A Beautiful Dress For A Beautiful Bride:

Classified Ads for helping you choose the perfect wedding dress for yourself!

Pakistan has a great culture with rich customs. A Pakistani wedding is a great feast of fun, merriment, and celebrations. It is celebrated with great fervor- an infusion of Mughal and Indian traditions. It is followed by several pre-wedding customs and rituals, but most importantly, the main highlight is always the bride’s dress!

A girl dreams of her D-day all throughout her childhood, picturing herself as a bride, wearing a beautiful dress, looking far superior to all other girls present there – and why not?! It is her wedding day! There is a wide range of designs, with vibrant colors for every occasion. A bride-to-be will find that perfect shade of red that would complement her jewelry –therefore along with the traditional aspect of a local wedding, bridal gowns have also become a fashion statement in recent years. Weddings now, have become a ramp show– therefore, catering to this statement, one can find dresses by our most prestigious designers, like Nilofer Shahid, HSY, FaizaSamie, BuntoKazmi, to name a few.

Dresses are available in different traditional designs and cuts – a wide range of Pakistani wedding dresses includes the LehngaCholi, Sharara, Gharara and Dhaka pajama among the other types, with beautiful, intricate embroidery showcasing nostalgic patterns inspired by Rajasthani, Balochi, Sindhi and Kashmiri designs. There are different types of fabric used in making a bride’s dress; the most commonly used fabric is Banarsi cloth, with beautiful motifs spun in gold and silver thread, in a repetitive pattern. Other than this, a great use of Silk, Raw Silk, and Chiffon is quite evident in all the dresses.

Saree - a four to nine meters long non-stitched cloth, and is wrapped around the body in various styles, and is also one of the top ten bridal dresses in Pakistan. It is wrapped on a blouse, forming a vest or an upper garment. Saree, like Lehngas are most commonly used as bridal wear as they depict a natural flowing look. Other contemporary cuts and designs for a more minimalistic themed wedding are also available.

The key element that needs to be considered before planning to purchase bridal wear is a woman’s sense of style; it plays a significant part in influencing the buying decision. Another thing that is important to keep in mind is the correct size pertaining to the outfits. The bride has to give importance to the right size as well as other specifications to pick the ideal dress that becomes the perfect fit for the occasion. All dresses advertised have a wide range of price, anywhere from PKR60,000 to PKR1,000,000 – so there is a dress for every bride-to-be out there!The modern generation prefers online surfing and offline buying and for that they spend hours surfing on various sites which includes brand sites, online mall and classified sites. Local classified site like Dekho.com.pk has extensive range of bridal wear and accessories online, updated daily. This is how the internet provides a wealth of opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. There is nothing like having the ability to visit stores, discover new products, and compare prices right from the comfort of your own home. With today's stumbling economy and fuel prices at an all time high, shopping online beats out traditional brick-and-mortar shopping. Indeed, the internet is a shopper's dream come true.