Dusty Gold Aurang shirt and lehenga, $2,000 from Bargello. Purple calla lilies, image from The Knot. Tejani bridal jewelry, image from Maharani. Bridal hair image from Maharani. Brian Atwood gold strappy leather 'Katie' sandals, $636 from BlueFly.I'm not sure if I love it as much as the mint green lehenga (almost white) I came across a few months ago, but I'm starting to feel more comfortable with color these days (although I would probably want to still find color that is more subtle if I do go this route). And, if I can find something that I love as much as some of the Bargello outfits (which are made to your measurements, so at least alterations should be minimal) in my price range, I might have to give this even more serious consideration. If I did, though, I would probably avoid the heavier head ornaments and dark make-up often sported by South Asian brides... I still want to look like myself, after all.
I do like the look of those bangles - with the lighter ones framed on either end by a darker color.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous items! I love the idea of combining ethnic and western items! Perhaps you could incorporate some ethnic jewelry with a more classic dress? I'm sure whatever you decide upon, you'll look fab!
ReplyDeleteI also love the idea of incorporating traditional ethnic pieces into the wedding. If it's in your budget, maybe you can wear two different dresses the day of?
ReplyDeleteI ended up wearing my traditional Chinese wedding dress, my white western dress and two evening gowns (Chinese wedding tradition) on my wedding day. A lot of dress changes, but I was very happy that I did it!
Laughing: It does seem more interesting than just one solid color, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteShell: That is what I will most likely end up doing. I think a Pakistani bridal outfit would confuse most of the people who know me (and would completely freak out D's whiter-than-white family ;), and I'm not sure I would feel entirely... authentic in something like that. But the jewelry doesn't bother me.
Paige: I'm pretty sure I can't fit both into my budget, but maybe I could think more about that. I'd certainly love to. :)