4+3 Dapper Muslim Wedding Dress Ideas for the Brides and Grooms

The nikah is the most anticipated day in a woman’s life and just as momentous for a man. Planning a Muslim wedding can be stressful and expensive but with the right partner, all the hassles can seem like hills rather than mountains. Your Ammi and Abbu may have taken the load of deciding the venue for your wedding but choosing the right Muslim wedding dress can be a Herculean task. The options are multiple and varied, but not every perfect seeming outfit may be the right one for you. Moreover, while you want your day to be special you also want to look your absolute best! All this pressure can become nerve-wracking when compounded with other wedding responsibilities.

The wedding dress that you choose is not merely an ensemble that you pick and put together to flaunt it on your big day, but it is an emotion and a memory that you are going to cherish forever as one of the crucial things that you take away from your D-day. It is not just about the one-time wear-worthy dress, but an heirloom that will last forever. This is why, out of the thousand options in Muslim wedding dress choices, the pressure to pick the right one is very important. If it fits you well or not is not the final call, the colour, the fabric, the embroidery, the stitching and designs - there is so much more to look out for, but don't be pressurised and anxious, we've got this covered.

Be it a lehenga, sharara or salwar suit for the bride or sherwani or kurta pyjama for the groom, picking the perfect Muslim wedding dress can be a cakewalk with some help. Read on to find an assorted collection of Muslim wedding dresses for both the bride and groom.

For the bride:

1. Choli, Ghaghra, Dupatta

The bride is grace and beauty personified and this Muslim wedding dress truly reflects that grace and magnificence. Subtlety is not that important, but to have a grasp of the situation and even while blushing as the bride-to-be, the Muslim bride never leaves a chance to look absolutely regal like the queen. Not too loud and ostentatious, the pale olive-green attire will win the approval and blessings of your wedding guests. Consisting of Choli, Ghaghra, Dupatta and an open jacket, this mesh Muslim wedding dress is unconventional lovely and modest. Wear it with gold or silver jewellery to complete the look. This makes for a bespoke Indo-western dress design for a bride. 

2. Red Lehenga and Choli

Every bride wishes to look like a queen on her wedding day and to accomplish that through a Muslim wedding dress, make sure that your attire is glorious and opulent. The ornate and intricate gold detailing on this deep red Lehenga and Choli set will ensure you look stunningly regal! The backless choli adds just the right amount of oomph to this classic number. You can tone down the makeup and jewellery, let the lehenga set do all the talking.

3. White Wedding Dress

Not the traditional colour palette for Indian weddings, white is now a popular colour choice when it comes to wedding attire. Opt for this white Muslim wedding dress for an innocently beautiful look. Pair the heavily embroidered off-white saree with heavy gold jewellery to complete the look. The embroidery on the subtle and soft white backdrop makes it a treasure to cherish forever and a treat to behold at the wedding.

4. Lucknowi Outfit

A traditional Lucknowi outfit, the Gharara is a popular Muslim wedding dress in South-East Asia. It consists of fitted trouser that flares gorgeously at the knee with an embellished band marking the division, and a short Kurti or Kameez. Ghararas have a distinctly feminine appearance and are not as cumbersome as the lehenga, making it a comfortable choice for Indian brides. Ghararas are a fashionable choice this wedding season.

For the Groom

1. Sherwani

Considered the favourite colour of Prophet Mohammed, green can be easily incorporated in Muslim dress for men simultaneously making a style statement. Green has also been one of the holy colours and for an auspicious occasion like the wedding, it fits well. Pair a classic off-white sherwani with buttoned front and ornate neckline with a green coloured velvety heavily embroidered dupatta for a truly regal look. Try some of these latest sherwani designs for quick inspiration. 

2. Purple Kurta

A sober and elegant look can be achieved with a deep purple kurta and churidar worn under an ornate knee-length beige jacket with intricate embroidery. The open front jacket gives you room to breathe giving you a mix of style and much-needed comfort to go through the long ceremonies for the groom. Pair a mid-thigh length kurta with an open front jacket of the same length. Complete the Indo-Western look with fitted pants instead of the regular churidar. The dapper look is an urban twist on the traditional Indian garb and will surely catch everyone’s eyes. This is a refreshing and appealing change from the usual sherwani in the Indian wedding scene.

3. Nehru jacket & White Pants

This modish Muslim wedding dress for men is a gem in men’s wear. A short dark-red Nehru jacket worn with off-white pants, this combination is a certain head turner.  The Western outfit with contrasting colour is glamorous and sophisticated. This ensemble is fit for a king and your bride will be speechless with admiration when she lays eyes on you. Pair it with brown leather shoes to complete the look.

Whether the ceremony is Muslim or Hindu, a wedding is nevertheless a union of two lovers. To make your nuptials memorable and doubly special do not skimp on the aesthetics. Choose the choicest garments that are well fitted and comfortable. Worn with confidence, even the simplest of clothes will appear kingly. If you liked the list of Muslim dresses for men and women like and share them with your friends and family.

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