The Maharashtrian Saree Look: 5 Real Brides Show How It's Done With Elegant Poise & Appeal

A Maharashtrian wedding is a simple way to solemnise the union of two souls. The colourful wedding with traditional rituals and some heartwarming customs can definitely steal our hearts. But what’s most pleasing about this affair is the bride draped in a Maharashtrian saree.

Draped in the traditional Nauvari style Maharashtrian saree with a typical half-moon shaped bindi on her forehead and the 'Karwar Nath', a Maharashtrian bride looks resplendent with Solah Shringar - right from head to toe.

The Quintessential Marathi Bride

1. Bridal wear -

A traditional Maharashtrian saree, that's Pethani silk or native Kolhapuri silk saree draped in Nauvari style. Auspicious colours for bridal wear are Yellow, Purple or Green. However, these days brides are also experimenting with Kanjeevaram, Uppada silk, Kota silk and Banarasi silk, etc.

2. Bridal makeup -

Marathi bride is known for minimal makeup with the customary crescent bindi on the forehead. Her hair is usually tied in a neat bun. What sets a Marathi bridal hairdo apart from the rest is their choice of hair accessories such a fresh flower Gajra or traditional hair ornaments like Ambada.

3. Bridal accessory -

Accessories such as Mundavlya (a pearl-studded string worn across the temple of the forehead), Nath (the nose-piece), Kolhapuri Saaj (Mangalsutra), Jodvi (toe rings), Tanmani (traditional necklace), Thushi (choker), a Putli Haar, Choora (green glass bangles), Ambada hairstyle, Veni Phool (head ornament), Vaaki (armband) and Kudya (pearl studded ear cuffs) are all an inevitable part of a Marathi bridal look.

The Maharashtrian Saree Look

Now that you have a fair idea of how a traditional Maharashtrian bride looks like, here are some real bride inspirations to help you decide on the kind of bridal looks you would want on your D-day.

1. Floral Fusion

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The glowing bride looks resplendent in her ethnic Nauvari style drape. The traditional auspicious hues of yellow and purple in the 9-yard Paithani Silk saree with vibrant border and pallu is making the bride look like a true diva. The look is perfect for the millennial bride who wants to keep it subtle yet elegant.

Her simple makeup with Kohl-rimmed eyes and red lips is adding on to her feminine grace. To go for this bridal look, ensure that the Maharashtrian saree you choose is vibrant with traditional motifs. Pair it with some delicate jewellery, a floral Mundavlya and the customary Kolhapuri Pearl Nath.

2. Simplicity Personified

This real bride is looking every bit of a dream in this traditional Paithani saree with floral and peacock motifs. With classic crescent bindi, Khopa (traditional bun) and shimmery eye shadow, the bride looks gorgeous and comfortable.

Her multilayered gold necklace and Mundavalya are adding on to her Marathi bridal look. You can pair this look with minimalistic makeup in warm tones and a Kamarband.

3. When Less is More

Love the way this real bride is carrying a traditional Maharashtrian look with elan. She can make countless hearts skip a beat with her poise and grace. Her vibrant Paithani saree draped in Nauvari style with a Kamarbandh is looking exceptionally eye catchy. With accessories like pearl Mundavalya, ruby-studded Nath, Mang Tikka, Jhumkas, armband and stack of green bangles, the bridal look oscillates between traditional and glamorous.

The bride has chosen to go with subtle makeup with bold eyes and pink lips to complete the ethnic look. However, you can also go with shimmery eyes and pair this bridal look with a traditional Thushi along with a Laxmi Haar.

4. Minimalistic Style

If simplicity defines you then embrace this minimalistic style for your Halad Chadavane or Haldi ceremony. The real bride is draped in a plain yellow saree keeping the occasion in mind. For the fuss-free look, she is wearing a lightweight pearl string Mundavalya and a pearl neckpiece.

With the basic makeup that’s apt for the ceremony, she looks so comfortable that everything seems like a breeze.

5. Feminine Poise

A Maharashtrian bride is an epitome of simplicity. If you too want your bridal look to be minimalistic, take a cue from our real bride. She has chosen to go with ethnic green silk saree with red pallu.

To complete her Marathi bridal look, she is wearing a trademark Kohlapuri Nath, gold Jhumkas and a neckpiece. Her hairdo with Gajra and string of head ornaments is stealing the show. Simplicity is all you need to complement this ethnic bridal look.

So, before you decide on your bridal look, just ask yourself if you want to keep your wedding day look to be minimalistic or are you ready to set the tone of grandeur and opulence. Once you are sure about it, making a choice would be far easier for you.

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