Afternoon weddings are quite beautiful, as you get to spend time amidst natural light. Moreover, the colours also shine on their own, without the need for artificial lighting. However, in India we are used to evening weddings, where everything has to be embellished and bright. Too much makeup is what everyone is used to. However, you have to choose the most suitable clothes for daylight, to look beautiful and sober.
What To Keep In Mind While Choosing Attire For Afternoon Weddings?
- Choose Bright Colours Minus Embellishments
This is the first thing to keep in mind. Choose bright colours like mint green, powder blue, or canary yellow. But try to avoid heavy embroidery with sequin work, zari work, and mirrors. You can choose ones with a subtle glittery or shimmery feel.
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- Keep Makeup Minimal And Hair Fresh
Dewy skin makeup looks best on brides and guests as well, for afternoon weddings. Light and nude lips, with bright shimmery eyes are best for the day time. Alongside, when it comes to hair, you can avoid buns. Go for open curl hairstyles, with high ponytail. You can also add flower- clips for a subtle floral look.
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- Choose Light Accessories
You must give heavy chand balis and chokers are miss. Consider lightweight necklaces, small jhumkas, and diamonds. Carry lightly embellished potli back for a graceful impact. Wedge heels and embroidered juttis, mojris and kolhapuri chappals can do justice to the affair.
Now, let us browse through some attires to choose, whether you are a bride or a guest attending an afternoon wedding.
Ethnic Outfits To Wear For Afternoon Weddings
- Floral Printed Gotta Patti Design Cotton Kurta Set
You can stay fresh on daytime wedding affairs, in a nice floral cotton kurta set. These are just perfect for Haldi functions. With some gotta patti work, you can make it look more elegant.
- Light Lehengas With Fine Embroidery Or Metallic Prints
Net and georgette lehengas with minimal embroidery add a contemporary touch to the lehenga. You can pair the same with crop tops in contrast colours, cape tops, or choli with jackets. Floral embellishments look great on such occasions.
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- Patola Silk Indo-Western Drape Skirts
Many contemporary brides are also going out of the way, to experiment with their daytime wedding looks. Patola is a popular handwoven ikkat silk which gives flow to any silhouette. You can easily flaunt such experimental outfits for sangeet and afternoon engagements as well.
Take Away…
These are just a few ideas for clothes that you can wear for afternoon weddings. You can think out of the box and opt for many more.
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