VenueLook Blog Party and Event Planning Tips, Resources and Venues
This trend for wearing a second dupatta on wedding day started a few years ago, and today it’s something that the vast majority of brides we meet prefer! This consists of one heavy dupatta draped across the front, which is the dupatta that comes with the lehenga, and a lighter version, more sheer dupatta for your head that isn’t cumbersome. Yes, the double dupatta is something that makes a bride appear regal, and it can truly help you add something to your bridal look that you need, whether it’s comfort, royalty, or simply a splash of colour! So, how do you go about choosing a second dupatta? Through this article, we’ve limited down options for you, which should make it easier for you to make a decision. It talks about double dupatta possibilities on real brides in some of the most popular lehenga colours to help you visualise your own and make a selection!
Here’s what you need to know while selecting a double dupatta for a bridal lehenga
Weight of Dupatta
As you’ll be carrying the second dupatta on your head for several hours throughout your wedding, it is advised to go for a lighter dupatta that can use as a veil. If you have a reception thereafter, it is recommended that you take off your head covering to feel lighter and enjoy the reception ceremony.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Lighter Weight Fabric for Dupatta Covering Head as a Veil
To ensure comfort, use a lightweight dupatta for your head, such as net or chiffon.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Select a Head Dupatta that Complements Your Skin Tone
You should also keep in mind that the dupatta on your head is the closest to your face, so choosing a colour that complements your makeup and jewellery is essential.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Winter Brides’ Hack
If you’re a winter bride, its best to drape your gown with an embroidered velvet dupatta or a stunning pashmina stole. It’s one of the most effective ways to remain warm and looks amazing at a winter wedding. Even the bridal fashion experts, approves of velvets and pashminas as bridal dupattas for this season! The second dupatta (veil) can, however, be made of any material.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
One of the Dupattas Should be Quite Substantial
If you’re wedding lehenga isn’t too complicated and intricate, make sure one of the dupattas is substantial enough to instantly elevate your bridal look.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Try Out Bandhani Dupatta
Using a bandhani dupatta as one of the drapes is fashionable, and it will give you an out of box bridal style.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Both Dupatta’s Should be Well Pinned
Set both dupattas firmly in place; no amount of moving or dancing should be able to dislodge the dupattas.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
With Double Dupattas, You May Break up the Monotony of Colours
With the option to wear double dupattas with your bridal lehenga comes the equally important chore of selecting on a colour scheme for the dupattas. However, adding a burst of colour to your monotoned lehenga with multiple dupattas is one of the greatest methods to do it. You can either add a contrasting dupatta to your monotoned lehenga or choose a lighter shade from the same colour palette to break up the monotony.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
It’s Crucial to Color-coordinate Your Dupattas!
Brides are experimenting with the most unusual colour combinations for their double dupattas! Here are a few of the combinations that have piqued our interest.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Now Let’s Check Out Some of the Recent Trends for Draping Double Dupatta
Here are some of our favourite double dupatta draping styles, some of which are tried and true and some of which are brand new!
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
One is Placed Over the Head, While the Other is Left Hanging on the Shoulder and Brought Forward, Knotted to the Wrist
This appears to be one of the most popular double dupatta draping styles in recent years, and it looks quite ‘bridal’ and traditional!
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Light weight dupatta is worn over the head and shoulders, while the other is worn straight with a waistbelt or pleated like a saree
The dupatta is cinched with the waistbelt. This lehenga with a double dupatta looks lovely and is perfect for the bride on her wedding day.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
The third trendiest draping style is dupatta draped like a deep U over the head and brought to the front on both sides
Inspired by the Mughal style, it looks simply stunning. You may use this dupatta draping style with either an Anarkali or a lehenga, since it looks great on both.
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
Nowadays most brides prefer draping style with one is worn over the head, while the other is worn diagonally, as if it were a pleated saree pallu.
This looks quite distinct and covers the head does not cross the shoulders in front, but rather remains at the rear. These designs preferred by brides as it allows you to move freely while also showcasing your stunning lehenga.
So, which of these distinctive lehenga dupatta draping patterns did you like the most?
Book the best Bridal wear in your city, contact us at venuelook.com/bridal-wear/delhi/vendors
For value-for-money A-Z of wedding planning and decorations, contact us at weddings.venuelook.com
You May Also Like:
- Bridal Wear Inspiration From Around The World
- Easy Homemade DIY Masks for Brides To Be
- Bridesmaids Who Set Goals By Coordinating Their Wedding Outfits!
- Charming Indian Wedding Dresses For Brides-Sister
Have you sent out invitations for your upcoming event? If not, save paper and send free online invitations now.
Looking for a party venue? Browse and book best-suited party venues from VenueLook.com
