Sarees are the ultimate, go-to South Asian outfit – they can be worn to work, weddings, and casual day outings. The six yard fabric can also be draped in many elegant ways, from the traditional over-the-shoulder styles to cultural variations in the Bengali saree or the Kandyan saree.
Even more variant than the draping styles are the patterns, colors, and fabrics used in making the versatile outfit. Here are 31 of our favorite saree styles for your bridal inspiration:
1. Wonder in White from Tarun Tahiliani’s S/S 2013 Collection
2. The Two-Toned from Manish Malhotra’s Spring 2014 Collection
3. Bold Border from Manish Malhotra’s S/S 2014 Collection
4. A Silk Spectacle from Gaurang Shah’s Chandbali Collection
5. Silk, Lace, Stripe from Sabyasachi’s 2013 Collection
6. Peacock Inspired via A Collection of Peacock Style Saris
7. Traditional Paithani from Saffron and Silk
8. Sequined Steampunk from Sabyasachi’s Fall 2013 Collection
9. Sheer & Silver from Tarun Tahiliani’s 2012 Bridal Collection
A style for the bold bride, but a fun, shimmery look nonetheless!
10. Black Lace from Sabyasachi’s Fall 2013 Collection
11. Shimmer Details from Satya Paul’s Bridal Collection
12. Golden Cascade from Ashima Leena at Delhi Couture Week 2012
13. Traditional Red & Gold from Yana & Archita’s Wedding
A popular color choice for many South Asian brides
14. Geometric Green from The Whole Nine Yards – Perfecting the Arts of Sari Draping 
15. Clean Kandyan Drape from Samira & Nigel’s Wedding
16. Low Draped Rustic from JJ Valaya’s 2012 Collection
17. Textured Tulle from Tarun Tahiliani’s 2014-2015 Bridal Collection
Complete with Swarovski crystals sewn in!
18. Teardrop Print from Ritu Kumar’s Panchvastra Collection
19. Velvet & Ombre from Vikram Phadnis’s Runway at Aamby Valley Bridal Week 2012
20. Powerful Peach from Ritu Kumar’s Panchvastra Collection
21. Red and White from Shannon & Seema’s Wedding
22. Extreme Floral from Sabyasachi’s India Couture Week 2014 Runway
23. Sheer Blues from Anju Modi’s Manikarnika Collection
24. Salmon Shimmer from Rina Dhaka’s India Couture Week 2014 Runway
25. Silver and White from Varun Bahl’s India Couture Week 2014 Runway
26. Lime Stripe from Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week 2013
27. Royally Blue from Satya Paul
28. Rainbow Sorbet from Bhairavi Jaikishan at Lakme Fashion Week 2013
29. Marigold Magic from Mika & Neil’s Wedding
30. Rose and Petals from Anju Modi at India Couture Week 2014
31. Strawberry Stripe from Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week 2013
For more bridal inspiration, see our 31 Sari Blouses to Fall in Love With and 31 Anarkhali Styles pieces.