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Western bride who wants to wear a white wedding dress to Hindu ceremony

Jessica, on June 22, 2023 at 5:56 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 9

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Hello I’m a western bride marrying an Indian groom. We’re having a Hindu ceremony. I don’t understand why no one thinks it’s weird if he wore Indian clothes if we had a western ceremony but yet it’s strange I wear a white wedding dress to a Hindu ceremony. Yes I know what the traditional colors are but also marrying another Indian is more traditional then marrying a non Indian. I’m not even against all the colors. I just don’t like the way the saree fits me and you can’t even get it temp draped to see. I have to buy it pre stitch it and then have a professional drape me too. His mother said she doesn’t mind if I go more modern and said I should wear a western dress to the reception but I don’t want to. I’ll wear a sparkly Lengha. I’m half Chinese so I always planned on changing for the reception my whole life. My finance supports what I want to do but i can tell he is reluctant. He says “it might look weird and not match” whuch I also don’t get because he’s wearing white. anyone have pictures of a western bride doing a Hindu ceremony so I can see? Advice? I was thinking of wearing Indian jewelry and still get henna done and a more Indian veil.

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Michael Online · on June 22, 2023 at 9:07 PM
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I saw where White clothing has been seen as a symbol of mourning. So, the result would be sort of mixed emotions. I guess though that many people attending would still recognize that multi-ethnic ceremony and could adjust their thinking.
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Cece · on June 22, 2023 at 9:25 PM
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Indian fusion weddings are totally a thing, are becoming incredibly popular, and are absolutely beautiful!! In the past, people would separate the ceremonies/celebrations, which meant throwing two separate events - talk about time consuming, stressful, and sooooo much money! Plus, it kind of defeated the purpose. Weddings are to symbolize bringing two individuals and two families together. Separating the celebrations almost gives the impression of segregation. The key to fusion weddings is making sure they equally represent both people and both cultures. I think your idea to wear a western wedding gown and having the traditional henna done is really cool! I’ll attach some photos of Indian fusion weddings where the brides wore western wedding dresses. Some of them had henna and some chose to wear Indian accessories and/or veil.
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Saiba · on June 23, 2023 at 2:35 AM
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I’m Indian and it sounds kind of weird looking to me, but mostly I wanted to comment on the saree situation, I don’t understand what you mean by you don’t like how it fits you (sarees don’t fit, they are literally a piece of cloth), but then you say you can’t even try it on to see? Well why can’t you? I’m confused
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Bird · on June 23, 2023 at 5:39 AM
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My friend who is Indian had a traditional American wedding and wore a traditional wedding dress. After the ceremony and partly through the reception she changed into a traditional Indian outfit.

Best of luck with whatever you decide!!!!
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Jessica · on June 23, 2023 at 8:08 AM
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I’d just prefer a fitted dress not a draped cloth. Because most of them in the store are just the raw fabric and they don’t let you do the whole draping in the store unless you buy it. I’d have to buy it, pre-stitch it. If I don’t like it I don’t think I could return it.
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LM · on June 23, 2023 at 8:16 AM
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Does the groom have any female relatives or friends who can show you how to properly wear a saree? Are you worried no one will help you get dressed on your wedding day?
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Saiba · on June 24, 2023 at 8:44 PM
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I don’t think you really understand how a sari is worn….yes it’s draped but it is still fitted to your body in the right fabric. Yes ALL of them in the store are “just” the raw fabric. Because that’s literally what a sareeIS. You don’t have to stitch it, they aren’t stitched, you NEVER stitch them (unless you’re trying to make it into a readymade saree). When you wear it, it is wrapped and pleated and draped on you, no stitches.

What I don’t get is why can’t you try someone else’s on? You don’t have to buy one to try it on………doesn’t your fiancée have a mom, sister, cousin, friend, whose saree you can try on…….?
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Jessica · on June 25, 2023 at 4:24 PM
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Thank you for this post, and i really appreciate your words of wisdom and your attached photos. Thank you so much! It was much appreciated
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Grace · on July 7, 2023 at 6:18 PM
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I don't know where you are local to but there is a YouTube channel called Nazranaa Diaries, they have a show similar to Say Yes to the Dress but for Southeast Asian Brides. I'd recommend you watch it and get ideas. If you are close to them, you could try to visit their store and get ideas with your fiance. From watching the show I have learned that for Southeast Asian weddings they try for the bride and groom to match somehow. If you were to go, I know they can help you find something that matches with what your fiance is wearing. Nazranaa Diaries
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