So you and your partner have decided to drive in and get married, you’ve said… “Yes.” Well, now it’s time to say yes to that dream traditional bridal lehenga for one of the most special days in your life. Planning and shopping for any aspect of your wedding does get daunting in the midst of all the excitement. And finding an outfit that makes you feel great on the big day does at times feel like an overwhelming task.

We (Dulhan Exclusives) have been in the bridal clothing business since 2003 and we have seen lots of clients walking in to our store – some confused, some overwhelmed, and some completely clear about what they want! So we have put together some important things to consider and some helpful tips for shopping for your perfect traditional bridal lehenga.

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Be clear on what you’re after

In this age of “all things online”, you can just search and find so many designs, colours and styles to look at – it’s all a click away! While this sounds so good, you might end up with too much information and too many options and become confused.

So it’s really important to do some research before hand and narrow down it down to two to three colours  and also the style of the lehenga choli.

Image: Bhargav Bopa Photography

Comfort is king

Trends are wonderful, but don’t forget to be comfortable too! It’s a big day and you want to make sure you can wear the design with freedom,  grace and poise!

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Notice the colour palettes

When it comes to bridal lehenga, the first colour combination that comes to mind is red and gold. This perfect pairing is traditional, beautiful and ever lasting. But remember it’s not the only option. These days the bridal outfit colour palettes are drastically changing. Lots of brides are opting for something different. This has led to bridal lehengas emerging in gorgeous greens or pastel pinks, baby blues or subtle golds. When you are shopping for yours, go through the colour charts and select a tone that goes well with your skin too. Don’t be afraid to choose something different. You never know, you might start a trend!

Image: Bhargav Bopa Photography

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Choose to coordinate

You and your better half are meant to be a match! Then why not coordinate the wedding outfits too. Choose the colour and embroidery which will eventually coordinate well with your partners outfit too. Coordination will make for long lasting memorable photos of the big day. You wont regret this one.

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Consider your accessories

When you are out shopping for your lehenga, keep in mind the accessories you would like to wear with it.  As they say, “Accessories make or break the look”, which in our opinion is true to a great extent. Make sure you combine the lehenga with some beautiful matching or contrasting accessories. Go bold or soft. Whatever you feel like… you are the queen of the day, after all.

The perfect fit

Any bridal lehenga from a store will need at least some alteration to fit you the best. The choli (the top/blouse) will also need to be stitched to your measure. Hence, you will be called in for a fitting session at the store. This is the day when you get to try the outfit and determine for yourself whether you find it fitting perfectly or you need any further changes done. Be calm and attentive to each detail. Leave it on for some time and walk around the store in it. In regards to making a decision of how it fits, it has to be only yours. You can ask your family or friends whomever has accompanied you to the fitting session for opinion. But the final decision is yours.

Start early

And last but not least – start the shopping early. If possible, give yourself at least three to four months before the wedding day to shop for your bridal lehenga. If you need anything done bespoke, it does take time. Also when you have time on hand, it will give you comfort in finding those matching perfect bridesmaids lehengas or groomsmen dresses once the queen and king’s outfits are decided well in advance. So start early to end happy!

Image: Franklin Marian Photography

We hope these tips serve you in finding your beautiful bridal lehenga on your big day!

Ms Floral Says: Thank you so much for sharing these amazing tips with us and anyone looking for the perfect bridal lehenga for their wedding day!

About Dulhan Exclusives: Established in 2003, Dulhan Exclusives is one of the pioneers of designer Indian Bridal and festive wear in Melbourne. After experiencing significant growth, Dulhan successfully expanded to Adelaide and online channels, now delivering Australia-wide and overseas. At Dulhan, we believe that a bride should look the most beautiful herself on her wedding day. And hence we go above and beyond to create the dream outfits for our clients. With our wide collection, you can choose from a ready to dress bridal outfit or go for our bespoke outfit service. So what’s the wait? Call us and book your bridal appointment today!