Muslim Wedding Attire: Bridal Lehenga To Groom’s Sherwani, Know About It All – News18
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While South Asian brides are commonly seen in multi-piece lehengas, grooms wear sherwanis that give a grand feel.
Make beautiful wedding day memories in stunning lehenga and sherwani. (Image: Pexels)
Muslim weddings are a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions and attire representing the diversity and richness of Islamic heritage. Each wedding celebrates, with different outfits for the bride and groom, not only their style but also the significance of the ceremonies.
The dress also differs from region to region because of the customs, background and fusion of a lot of cultural aspects. While South Asian brides are commonly seen in multi-piece lehengas full of intricate embroideries and embellishments, grooms commonly wear sherwanis that give a grand feel and carry all the essence of tradition and etiquette.
Following are a few of the generic attire that brides and grooms go for:
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Bride’s Attire
Lehenga: This is the most common attire for Muslim brides, primarily in South Asia. This includes a long skirt that is complemented with a choli or a crop top and a dupatta. The bride usually wears a very heavily embroidered or decorated lehenga in a bright colour such as red or gold. A dupatta is kept on the head throughout the ceremony.
Sharara: The other traditional outfit is the Sharara, a pair flared pants worn with a long tunic. This too gets an enough embroidered piece, which you wear at every wedding function related to Nikah and Walima.
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Anarkali: The Anarkali suit is another very popular choice among brides these days. It basically comprises the long, flowing attire, usually full-sleeved, that can be complemented well with churidars or leggings.
Jewellery and Accessories: The Muslim bride adorns herself with jewellery on the forehead, ear, nose, and hands . Most of the jewellery contains precious stones with minute details.
Groom’s Attire
Sherwani: The sherwani is the quintessential outfit for Muslim grooms, especially during the Nikah ceremony. This knee-length coat is usually made from luxurious fabrics like silk or brocade and is often richly embroidered. Grooms usually wear it over churidar pants.
Kurta: A kurta can be worn for less formal occasions or as part of a groom’s outfit for any pre-wedding ceremonies. A kurta is like a tunic that might be simple and is usually combined with many different bottoms, such as pyjamas or trousers
Accessories: A groom can complement his sherwani with a turban (safa) or shawl to add an extra layer of elegance to his look. Traditional footwear such as mojris or juttis usually complements the attire.
