Variety in Pakistani Wedding Dresses

 

Pakistani wedding dresses come in different fabrics from cotton to silk, from georgettes to crapes. In Pakistan, there is no greater event in a family than a wedding. Pakistani wedding dresses can range from a few thousand to a few lac rupees.
There is no limit as far as varieties in Pakistani bridal dresses are concerned. This is because every part of Pakistan manufactures its own peculiar style in terms of the weaves, embroidery and fabric. The most expensive are considered the south silk ones that are woven with pure gold. In fact it is said that if one had to remove the gold threads and melt them then anything from a few grams to almost a kilo of gold can be produced.

Today Pakistani wedding dresses  have a lot of work done on them. Zari, embroidery, organza, zardozi, sequins, cut work, mirror work, patchwork, pearl work, kundan, are all different kinds of work, which beautify the sari. In Pakistan some professionals offer Bridal Trousseau Packing services for Pakistani bridal wedding dresses. Here, wedding dresses & other items of the wedding trousseau are neatly packed into suit cases & decorated.

The traditional style of marriage is followed, it is being totally refurbished. The traditional colors of the wedding dresses of red and pink are being replaced by peach, wine and burgundy. Colors and fabrics that blend with the skin are given more importance. Stiff silks in wedding dresses are being substituted by fabrics like crepe, satin and chiffon.
The ghaghra choli and Lehnga are more commonly used as wedding dresses. The ghaghra is a long skirt and the choli is a short blouse that leaves the naval open. There is a long fabric, rectangular in shape that is tucked in the right hand side of the skirt so that it falls from the right shoulder to cover the choli and to give a pleasant look.
The way of dressing, the food habits, language, differs from place to place. There is also variety in the way Pakistani marriages are celebrated. Amongst the common wedding dresses worn in Pakistan is the Ghagra Choli or Lehnga.
Pure gold and wiring is used for those who can afford an extremely expensive Pakistani wedding dress. Otherwise there is gold and silver washed wires. Irrespective, a Pakistani wedding dresses invaluable at any budget, still looking as beautiful as the most expensive one. Apart from the Ghagra Choli the sari is the most popular wedding outfit worn in its variable forms depending on the region. No matter what a Pakistani bride wears, she does look like a living doll, decorated on her special day.

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