellery front. A solitaire is all it takes to complete the look.”
Designer Jaya Misra also echoes the “less is beautiful” mantra. “Brides should avoid wearing heavy fabrics like velvets, rich silks, heavy brocade or a heavily embroidered and voluminous lehenga choli for a monsoon wedding, especially if it’s an outdoor venue. On the contrary, you can go for lighter fabrics like georgette, light silk, chiffon, net with shimmering lining underneath, crepe brocade, soft satin or lace, as they’re lightweight and easy to carry. Dress the right way and those raindrops won’t come in the way of you looking gorgeous,” she assures.