If someone gets to see the marvel of Indian wedding, it all culminates in bridal wear. Indian bride truly reflects the magnificence of India's love and fondness for this sacred beginning of one's married life. If you are getting married this season, read on to know the trends of bridal wear 2009 and see what other brides are off to! It surely will help you catch up with season's flavor and yes don't forget to give a personal touch to your wedding dress! After all its your wedding and you must look different but in sync with today's fashion

Golden Lehenga Choli with Swarovski Crystal Embroidery- Look of the Season!

The all time favorite of Indian bride- the lehengas are in! As can be expected, they are heavily designed with works of zardosi, dabka, and resham embroidery. The outstanding feature of this season is swarovski crystal embroidery! Silk lehenga and silk jacquard lengha can be seen in most of the bridal outlets. The color of the season is gold. It is combined with maroon, orange, pink and fuschia but the gold color really glitters and dominates the bridal ghagra/lehenga choli. Purples, blues, and greens that were so much in fashion for last few years are out now! Lehengas for this wedding season usually have encrusted belt accompanied by heavy dupatta.

Choli with Designer Backs- Stunning Bridal Fashion!

Choli or blouse is not only a true companion of Indian sarees but they have been with lehengas too and this season all the brides are longing for stunning back styles in their choli! Whether it is the classic U shaped scooped back or the Spaghetti strap back, style and extra glamour is added to the choli by decking straps with shining beads. Indian brides are going all modern with one shoulder and halter backs, which were, till now, could be seen on gowns only! Who says choli can't be transformed to modernity? Women having well-toned shoulders and arms are also going for figure hugging corset strapless backs. Asymmetrical and tie-up backs are also popular with the brides this season. And what more! Bejeweled or embroidered back have always been and are still in fashion!

Reception Time is Trendy Too!

Receptions after weddings are no lesser extravagant in India. And brides too pay equal attention to party wear for this occasion! The most popular bridal wear for young brides for this occasion are usually lehengas again! However, many brides are opting for heavily embellished kurta sets or salwar kameez and even saris. As far as cocktail wear is concerned, the trends favor corsets and fitted skirts and stoles teamed up with swarovskis and sequins. As for traditional ritual, ethnic long skirts are preferred for the occasion".