At this moment we are still extremely busy imagining that the lockdown will end, the restrictions on weddings and gatherings will ease and our appetite for beauty and celebration will return. It would be tough to predict the new landscape of the wedding fashion but all we can assure for now is that the new wedding wear would be more classic but, hey, remember your nuptials are just yours. They can be as unique as you want to make them, and this season is no different. What is different is however the new set of trends couples may want to incorporate into their special day, being more conscious about the footprint they leave with their wedding, feeding a fresh trend in the bridal industry: “the minimony” .i.e., with the gathering of not more than fifty guests, the weddings and ceremonies have taken a back seat for now with sustainability as the driver.
From pearl and crystal-embellished beauties that ooze elegance and romantic vibes to all-traditional effortless looks, we have seen almost all of the varied styles but weddings this season would no longer be about glitz and bling, the brides want to wear clothes which are breathable, light-weight and sophisticated, that’s why they are opting for fabrics such as mul, muga, summer silk, tussar or even regenerated fabrics for the easy-breezy vibe, welcoming the return of the handicrafts with the silhouettes that can adapt ever-changing versatile trends. Rewinding or inheriting the sarees from our mothers and grandmothers and recycling them to create trousseau pieces is one of the aspects of sustainability, keeping the traditions on-going and the weaves alive for generations holding onto the emotional regards. The intimate weddings would surely allow us to take things up with simplicity in a contemporary style, not going bold with either outfit, makeup, or jewellery. The ethnic yet ravishing look can be achieved if we go simple and moderate paired with classic jewellery and OTT make-up.
We usually love seeing the new trends that determine the photos of the weddings, even when we are not engaged we take pleasure in pouring over the arrangements. For quite some time now, weddings have been following the design sensibility that makes them well-photographed, now fashion too has to be ready for the makeover especially as the weddings are going micro. The couples are not just keeping up with the styles and colours but are fulfilling their responsibilities towards nature too with the environment on the top of their minds, concentrating on every detail, not just bridal sets but from food to decoration, focusing on the things that matter and celebrating it in a meaningful, personal way.