List of Top Wedding Sarees from India

In India, the wedding clothes as much as the wedding ceremonies are a fanfare. The wedding event belongs not just to the bride and the groom but the numerous well-wishers who partake in this joyous occasion. Not just the couple looks their splendid best in gorgeous clothes but the family, friends and well-wishers are seen dressed up to the teeth. The bride, which ever part of the country she belongs to, is dressed up in over the top bridal sari that is marked by auspicious colors and opulent work. The guests too attending the wedding are decked out in smart designer wedding saree combined with fine jewelry. Weddings all over India generally run for several days and require women to wear new sari each day depending on the ritual and its significance. It is no wonder then that women in India stock a sumptuous wedding sari collection. Since the rituals and customs vary from place to place, here is a list of popular wedding sarees in different parts of the country:

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Wedding Sarees in East India -

• Banarasi Brocade Saree
• Sambalpuri Silk Saree
• Shalu Silk Saree
• Mulberry Silk Saree
• Bhagalpuri Silk Saree

Wedding sarees in West India - 

• Patola Saree
• Painthani Saree
• Bandhej Sarees
• Kota Doria Saree
• Bandhani Kota Sarees

Wedding Sarees in North India -

• Chanderi Silk Sarees
• Maheshwari Silk saree
• Kosa Silk Sarees

Wedding Sarees in South India 

• Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees
• Gadwal Silk Sarees
• Uppada Silk Saree
• Dharmavaram Silk Sarees
• Mysore silk sarees
• Salem silk saree
• Bangalore silk sarees

While traditional sarees hold great significance in each region, the color chosen especially for the bridal sari is of great importance. For example, the Maharashtrian bride has orange, yellow, green and deep pink sari in her wedding assemblage but her main wedding sari is always a deep green with blood red border and pallu signifying prosperity and fertility. The south Indian brides from Kerala and Tamil Nadu wear turmeric yellow sari which symbolizes opulence, grace and beauty. North and East Indian brides flaunt red colored sari as color red is symbolic of marital bliss. Thus the color and the weave put together make an Indian wedding not only potent with a lot of meaning and significance but also a truly grand affair.

Trending Silk Sarees in India

Silk Sarees mark the beginning of any new and important event in an Indian woman’s life. A mark of purity, affluence and prosperity, pure silk sarees are an integral part of India’s rich cultural heritage. The handloom silk sarees with their diverse and fashionable offerings that portray an innate sense of style are the crown jewel of every Indian woman’s wardrobe. Though Silk Sarees from India are diverse in weaves, patterns and designs, they have something in common; these silk sarees add an allure to ones persona with their natural magnificence and splendor and are universally accepted as the drape of special occasions. Some of the celebrated silk drapes that have been part of the Indian culture for centuries and are collectibles every Indian woman aspires to have in her wardrobe are as follows:

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Banarasi Silk Sarees : Banarasi silk sarees are one of the most beautiful and opulent Indian silk sarees that are made in the oldest city of Banaras on the banks of river holy Ganga. These silk saris from Banaras are considered as one of the finest saris in India that are celebrated for their exquisitely fine silk, their opulent gold and silver brocade work and their zari and embroidery. A symbol of pride, happiness, union, and jubilation,Banarasi silk sarees are the most preferred bridal silk sarees among brides to be.

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees : Exquisite silk sarees that are loaded with rich Dravidian cultural heritage, kanchipuram pure silk sarees hail from the temple city of south, Kanchipuram that is also considered to be among the oldest weaving hubs of the country. Noted for their texture, glimmer, permanence and refinement, these handloom silk sarees make great wedding silk sarees.

Chanderi Silk Sarees : Situated in Madhya Pradesh, the heartland of India, Chanderi weaving cluster is considered the heartland of handloom weaving in India. Considered fancy silk sarees due to their sheer texture, light weight and transparency, Chanderi sarees are embellished with zari woven work and are intricately hand woven with the delicacy of the extra weft motifs that not only satisfied the refined tastes of the royalty in past but continue to impress women with their charm in current times too.

Patola Silk Sarees : Yet other finest varieties of handloom silk sarees of India, Patola silk sarees are from Gujarat. While weaving Patola sarees is extremely laborious and intense, they are woven with great clarity and precision. Woven in traditional tie and dye ikat, these glorious as well as gorgeous looking designer silk sarees not only make a great formal wear but are also a status symbol with Gujarati women and an essential part of their closet.

Uppada Silk Sarees : Woven in the old weaving technique of jamdani, Uppada soft silk sarees are one of the most labour intensive forms of hand loom weaving.  Weaved in Uppada, a beach town in Andhra Pradesh these soft silk sarees have artistic zari work in their exquisite designs. Unfathomable display of distinct decorative patterns and designs, these soft silk sarees are loved for their glorious translucent look and light weight.

Mysore Silk Sarees : The Mysore silk saree, needs no introduction. The saree has a glorious past and a vibrant present. The saree is loved for its colours and the simple golden weave. The weavers are veterans in this field and the best craftsmen do our work and Shatika believes in the authenticity and perfection.