If there has to be just that one bit in life that surprises us, bugs us, makes us cry yet makes us laugh – that has to be a wedding. Our very own wedding, that is. Now with all the diversity that we Indians have been born into, every region, religion, caste, creed and community have their own peculiarities when it comes to weddings. Surely, modern era has taught us to fuse the best of these traditional threads into common costumes, but then, why miss cherishing the unique customs every community has for its weddings?
When it comes to Bengali weddings, it’s no different. Thanks to Bollywood and all the pop culture, Punjabi weddings seem to take the cake when it comes to fun and grandeur and excitement of a wedding celebration. However, this doesn’t mean that a Bengali wedding is bland or drab. In fact, it’s the perfect opposite!
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The pretty picture of a Bengali bride
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The high of such weddings surely remains the quintessential Bengali bride. She is coy without being overtly so, shy without being unintelligent, and fashion forward without being loud. Bengali brides are beautiful but never the typical bridezillas. In addition, do you know how these Bengali brides flaunt their fashion sensibility? Here’s how.
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The common thought goes that Bengali brides are always about red Banarasi sarees, a dab of sindoor, and some gold jewelry. This is one preconception we need to break away from. Bengali brides believe that the best colors for their wedding attire are those that make them look radiant. Gone are the days of red silks. Bengali brides use fresh colors such as pastels, sorbets, and shocking shades with élan. They believe that if your main attire is bright colored, the makeup and the accessories need to be a bare minimum.
The makeup Bengali brides flaunt is simple but they sexily highlight their best features. Often the eyes, in this case! The trend of bedroom eyes and the trend of pop-colored eyes are much loved among Bengali brides. The way that they keep the makeup simple is that these brides do not overdo the other bits of their face.
Say it with their lips
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Yes, this is something Bengali brides swear by. They love to talk, but when they are ready to get wed, they just about choose to do their lip makeup right. Colors such as oxblood, cherry, and wine make it to the top of Bengali bridal makeup lists. These colors actually steal the thunder but do not allow the bride to look dull even for a moment.
The blouse
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This is one hack that a Bengali bride follows for a Bengali wedding. They keep the blouse simple with no tags or tassels. The idea is to have gorgeous fabric that matches the traditional saree they choose. However, the blouse is rarely done with embellishments. This is how these brides keep the fashion simple while ensuring that it is equally sexy.
The bindi
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A much forgotten accessory for India, Bengali brides do not forget to flaunt the bindi, the one in red or maroon with a gold border. No sequins, stone or embellished sheen on this one. The Bengali bindi is the symbol of beauty over the ages. And incredibly, there is no way that they can forget the bindi on the D-day.
The veil
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Veils are not just part of the Western weddings. A Bengali bride also carries a veil. It is generally in fish net or mesh net finish, and comes in a golden hue. There are chances that brides today go for silver or copper shades as well. This veil stands for sassiness and simplicity at the same time.
Jewelry
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Bengali brides keep their jewelry simple. Yes, the photoshoots and magazines you have seen must have had brides with tons of gold jewelry on. However, unlike what we see in south India, brides from Bengal are not really high on golden bling. Flaunting jewelry in a traditional Bengali wedding is to have stuff that complements the overall attire and look. You will see basic designs with floral traces, kundan, and jadau. However, the trend is to create a statement effect not a couture one.
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Hairstyles
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The main hairstyle that is considered staple for Bengali weddings in the traditional sense seems to be a bun or a braid. This can be prepped with net, floral twinings in gold or silver, and even some real florets. This hairstyle never seems to be dated and since the veil needs a place to sit right, this is practical too.
With these Bengali wedding fashion insights, you now know that a Bengali bride has a mind of her own, she does not like being over-the-top yet knows to fuse traditional with pragmatic modern elements. This is the way fashion is supposed to be—simple yet sexy, rooted yet wild and carefree! Kudos to a Bengali bride.
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