Banarasi Saree: Uttar Pradesh
This definitely is an amalgamation of beautiful silk and sophisticated zari work into a single choice for a wedding. The Banarasi saree comes from Varanasi or Banaras and is known by gold or silver brocading patterns inspired by Mughal art-such as flowers, paisley and foliate forms.
Kanjivaram Saree: Tamil Nadu
Heavy silk andpure gold zari constitute the pride of South Indian brides. Bright, contrasting borders with motifs of peacocks and temples and lotuses this saree signify luxury and heritage to Tamil weddings.
Paithani Saree: Maharashtra
A unique oblique square design embellished hand-woven silk saree. Paithani sarees having peacock and flower motifs on the pallu in bright colors would be considered heirlooms for the Maharashtrian bride.
Ghagra Choli (Rajasthan & Gujarat)
The flamboyant and vibrant style is generally donned with colorful and charming odhnis; it is usually worn at the traditional wedding ceremonies in Rajasthan and Gujarat. These bright colorful attires symbolize folk traditions with motifs of elephants, parrots, and flowers.
Mekhela Chador (Assam)
A graceful two-piece outfit made of Assam silk (muga, pat, or eri). The mekhela chador richly woven with intricate motifs ranging from tree patterns, flowers, and traditional Assamese symbols.
Phulkari Dupatta with Salwar Suit (Punjab)
Bright color dupattas with floral (phulkari) embroidery.It is a recent trend for lehengas, but traditionally, Punjabi brides adorned with heavy embroidery a phulkari dupatta over a salwar kameez, symbolic of spirited marital joy.
North India, mostly Delhi and Punjab, Bridal Lehenga
An apt heavy skirt-blouse-dupatta combination now found across. This silhouette originally evolved from a north Indian attire under Mughal influence but now is seen exhibiting heavily embroidered works (such as zardozi and gota patti), mirror work, and sequins in abundance and mostly in enriched reds and maroons- signifying wealth and love.
