So, just for context, you want to keep the "sangeet dress" very colorful because sangeet is loud (in every way) and there are going to be colorful lights and a lot of dancing.
re: The white wedding dress; there are Anglo-Indians who follow the Christian/Catholic faith because of the country's colonial history with the British and Portuguese. They built churches, religious conversions occured, married the locals, etc so white weddings with an Indian touch are quite common. Sometimes there will be 2 weddings if the bride/groom are not of the other's faith.
This version is exponentially better than the US/Uk versions. I hate all of the fighting and arguments that happens and this feels much more supportive and caring.
While I do like looking at pretty dresses, the family drama is definitely part of the appeal of the show 😭 I love the supportive family, but I also can appreciate some beefing
I feel like a good comparison with this too is UK drag race to US. US feels like it's not always about the drag and all about drama. UK seems supportive, the queens want to help and just in general do well.
As an Indian, I think I can explain a bit on why you get mixed messages for the ‘modesty’ aspect. Saris and lehengas have a built in midriff section so that isn’t considered that sexual. It is just part of the dress. Typically they also can have a very deep back for the blouse and that isn’t all that scandalous either. But a deep cleavage can be too much. Ironic bc in the past there were groups where they didn’t even wear a blouse and it was only after British colonisation that Victorian era idea ‘sensibilities’ dictated that people wear blouses. Also the family mentioned that they are parsi which is a religious minority which followed zorostrianism and fled from iran a couple hundred years ago. Just thought it was a fun fact people usually don’t know.
Yeah to me showing stomach or back isn't provocative or sexual but cleavage is because you know boobss are heavily tied to sexuality but stomach and back aren't sexual and hence not immodest.
@@arundathirose7563and legs or shoulders in half pants shorts and off shoulder dresses??? The aunties consider that things like it will be enough to give all the boys in a 3 mile radius their orgosm
There is a Christian community in India, so for the 3rd bride 'traditional' actually did mean something along the lines of the classic white wedding dress as it exists in 'Christian' countries, aka Western Europe, the US etc. In this episode 'traditional' is not based on styles evolved from the classic garb of either the Hindu community (the vast majority of the Indian population) nor that of the Muslim community (whose traditional silhouettes, incidentally, are those most often referenced in movies and bridal wear when imagining the most regal or romantic inspirations. Think Scarlett in Gone With the Wind as one of the most iconic images of over the top 'romance' in the West).
The first bride is a Parsi bride. They are descended from Persians who migrated to Medieval India during and after the Arab conquest of the Persian Empire (part of the early Muslim conquests) in order to preserve their Zoroastrian identity. The word Parsi is derived from the Persian language, and literally translates to Persian (پارسی, Pārsi) Marriage is very important to the members of the Parsi community, believing that in order to continue the expansion of God's kingdom they must procreate. Up until the mid-19th century child marriages were common even though the idea of child marriage was not part of the religious doctrine. Consequently, when social reform started happening in India, the Parsi community discontinued the practice. There are, however, rising problems over the availability of brides. More and more women in the Parsi community are becoming well educated and are therefore either delaying marriage or not partaking at all. Women within the Parsi community in India are ninety-seven percent literate; forty-two percent have completed high school or college and twenty-nine percent have an occupation in which they earn a substantial amount of money. The wedding ceremony begins much like the initiation with a cleansing bath. The bride and groom then travel to the wedding in florally decorated cars. The priests from both families facilitate the wedding. The couple begin by facing one another with a sheet to block their view of each another. Wool is passed over the two seven times to bind them together. The two are then supposed to throw rice to their partner symbolizing dominance. The religious element comes in next when the two sit side by side to face the priest. Something that is also typical of Iranian weddings (Sofreh Aghd) still today!
U missed the part where Parsis r discouraged from marrying outside the community and as a result consanguineous marriage is very common: marriage between cross cousins or parallel cousins
@@spilltea4241 I can't write a thesis. As an Iranian I am aware that there is so much more to be said about Parsis! The issue with marrying inside of a community is both common is all ethnic communities and now a passe issue for the Parsis.
An explanation on the White wedding dress vs the other coloured ones. It all depends on the religion actually. The christians go for the typical western wedding gown, the Hindu's go for a Lehenga or a Saree and the Muslims go for Lehenga styles too but there's often a subtle difference in the way they are crafted. The wedding rites are all different too, and they differ by region as well. A South Indian wedding requires the outfit to a silk saree in most cases.
@@anumol3324 I am from Kerala too and a Hindu. Hindu brides in Kerala wear saree and lehanga at reception. I have seen gown in some Muslim and Christian wedding only.
My grandpa was a Telugu descent, but his family(my family) settled in Central India a long ago and married local women. I align myself more with North India. I was amazed to know in South Indian weddings they do not have the 7 Pheras. I was really in shock. No fire is used in their wedding. Especially Telugu weddings.
Its okay maybe Its you family 's perception but that wrong lehenga is not a bra in that way to sarees also a bra and long peice of cloth so you can't categorise whole india or even a state @@anumol3324
You're right, this blows the US/UK versions out of the water. The dresses are beyond stunning, and the atmosphere just feels so warm! The host too is so charming! I want to inject this into my veins.
Om,THE CULTURAL APPRECIATION I HAVE FOR THE 🇮🇳 CULTURE AND FASHIONS IS BEYOND WORDS!!!! THEIR WEDDING ATTIRES IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF CLASS, RESPECT, AND BEAUTY!!!
There’s a big difference in things we’re allowed to show hahaha. Cleavage showing on your wedding and legs is a bit much. On the other hand your back, shoulders and torso is ok to show! It seems different countries have different standards. My Korean friends family lose some years of their life when she wears crop tops but don’t bat an eye when she’s wearing the minniest mini skirt ever!😂 but it’s so interesting to see a non desi react to this haha like the purple lehnga with a deeper cleavage did look like a guest lehnga vs bridal!
Oh my God this was so much fun! I cannot wait to see you react to more of Indian outfits in general, but definitely more to the Indian say yes to the dress 🫶🏼🫶🏼💖💖
This could be a pop up store just for the show. Thats what happened in a Canadian version. There was no actual store, they rented a retail location and decorated it up
It depends on the religion. The first bride was Parsi so for their culture and tradition it's different, 2nd bride was hindu but she came to buy the Sangeet dress not actual wedding dress and the 3rd bride was Christian that's why she's looking for gowns.
The embellishment and glittery/crystals on these looks are TO DIE FOR 😮 I wish I knew what the prices were like - whether these are attainable or just like way out of budget 😅
there definitely isn't one traditional color or bridal wear tradition in india. red is very traditional for hindus but i think white sarees for weddings in certain regions/religious communities could predate queen victoria and the popularization of white western wedding dresses? at the same time people have adopted western wedding dresses too
Unlike what lot of people think, Indian Christians do wear white lehenga/gown or saree. Some Buddhists too wear white. Other religions wear colored dresses.
Point of Information : Pakistanis also wear same dresses, but because of Inferiority complex and hate towards India and particularly hinduism, they won't accept that their culture is Indian.
It's so beautiful to see the modernity to their traditional wear, so stunning and definitely much better vibes and collaboration between all parties on the Indian version.
Sooooo the white dress girly is an anglo- India, the sur-name Dsouza gives it away. I'm also Anglo, so I know. Anglos, were ONLY white (western type) dress. it is traditional for us since our heritage is of British decent.
Something really cool to note is the awesome diversity of religious and cultural groups shown in the Indian version. The first bride is Parsi, an ethnoreligion predominantly based in Maharashtra. They wear white in their wedding ceremonies in accordance to Zoroastrian tradition. The second bride seems to be Hindu or Punjabi, and these groups have red wedding dresses traditionally (many brides are incorporating more colors now with a shift toward pastels and lighter shades, especially in celebrity weddings). These religions tend to avoid white clothes at weddings because white is worn at funerals in these groups, sort of like black in the West (edit: this also varies by different regions where green, white, or other colors are popular for weddings- learn more in the replies below!). The last bride is possibly Christian, the third most predominant religion in India. Indian Christian brides tend to wear white to weddings traditionally, similar to western Christian brides. When most people think about wedding dresses in India, they tend to think of red lehengas, but I am so glad to see the Indian Say Yes to the Dress franchise highlight Indian brides from various groups and traditions across India.
One thing you should also mention is the variation of color in Hindu weddings. Yes, red is a dominant color in many Hindu cultures of the north. But in places like Gujarat, you have white in the dress and sometimes even a bit of green. Same with south indian hindu brides. It is not just red. So to say that red is a traditional wedding color is a bit of north Indian perception.
@@zanishani2217 thank you for adding this. In many communities in South India, a white/off-white silk saree with red or green border is the traditional dress for muhurtam. (the main wedding ceremony) In kanjeevaram, one can see walls full of white muhurtam sarees.
thats fascinating, genuine question: does it not clash with the white worn for funerals? here you avoid wearing white for weddings because of its association with funerals or is white not worn for funerals in south india?@@vm6366
As an Indian, I have never felt more overjoyed and emotional seeing a Say Yes to the Dress video. Seeing these beautiful ladies surrounded by their loved ones, wearing beautiful cultural garments really struck me and I don't know if I have ever seen that type of Indian joy showcased within western media. I can't wait to experience that for myself when I eventually get married :')
Honestly, so many of here in the US, love how beautiful Indian weddings can be. The joy of culture, colors, and over excitement for the couple is just so amazing to witness. If in the past anyone made you feel anything less then for being Indian. I apologize on their behalf, the Indian culture is so beautiful, and everyone who is from there should feel honored
I'm inordinately proud that our Indian version is relatively fuss-free. I like how we trust our families to do the best for us. For most of us, family is important, whether we get along all the time or not. And it's really nice to see young women not being a brat with their parents for once.
@@anumol3324 And my father said black people look like monkeys. Our parents aren't always right, they too can have shitty mindset that needs to be changed. If you are an adult, you need to use your own brain, not your father's.
It’s honestly really common in all of Asian for us to look younger than our age. My mother is 51 and she looks barely 40. I think that goes for many dark skinned women as well.
I'm a Brit who grew up in the US who married into an Indian family and chose to wear a red Lehenga Choli and get married where I grew up (first time anyone there had ever seen a wedding like it). I loved my dress and so happy to be able to get one made in India for me versus getting a 'traditional' white dress. Indian wedding dresses are stunning!
Aww that's so cute!!! I am the exact opposite of you. I got married in India to my Catholic Indian husband and my mom brought my dream traditional white wedding dress we bought in the US to India. I had the option to wear a sari but never imagined myself like that so I went with the traditional US dress which are also common sometimes for Catholic Tamil brides and my husband and in-laws loved it lol It was my dream dress. I love the red lehengas but they are not part of either my husband or I's culture since we are Catholics and he is South Indian. But I like to see the North Indian women wear them. I am sure you looked stunning!
@@princessraj5921its totally fine but do try sari ....it's a cultural thing in south too... Christian muslim ? Doesnt matter. Sari is not a hindu dress...it is an Indian dress 😄
The mother said they're Parsi, live in Mumbai so unless she grew up with Punjabi in the house or in Punjab, she definitely has an American accent in her Hindi hahah
@@venne8936 ahh yeah I probably remembered the wrong person lol, but yeah you're right, punjabi people do say lehenga like that. (also is that taehyun? omg taste ✨)
Luke, tbh the Indian families who are on the show are affluent families who wouldn't mind a bodycon, sillhoute showing lehenga or saree. I'm not sure about the US and UK shows - if we're talking same levels of social affluence and upper middle class status or not. Regardless of that, I'm happy to see you reacting to the Indian version.
This right here. All of these families featured were very solidly upper class, the 0.1% at the very least, especially judging by the way their mothers were dressed. Average households would never have ladies in their 50s or 60s dressed up in Western wear. Hence why they’re a lot more liberal and accepting of the bride’s choices. Cool to see an Indian version and not surprised that these are all out of Mumbai. I wonder if they’d do a version with other metros… it’d be a vastly different experience.
Naah it is quite common for indian wedding. All women in my familu always have similar dresses and blouses which would be considered revealing 50yrs ago and my family is middle class. And almost every wedding i am have been too have “bodycon” sort of dresses and it is not just affluent families. India is way more accepting then people perceived.
Recipe for SYTTD franchise: - diverse, beautiful brides - way too overly-opinionated family members - talented but cheeky and snarky gay bridal consultant Boom. Done! 👌🏼
Yep that's why I'm having a small wedding with close family members and friends. Basically a court wedding then party night with the few people that we invited. Saves so much money and my extended family is also supportive of the idea.
Most parents start a Wedding Savings Plan/Investment as soon as the baby is born, so not too much of a problem, as they know for sure their child will have to get married one day. No comparison as Indian wedding expenses are spread over several hundred guests and can be adjusted while student loans are incurred for just ONE person Lol
I'm so so excited, the thousands of years of textile traditions native to India, AND the ones they've adapted and changed from every invading army they've inevitably absorbed (coolest way to deal with them tbh) is just so so worth waiting through the sponsorship section 💜
Dsouza (and her cousin's Fernandes) is an Indian last name with Portuguese origin (in pt: de Sousa), so I assume that they have Goan and catholic or christian roots, which would explain why they're interested in a traditionally western wedding gown.
Parsi here! Traditional Indian Parsi weddings have the brides wearing a white Chantilly lace sari. These days brides choose different colours for their saris-ranging from cream to lavender to pink. I loved the modern twist with the lehenga and the veil. Parsi brides also wear a sudreh and kusti (sacred undershirt and girdle) as part of the outfit (a wedding sudreh is usually made of lace!).
We honestly got robbed due to colonization. Imagine how beautiful our weddings would be, if our ancestry wasn't erased for us. I'm from the Caribbean and would have loved to see what our weddings would have looked like 😢
@@jacquelinelugo5518 The Caribbean are mixed groups of people, so no ancestry was robbed from us, the colonization and the intermarriage is what made us who we are, and since we are all mixed, we have the right to claim the cultures of those we are mixed with.
I think I speak for all of us when I say we NEED more reactions to India’s Say Yes to the Dress cause oh my goodness I’ve never smiled this much looking at brides choosing their wedding gowns like AHHHH!!!🥹🥹 I’m so happy they felt as beautiful as they seem💕
Oh awesome!! I'm an Aussie with Indian heritage and wore my mum's wedding sari when I got married. I was an old (er) 😂 bride and the sari was about 60 years old. After so many decades, the material was still in stunning condition. Oh, and white is often worn by widows, at least my Indian aunties always wore white saris. ❤
The thing that I loved about this video is he actually paused and googled every term or person's name that was said in the wedding video unlike some people who don't and guess around while continuing to watch the video with their assumptions. It's so simple, you have all the time to record and edit so why not just make the video informative instead. Anyway, end of my rant. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to know about indian culture luke! ❤ Want more of these definitely
Luke, seeing you so giddy and honestly exuberant and obviously respectful of the craft in these garments as well as the show gave me the biggest smile…still can’t stop smiling. Thanks for sharing your energy, growing knowledge and enthusiasm ~ made my day!
The dresses are pretty but Say Yes to th Dress India is very much a rich Indian people show. They never talk budgets (because it is not something we talk about in India). As an Indian viewer, I enjoy the budgetary constraints and drama in the western iterations of the show and the more diverse range of brides.
@hautelamode Hey Luke, some fun facts for ya - - Shilpa Shetty is also famous in the West cuz she blew up on an early season of Big Brother UK, where some of the contestants were racist towards her and most of UK stood up to defend Shilpa. Even Richard Gere stood up for her (but gave her an infamous kiss at the end of his speech). It's all on YT. - the first family is Parsi (that's why they keep saying "Parsi wedding"), a community that ancestrally hails from Persia/Iran and mostly practices Zohorastrianism as their religion. Freddie Mercury of rock band Queen was also Parsi from Mumbai. - the third family's last name is D'Souza which is a Portugese- derived name, so they are ancestrally from one of India's Portuguese colonies (like Goa or along the southwest "Konkan" coast). Not all of India was part of the British empire. This community is 50% Roman Catholic hence the white wedding. There are other communities throughout India that are Protestant, or even Syrian Catholic, and their wedding traditions may be a mix of Indian and Christian traditions. One of Jesus' 12 disciples spent his final years in South India and is buried there. India also has several Jewish communities, many flavors of Islam, several branches of Buddhism, and some cities even have Chinatowns like you see in the US. - In general, think of India as more like Europe than America. Like Europe, India is a mix of languages, religions, cultures, and traditions, representing both the indigenous and the various conquerors, that vary by region and over time. - all of these families are wealthy by Indian standards, whereas SYTDD US tends to be lower middle class(?). - Until maybe 5 years ago, Bridal Couture IS India's Haute Couture. What you wear at your wedding or to a family/close-friends wedding are probably the nicest clothes/accessories/jewelry you own and the most expensive clothes you will buy. - SYTTD India could do episodes in the US , Canada, or the UK, which have large Indian diaspora. And SYTTD US/UK could do Indian wedding outfits too for the diaspora. - Finally, I suggest check out "Made in Heaven" on Amazon Prime Video. It's a fictional series about wealthy Indian wedding planners, and each episode they focus on a different wedding. The format is similar to Fantasy Island or Love Boat. It would fun to have you analyze the wedding outfits as well as the wedding planners' own couture. You can watch it in English, you don't need subtitles. So sorry that was sooo long!
I’m sorry, but some of the image references that Luke put up for the Lehenga and Sarees is giving me Padma and Parvati vibes from Harry Porter 😭😭 I feel like when Westerners think of Indianwear that’s the first image that pops up.
I know whenever we watch our representation in movies or tv series they either go muted colours or too loud. Never depicting the ground reality. We have such an extensive & amazing history with textiles, embroidery, design.
BABE LOVE THIS❤❤ but fyi india has like a lot of religions hindu, sikh, muslim, parsi, christians, tamil, and many more. all of them have different clothes they wear when getting married in terms of colour, style and fit. Also every occasion has a different vibe to it like sangeet, haldi, shaadi(hindu ceremonies, it’s different for other religions). the last bride probably is christian and gonna have christian wedding in the church that’s why she is wearing white which is not a common colour for a hindu wedding. I am so happy for this version of yes to dress. India has such amazing designers and we go all out on weddings this is like a recipe for success!!!! ❤🎉
omg even just the VIBES ALONE in this SYTTD are soooo much better than the UK/US!! they should be heartwarming like these, not stressful and full of drama!
I love this so so much! I’m South Indian (from the iyer tradition) so if I were to have a traditional wedding, I wouldn’t be wearing these kinds of outfits (likely Mysore or kanchipuram silk 9 yards)… although being Indian American, I grew up amongst so many Indian traditions. It’s amazing to see the diversity in dresses in Indian weddings and I would love it if you could react to South Indian wedding styles- we have VERY different styles and drapes (and the blouse style is often what gives it away!)- South Indian sarees are really about the weaving details (including gold threads and many designs in silk and cotton) and I always love looking at them in contrast to what I would call the va va voom fabulousness of lehengas, gaghra cholis, and more!
Given the last names of the third party (D'Souza and Fernandes), their ancestors might come from Goa, which was a state settled by the Portuguese and was the last state to become part of India. I don't know if they are Catholic, but Goa has extant churches remaining from its colonial history, hence the inability of that first dress to fit down the aisle. And, yeah, Mr. Boiler suit Guy - Hotty.
I have always loved the Indian aesthetic & the fabrics & the jewellery & the food!! I loved the pink & purple dress, but the one she settled on was stunning!! And the Red dress & the blush! Watching Luke watching this video made me so happy 😀
You can wear lehenga choli, saree if you want to go traditional route or if you aren’t comfortable wear western modest clothing that works too. Generally everyone is very accommodating. And the food is delicious and overall Indian marriages are very fun
I love how respectful you are of Indian customs and you never once let the "culture" colour your views. Lenga & lehenga are both correct :) Dupatta is the veil/stole Sari for weddings is more common in southern India than north, and we typically have so many parties and ceremonies pre-wedding that we have no lack of beautiful dresses to wear 😊 Those of us who marry into another religion or culture have both families' customs in the wedding and sometimes 2 wedding ceremonies 😅 Most of our wedding dresses are custom made and can range from a few thousands to many tens of thousands of rupees 😊 We Indians are usually very close with our mums and won't wear something they hate. If mummy/grandma hates it, it (usually) doesn't happen. That's why you don't have tears and recriminations. But I'm so amazed that this version is sooo drama free.
india isnt just now taking over fashion it has always been the most important in fashion since time immemorial. the best textiles and prints and embroideries that are most commonly used and seen are all indian origin. the best woven silks and cottons because the best weaves always came from india. only indian weavers made the delicate weaves and the sheer weaves because it was wealthy and also the climate in most of mainland india called for more fine fabrics. the brocade comes from the banarasi brocade. then chintz, madras checks, kalamkari, ajrakh, pochampally, patola, endless different styles of handblock printings from bagh prints to bagru prints. the kanjivaram weave. then the embroideries from zardozi to salma sitara, sitara embroidery to aari work to zari embroidery, to sozni embroidery, then cashmere (actually called pashmina) weaves and in that kaani weave. kota doria is so beautiful. you name it! for a reason the was the topmost luxury finished product and textile exporter of the world and still the finest quality fabrics are sourced from india the silks, finest cottons and highest quality wools like pashmina. the international designer brands are just now opening up about their makers and sources in india, thats all. its not just now taking over. also, i wish that non indians specially westerners would focus on the real indian fashion and not the cheap pathetic indian fashion. Ritu kumar, sabyasachi are amongst the most celebrated ones that truly put forward the best of indian fashion. right now kangana ranaut is putting in limelight the best emerging designers in india. sabyasachi has kind of become boring now literally everybody just wears sabyasachi it feels specially big internationally known names like deepika padukone and priyanka chopra.
It's so strange to see my culture celebrated in this way. I grew up in the UK and was always embarrassed of my Indian heritage for being so "extra". I'm older now and appreciate it so much more.
@@6STFU9 are you dumb? It's natural as a child and teen to be embarrassed for being different from everyone else. I'm sure you were a perfect angel as a child, just like you are now! Oh wait.
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That red dress with the silver was jaw dropping. I’ve very rarely been stunned by a dress on this show and that one took my breath away.
lehenga only not lenga she just said lenga cause cause she had an accent you said it right the first time lesgoo
So, just for context, you want to keep the "sangeet dress" very colorful because sangeet is loud (in every way) and there are going to be colorful lights and a lot of dancing.
re: The white wedding dress; there are Anglo-Indians who follow the Christian/Catholic faith because of the country's colonial history with the British and Portuguese. They built churches, religious conversions occured, married the locals, etc so white weddings with an Indian touch are quite common. Sometimes there will be 2 weddings if the bride/groom are not of the other's faith.
This version is exponentially better than the US/Uk versions. I hate all of the fighting and arguments that happens and this feels much more supportive and caring.
This and the Lancashire versions are my favorite. I wish they had more episodes
While I do like looking at pretty dresses, the family drama is definitely part of the appeal of the show 😭
I love the supportive family, but I also can appreciate some beefing
Agreed. I have no interest in manufactured drama - I just like seeing women enjoy choosing their wedding dress.
Yes to the India and Lancashire being better! (Not so much on Indonesia, more grouchy family on those)
I feel like a good comparison with this too is UK drag race to US. US feels like it's not always about the drag and all about drama. UK seems supportive, the queens want to help and just in general do well.
As an Indian, I think I can explain a bit on why you get mixed messages for the ‘modesty’ aspect. Saris and lehengas have a built in midriff section so that isn’t considered that sexual. It is just part of the dress. Typically they also can have a very deep back for the blouse and that isn’t all that scandalous either. But a deep cleavage can be too much. Ironic bc in the past there were groups where they didn’t even wear a blouse and it was only after British colonisation that Victorian era idea ‘sensibilities’ dictated that people wear blouses.
Also the family mentioned that they are parsi which is a religious minority which followed zorostrianism and fled from iran a couple hundred years ago. Just thought it was a fun fact people usually don’t know.
Yeah to me showing stomach or back isn't provocative or sexual but cleavage is because you know boobss are heavily tied to sexuality but stomach and back aren't sexual and hence not immodest.
Once again I believe this perspective can vary among communities/states in India. Some consider exposing skin as obscenity.
@@arundathirose7563and legs or shoulders in half pants shorts and off shoulder dresses??? The aunties consider that things like it will be enough to give all the boys in a 3 mile radius their orgosm
Correction! Not a couple of hundred... 1500 years back!
There is a Christian community in India, so for the 3rd bride 'traditional' actually did mean something along the lines of the classic white wedding dress as it exists in 'Christian' countries, aka Western Europe, the US etc. In this episode 'traditional' is not based on styles evolved from the classic garb of either the Hindu community (the vast majority of the Indian population) nor that of the Muslim community (whose traditional silhouettes, incidentally, are those most often referenced in movies and bridal wear when imagining the most regal or romantic inspirations. Think Scarlett in Gone With the Wind as one of the most iconic images of over the top 'romance' in the West).
Can you give examples of movies or scenes with those traditional Muslim silhouettes usually referenced
The first bride is a Parsi bride.
They are descended from Persians who migrated to Medieval India during and after the Arab conquest of the Persian Empire (part of the early Muslim conquests) in order to preserve their Zoroastrian identity. The word Parsi is derived from the Persian language, and literally translates to Persian (پارسی, Pārsi)
Marriage is very important to the members of the Parsi community, believing that in order to continue the expansion of God's kingdom they must procreate. Up until the mid-19th century child marriages were common even though the idea of child marriage was not part of the religious doctrine.
Consequently, when social reform started happening in India, the Parsi community discontinued the practice. There are, however, rising problems over the availability of brides. More and more women in the Parsi community are becoming well educated and are therefore either delaying marriage or not partaking at all. Women within the Parsi community in India are ninety-seven percent literate; forty-two percent have completed high school or college and twenty-nine percent have an occupation in which they earn a substantial amount of money. The wedding ceremony begins much like the initiation with a cleansing bath.
The bride and groom then travel to the wedding in florally decorated cars. The priests from both families facilitate the wedding. The couple begin by facing one another with a sheet to block their view of each another.
Wool is passed over the two seven times to bind them together. The two are then supposed to throw rice to their partner symbolizing dominance.
The religious element comes in next when the two sit side by side to face the priest. Something that is also typical of Iranian weddings (Sofreh Aghd) still today!
Thank you for sharing this!
Thankyou so much for providing more context for the cultural aspects of the first bride ❤
U missed the part where Parsis r discouraged from marrying outside the community and as a result consanguineous marriage is very common: marriage between cross cousins or parallel cousins
@@spilltea4241 I can't write a thesis. As an Iranian I am aware that there is so much more to be said about Parsis! The issue with marrying inside of a community is both common is all ethnic communities and now a passe issue for the Parsis.
who cares ?
An explanation on the White wedding dress vs the other coloured ones. It all depends on the religion actually. The christians go for the typical western wedding gown, the Hindu's go for a Lehenga or a Saree and the Muslims go for Lehenga styles too but there's often a subtle difference in the way they are crafted. The wedding rites are all different too, and they differ by region as well. A South Indian wedding requires the outfit to a silk saree in most cases.
I'm from Kerala. Here Hindu brides use gown instead of lehenga. Here lehenga is just like a bra and skirt
@@anumol3324 I am from Kerala too and a Hindu. Hindu brides in Kerala wear saree and lehanga at reception. I have seen gown in some Muslim and Christian wedding only.
My grandpa was a Telugu descent, but his family(my family) settled in Central India a long ago and married local women. I align myself more with North India. I was amazed to know in South Indian weddings they do not have the 7 Pheras. I was really in shock. No fire is used in their wedding. Especially Telugu weddings.
Its okay maybe Its you family 's perception but that wrong lehenga is not a bra in that way to sarees also a bra and long peice of cloth so you can't categorise whole india or even a state @@anumol3324
That is not true the phera are there in South India depends on region.And fire is not must if in a temple.@@mercedesbenz3751
You're right, this blows the US/UK versions out of the water. The dresses are beyond stunning, and the atmosphere just feels so warm! The host too is so charming! I want to inject this into my veins.
Om,THE CULTURAL APPRECIATION I HAVE FOR THE 🇮🇳 CULTURE AND FASHIONS IS BEYOND WORDS!!!! THEIR WEDDING ATTIRES IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF CLASS, RESPECT, AND BEAUTY!!!
19:34 Yeah. Kerala and Goa Christian brides wear white (both dresses and saris)
I love how they give such interesting answers and they really have meaning. The dresses are incredible too! Yes to this series!!!
There’s a big difference in things we’re allowed to show hahaha. Cleavage showing on your wedding and legs is a bit much. On the other hand your back, shoulders and torso is ok to show! It seems different countries have different standards. My Korean friends family lose some years of their life when she wears crop tops but don’t bat an eye when she’s wearing the minniest mini skirt ever!😂 but it’s so interesting to see a non desi react to this haha like the purple lehnga with a deeper cleavage did look like a guest lehnga vs bridal!
Oh my God this was so much fun! I cannot wait to see you react to more of Indian outfits in general, but definitely more to the Indian say yes to the dress 🫶🏼🫶🏼💖💖
American weddings are basically Indian family get together level Lunches.
If One Attends Indian wedding he will remember for rest of his Life.
The red dress is JAW DROPPING
The fabrics! 1000 % better than any American dress material. It's chic.
I love the red and silver outfit. Very different from bridal dresses in America and England.
Thank you!
Indian fabrics, colors and embroideries are so crazy, I would have craved for that, instead of the white traditional occidental dresses ......
This could be a pop up store just for the show. Thats what happened in a Canadian version. There was no actual store, they rented a retail location and decorated it up
It depends on the religion. The first bride was Parsi so for their culture and tradition it's different, 2nd bride was hindu but she came to buy the Sangeet dress not actual wedding dress and the 3rd bride was Christian that's why she's looking for gowns.
The embellishment and glittery/crystals on these looks are TO DIE FOR 😮 I wish I knew what the prices were like - whether these are attainable or just like way out of budget 😅
there definitely isn't one traditional color or bridal wear tradition in india. red is very traditional for hindus but i think white sarees for weddings in certain regions/religious communities could predate queen victoria and the popularization of white western wedding dresses? at the same time people have adopted western wedding dresses too
I love when you love the fashion! And yes please, we need more of this, the color, style, and culture is so beautiful and vibrant!
Oh. My. Lord. More Yes to the Dress India!! I don't even like wedding dresses, but these designers are amazing!!
The people are all so lovely and polite..."Say YES to the Indian Show"❤❤❤
Please review the looks at this year’s All That Glitters Diwali Ball!
Unlike what lot of people think, Indian Christians do wear white lehenga/gown or saree. Some Buddhists too wear white. Other religions wear colored dresses.
The scarf is usually sewn into place to keep the look consistent
Do more of the Indian version pleeeaseee
Seeing Luke giddy makes me happy.
The third bride is likely descendants from Portuguese settlers in India from the surname. I guess they are somewhat Westerner? 😅
I loved the first dress of the second bride, so exciting and cool. Looked like a dress to celebrate in!
This is such wholesome eye bleach after ingesting so much news content. Thank you Luke ❤ these dresses are so beautiful!!!!
Loved your reactions and excitement in your eyes, you made this just as enjoyable as the guy in the boiler suit😘
When i saw the red dress, even I cried! Gorgeous 🤩
11:00 I like the style but the color is a giving American /Indian crossover with the color being so similar to the classic white.
Both of us said “I wonder if she’s an Aquarius?” At the same moment 😂 signed- an Aquarius who hates “the norm”
Please do more of these!
I literally gasped loudly when I saw the red dress in the second one
“He’s really selling me on boilersuits.” 😂👍
im ccryingggg they looked so beautiful
OMG i love you reacting to these!!!
Thank you so much for doing Indian say yes to dress!
Point of Information : Pakistanis also wear same dresses, but because of Inferiority complex and hate towards India and particularly hinduism, they won't accept that their culture is Indian.
It's so beautiful to see the modernity to their traditional wear, so stunning and definitely much better vibes and collaboration between all parties on the Indian version.
Please say that you'd agree there's a bunch of ways that a bride can look conservative but still modern and trendy and gorgeous.
Sooooo the white dress girly is an anglo- India, the sur-name Dsouza gives it away. I'm also Anglo, so I know. Anglos, were ONLY white (western type) dress. it is traditional for us since our heritage is of British decent.
India has 28 states with unique cultures. So variety of wedding dresses, far more beautiful than this kind of shows represent .😊😊
Oh beautiful, beautiful dresses.
DRESSES
Something really cool to note is the awesome diversity of religious and cultural groups shown in the Indian version.
The first bride is Parsi, an ethnoreligion predominantly based in Maharashtra. They wear white in their wedding ceremonies in accordance to Zoroastrian tradition.
The second bride seems to be Hindu or Punjabi, and these groups have red wedding dresses traditionally (many brides are incorporating more colors now with a shift toward pastels and lighter shades, especially in celebrity weddings). These religions tend to avoid white clothes at weddings because white is worn at funerals in these groups, sort of like black in the West (edit: this also varies by different regions where green, white, or other colors are popular for weddings- learn more in the replies below!).
The last bride is possibly Christian, the third most predominant religion in India. Indian Christian brides tend to wear white to weddings traditionally, similar to western Christian brides.
When most people think about wedding dresses in India, they tend to think of red lehengas, but I am so glad to see the Indian Say Yes to the Dress franchise highlight Indian brides from various groups and traditions across India.
One thing you should also mention is the variation of color in Hindu weddings. Yes, red is a dominant color in many Hindu cultures of the north. But in places like Gujarat, you have white in the dress and sometimes even a bit of green. Same with south indian hindu brides. It is not just red. So to say that red is a traditional wedding color is a bit of north Indian perception.
Thank you so much for prividing this info! It's so interesting the see different gowns for different religions in one city!
@@zanishani2217 thank you for adding this. In many communities in South India, a white/off-white silk saree with red or green border is the traditional dress for muhurtam. (the main wedding ceremony) In kanjeevaram, one can see walls full of white muhurtam sarees.
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thats fascinating, genuine question: does it not clash with the white worn for funerals? here you avoid wearing white for weddings because of its association with funerals or is white not worn for funerals in south india?@@vm6366
As an Indian, I have never felt more overjoyed and emotional seeing a Say Yes to the Dress video. Seeing these beautiful ladies surrounded by their loved ones, wearing beautiful cultural garments really struck me and I don't know if I have ever seen that type of Indian joy showcased within western media. I can't wait to experience that for myself when I eventually get married :')
Honestly, so many of here in the US, love how beautiful Indian weddings can be. The joy of culture, colors, and over excitement for the couple is just so amazing to witness. If in the past anyone made you feel anything less then for being Indian. I apologize on their behalf, the Indian culture is so beautiful, and everyone who is from there should feel honored
@@jacquelinelugo5518 this comment is so sweet, tysm 😭💖
I'm inordinately proud that our Indian version is relatively fuss-free. I like how we trust our families to do the best for us. For most of us, family is important, whether we get along all the time or not. And it's really nice to see young women not being a brat with their parents for once.
You actually saw 3 different religions -- Parsi, Hindu, and Christian. Which is why the vibes/traditions were different!
❤ love that
I'm from Kerala, India. Lehenga isn't our dress. My father says that its just a bra and skirt
@@anumol3324Its a blouse not a bra. Please educate your father and teach him to respect others and their traditions.
@@anumol3324your father needs to check his history big time
@@anumol3324 And my father said black people look like monkeys. Our parents aren't always right, they too can have shitty mindset that needs to be changed. If you are an adult, you need to use your own brain, not your father's.
The first mother of the bride is gorgeous! Also the bride looks beautiful in the third dress.
Yessss! I was like - she looks like her sister! Absolutely gorgeous mom! And other ladies too, especially third lady ❤️
It’s honestly really common in all of Asian for us to look younger than our age. My mother is 51 and she looks barely 40. I think that goes for many dark skinned women as well.
@@avannya7848 yes, i’m always in awe of the Asian women - it’s the genes! 😍
I’m just here to “Oooh” and “Ahh” at pretty dresses
same girl same
same
😂, you are welcome.
This version from India is wayyyyyy better than any US/UK version. Like MILES apart. I need 👏🏼more 👏🏼 episodes! 👏🏼
I'm a Brit who grew up in the US who married into an Indian family and chose to wear a red Lehenga Choli and get married where I grew up (first time anyone there had ever seen a wedding like it). I loved my dress and so happy to be able to get one made in India for me versus getting a 'traditional' white dress. Indian wedding dresses are stunning!
Aww that's so cute!!! I am the exact opposite of you. I got married in India to my Catholic Indian husband and my mom brought my dream traditional white wedding dress we bought in the US to India. I had the option to wear a sari but never imagined myself like that so I went with the traditional US dress which are also common sometimes for Catholic Tamil brides and my husband and in-laws loved it lol It was my dream dress. I love the red lehengas but they are not part of either my husband or I's culture since we are Catholics and he is South Indian. But I like to see the North Indian women wear them. I am sure you looked stunning!
@@princessraj5921its totally fine
but do try sari ....it's a cultural thing in south too... Christian muslim ? Doesnt matter.
Sari is not a hindu dress...it is an Indian dress 😄
Luke, you were correct the first time. It is supposed to be LE-HE-NGA. The woman just seems to have an American accent.
i feel like she's just punjabi actually
The mother said they're Parsi, live in Mumbai so unless she grew up with Punjabi in the house or in Punjab, she definitely has an American accent in her Hindi hahah
@@hwasassidechick not talking about the parsi woman
@@venne8936 ahh yeah I probably remembered the wrong person lol, but yeah you're right, punjabi people do say lehenga like that. (also is that taehyun? omg taste ✨)
@@hwasassidechick she is talking about the second bride.. and yes, Luke pronounced it correctly
The third family is most likely christian and having a christian wedding, that's why going with the white wedding dress.
Now I understand the white dress…😊
That fits with her mother's Portugese name.
@@fikanera838 yea they're most likely from Goa which was colonised by the Portugese for a while !
Yeah there's no way any hindus will wear a white dress in marriage.
i feel indian weddings have been outdoing american weddings/dresses since before america even existed 😭
As an Indian I am totally agree with you.... Indian weddings are whole on different level.
Add middle Eastern weddings too. Sheesh. Extravaganzas
As Indian I confirm Indian weddings r way to extravagant, glittering as lavish...
Luke, tbh the Indian families who are on the show are affluent families who wouldn't mind a bodycon, sillhoute showing lehenga or saree. I'm not sure about the US and UK shows - if we're talking same levels of social affluence and upper middle class status or not. Regardless of that, I'm happy to see you reacting to the Indian version.
The US version features a lot of wealthy/ upper class brides and families. They do occasionally have middle class brides that have saved up.
This right here. All of these families featured were very solidly upper class, the 0.1% at the very least, especially judging by the way their mothers were dressed. Average households would never have ladies in their 50s or 60s dressed up in Western wear. Hence why they’re a lot more liberal and accepting of the bride’s choices. Cool to see an Indian version and not surprised that these are all out of Mumbai. I wonder if they’d do a version with other metros… it’d be a vastly different experience.
Consultant visiting their homes for the first consultation is indicative of their position on the social ladder.
@@feralkat9370I think that's an Indian thing in general & not just a "wealthy family" thing. House consultations are pretty normal over here.
Naah it is quite common for indian wedding. All women in my familu always have similar dresses and blouses which would be considered revealing 50yrs ago and my family is middle class. And almost every wedding i am have been too have “bodycon” sort of dresses and it is not just affluent families. India is way more accepting then people perceived.
Recipe for SYTTD franchise:
- diverse, beautiful brides
- way too overly-opinionated family members
- talented but cheeky and snarky gay bridal consultant
Boom. Done! 👌🏼
if it works it works!
Seeing Luke so happy is infectious. Ohhh, yes!!! These brides are beautiful!!!
That red & silver lehenga outfit is Oscar red carpet level - very classy and sexy.
The way student loans are in america is exactly like the wedding loans in India.
Wow! That makes sense though as I've heard weddings are large and span many days and events.
You're not wrong but that's such a hilarious comparison to me lol
Yep that's why I'm having a small wedding with close family members and friends. Basically a court wedding then party night with the few people that we invited. Saves so much money and my extended family is also supportive of the idea.
Most parents start a Wedding Savings Plan/Investment as soon as the baby is born, so not too much of a problem, as they know for sure their child will have to get married one day.
No comparison as Indian wedding expenses are spread over several hundred guests and can be adjusted while student loans are incurred for just ONE person Lol
I'm so so excited, the thousands of years of textile traditions native to India, AND the ones they've adapted and changed from every invading army they've inevitably absorbed (coolest way to deal with them tbh) is just so so worth waiting through the sponsorship section 💜
As an Indian can we appreciate how he was so sweet in the way he reacted to the Indian version? This is so nice ❤
Dsouza (and her cousin's Fernandes) is an Indian last name with Portuguese origin (in pt: de Sousa), so I assume that they have Goan and catholic or christian roots, which would explain why they're interested in a traditionally western wedding gown.
Parsi here! Traditional Indian Parsi weddings have the brides wearing a white Chantilly lace sari. These days brides choose different colours for their saris-ranging from cream to lavender to pink. I loved the modern twist with the lehenga and the veil. Parsi brides also wear a sudreh and kusti (sacred undershirt and girdle) as part of the outfit (a wedding sudreh is usually made of lace!).
As an American, white wedding dresses are often very boring to me. Love the beautiful colors in Indian fashion. So excited to see this!
We honestly got robbed due to colonization. Imagine how beautiful our weddings would be, if our ancestry wasn't erased for us. I'm from the Caribbean and would have loved to see what our weddings would have looked like 😢
Indian Christians wear white wedding dress tbh
@thisnthat7760 But even then the designs are so amazing and love to the culture
@@jacquelinelugo5518 The Caribbean are mixed groups of people, so no ancestry was robbed from us, the colonization and the intermarriage is what made us who we are, and since we are all mixed, we have the right to claim the cultures of those we are mixed with.
Indians do wear white on their wedding. Christians and even people from South I guess wear white and that's beautiful as well.
Indian fashion always has been utterly spectacular imo. Stunning details and body proportions with their clothing. They're just *chefs kiss*
I think I speak for all of us when I say we NEED more reactions to India’s Say Yes to the Dress cause oh my goodness I’ve never smiled this much looking at brides choosing their wedding gowns like AHHHH!!!🥹🥹 I’m so happy they felt as beautiful as they seem💕
KEEP THINKING, BUT SPEAK JUST FOR YOURSELF.
Oh awesome!! I'm an Aussie with Indian heritage and wore my mum's wedding sari when I got married. I was an old (er) 😂 bride and the sari was about 60 years old. After so many decades, the material was still in stunning condition. Oh, and white is often worn by widows, at least my Indian aunties always wore white saris. ❤
The thing that I loved about this video is he actually paused and googled every term or person's name that was said in the wedding video unlike some people who don't and guess around while continuing to watch the video with their assumptions. It's so simple, you have all the time to record and edit so why not just make the video informative instead.
Anyway, end of my rant. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to know about indian culture luke! ❤ Want more of these definitely
I always say this!!! Like you're already on the internet, you might as well look it up!
Seeing Luke obsessing over indian embroidery, cultural and cloths is giving me life!!
Honestly I’d pick my Indian lehengas over any Dior ballgown. I never feel more beautiful than I do in a sari or a lehenga :)
Saris are absolutely pinned lol...all the safety pins to keep it from unwrapping XD
I love Indian Say Yes To The Dress! The clothes are amazing, the families are happy, and it's all so classy. More please! 💖
Luke, seeing you so giddy and honestly exuberant and obviously respectful of the craft in these garments as well as the show gave me the biggest smile…still can’t stop smiling. Thanks for sharing your energy, growing knowledge and enthusiasm ~ made my day!
The dresses are pretty but Say Yes to th Dress India is very much a rich Indian people show. They never talk budgets (because it is not something we talk about in India). As an Indian viewer, I enjoy the budgetary constraints and drama in the western iterations of the show and the more diverse range of brides.
You can easily find these dresses and way more current dresses in chandi chowk delhi at cheaper rates .
Because this one is so scripted
@hautelamode
Hey Luke, some fun facts for ya -
- Shilpa Shetty is also famous in the West cuz she blew up on an early season of Big Brother UK, where some of the contestants were racist towards her and most of UK stood up to defend Shilpa. Even Richard Gere stood up for her (but gave her an infamous kiss at the end of his speech). It's all on YT.
- the first family is Parsi (that's why they keep saying "Parsi wedding"), a community that ancestrally hails from Persia/Iran and mostly practices Zohorastrianism as their religion. Freddie Mercury of rock band Queen was also Parsi from Mumbai.
- the third family's last name is D'Souza which is a Portugese- derived name, so they are ancestrally from one of India's Portuguese colonies (like Goa or along the southwest "Konkan" coast). Not all of India was part of the British empire. This community is 50% Roman Catholic hence the white wedding. There are other communities throughout India that are Protestant, or even Syrian Catholic, and their wedding traditions may be a mix of Indian and Christian traditions. One of Jesus' 12 disciples spent his final years in South India and is buried there. India also has several Jewish communities, many flavors of Islam, several branches of Buddhism, and some cities even have Chinatowns like you see in the US.
- In general, think of India as more like Europe than America. Like Europe, India is a mix of languages, religions, cultures, and traditions, representing both the indigenous and the various conquerors, that vary by region and over time.
- all of these families are wealthy by Indian standards, whereas SYTDD US tends to be lower middle class(?).
- Until maybe 5 years ago, Bridal Couture IS India's Haute Couture. What you wear at your wedding or to a family/close-friends wedding are probably the nicest clothes/accessories/jewelry you own and the most expensive clothes you will buy.
- SYTTD India could do episodes in the US , Canada, or the UK, which have large Indian diaspora. And SYTTD US/UK could do Indian wedding outfits too for the diaspora.
- Finally, I suggest check out "Made in Heaven" on Amazon Prime Video. It's a fictional series about wealthy Indian wedding planners, and each episode they focus on a different wedding. The format is similar to Fantasy Island or Love Boat. It would fun to have you analyze the wedding outfits as well as the wedding planners' own couture. You can watch it in English, you don't need subtitles.
So sorry that was sooo long!
I’m sorry, but some of the image references that Luke put up for the Lehenga and Sarees is giving me Padma and Parvati vibes from Harry Porter 😭😭
I feel like when Westerners think of Indianwear that’s the first image that pops up.
I know whenever we watch our representation in movies or tv series they either go muted colours or too loud. Never depicting the ground reality. We have such an extensive & amazing history with textiles, embroidery, design.
BABE LOVE THIS❤❤ but fyi india has like a lot of religions hindu, sikh, muslim, parsi, christians, tamil, and many more. all of them have different clothes they wear when getting married in terms of colour, style and fit. Also every occasion has a different vibe to it like sangeet, haldi, shaadi(hindu ceremonies, it’s different for other religions). the last bride probably is christian and gonna have christian wedding in the church that’s why she is wearing white which is not a common colour for a hindu wedding. I am so happy for this version of yes to dress. India has such amazing designers and we go all out on weddings this is like a recipe for success!!!! ❤🎉
@Whois_serene LoL
I cannot tell you how happy this makes my little Indian heart!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍
My friend just got married and her Indian bridal gown was gorgeous♥️
omg even just the VIBES ALONE in this SYTTD are soooo much better than the UK/US!! they should be heartwarming like these, not stressful and full of drama!
I love this so so much! I’m South Indian (from the iyer tradition) so if I were to have a traditional wedding, I wouldn’t be wearing these kinds of outfits (likely Mysore or kanchipuram silk 9 yards)… although being Indian American, I grew up amongst so many Indian traditions. It’s amazing to see the diversity in dresses in Indian weddings and I would love it if you could react to South Indian wedding styles- we have VERY different styles and drapes (and the blouse style is often what gives it away!)- South Indian sarees are really about the weaving details (including gold threads and many designs in silk and cotton) and I always love looking at them in contrast to what I would call the va va voom fabulousness of lehengas, gaghra cholis, and more!
Given the last names of the third party (D'Souza and Fernandes), their ancestors might come from Goa, which was a state settled by the Portuguese and was the last state to become part of India. I don't know if they are Catholic, but Goa has extant churches remaining from its colonial history, hence the inability of that first dress to fit down the aisle. And, yeah, Mr. Boiler suit Guy - Hotty.
You are right!
You should watch Nazranah Diaries - amazing Indian wedding garb - not just the brides but also the groom attire is featured.
OMG the red dress
And the last bride looks like an angel. Yes the mon is very sassy, love her
I have always loved the Indian aesthetic & the fabrics & the jewellery & the food!! I loved the pink & purple dress, but the one she settled on was stunning!! And the Red dress & the blush! Watching Luke watching this video made me so happy 😀
I'm invited to a Gujarati wedding next year and can't wait! I'm already researching what I can wear as a guest.
You can wear lehenga choli, saree if you want to go traditional route or if you aren’t comfortable wear western modest clothing that works too. Generally everyone is very accommodating. And the food is delicious and overall Indian marriages are very fun
The Red one...I gasped LOUD....OMG PERFECTION, and honestly? There's not an ugly one in the entire episode
If this is a hint of Say Yes to the Dress India, I’m saying YES! It was lovely, it was all lovely. Loved it and seeing Luke SO HAPPY made me happy!
I love how respectful you are of Indian customs and you never once let the "culture" colour your views.
Lenga & lehenga are both correct :)
Dupatta is the veil/stole
Sari for weddings is more common in southern India than north, and we typically have so many parties and ceremonies pre-wedding that we have no lack of beautiful dresses to wear 😊
Those of us who marry into another religion or culture have both families' customs in the wedding and sometimes 2 wedding ceremonies 😅
Most of our wedding dresses are custom made and can range from a few thousands to many tens of thousands of rupees 😊
We Indians are usually very close with our mums and won't wear something they hate. If mummy/grandma hates it, it (usually) doesn't happen. That's why you don't have tears and recriminations. But I'm so amazed that this version is sooo drama free.
india isnt just now taking over fashion it has always been the most important in fashion since time immemorial. the best textiles and prints and embroideries that are most commonly used and seen are all indian origin. the best woven silks and cottons because the best weaves always came from india. only indian weavers made the delicate weaves and the sheer weaves because it was wealthy and also the climate in most of mainland india called for more fine fabrics. the brocade comes from the banarasi brocade. then chintz, madras checks, kalamkari, ajrakh, pochampally, patola, endless different styles of handblock printings from bagh prints to bagru prints. the kanjivaram weave. then the embroideries from zardozi to salma sitara, sitara embroidery to aari work to zari embroidery, to sozni embroidery, then cashmere (actually called pashmina) weaves and in that kaani weave. kota doria is so beautiful. you name it! for a reason the was the topmost luxury finished product and textile exporter of the world and still the finest quality fabrics are sourced from india the silks, finest cottons and highest quality wools like pashmina. the international designer brands are just now opening up about their makers and sources in india, thats all. its not just now taking over. also, i wish that non indians specially westerners would focus on the real indian fashion and not the cheap pathetic indian fashion. Ritu kumar, sabyasachi are amongst the most celebrated ones that truly put forward the best of indian fashion. right now kangana ranaut is putting in limelight the best emerging designers in india. sabyasachi has kind of become boring now literally everybody just wears sabyasachi it feels specially big internationally known names like deepika padukone and priyanka chopra.
It's so strange to see my culture celebrated in this way. I grew up in the UK and was always embarrassed of my Indian heritage for being so "extra". I'm older now and appreciate it so much more.
Thank goodness! You are not in India. Did us Indians a great deal of pleasure.
@@6STFU9 are you dumb? It's natural as a child and teen to be embarrassed for being different from everyone else. I'm sure you were a perfect angel as a child, just like you are now! Oh wait.
This is so great! Love the Indian version.
I have NEVER seen you so happy about ANYTHING, EVER!!! It's such a good look on you - PLEASE do more where you love, love, LOVE things!!!❤❤❤
I hope they eventually make a Nigerian say yes to the dress cause they go all out in Nigeria with wedding clothes
The colorism in this version….