When we think of weddings, we think of dresses to wear and songs to dance on, prep for the rest comes in a second thought. And summer is almost here, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees celcius. There are no guidelines in fashion but keeping all these thoughts in mind, the need for the season sums up as comfortable, yet stylish wedding dresses made of summer-friendly fabrics.

Girls nowadays are obsessed with flared lehengas (admit it!) assuming they’re the only dresses you can wear to a wedding. Over the usual three-day celebration, grace different ceremonies in a mix of trendy as well as traditional outfits, some of which you may have skipped while planning. From Anarkali suits to lehengas with cropped tops and traditional wedding sarees, there could be a range of outfits you require. And while deciding on dresses to wear, you’d stalk celebrity pages to see what they’re endorsing.

To make your work easier, here’s a list of dresses you can wear at a wedding. Don’t doubt us, we got it from celebrity wardrobes!
Sari
Saris have and will remain a delight for women of all ages. When it comes to today’s sari trends, there are two options to choose from - the bold path where you choose a sari like Deepika Padukone and the pastel path that’s composed of fairytale hues, floral motifs and elegant blouses.
The actor dons an all-black outfit with the coveted gold Sabyasachi logo breaking the monotony. She wears a full-sleeved blouse with six yards of black chiffon draped around her. The look is completed with uncut diamond earrings, black pumps and a leather belt.

Pro tip: Chiffon is a lightweight fabric, perfect for summer. Choose black for a night’s celebration only. Investing in a similar sari could turn into a dressing option for all seasons.
Lehenga
There are many ways to wear a lehenga, a trending one could be wearing it with a shirt for an indo-western look. Take cues from Madhuri Dixit Nene as she tucks an off-white satin shirt into a traditional red Parsi embroidered lehenga from Patine. The shirt is adorned with layered jadau necklaces.

Pro tip: You can wear it with an off-shoulder top too.
Kurta With Salwars
You’re wrong if you think a salwar kameez set is old-fashioned. Alia Bhatt wears a turquoise green kalidar kurta with a brocade salwar by designer duo Rimple and Harpreet Narula and we love the outcome.

Pro tip: Bring out your old salwar suits with traditional embroidery and wear one for a daytime wedding event. Trust us, the wedding guests will be in awe of its old charm. Wear it with some colourful bangles and neutral earrings.
Gowns
For an engagement party or musical night, a glistening gown is an option you can swear by. Sara Ali Khan embraces a monotone hand-embroidered gown from Rahul Mishra. Featuring a flared silhouette and sheer full sleeves, the gown is an impeccable example of styles that will be trending this summer.

Pro tip: If white doesn’t match your mood, find a tone-on-tone embroidered gown in sea-green or royal blue. Skip accessories or choose minimal ones only.
Anarkali Suits
For a day wedding, Sonam Kapoor shows us how to make an elegant appearance. We love the floor-length Anarkali by Anamika Khanna that features yoke embroidery and gathers around the waist. The contrasting powder pink dupatta with a broad border adds to the opulence of the look.

Pro tip: We love the jewellery set Sonam Kapoor chose. A maang tika, earring and choker set are what you could be on the lookout for.
Lehengas With Cholis
Following the pastel summer palette, Priyanka Chopra wears a lehenga with peach and white tones. Handcrafted by Falguni Shane Peacock, the lehenga displays metallic embroidery adorned with pearls, sequins and beads. It’s paired with a full-sleeved choli and tulle dupatta.

Pro tip: You can add some vibrancy to the two-tone outfit with semi-precious stone jewellery or by pinning fresh roses to your hair.
Kurtas With Churidars

Kangana Ranaut brings the retro mood back with a tropical colour palette that’s perfect for summer. With dark blue, green and peach colors, the Sabyasachi set comprises a straight kurta, floral churidar and heavily embroidered dupatta. Her jewellery is from the couture designer too.

Pro tip: Take cues from the actor as she pairs the outfit with handmade juttis. Wear contrasting jewellery such as a maang tika, chandbalis and rings.
Kurtas With Skirts
A long kurta with a flared or pleated skirt is a chic option in case you don’t want to wear a revealing lehenga. Save the fierce look Alia dons by Payal Khandwala. The three-piece set features a brocade textile woven in dull gold and black.

Pro tip: Stay true to the muted tones and select black footwear. Add a little pop of colour, if you really desire, with a brighter shade of lipstick. And if you don’t dare to wear black on a summer day, save this for a winter wedding.
Lehengas With Cropped Top
Starring in the trendy yellow-white pair, Shilpa Shetty wears a mirror embellished halter cropped top and bandhani lehenga from designer Punit Balana. A perfect dressing option for a Mehendi or Haldi ceremony that’s held during the day. Accessorise the outfit with gold accents.

Pro tip: Skip the dupatta for this style and wear it with juttis for a comfortable fit.