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Top 7 wedding salwar kameez trends for women

Top 7 wedding salwar kameez trends for women

  • Editorial Team

The big fat Indian wedding is the most joyful time not only for the couple tying the knot but also for the friends and family around. The environment around the entire household is energetic and festive.

On the other hand, weddings can also be quite tensed for selecting the perfect wedding outfit can be pretty stressful too.

As it is the best time of the year to flaunt your inner desi diva and burn the dance floor with your dhumkas. From the wedding ceremony and reception to the Mehendi and sangeet, everybody is dressed to the nines and you can be nothing less than the perfect ten either. 


When it comes to ethnic wear for weddings, the evergreen Indian salwar kameez for women is a timeless piece and a favorite amongst the modern Indian woman and is perfect to get you through a frantic wedding.

Gone are the days where you must wear traditional Indian lehengas and sarees to an Indian wedding. More and more women are opting for style plus comfort and adorning the Indian salwar kameez for their wedding outfits. 


Regardless if you are a bride to be looking for the perfect salwar kameez for your wedding, you are the groom's mother, the bride's sister or her best friend- these latest trends in Indian salwar kameez will help you dazzle throughout the wedding season. 


In this blog, we are ditching the more common Indian wedding attires like sarees and lehengas and instead are exploring the top salwar kameez trends for the coming wedding season that makes you the prettiest bride for your big day.


Before we start out top 7 list, let us first understand what is a salwar kameez?


What is Salwar Kameez? 

The pride of Indian ethnic wear, the salwar kameez is an ensemble attire for women that originated in South Asian countries of India and Pakistan. The bottom of the attire is a loose pajama pant that is known as salwar while the top is a tunic type Kurti called kameez. The pretty attire is completed with a beautified scarf called dupatta. 


Now, let’s get started with our trendy salwar kameez for women list. 

Punjabi Salwar Suit

Once the pride of Punjabi women, women all over the country are now having an eternal love affair with the classic Punjabi salwar suits. Also known as Patiala suit, they come with a knee-length kurta called the kameez and a pleated baggy salwar that are tight at the ankles. The bridal Punjabi suit in trend is accompanied by a heavily embellished dupatta with embroidery, zari work or mirror work. While these salwar kameez are usually found in classic nuptials colors of red and gold, young Indian brides also love to experiment with these colors, making pink, green and yellow other bridal favorites for Punjabi salwar suits. 

Not only for the bride but even for the wedding guests, Punjabi suits are great to pick for ethnic wear at Indian weddings. Pair them with some traditional jewelry, and the complete ensemble will make you look chic and desi night ready. 

Anarkali style suits 

If you think Anarkalis are passe and will not be in our top trending list, you are wrong. The classic Anarkali is one of the few Indian clothes that has stood the test of time and to date remains one of the most trending and in-demand salwar kameez styles. The traditional Anarkali looks marvelous at weddings and is designed to offer young brides a gorgeous regal look. They are designed with loose flowy pleats near the torso, embellished neckline and magnificent flair at the bottom, that are known to take the groom's breath away. 

The most in style fabrics for designer Anarkalis are georgette, chiffon, georgette, and net and they are decorated with intricate zari embroidery, stonework and more. 

Shararas

Here the word sharara and any 90s kids will sing along famous Shilpa Shetty song- Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara! We all fell in love with shararas in the early 2000s and that pretty Pakistani style salwar kameez is making a come back this wedding season. The flamboyant shararas are worn with short tunics and pants like salwar that are fitting on the thighs and flowy on the length below. Although not so common, the salwar is sometimes joined above the knee and is made to be the highlight of the attire by adorning it with heavy embellishments, zari, and sequin work.  

Perfect for a bride on her mehndi or sangeet, every inch of this elegant dress oozes a sartorial splendor. The fashionista brides sometimes replace the traditional tunic with a crop top to bag some extra brownie points. 

Floor Length Salwar Kameez

Ask any fashion designer or fashion influencer and they will tell you that the floor-length salwar suits are the most in-thing when it comes to wedding trends. The style frenzy Indian women love these floor-length suits as they give the appearance of western gowns with an ethnic touch. Just like any Indian wedding wear, these salwar kameez for women are also beautified with heavy embellishment, intricate embroidery, stonework, and fantastic craftsmanship.

Crop top and dhoti pants 

Not for the faint heart, crop top with dhoti pants style is for the bold urban bride. This salwar kameez design oozes chic style and glamour. The trendy ensemble comes with a crop top ornamented with classic Indian designs, minute embroidery and is paired with loose and comfortable dhoti pants. Pair of jhumkas and Rajasthani juttis complete the ensemble perfectly. A classic pick to make you the most in vogue bride of the season. 

Floral salwar suit with subtle colors

Representing the calming designs of the vintage era, these exquisite salwar kameez in light colors have been a big hit this wedding season and the trend doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon. Brides with a more suave fashion sense look lovely in these vintage style dresses with floral patterns and individualistic colors like salmon pink, lavender, rose gold, lilac, and more. 

Abaya Style Salwar Kameez

An alluring fusion of Middle Eastern and Indian ethnic style to create the perfect match, the stylish long cloak Abaya style dresses for women are making it big in the Indian wedding scene. These salwar kameez are essentially a long robe with fitting salwar, and occasionally have a slit in between in the kurta but can also be worn as a gown. They are gaining prominence for their sophisticated embroidery work and fashion designers love using net and georgette fabric to design the bridal abaya style suits. With beautifully patterned designs, chic cuts, and bright color variants, you should not miss the chance to doll up in an abaya style dress at your joyous marriage functions. 


The season of the wedding is about to mark its entrance, and you now have the deets to the latest bridal trends. Which one are you choosing for your wedding season look? Tell us in the comments.


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