Monsoon Wedding? 5 Lightweight Lehengas Easy to Manage in the Rain

Off-white with sequin work sounds simple on paper, and in person at a wedding venue with warm fairy lights and chandeliers, this lehenga does something that heavier lehengas cannot.

The sequence work on the georgette base moves as you move, and it is not stiff or structured embroidery that stays flat, but it has actual life to it when you walk or dance. 

For a sangeet or reception function where you are going to be on your feet most of the evening, that visual effect is genuinely beautiful without requiring you to wear something heavy or 

Styling Tip

Keep jewellery minimal with this one, and the sequence work is already doing a lot visually. A simple pair of pearl drop earrings and thin gold bangles is enough. 

There is a reason why Georgette lehengas work so well at monsoon weddings because the fabric is light, it moves beautifully and it does not become uncomfortable in humidity the way heavier fabrics do. 

The leheriya pattern is diagonal wave printing that covers the entire lehenga, blouse and dupatta in the same design. Everything matches without looking too coordinated or stiff. 

The royal blue colour is deep enough to look rich in evening lighting and the print gives it a personality that a plain lehenga simply does not have so you can easily opt for this option.

Styling Tip

The print works beautifully with oxidised silver jewellery and a chunky oxidised choker and long earrings give it an authentic festive feel that matches the energy of the print. 

Most readymade lehengas either fit perfectly or they do not, but there is usually no middle ground and this lehenga is semi-stitched which means the skirt is already done, but the blouse comes unstitched so your tailor can fit it exactly to your measurements.

The dark green colour is one of those shades that works across skin tones. It looks deep and rich in evening lighting and fresh and vibrant in daylight which makes it a good choice for mehendi or sangeet functions that run from afternoon into the evening.

Styling Tip

Dark green is a lovely colour paired with silver and white pearl jewellery and a simple silver necklace and white pearl earrings will keep the look traditional without being too heavy also avoid heavy gold here, as the jacquard texture already has enough going on visually.

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Draping a full saree at a wedding when you are not used to wearing one is a real problem as it slips, it needs constant adjusting and by the time the reception is over you are exhausted from managing it. This half saree style gives you the elegance of South Indian wedding dressing without that specific struggle.

The Lichi Silk fabric has a natural shine to it that reads very well in wedding photography and the jacquard weaving on both the lehenga and the blouse fabric gives it a coordinated and put-together look without needing extra embellishment.

Styling Tip

Women can simply pair this lehenga with temple jewellery to make their look more elevated and authentic. 

There is something about a deep wine colour that works at almost every kind of wedding and it is rich enough to look dressed up but not so loud that it competes with the bride and this lehenga is the perfect choice.

The silk finish gives it a natural shine that looks well in both indoor lighting and outdoor evening settings also the embroidery is neat and covers the lehenga without being overwhelming and this simply means you can keep your jewellery simple and still look complete.

Styling Tip

Pair this wine lehenga with gold jhumkas and a simple gold choker. The deep colour and gold work together naturally without needing any extra accessories, and keep the footwear in nude or gold block heels to stay comfortable through a long evening.