Indian Winter Wedding Ideas

This article is for Indian or desi brides planning for a South Asian wedding in the West during winter. Planning a wedding during the winter requires some thought because the weather can be constraining. This is especially so for Indian weddings, which have lots of traditional wedding decorations, wedding dress colors and wedding themes that may not be in sync with what most people think of when they imagine a winter wedding.

We think that winter weddings can be the most beautiful season to hold a wedding. There is some so festive about December and January, probably has something to do with Christmas and the New Year that makes one feel lighthearted and happy. What better time to throw in a wedding too. But if you plan on having a wedding later during winter, that's all good too! Second reason to love winter weddings, is the snow white theme - absolutely magical.

Here are some ideas on how you can incorporate traditional Indian wedding colors and themes to your winter wedding spectacular!

Indian and Desi (South Asian)
Winter Wedding Ideas

Red Hot Indian Bridal Dress

Indian Brides dress in Traditional Reds
Which is Perfect Contrast for Winter Weddings

Choose Darker Shades of Red
You May Choose to Match with Greens

Alternatively, pick whites or blues for your Indian Winter Wedding Dress

Indian Bridal Saree in White and Gold
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Beautiful Indian Bridal Wear - Blue-Green Trends

For today's blog article, the focus is on stylish and modern blue-green bridal lehngas that we have come across recently. These are really beautiful Indian Bridal wear indeed. Also, featured is an inspiration board of blue-green colored accents that can be incorporated into your wedding to create a blue-green theme.

Hope you are amply inspired by blue-green today!

Little Known Blue-Green Facts:

Blue is considered to be evoke feelings that are peaceful; blue also causes the body to produce calming chemicals, Green on the other hand symbolizes nature. It is considered an easy color on the eye. It is a calming, refreshing color. In the Middle Ages, brides would wear green to symbolize fertility.

Stylish and Modern Purple Bridal Lehngas









Blue-Green Wedding Inspirations

Stylish and Modern Ethnic Bridal Lehngas - Purple Color and Tones

The Color Purple - The Ultimate Royal Hue Fit for a Bride

I absolutely love the color purple. For me, the color purple helps confer a royal elegance onto the bride that no other color can do quite as well. Purple tones also look great on tanned and olive (South Asian) skin tones.

For today's blog article, I focus on stylish and modern purple bridal lehngas that I have come across recently. These are really beautiful picks indeed. Also, featured is an inspiration board of purple colored accents that can be incorporated into your wedding to create a purple theme.

Hope you are amply inspired by purple!

Little Known Purple Facts:

Did you know that the color purple balances out the stimulation of fiery hot reds and blue's eternal peace and calm. Purple is a color that is loved for its mystical and royal qualities, and hence liked by very creative types. Did you also know that a man with the rank of Roman Emperor was referred to as "The Purple" and that this came about from the color of the robe he wore. In Japan, the color purple signifies wealth and position. And purple was the royal color of the Caesars.

Purple can also affect the mood by uplifting, calming the mind and nerves, as well as by confering a sense of spirituality and creativity. Now is that not reason enough to consider a royal purple themed wedding?!

Stylish and Modern Purple Bridal Lehngas









Ideas on Purple Color Scheme for Weddings

Purple Orchids - Bridal Bouquet

Purple Silk Drapes Style Decoration

Purple Wrapped Chocolate Wedding Table Favors

Purple Gold Ethnic Design Cake

Wedding Lehnga Style | Advice on Picking Bridal Lehnga in Deep Blue Colors

Indian Brides in Deep Blue and Royal Blue Lehngas

In the previous article, we wrote on blue color associations, and why brides should consider picking blue as their color choice for a bridal lehnga. We also showcased beautiful light blue colored bridal lehnga designs.

In this article, we continue on our blue color theme for bridal lehngas. The focus is on deep blue and royal blue bridal lehnga designs.

Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness. It is a perfect color choice for a bride wishing to make a strong, and impressive statement at her wedding.

Please check out the selected deep blue and royal blue bridal lehnga designs.









Please click here to view bridal lehnga designs in a light blue color tone.

Wedding Lehnga Style | Advice on Picking Bridal Lehnga Designs in Glorious Blue

Indian Brides in Blue Lehngas

In this article, we showcase several bridal lehnga trendy styles in the color blue. Blue is a wonderful color that we see in many of the latest designs. Traditionally, blue is considered a masculine color. It is associated with males from an early start - we decorate baby boys' rooms with the color blue, we dress up baby boys' in blue outfits. So boys are socialized at an early age to accept blue as their dominant color; hence, dark blue is considered a corporate color of America, which is still a largely male-dominated sector, where the blue color is the widely accepted choice of color for their dress code.

But blue is also the color of the sky and sea, which are associated with depth and stability. Blue also widely symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Furthermore, blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. All of these associations can be strong feminine characteristics.

Women should not shy away from picking blue as a color choice for their bridal lehnga - be it light pastel blues to deep royal blues. You pick blue lehngas that also incorporate some elements of the emotionally warm colors such as red, orange, yellow, gold to create a vibrant and high-impact design. Blue when used together with warm colors make a striking vision as the bridal lehnga designs below show.

Keep in mind these associations for the blue color:

Bridal Lehnga Designs in Glorious Light Blue Color









The above designs are in a light blue color tone. Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness. This is a look you can pick if you are seeking to exude a soft and demure presence.

Please click here to view bridal lehnga designs in a dark blue and royal blue color tone.

Wedding Lehnga Style | Incorporating Gold Color Into Your Bridal Lehnga

Lehnga Cholis have a long and evolving history in India - it was initially brought into India through the Mughals (Muslims) when the latter invaded India. The lehnga choli outfit is a two piece set with a head veil. The Muslim Mughal women wore head veils in accordance with their religious teachings in Islam, and this practice was soon adopted by other women to signify their high status. The veil became known as the dupatta (the Indian name) and was worn by Indian women for respect.

In olden times, the skirt was tied with a piece of fabric around the waist, with the ends of the cloth left loose, much like in a saree. Today, the lehnga choli has been updated though for the convenience of modern Indian women. This has made it a popular choice for brides - the bridal lehnga choli outfit is favored by Indian women for their weddings for the convenience of movement.

The choli (blouse) of the lehnga traditionally covered the arms for modesty, but modern design trends range from short sleeves to sleeveless blouses. Indian Muslim or Pakistani Muslim women do not wear mid-riff showing cholis, but others do. Modern Indian brides have much more choices in choosing the type of choli for their bridal lehnga - bare backs are also available for those daring to make a bold statment on their wedding day. Few actually do this, but there are some who would!

Now the detailed work that goes on the bridal lehnga (to make it bright and shiny) is very intricate, and comprises of many different stages and types of skills. We will focus on that in a separate article.

In the previous article on bridal lehngas, the focus was on gold colored outfits, which is considered a universal color since it suits the complexion of most brides.

In this article, bridal lehnga designs that incorporate the gold color with a variety of other striking colors are showcased.

In Pakistan, the lehnga choli is also called a sharara, which is derived from the Arabic language. But the designs are almost the same as the Indian designs, as seen in the pictures below.

Pink and Gold - Bridal Lehnga

Dusky Gold With Contrast Embroidery - Bridal Lehnga

The above two bridal lehnga designs are inspired by India's Bollywood - they feature silk material with shiny stone and mirror work. This is a good example of how a mostly gold bridal lehnga is contrasted with embroidery and stone work. The head veil (dupatta) is made of light chiffon material with heavy embroidery.

Deep Blue and Gold - Bridal Lehnga

Sea-Green and Gold - Bridal Lehnga

Photos By Sanoori

The above two bridal lehngas (sharara) are Pakistani designs. The choli in both designs cover the mid-riff. Blue with gold is not often seen in bridal lehnga designs, but it is a combination that works well as seen in the pictures. Blue evokes a sense of smoothness, calm and soothing, while the gold exudes regal presence. The deep blue bridal lehnga is a stunning piece with most of the gold being incorporated in the skirt - the gold emanates from the hemline of the skirt and upwards. Contrast gold stitching is also done on the choli and the elsewhere on the skirt. Similarly, the sea-green bridal lehnga with gold thread contrast is breath-taking. A perfect piece for a wedding reception. Under bright lights when you sit on the wedding stage, the color on this piece will reflect light, and you will look absolutely radiant.

Deep Red and Gold - Bridal Lehnga

Wine and Gold - Bridal Lehnga

Photos By Sanoori

Traditionally, red is the preferred choice for bridal wedding dresses. The red represents excitement, passion, strength and a presence unlike another. Red colored bridal lehgnas are commonly paired with gold contrast stitching and embroidery work. The effect is great, as always.

Wedding Lehgna Style | Bridal Lehnga Designs in Gold Colors and Tones

Gold - A Lavish and Regal Color

The color gold has always been associated with wealth and royalty due to the expensive metal that it mirrors. It used to be that only royalty would wear gold colored clothings, some of the clothings would be embroidered using actual gold threads. But today that has changed, and gold clothings are accessible anyone willing to spend money on it!

You will want to be picky when choosing your gold colored wedding outfit. Certain gold tones on different materials will take on a different look - you do not want a gaudy, or tacky gold wedding dress outfit! Always be sure to check the wedding dress outfit in natural light, and under artifical light so that you can see how it looks to the eye under different lighting situations.

This article focuses on bridal lehnga designs of a gold toned color. When in doubt, gold is a great color choice for your bridal outfit. This is because gold is a universal color; gold looks great on everyone regardless of their skin complexion - fair, tanned or dark.

Please check out the different inspirational pictures for ideas on choosing your own bridal lehgnas.

Gold Colored Bridal Lehnga



This is a great example of an exquisite bridal lehnga that is really lovely. The gold is of a muted tone, and the contrast embroidery makes the outfit stand out. There is not much heavy stone work on the light silk material, so the outfit is not excessively heavy to wear. A perfect wedding outfit that a bride can wear for her dinner reception where she will be taking lots of photos with her family, friends and guests.



This is a modest bridal lehnga with long sleeves. It is an outfit that is suitable for Muslim women of South Asian descent. The top piece is a long blouse, and almost all of the embroidery work is on the blouse. The skirt is a full one with a small border at the hemline. This is a demure look that I rather like. It is not as flashy as most Indian bridal lehngas today are, but this one is very suitable for a Muslim nikkah ceremony where religious sentiments of modesty have to be considered.



This bridal lehnga has a contrast look - a gold full skirt and a golden veil, with a lovely sea-green choli (short blouse). This is a good example of how it is possible to add different colors into your gold toned bridal lehnga. Usually, contrast embroidery is used throughout on the gold material (as in the first picture), or embroidery, stone work on the blouse and borders of the skirt.

If you think having too much embroidery is much too gaudy or ostentious for your liking (today's brides seem to prefer a demure and elegant look), then you can limit your embroidery and stone work to the blouse piece, as seen in the above picture of the sea-green bridal lehnga.

Click here to view bridal lehnga designs that incorporate gold with other colors.