I love the way a saree looks and I understand that if I did, I would need someone who knows how to wrap one in my wedding party. But before I even consider it, I wanted to know if other people would think it offensive. Neither myself nor my fiance are of Indian descent.
2007-01-09 02:29:30 · 22 answers · asked by kisa 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Wearing Sari or any other dress can never be offensive but you have to take care of a few things as you do in wearing any dress i.e. you must wear it properly and also consider the Weather because Sari is an Indian Attire largely worn in South India ( with some exceptions) where wheather is usually hot and humid, you wont feel comfortable in cold weather.
2007-01-09 03:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by Advisor online 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your day, do what YOU want. This isn't to please anyone else, just you and your fiance.
I read what someone here said about white vs. red sarees. This is true in some parts of India. For example, in Kerala, they normally wear a white and gold saree. But, in most other places white is definately reserved for widows and funerals. However, if you're not part of that culture, then you don't have to follow it :)
I'm of Indian and Arabic heritage. I wouldn't have a problem with a non Indian wearing a saree, as long as they wrapped it correctly. You're definately going to need some help wrapping it, no amount of internet diagrams are going to help you.
What kind of saree are you looking to get? There are lots of different ways to wear the saree. If youre getting one with heavy work on the pallu, you should wear it gujarati style. If you've got a lighter saree, nivi styles works better.
To sum up the rant... it's not offensive at all. Do what you want dear, it's your day to shine.
2007-01-10 12:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, although I am not an Indian, in my opinion wearing sarees although you are not an Indian is not offending. As long as the way you wearing is correct, at the same time not conflicting with your religion, I think it's really no problem for a non-Indian to wear a saree.
I'm telling this because I am now studying in India, and my chinese friends sometimes wear saree on special occasion, and the locals are not offended or something, instead they are happy that we are following their culture.
As for putting up a saree, sorry couldn't help here, but I believe it'll be easy to learn as the friends I mentioned before are able to put on saree themselves.
2007-01-09 10:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by guardog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think your Indian guests (if there are any) would be honored. Ask a couple of Indian guests whom you trust. Just make sure you follow the marriage saree etiquette. I think pure white is reserved for funerals. Marriage saree has to have some red/garnet in it.
2007-01-09 14:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by Developing Minds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooh pretty! Saris are elegant and gorgeous! Most folks from India that I know have no problem with it, and even help you find the right ones. It's no different than an Indian bride wearing a white wedding gown.
2007-01-09 10:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look honey, it's your day. It doesn't matter what you wear because you're probably gonna offend someone - this is the United States of the Offended after all! I'd look at it this way: it's your big, the day all about you, so you need to do what you want to do and not worry about someone being offended. It's not like you're sacrificing babies or praying to the god of the rocks or anything. Good luck!
2007-01-09 11:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jayna 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If anyone is offended by this, they are no one you want to have any kind of relationship with anyway. Would you be offended if an Indian lady wanted to wear an American style wedding dress?
2007-01-09 10:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by J.R. 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've been to a few indian weddings where non-indian girls wore saris. Not only did the indian women nt mind, they really liked the fact that the non indian girls were wearing saris. I'd go for it if I were you!
2007-01-09 10:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by Styles Gagan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend just got married in one. Her new groom is a martial arts instructor and they practice Buddhism. There was a couple who's son was in the martial arts class that were from India, they helped her get th saree gown. I don't think it would be offensive to them, I think it would be more flattering to them.
2007-01-09 10:34:32 · answer #9 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding. Wear what you want. It might even be considered a compliment to Indians. I don't know.
2007-01-09 12:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋