Few things are as renowned the world over as the Great Indian Wedding, the one occasion where no effort is spared and no cost is too high to ensure perfection. There was a time when families travelled across the country, sourcing silks from the South, jewellery from the West, to complete a bride’s trousseau. Today, thanks to a homogenous movement of ideas and creations from all parts of the country, planning the perfect wedding is a lot easier, but still requiring work and travel.
Enter the Vogue Wedding Show, that brings together experts for everything a bride would need, from nutrition and make up to couture and jewellery, under one roof. Using the fashion expertise from Vogue India, the hospitality of the Taj Hotels and roping in the biggest names in fashion, jewellery and décor, the show is a one stop solution to help plan a wedding. The second edition of the show is set to take place in New Delhi in August this year, and to garner some interest, the team is doing a road show across the country.
A conversation between Priya Tanna, Editor of Vogue India, and the ‘king of understated bling’ Tarun Tahiliani gave the audience of brides-to-be and those with a family wedding around the corner, a peek into what today’s bridal scene is like. Tarun gave away some interesting anecdotes about brides he had dressed, and what he thought were some of the faux pas that brides-to-be commit.
Bare essentials “Don’t overdo your look with heavy jewellery, embroidery and makeup,” warns Tarun, while cautioning against the common mistake of choosing many individually beautiful things but forgetting to coordinate with the final look in mind. “A bride needs to always focus on the larger picture. The starting point is to figure out what works for your personality.” Tarun also professes his personal penchant for the classic Indian saree over popular choices like the lehenga, saying that the beauty of an Indian drape cannot be matched. “The way a saree moulds your body is unique, it gives you an individuality that can’t be replicated.”
To all the brides looking for inspiration, Priya has some sage advice: look within. “A chic bride sticks to her core,” she says, adding that trends shouldn’t influence choices, except maybe in terms of colour. “Coral, for example, is really big this season, so finding a shade that suits you is great. But the important thing is that you can’t imitate anyone – just be the best version of yourself.”
For next year’s road show, Priya says they will be looking at cities like Kochi and Ludhiana and that they are also looking to go international with possible shows in Dubai and London.