Pakistani Wedding Dresses Are A Blend Of Tradition, Culture And Beauty!

A Pakistani wedding celebration is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated events that will occur in a family and the proper attire is very important.

Each region of Pakistan uses local styles of embroidery and weaving to decorate the Pakistani wedding dresses local brides will wear. Even the types of fabrics that are used may depend upon the area of Pakistan that is the bride's home. The Pakistani wedding dresses that are the most costly are the ones that are created in the south. These are silk garments that are woven with threads made from actual gold filaments.

According to many Pakistani natives who are familiar with these elaborate outfits, it is possible to retrieve as much as 1 kilogram of gold from the threads used to make just one of these silk dresses.

Modern Pakistani wedding gowns contain a lot of traditional handwork. Dabka is a type of exacting needlework that is commonly used to decorate wedding dresses worn by brides in Pakistan.

Sequins, patchwork, tiny mirrors, Zari embroidery, Zardosi, kundan and pearl beadwork are some of the other special touches that may be used as bridal decorations for these dresses.

Pakistani and Indian women have been using the Lehnga Choli dress style for centuries, and they are the perfect choice for any formal dress occasion.

A Lehnga makes a wonderful, choice for anyone who may be interested in one of the traditional Pakistani wedding attire. The draped design is flattering and comfortable for all body shapes and sizes.

Today most of the top quality Lehnga Choli outfits are heavily decorated by hand which maximizes their outstanding beauty. A red Lengha represents passion, love and excitement. An orange colored Lengha is thought to produce magical, mystical mind effects.

A pink Lengha is symbolic of love and happiness. Many of these Pakistani wedding gowns are beautifully decorated with Zari embroidery. This is a skilled needlecraft that is practiced by talented Muslim seamstresses.

The dupatta is a piece of fabric that is 2-3 yards in length and about 1-1/2 yards in width. The fabric is in the shape of a rectangle. One end of the material is tucked into the right side of the skirt's waistband and then draped over the bride's right shoulder so that it covers much of the choli.

To add weight and beauty to a dupatta trims such as gold lace or tassels are often added. The fabrics used to create a bridal dupatta include silks, chiffons and linens.

You can now find a dazzling display of wonderful Pakistani wedding dresses available at specialty shops. Online vendors are one of the top suppliers for these colorful and beautiful garments.