Intricate beaded details, fine embroidery and the softest fabrics. These traditional wedding costumes, which bring brides good luck and other blessings, will have all eyes on you.
“These hand-embroidered flowers, using threads in seven colours, are the most traditional of kua designs. The hues represent purity and blessings for the bride – and wealth as well as good luck for her husband’s family. It’s difficult to find kuas with all seven colours now.” – Jeff Ong, La-Vie Bridal Couture.
Embroidered silk satin kua, $480 to rent (to buy, price upon enquiry), from LA-VIE BRIDAL COUTURE.
“A wedding lehenga, which comprises a skirt, blouse, shawl and accessories, is traditionally worn by North Indian brides for the ceremony and/or reception. It usually features intricate beaded details, as well as fine embroidery with floral motifs on the gown for good luck.” – Kavita Thulasidas, Stylemart Bridal Collection.
Tulle lehenga with silk embroidery and cubic zirconia and rhinestone embellishments, $2,000 from STYLEMART BRIDAL COLLECTION.
Silk and tulle gown with silk embroidery and diamante as well as crystal embellishments, $3,000, from STYLEMART BRIDAL COLLECTION.
“Although modern brides may opt for sheerer fabrics in colours that match their groom’s outfit, traditional Malay wedding sarong kebayas are quite elaborate, and have to be made from the same fabrics – songket (a type of brocade) and satin or silk – as the groom’s costume. White white or pastels for purity are preferred for the nikah (solemnisation), customary colours for receptions include red, blnack and gold.” – Eileen Chan, Style Bridal & Beauty.
Beaded mesh kebaya over songket dress, $2,300 to rent or $2,800 to buy, from STYLE BRIDAL AND BEAUTY.
Sequinned lace kebaya and songket dress, $2,000 to rent or $2,500 to buy, from STYLE BRIDAL & BEAUTY.