Bright colors have always been a core part of Indian culture. You’ll see it in the festivities, the celebrations, the religious practices, and in virtually anything traditional you can think of. A casual observer may think it is just one of those things. Not in India, and certainly not for Indians. Colors are symbolic and there are age-old traditions about what certain colors are associated with.

Ever been to an Indian wedding?

Weddings in India are glamorous affairs and are renowned for being auspicious and colorful. A color you’ll find all over the place is the red color. 

Many beautiful options for the bride to wear come in red hue making red arguably the most popular color among Indian brides. But why is this so?

In this article, we will look at what makes the red color so important and popular to the Indian bride

Why Use Red on Your Wedding Day?

Maybe the real question should be ‘Why not color red?’ This is important since more brides would rather opt for red-colored attires for their weddings. Most people who go for other colors do so in a bid to be unique and do something different from what others around are attempting. Others avoid red because, for them, it signifies danger which is not what they want on their special day. Nonetheless, red is still the most used color and most brides pack at least a red saree, ghagra, or lehenga choli in their bridal trousseau. 

Here are some reasons to consider going for red attire for your wedding: 

1. Symbol of life: 

The red color is used to indicate the beginning of a new life that starts with the bride leaving her family. Hence, brides and families use it during weddings to symbolize the start of something union and bless the union.

2. Symbol of Love, prosperity, fertility, and passion: 

Red color usage has its roots in a belief that Mars, is a red planet and is responsible for marriages. Red outfits are therefore common among brides even as they look to attract to themselves, and their marriages, fertility, and prosperity.

3. Purity: 

Yes! Red is thought to depict the purity of the bride.

4. Joy and Celebration: 

Use red colors to set the tone for a joyous and celebratory atmosphere as is typically the case in weddings.

5. Wealth and Strength: 

Red-colored attires are said to be able to psyche up the bride, giving her strength and helping her overcome anxiety and stress on her big day.

Interestingly, it is not just the bridal dress that can be red; the Heena and Mehendi designs can also be printed in red on the skin. You will find that there are also many necklaces, earrings, nose rings, and bridal Chura that come in red and feature in Indian weddings making them an all-red affair.

What if a red fabric is not an option?

When red is not an available option, consider using other bright colors on your wedding day or colors such as gold and ivory. Black is an absolute no-no personal preference; as it symbolizes sorrow, death, and the ilk.

Conclusion

Red is a good first choice if you are looking to glam up on your big day and make lasting memories and if you are looking to make purchases for your bridal trousseau, consider getting a red attire. Even if many people are leaving the trend and choosing other colors, red is still the favored color by most brides on their wedding day.