Say the word ‘minimalist’ and the first image that probably comes to mind is a bare room with just one or two pieces of furniture. But did you know that while minimalism may be all the rage across the world for its simple features and clean cut lines, the world of Indian minimalist wedding wear and minimalist weddings is trending quietly?
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For instance, when you use the word ‘minimalist wedding’, it refers to a wedding where eco-friendly fabrics and materials have been used and also where food wastage is kept to a minimum. This is a concept that appeals highly to modern day couples who may be funding their own weddings or who prefer to have a ceremony that is quiet and small without the usual pomp. Similarly, when applied to fashion and in particular to Indian minimalist bridal wear, we are talking about lehengas cholis and even sarees that have minimum use of embroidery and embellishments. In fact, if Indian wedding wear earlier was all about the trousseau and wedding ensemble, today it’s all about the bride herself. With younger women choosing to wear brands that offer no fuss wear and which can be worn in multiple ways, isn’t it only expected that such decisions would also apply to what an Indian bride wears on her special day?
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So what can you expect to find in Indian minimalist wedding wear? You are guaranteed comfortable clothes that are light in texture and feel, which have fantastic cuts and drapes, which use embroidery that doesn’t overshadow the garment itself and an aesthetic look that makes the bride stand out elegantly. And here’s the best part- with Indian minimalist bridal wear, you can also wear heavy jewellery because the overall effect will not make it look like you are shooting a commercial for a jewellery brand. On the other hand, if you want to keep it simple, then we recommend picking jewellery sets where the stones used take centre stage.
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So what about the men? Well, thanks to designers like Shantanu & Nikhil among others, men who want wedding wear minus all that flashy design can look forward to sherwanis and other classic Indian wear which have beautiful cuts and drapes. Don’t want to look like a walking peach on your special day? Then you’ll be glad to know that minimalist wedding wear for Indian men focuses on basic shades like black brown, beige and navy that never truly go out of style.
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It’s no surprise then that famed designers like Tarun Tahiliani who loves working with pastel shades like beige ivory and even gold see minimalism making a quiet but steady appearance at weddings across the country. Just like with furniture, true Indian minimalist wedding wear is about understanding what elements to fuse together and which ones to remove. It believes in putting a bit of the bride’s personality in her clothes and in making a quiet statement without being loud and pompous. So, move over traditional red and tangerine. It looks like the pastels are here to rule.
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