Pakistani brides have always set goals when it comes to wedding attires or make-up. There is something extraordinary and other-wordly about them. Their beauty speaks of the celestial and about ‘roohaniyat’. Pakistani Bridal dresses too don’t belong to the mundane world. They have an almost dreamy, fairy-tale like appeal which takes our imagination to an all new domain.
What are Pakistani Bridal Dresses?
Just like Indian Wedding Dresses Though this term can’t have a single absolute definition, we shall try to sum up the main elements and types of Pakistani bridal dresses or attires. The most common type is just an extended version of the anarkali kurta with a larger-than-life flare and fitted bodice. Most of the time, these are floor length and some also come with trails. Paired with dupattas, these dresses showcase elaborate and all over gold or silver embellishment. Another type of the Pakistani bridal dress is a long A-line or straight dress paired with a gharara or a churidar and dupatta. We also see kurtas paired with sharara bottoms or even flared lehenga skirts. In all cases, the embellishment plays the most important role and the base fabric is often covered up in the same. We see a whole lot of unusual bridal colors and also deep, dark tones. The dupatta also plays an important role and almost always covers the head of the bride. The use of net capes is also not uncommon.
Let us today check out 40 of these exquisite Pakistani bridal dresses, doing the rounds on Instagram!
40 of these exquisite Pakistani Bridal Dresses
1. Floral Accentuates
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The blush pink bridal dress not only has a dramatic trail, it showcases traditional and mostly contemporary floral motifs. Silver tone zardozi work along with cut-dana, pearl and crystal embroidery etc create a dazzling effect.
2. Rose & Gold Pakistani Bridal Dress
We see all over embellishment in the case of this bridal dress. While the dress itself is in a shade of rose with peach undertones, the dupatta is in pale gold. From zardozi work to cut-dana, dabka, sequin embroidery to pearl, stone and crystal work and traditional thread work in floral motifs – we see it all!
3. Yellow Pakistani Bridal Dress
This stunning Pakistani bridal dress in lustrous yellow silk is unique in its own way! Unlike other bridal dresses, this one is not very heavy in terms of embellishment! The skirt part of the attire showcases vertical panel style motifs in thread, sequin and zari work. The bodice also showcases similar work in floral motifs.
4. Pink Paragon
This shade of pink is a trend in itself. It’s somewhere between a cool toned lilac and blush pink. With gold, it is looking celestial. The wide thread-worked borders, the bootas look extremely appropriate with the whole ensemble.
5. Pastel Pink Promise
Here is another Pakistani bridal dress in a pale pastel pink. The shade is simply stunning! The slit top with the net and tulle skirt with ruffled and furled hemline is truly one-of-a-kind.
6. Reminiscing Pietra Dura
Pietra Dura art perhaps originated in Persia and was brought to India by the Mughals. We see an abundance of it on the Taj Mahal. Floral patterns were created by hammering precious and semi-precious stones on marble. Against the white marble background the colors of the gemstones came alive. The same concept has been used in case of this bridal dress. On a base of cream tone, various colors have been used in the form of thread work to create traditional floral patterns.
7. Golden Yellow Pakistani Bridal Dress with Gharara
This golden yellow tone has a hint of saffron in it, giving it an orange-ish glow! The silver embroidery in contrast to the golden tinge creates a unique look. It has paired with a striped gharara.
8. Maroon Silk Bridal Dress
This Pakistani bridal dress personifies elegance! There is something extraordinary about dark tones and rich fabrics. So this dark maroon silk itself creates a stunning base for the matte gold embellishment. The not-so-flared A-line cut of the dress, the big yet tastefully chosen motifs, the boat neck are elements that add to the elegance of the attire.
9. Pale Gold Charisma
We see some of the rarest colors on Pakistani bridal dresses. This color is a cross between sand and pale gold. It looks so brilliant against the beautiful day. On the layer of net, the embellishment have been placed.. We see cut work, embroidered hemlines on the skirt as well as the dupatta.
10. Traditional Stunner – Pakistani Bridal Dress
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There is something extraordinary about traditional looks. Shades of red or maroon paired with heavy gold embellishment is a classic way of dressing up a bride. It can never go wrong. The bride looks mesmerizing in the long traditional kurta paired with the flared skirt.
11. The Bride in Red
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It’s not a simple, traditional red Pakistani bridal dress. The zari work shows floral bouquets set within delicate ornate arches reminiscent of Mughal gardens and traditional Mughal inlay art.
12. Beige Beginning
Pakistani bridal dresses define brilliance in muted or neutral tones. This masterpiece showcases detailed jaal work with hand-cut sequin, dabka and nakshi embroidery. It also has floral details in red using resham thread work and zardozi embroidery. Cut-dana and tilla work have also been used.
13. Peach Panache
Underneath the thick layer of silver zardozi, sequin and crystal embroidery is a layer of the palest and coolest pastel peach in silk and net. The dress comes with a trail and elaborate dupatta.
14. Stars Shine Down
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Though this bridal dress is in a dark brownish-red tone, the zari, sequin and crystal work is somehow reminiscent of the milky way. And the golden boota motifs all over the attire look like stars shining down.
15. Yellow and Orange
If you thought this was a combination only for the haldi function, it’s time you change your mind. This dulhan wears this exquisite bridal dress in yellow with flare and layers. The skirt showcases detailed embroidery in zari and threads showcasing peacocks, ornate arches, fruits and flowers – a Mughal garden. The embellished band of orange near the hemline is a total game changer.
16. Cream Tone & Silver Bridal Dress
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Sometimes the simplicity of an outfit takes it to another new level of beauty! We see gota patti style embellishment in silver on the yoke and as vertically running strips on the skirt part of this Pakistani bridal dress. But the embellishment is neither present in abundance nor too blingy which brings out the elegance of this cream tone layered attire.
17. Ethnic Wear Heaven
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Such outfits and dresses can easily change the mindset that grand occasions require the bride to wear a lehenga or a heavy gown! It’s just a long-ish kurta paired with palazzos and a dupatta in a mix of pastel and neutral tones. We see extensive and detailed embroidery in thread and zari along with pearl and sequin work in neutral tones with a hint of silver.
18. Satin and Net – Pakistani Bridal Dress
Pakistani bridal dresses are usually heavy with rich decadent fabrics, a whole lot of embellishment etc. But if you want a lighter version of the same, you can go for something like this! It is created in two layers – the satin one below in solid tone along with a layer of net on top showcasing light floral embroidery. The sky blue color makes the outfit appear light and airy!
19. Zari Zeal – Pakistani Wedding Dress
This Pakistani bridal dress is exotic! It is really not for everyone but the one who can carry it, like this bride, will surely be remembered for her beauty and elegance. It uses colors like black, dark brown and maroon. But all over the outfit – a long straight kurta with gharara bottoms and dupatta – we see dense and extensive embroidery in golden zari. There are sequins and stones used with the zari to create the imagery of roses and vines.
20. The Play of Contrasts
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Golden yellow, dark pink and teal – the three shades create a beautiful contrast along with the zari embellishment on this outfit. Pakistani bridal dresses are mostly seen in pastels or base tones with the occasional dark maroon or red. This color combination is truly unique in this style of clothing.
21. Solid Tone Magic
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These marigold orange and marigold yellow dresses mostly flaunt their solid tones with zari embellishment only on the borders and certain other areas like the lower part of the skirt.
22. Pale Gold Tone Lehenga Dress
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Here is another type of Pakistani bridal dress. In this case the dress has been tailored to resemble a lehenga with a longer choli. In pale gold raw silk with bead, sequin and zardozi work, the outfit is perfect for the bride who wants to skip red. It has been paired with a contrasting blue dupatta.
23. Simple Yet Exquisite
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Starting with its simplicity, this bridal dress is exquisite in every aspect. First, the warm toned tomato red is at once an unique, rich and bright color. Second, the cut of the dress is neither too flared nor a limp straight. It has just the right amount of flare with light pleates. The work on the bodice is devoid of bling and what steals the show is the cut work neckline with embroidery!
24. Dark Red Pakistani Bridal Dress
Our list is incomplete without a rich dark red toned bridal outfit with elaborate embellishment. This is just that! The panel style embroidery in gold on the skirt and floral work on the bodice is to die for!
25. Red on Red
Though self tone embellishment is a trending thing right now, the design structure of this bridal dress is highly inspired from western wedding gowns! Along with roses and vines, the outfit showcases a lot of stripes and checks. Also, we see an abundant use of lace, net and frills creating that Victorian gown-like illusion!
26. Larger-than-life?
Another aspect of Pakistani Bridal Dresses is their larger-than-life appeal! Take for example this one. The rust tone of the fabric can’t be seen for the elaborateness of the heavy silver tone embellishments. The bottom hemline has been given huge furls.
27. The Beige Bridal Dress
Pastel tones in neutral shades – that’s a style statement in itself. And if you have a rich fabric is such a color topped with a layer of embellished net – the result is simply from your world of dreams. This beige bridal dress has that dream-like quality!
28. Pastel Yellow Net Pakistani Bridal Dress
This pastel yellow tone has a golden hue! It has been paired with a pastel pink and pistachio toned dupatta and studded with silver sequin work. The bootas all over glitter like stars. The layer of net on the outfit makes it even more beautiful!
29. Bronze Bonanza
Here is another ‘out of this world’ gorgeous outfit for the Pakistani bride. The bronze satin and net dress is all over worked using metallic threads, zardozi beads, stones, sequins etc. It is paired with a contrasting red dupatta.
30. The Bride in Grey – Pakistani Bridal Dress
Such an unusual color for a bride yet so exquisite! This Pakistani bridal dress has a double skirt and boxy net sleeves. The silver on grey look is to die for! While the bodice and sleeves are quite heavily embellished, the work on the skirt part is scattered aesthetically!
31. Dreams in Zari
It’s the most gorgeous bridal dress you will ever see! Apart from usage of other crafts what stands out most is the golden zari embroidery all over the bodice and the skirt. It is in a deep red to maroon tone and the richness of the color as well as the fabric comes through. There is a slit down the middle of the flared skirt.
32. Bride in Gold
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The exquisiteness of this color is enough to keep everyone mesmerized! In a decadent silk, the deep gold tone gets complimented by the use of golden metallic bead embroidery and zardozi work. We see detailed embroidery on the hem of the skirt and boota motifs all over the fit-and-flare kurti paired with the skirt.
33. Goals in Grey
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This dazzling grey Pakistani bridal dress is literally out of a dream. The flared skirt has a trail and there is all over embellishment in the form of sequin, stone, crystal, zardozi and dabka work. Not an inch of space has been left to create a unique textured and luxuriant look.
34. Thread Work on Peach
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This dress is simply serene and soothing to the senses! On the light tone of pastel peach we see all over thread work in white, with a hint of silver zari. The dress is not that flared but floor-length.. The net dupatta, draped around the head of the bride, creates a trail of its own.
35. The Bride in Green
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The Pakistani bride in green is a classic bridal look that can’t be replaced with new-age fashion innovations. This bride wears this dark green dress with all over zari embroidery in gold. The work includes motifs like elephants, trees, plants, mountains and flowers. This dress is a typically traditional Pakistani bridal attire and creates a classic look.
36. Orange-Yellow Layered Bridal Dress
The unique color speaks volumes. On the orange-tinged yellow fabric, there is an abundance of silver zardozi and zari work. The dress is designed in layers.
37. Red and Gold Pakistani Bridal Dress
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This list is incomplete without a typical red and gold Pakistani bridal dress. It’s all-over embellished in intricate gold metallic bead and thread work. The dress has a straight cut and is paired with a flared gharara and dupatta.
38. Yellow Contrast Embroidery Bridal Dress
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If you are confident about pulling off a really traditional look, go for such a bridal dress! In a bright yellow tone it flaunts heavy embellishment in colors contrasting the base color. We see a lot of gold and a lot of bling!
39. Wine Red Bridal Dress with Skirt
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Bridal dresses in straight cut look really beautiful when paired with heavy flared skirts or sharara bottoms. This dress in dark wine red is a beauty to behold. The meticulous details of the gold embellishment on both the skirt and the dress is clearly displayed on such a dark base tone.
40. With Embroidered Net Cape
It’s perhaps the most contemporary design on this list! The dress has an A-line cut with woven silver details on a pastel blue base. But the real beauty of the attire lies in the net cape which showcases multi-color floral embroidery.
If you fell in love with any of the Pakistani bridal dresses in this list or if you already have an inspiration for a Pakistani bridal dress, get in touch with us! We can make your dream come true with regard to your bridal attire. Get your bridal dress customised at GetEthnic because we believe in creations that come from a perfect balance between your requirements and our expertise.
