The Bridesmaid Saree Look: Sarees for the Wedding and Reception

A group of bridesmaids in sarees is one of the most elegant looks at an Indian wedding. Sarees suit every age in the group, from younger cousins to the bride's aunts, and they're the outfit many people feel most graceful in.

Two ways to wear a saree as a bridesmaid

1. A classic saree with a made-to-measure blouse

Choose a saree from our shop and have the blouse made to your measurements, in the neckline, back and sleeves you like. A well-fitted blouse is what makes a saree look polished, and it can be designed to match the rest of the group.

2. A ready-to-wear saree

Pre-draped or drape-style sarees go on quickly and stay in place through a long night. They're a good choice for anyone who doesn't drape sarees often, and they're easy to dance in. See our ready-to-wear sarees.

Making a saree group look planned

• One colour, different sarees: everyone in shades of one colour, each in her own fabric and work.

• Matching blouses: different sarees, the same blouse design or colour. A simple way to tie a group together.

• The same drape: everyone pleats and pins the same way.

Read the three ways to match for more.

Which functions suit sarees

• The engagement, in net or georgette with shimmer. See bridesmaid outfits for the engagement.

• The wedding, in silk or brocade for a traditional look.

• The reception, in a drape saree or sequinned net. See reception outfits.

Mixing sarees and lehengas

Not everyone in the group needs to wear a saree. A palette where some wear sarees and others lehengas looks relaxed and lets each person choose what she's comfortable in.

Ordering sarees for the group

Visit our saree shop on Golf Course Road or browse sarees online. Sarees can be part of a bridesmaid and family order, with each person's blouse made to her own measurements. Start about four weeks before the first function. There's no minimum group size.