Laaj Studios: A Details-Obsessed Photographer

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Bridesmaids 101: Picking the Right Sari For Your Lovely Ladies

By Riddhi Khara of Borrow It Bindaas

Weddings are a phenomenal celebration of love that takes months, even years, to prepare for. As a bride, you’ll scrutinizes every detail, be it the location, the caterer, or the color of the emblem embroidered on the napkins. One of the most scrutizined details of all? Bridesmaids outfits!

Here are a few tips that will help you and bridesmaids reach a happy medium of taste!

Be Considerate of Budget

Bridesmaids are generally expected to pay for their own wedding day ensemble, shoes, accessories, etc. It may be a good idea to come up with a reasonable budget for all your ladies-in-waiting and don’t choose a sari that is obviously out of your girls’ price range. One great option is to rent outfits since most likely, your bridesmaids won’t be wearing the same sari again, as most of their friends will be wearing the same one to your wedding!

Contrast but Don’t Clash!

Your bridesmaids are an important part ofyour bridal ensemble, after all if they clash with you, there goes your wedding photos! But don’t make your ladies-in-waiting a part of the background, pick a sari that complements your wedding colors in an unexpected way! Bright colors are are a current trend, so figure out a chic way to add shades of neon green, popping pink, and tangerine orange into your bridesmaids outfits.