In traditional Indian wedding accessories play a
vital role in defining the wedding outfit of the groom. Right selection
of accessories makes the groom elegant and smart. Today, grooms are
defining their outfit with ethnic and contemporary accessories that
complement the wedding attire. They are very particular about the kind
of look they portray. To match the sherwani a diamond cufflink will be a
perfect accessory. Another important accessory is the pagri or the
turban, which could be made interesting by using different fabrics like
leheriyas, tie dyes, or self woven brocades. It is worn with Sherwanis,
Jodhpuris or heavy Churidar Kurtas. A pagri enhances the total look of
the groom. It is usually made of chunri, zari and gharchola material and
thus creates a colorful male adornment. Among the other important groom
accessory are Kantha, which are long necklaces made of beads and white
pearls and are usually worn as an ornament. A traditional moti mala worn
along with an antique pendant or a broach enhances the look. You could
match your mojris in raw silk and have the edges embroidered with
similar embroidery to complete the look.
Among the other traditional accessories are knives and swords it
symbolizes prestige and royalty. These ornamented wedding knives and
swords are usually handcrafted. Kamar Patta or waistbands are elaborate
handwork so as to provide a majestic appeal to the groom's attire. It is
tied around the waist of the groom when carrying the coconut during the
wedding ceremony. sehra is another most accessory worn at the time of
marriage it enhances the overall personality of the groom. Mojris are
usually traditional Indian footwear it is worn with traditional Indian
dressing like sherwanis and Jodhpuri suit. They come in different colors
and designs, and are normally hand crafted. If the groom goes for
western suit than to match the look he wears diamond or other
semi-precious stone cufflinks, to add a touch of style and elegance.
Choose the color of the cufflinks that suits the color of the suit. So
these are some of the accessories that an Indian groom normally wears.
