Pakistani Trends in Bride Groom Wear

Wedding Ceremony

Muslim weddings are mostly arranged by their parents. Where only groom's family usually goes to bride's home to ask her parents for her hand for their son. If the girl's family agrees as well then they proceed further. Now in these days it could be done little differently, for example when a girl or a guy falls in love with some one they go tell their parents and if the parents agree then the guy's family takes first step.

Wedding is one of the most special and colourful events in Pakistan. The preperations for the wedding begin months before the wedding day but the actual ceremonies usually last 4 days.

First part of the wedding is MEHNDI:
This is where bride and groom's families do a huge pre-celebration of the weddings. This part is when girl and guy's both family agree on couple's marriage. This is done separetly,for instance guy's family would do their own pre-celebration at their own house, where girl's family is not invited. Something with the guy's family is not invited at girl's home for pre-celebration.

The second part is called NIKKAH:
This is the official ceremony of the wedding where bride and groom are pronounced husband and wife. At this part groom's family goes to girl's house for the official ceremony. There are about 500 people usually invited by both side. This is the biggest even during the marriage.

The third part is called RUKHSATI:
This is where the bride officially goes to groom's house and leaves her parent's house. This happened right after the NIKKAH on the same day.

The last and fourth part is called WALEEMA:
This is the last part of the wedding ceremony. It takes place at groom's house. This is the after celebration of the wedding. This is where the last time during the wedding the bride's and groom's family meet together at the groom's house. This is usually the end of the celebration and groom and bride leave for honeymoon.

Bridal Jewelry

Jewelry has been part of sub-continent civilization since ancient history

Ornaments made of gold, silver, copper, ivory, pottery and beads have been discovered in civilizations of Harrapa and Mohanjodaro. The Indus valley goldsmiths knew how to make moulds for metal and terra-cotta ornaments. Gold jewelry from those civilizations consist of bracelets, necklaces, bangles, ear ornaments, rings, head ornaments, brooches, girdles etc.The art has been perfected with modern styles and further materials used. Besides gold and other metal jewelry, stones, conch shells, wood, plant seeds, etc. are used. Ethnic patterns, with intricate motifs are much in demand for their absorbing style. Keep in mind that all gold jewelry items used by Sub-Continent and Arab women are made of pure 22 karat gold.

Pakistani Trends in Bridal Wear

Various Type of Dresses being worn by Pakistani Brides
Ghagra: Traditionally worn by Pakistani gypsy tribe's woman, the modern Ghagra has been cleverly adapted to suit formal occasions for the young and daring Asian woman. This skirt is gathered at the waistline and generously flared. The Ghagra can be worn with a short blouse and a wide shawl or Dupatta.

Sharara: An ornate and formal garment, commonly worn at wedding functions. The origins of the Sharara stem from the attire of the Mogul princesses. The long skirt has a join at the knee level. Below the knee, the skirt is fully flared, similar to bell bottoms worn in the sixties! The Sharara is full length and will gracefully sweep the floor as you walk and can worn with a long shirt/ kurti and a veil/dupatta to complete the look. Two deputes can be worn with this outfit, one is usually used as a veil for the head and the other is assembled on the shoulders.

Lenhga: A bias cut full-length skirt, similar to a ball gown. The Lenhga is usually worn on formal occasions, as are ball gowns! It is available in a vast variety of fabrics and styles. It is a graceful and charming outfit that will glide gracefully with you and is guaranteed to turn heads with the sumptuous colors and embroideries that adorn it. It can be worn with a top or blouse (kurti, choli, kammez) of any length depending on your taste.