20 Gorgeous Ways to Style Your Wedding Sari

Want to wear six yards of style instead of a wedding lehenga? Well, here is some sartorial inspiration to drape your wedding sari.

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Belted glamour

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...go sans pleats as seen on this ensemble. 

 

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Pleat...or don't

Going over the top with your pleats can be a great way to transform your wedding sari. You can try out pleated layers as seen here, or...

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Classy with a maharani-esque vibe, the jacketed shoulder drape is a favourite for actor Deepika Padukone.  

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The front draped pallu works very well for an ornate and embellished sari. 

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Indulge in drape-play

Pallu is a versatile part of sari that can be styled in various ways to suit the occasion. You can opt for an opulent double pallu style like this...

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Play with neckline and sleeves

Dramatic plunging necklines flanked with gorgeous bridal jewellery or classy, tapered long sleeves, blouses offer a lot of ways to experiment with a wedding sari.  

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Add a dupatta

Colourblock your ornate sari with a breezy dupatta for the perfect wedding ensemble. 

 

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The lehenga sari drape

A voluminous version of the traditional sari with multiple drapes, this one lets you have the best of both worlds! 

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Drape an extra-long pallu

A long pallu styled to trail after you is sure to make a statement. Take a cue from actor Deepika Padukone!  

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Add a veil

Love pastel hues? Make the ensemble more ethereal by adding a veil to go with it. 

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Actor Arshita Shetty repped the crisp and classy draping style on her wedding day.

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The traditional tuck

Perfection is the key to nail this look with razor-sharp pleats and neatly tucked ends.