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Belted glamour
						        
						        
						        
						        
...go sans pleats as seen on this ensemble.
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Pleat...or don't
Going over the top with your pleats can be a great way to transform your wedding sari. You can try out pleated layers as seen here, or...
						        
						        
						        
						        
Classy with a maharani-esque vibe, the jacketed shoulder drape is a favourite for actor Deepika Padukone.
						        
						        
						        
						        
						        
						        
The front draped pallu works very well for an ornate and embellished sari.
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Indulge in drape-play
Pallu is a versatile part of sari that can be styled in various ways to suit the occasion. You can opt for an opulent double pallu style like this...
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Play with neckline and sleeves
Dramatic plunging necklines flanked with gorgeous bridal jewellery or classy, tapered long sleeves, blouses offer a lot of ways to experiment with a wedding sari.
						        
						        
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Add a dupatta
Colourblock your ornate sari with a breezy dupatta for the perfect wedding ensemble.
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The lehenga sari drape
A voluminous version of the traditional sari with multiple drapes, this one lets you have the best of both worlds!
						        
						        
						        
						        
Drape an extra-long pallu
A long pallu styled to trail after you is sure to make a statement. Take a cue from actor Deepika Padukone!
						        
						        
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Add a veil
Love pastel hues? Make the ensemble more ethereal by adding a veil to go with it.
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Actor Arshita Shetty repped the crisp and classy draping style on her wedding day.
						        
						        
The traditional tuck
Perfection is the key to nail this look with razor-sharp pleats and neatly tucked ends.
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