How I found my bridal gown, by Zeena Shah

March 27, 2024

Weddings describe how they ended up choosing their wedding dresses in a new set. There is probably a lot to learn from those who have gone through the process, including the hazards you must avoid, and how to tell when you’ve found” the one” in your life. This is the most exciting, but overwhelming, stylish decision you will make. Zeena Shah, a designer and creator, tells us how she chose her legal ceremony gown this period.


I’d always known that wearing a traditional white wedding dress would n’t make me happy. Being of Indian traditions, the wedding dress is much more colorful when the wife wears a purple gown or lengha. We had two parts for our marriage, the Indian marriage ceremony and the civil wedding ceremony, which were taking place after numerous delays and postponements as a result of the pandemic. Although I was covered for the Indian service, I was stumped by the register office’s attire.

There are so many different types of skirts, various feelings, and different themes you could choose from in the world of wedding dresses. I frequently feel like a design lizard because of how I dress to enhance my mood and happiness, but initially I had a difficult decision-making process.

zeena shah wedding

The Shannons Photography

zeena shah wedding

The Shannons Photography

So, I started with what I did n’t want. Because it just was n’t me, I was n’t planning on going to all the bridal shops to try on dresses that made me look like a diamanté-adorned meringue. I’ve done that as a bridesmaid a few times before with friends, and I was very out of my comfort zone because it worked for them, but I was also aware that it just was n’t appropriate for my style. I wanted to collaborate with a designer to create anything special or to create a ready-to-wear item. I was also very reluctant to choose a costume that I already had in my closet. I’ve now got a lot of clothes in my closet because I’m a big fan of them, so I wanted my wedding gown to feel different, more special, and have that wow factor. Because I really believe in dressing for pleasure, it had to be real to me too, and our meeting style was” pleasure.” I also wanted to surprise and delight my friends with my dress. After all the difficulties, I suddenly had the right dress to go with the feeling and myself.

As a stylist, I did n’t feel trapped for inspiration; instead, I turned to my favorite designers and a board of dresses I adored on Pinterest. I did n’t want my dress to cost the earth either because this was part two of our wedding ( which we did n’t have a budget for ) and I can be a very shopper. I kept an eye on any upcoming great artist sample sales and bookmarked any noteworthy ones. My dress was discovered while I was searching online; there was only one remaining, and it seemed very appropriate to me. I think that the gown occasionally finds you.

zeena shah wedding

Carrie Santana de Torres

zeena shah wedding

Carrie Santana de Torres

I really noticed my wedding dress at the Ashish show the year before we were getting married; I fell in love with it’s lively layers of tulle and colorful sequins; it was a truly unique dress and very specific. But, when I’d enquired about its presence, it was going to get out a time to slow so I had put it out of my head.

So, many many months later ( after the various pandemic- related postponements ) I really could n’t believe it when I spotted it online. The gown was exactly the right balance of joy, joy, and optimism that I needed. It also fulfilled all of my expectations. I ordered it quickly. I did n’t want to try it on when it arrived, so I put it in the box for a day or two before going out. But, as soon as I tried it on, I knew it was great.

Instead of trying to fit myself into what I thought was appropriate for a civil ceremony, finding a gown that truly reflected who I am and my character was my top concern. I realized that I was n’t really me when I wore a beautifully tailored white suit or a silk slip dress that inspired me. I believe you must remember that life is a day and that only positive things can come from wearing something you like. I sincerely hope to perform it over and over again.

zeena shah wedding

The Shannons Photography

zeena shah wedding

Carrie Santana de Torres

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