Regarding wedding fashion, Indian celebrity brides often set trends that inspire others. These celebrities have redefined bridal fashion uniquely, from unconventional ensembles to timeless classics. We have curated a list of seven wedding outfit trends picked/started by Indian celebrity brides that you can follow. 

1. The Pastel Trend

Anushka Sharma’s wedding to Virat Kohli in 2017 was among the biggest and most memorable Indian celebrity weddings ever. This was also a significant moment for Indian bridal fashion since Anushka chose to break away from the classic red and go for a pastel pink Sabyasachi lehenga for her wedding. Pair your pastel lehenga with minimal jewellery and a fresh and natural makeup look for this look. We suggest that instead of contrasting different coloured jewellery, sticking to the colours of your lehenga would make the outfit look more elegant. After Anushka, Kiara Advani, Parineeti Chopra, Athiya Shetty, and Kriti Kharbanda are all celebrities who opted for pink and pastel lehengas for their wedding. 

Look at these gorgeous wedding pictures that inspired many Indian wedding photographers to click photos that truly capture real emotions.

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2. The Unconventional Ensemble Trend 

Rhea Kapoor, known for her distinct style, chose an unconventional wedding ensemble for her wedding to Karan Boolani. She opted for an ivory Chanderi saree designed by Anamika Khanna paired with a long veil, a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary. Rhea’s choice of head jewellery, an ornate piece of pearls by Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas that draped over her forehead, gave an illusion of a dupatta, making her look extremely beautiful and out of usual. 

Similarly, Shibani Dandekar, at her wedding with Farhan Akhtar, chose a red custom-designed corset top with a mermaid-style skirt from the label Jade by Monica and Karishma. This ensemble of hers featured a floor-sweeping train and a dramatic veil. As stated by Vogue India, hers was an inspiration in unconventional wedding attires and minimalism. 

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3. Include Colours You are Fond of

Anushka Ranjan’s bridal outfit was a fresh take on a bride. In her wedding with Aditya Seal, she wore a lavender lehenga designed by Manish Malhotra, departing from the norm of red and pink hues of Indian weddings. Her lehenga had a beautiful silver embroidery that she matched with her jewellery. The colour of the lehenga reflected her vibrant personality. 

She inspired Indian brides not to shy away from choosing the colours and themes they are fond of for their bridal ensemble, except discussing it with their partner and contrasting/matching the colour scheme, which is a good idea. If you would love to experiment with your wedding ensemble, especially the colour themes of your wedding, you should take cues from Anushka Ranjan.

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4. The Classic Red Ensemble

Sticking to the status quo does not make you outdated. The classic red ensemble can never go wrong. Take inspiration from A-listers like Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, and Mouni Roy, who all wore red lehenga for their wedding. Accessorise your outfit with jewellery in gold and light, shiny colours.

Be careful with the shade of red so that it does not overpower you because red is bold and takes the front stage. Remember to choose something subtle and simple. The colour red is auspicious and a statement – truly a timeless affair. 

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5. Personalised Embroidery 

Deepika Padukone set a new trend with personalised embroidery on her dupatta, inscribed with a Sanskrit verse “Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava”, meaning “May you always be lucky as a married woman”. This personalised embroidery adds a personal touch, giving the wedding ensemble emotion. Many brides followed this trend; the inscribed dupattas became a statement piece.

Following Deepika’s lead, the bride started inscribing their groom’s name, combined initials and even the popular wedding hashtags on their dupatta. If you want a unique touch to your wedding ensemble, you can go for personalised embroidery crafted according to your wish.

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6. A Saree is Never Out of the Trend

A saree has been stable in Indian bridal fashion, but many Bollywood celebrities proved that a saree can never be outdated. In fact, they brought a new spotlight on sarees and made their wedding ensemble breathtaking. Dia Mirza, Yami Gautam, and Sonakshi Sinha all chose a red Banarasi silk saree, while Deepika Padukone opted for a gold Kanjivaram Silk saree for her Anand Karaaj. Alia Bhatt went for a classic ivory Sabyasachi saree for her wedding, keeping it minimal. 

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7. Fusion of Cultures 

In a wedding that brings two people from different cultural backgrounds, the fusion of both cultures in the bridal ensemble has become a trend and rightfully so because it is a beautiful gesture. Katrina Kaif wore a floral saree paired with a veil for her second bridal outfit, blending the traditional Indian saree with a Western veil element. Similarly, Social media influencer Alanna Panday, cousin to Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, wore a gorgeous white Manish Malhotra lehenga for her wedding, incorporating western bridal elements including white. For a bicultural wedding, you can fuse the cultures and include the elements of your and your partner’s cultures in your ensemble. 

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Conclusion

As you plan your wedding, consider how these trends can be captured beautifully through the lens of an Asian wedding photographer, ensuring that every detail of your ensemble is preserved in timeless photographs.