After the marriage is fixed the first function of many is the engagement ceremony. This is the first function where the groom and bride’s sides meet up and yes the dressing quotient is very high. Is going traditional the right way? Or should we go a little trendy? What is the best engagement dress option and fashion? This question goes through everyone’s mind.
Before picking the engagement dress think what time is the engagement. Fusion and designer wear looks more beautiful in later time of the day while traditional colors look way richer in the morning. Here are some Engagement dress options that could help you decide better.
1. Lehengas
As trends change, brides are edging away from sarees for engagement ceremonies and going towards options like lehengas. You can always try out different colors and patterns rather than going for traditional colors. Opt for pastel shades depending on theme and time of the ceremony.
2. Full length gowns / Indo-western gowns
For engagement parties / engagement ceremonies in the evening you could always think of a princess gown/full length fusion gown. They look beautiful and are perfect for the ring exchange ceremonies which are more like fairy tales!!!
3. Shararas
Another enthralling dress option for engagement ceremonies with a slight vintage touch is a Sharara. Team it up with a jhoomar and some kundan jewelry to win everyone’s hearts.
4. Designer / Heavy work sarees
You have relatives who want you to wear a saree no matter what? Try out a heavy designer saree in shades of gold or sarees with heavy zardosi work. They look wonderful especially for the evening ceremonies and you can continue that for the party afterwards as well!!!
5. Silk / Pattu sarees
If you want to look traditional we recommend a silk saree with some traditional jewelry. Try not to pick up colors like red or maroon as you will pick these for the wedding. Try different and trendy combos in your traditional avatar.
6. South inspired Half Sarees
For the slight twist in traditional attire why don’t you try the south inspired half sarees? With those heavy traditional borders and the freedom to move about these are best for the bride to be.
Try not to go for the standard colors when you pick your engagement dress. This is the first of many functions. So remember to impress!!!
