Wedding Sarees for Women: Woven for the Big Day

Indian weddings have been celebrated for thousands of years with rituals and traditional attire. One of the oldest Indian wedding hymns, from the Rig Veda, describes the bridal procession and the auspicious garment made ready for the bride. Different regions and communities of India have developed their own wedding attires which are the reason wedding sarees of different families look so different.

Today, wedding sarees for women also incorporate that same craft: rich colors, silk fabrics, zari borders, and pallus that finish the drape. Traditional wedding sarees for women are worn for family get-togethers and for various ceremonies. Make sure you choose the best Indian wedding sarees for your family's ceremonial events from the first to the last.

At House of Antra, you can shop wedding sarees online in Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Paithani, Patola, Pochampally, and tissue styles. Browse sarees for wedding season by weave, colour, or function, including designer wedding sarees for women with statement borders. 

Whether you are looking for wedding sarees for women online or for a special occasion, check out our collection.

Traditional Wedding Sarees for Women: Heritage Weaves for the Big Day

Banarasi Wedding Sarees: Zari, Florals and Jaal

Our range of Banarasi silks includes soft and dual-colored Banarasis in jacquard designs. Look for borders and designs of zari, florals, and jaal. See all of our Banarasi sarees.

Kanjivaram Wedding Sarees: Meenakari and Bold Borders

Our Kanjivaram silk styles are inspired by the South. These include a Rani Pink saree and a Patola-inspired design. Browse all of our Kanjivaram sarees.

Paithani Wedding Sarees: Colour and Peacock Pallus

Bright colours, peacock and lotus motifs, and unique borders represent Paithani weaves. See the full collection of Paithani sarees.

Patola Wedding Sarees: A Bright Border on Soft Tissue

Our Cream Golden Patola Tissue saree features a contrasting maroon multicolor border. Explore our Patola sarees.

Pochampally Wedding Sarees: Purple with Gold and Lavender

Both of our Pochampally designs are in purple, one featuring an antique gold border and the other an antique lavender border. Shop our Pochampally sarees.

Tissue Wedding Sarees: Light and Luminous

Lightweight silk designs bring a soft sheen. Browse our tissue sarees.

Wedding Sarees for Women by Fabric: Silk and Tissue

Silk Wedding Sarees: Rich Colour and Body

Silk wedding sarees for women hold their shape and show off colour well. Traditional silk wedding sarees with zari borders are a natural fit for ceremonies. Explore the wider collection of silk sarees.

Tissue Wedding Sarees: Soft Sheen, Easy Wear

Tissue wedding sarees are lightweight and tend to catch the light, making them a great option for long days. We have a variety of tissue sarees for women, including the Pista Green Paithani Tissue Silk Saree.

Traditional Saree Fabrics for Weddings: How Fabric Changes the Look

Fabric plays a role in how a saree looks, falls, and feels. Rich colors and body are provided by silk. Lighter and softer fabrics are made from tissue.

Wedding Sarees for Different Wedding Functions

Wedding Sarees for Wedding Ceremonies: Statement Borders, Strong Pallus

For ceremonies, choose traditional silk with a statement border and a pallu that shows when pinned. These are the sarees for wedding functions that appear in the most photographs.

For ceremonies, pick a traditional silk with a statement border and a pallu that shows when pinned. These sarees are usually seen in the most number of wedding pictures.

Wedding Sarees for Wedding Guests: Polished, Not Bridal

Wedding guest sarees for women should be polished and elegant, without competing with the bride. Sarees for wedding guests are soft silk or tissue sarees with a simple border.

Wedding Sarees for Receptions: Polished and Bold

Since receptions are in the evening, a good option is to pick a deeper and bolder color.

Wedding Sarees for Engagements: Elegant and Light

Engagements call for something graceful. Cream, pista green, or soft pink sarees are good options.

Wedding Sarees for Mehendi and Sangeet: Colour, Comfort and Ease

A good option is a lighter silk or tissue saree with a bold colour and a drape you can dance in.

Wedding Sarees for Women by Colour: Choose Your Shade

Red Wedding Sarees: The Classic Choice

Red is the color most associated with wedding attire. Try our Red Banarasi Soft Silk Saree with Emerald Green Border.

Pink & Rani Wedding Sarees: Bold and Festive

Rani pink is perfect for those who want to turn heads. Try our Rani Pink Meenakari Kanjivaram Silk Saree.

Green Wedding Sarees: Olive and Pista

Olive and pista greens look very fresh with contrasting borders.

Orange Wedding Sarees: Warm and Bright

Try our Orange Banarasi Soft Silk Saree with Rani Pink Border.

Cream & Neutral Wedding Sarees: Soft and Versatile

Cream allows a border to make a statement. Try our Cream Tissue Silk Saree with a Purple Stripe Zari Border.

Designer Wedding Sarees for Women: Tradition with a Modern Eye

Designer wedding sarees for women combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary styling: statement borders, distinctive pallus, rich colour, and detailed woven work. Explore the full range of designer sarees.

How to Choose a Wedding Saree for Women

Choose Based on the Wedding Function

Each event of the wedding has its own kind of vibe.

Choose Based on Fabric

Choose silk for a traditional, structured look or tissue for a lighter feel, depending on the occasion.

Choose Based on Colour

For a traditional colour choice, go for a deep red. For a more trendy and contemporary feel, go for pista green/cream colour.

Choose Based on Border and Pallu

Choose a bold border with zari work for a beautiful shine.

Choose Based on Styling

Plan your jewellery and your blouse.

How to Style Wedding Sarees for Women

Traditional Wedding Saree Look

A traditional look would have you pairing a silk saree with a traditional blouse, some gold jewelry (maybe a gold necklace and some gold bangles?), and some nice hair adornments like a bun with a gajra.

Contemporary Wedding Saree Look

A contemporary look would have you wearing a saree with a statement blouse and jewelry with modern and contemporary accessories like a slim clutch.

Jewellery for Wedding Sarees

Silk sarees go nicely with a temple necklace, and for statement earrings, a simpler necklace is nice to pair it with. A silk saree also pairs well with gold bangles to finish the look.

Wedding Sarees vs Festive Sarees: What's the Difference?

Wedding sarees are for weddings (and receptions, and engagements, and various wedding-related ceremony attire). Festive sarees are for festivals and celebrations, from Diwali to pujas, family functions, and cultural occasions.

Popular Saree Styles for Weddings: Which Fits You?

Banarasi sarees suit anyone who loves zari, florals, and jaal. Kanjivaram sarees are typically heavier, with bold borders. Paithani sarees are for bright colours and peacock motifs. Patola sarees bring a colourful border and a lighter feel in tissue. Pochampally sarees come in purple with contrasting borders, and our tissue sarees offer a lighter look with a subtle sheen.

Find the Wedding Saree That Feels Like You

Looking for a wedding saree for women? House of Antra brings together wedding sarees in silk, Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Paithani, Patola, Pochampally, and tissue. You can buy a wedding saree online and find a style you will be happy to drape.