Be it pastel lehengas or personalised outfits, here’s how Bollywood brides are redefining Indian bridal fashion.
It would not be wrong to say that India is a country where weddings are extravagant and end up being grand cultural spectacles. And amid that, bridal fashion remains the cynosure of everyone’s eyes. While earlier traditional red lehengas and classic gold jewelry dominated the aesthetics, there has been a massive shift recently after Bollywood brides have ended up writing the rulebook by amalgamating heritage with individuality. A host of Bollywood brides have now been picking up comfort and symbolism while remaining rooted in culture, and they are serving inspiration for the real brides as well.
From Alia Bhatt’s understated bridal looks to Kiara Advani’s pastel attires, check out five bridal trends by Bollywood brides that are worth considering for your own big day:
For decades, red has been the colour of Indian brides. However, recent Bollywood weddings have made a massive shift toward pastel hues, from blush pinks to ivories, and it beautifully depicts soft romanticism. At her intimate Mumbai wedding, Alia Bhatt wore a delicate ivory Sabyasachi saree while Kiara Advani stunned in a custom ombré pink lehenga by Manish Malhotra. The two looks were a beautiful move from traditional tones towards serene palettes with contemporary flair.
Deepika Padukone, for her wedding day, wore a personalized veil embroidered with “Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava”. And now most modern brides are adorning veils and kaleeras with initials, dates, and personal symbols. Another instance remains of Parineeti Chopra’s ivory veil that featured her husband Raghav Chadha’s name delicately hand-embroidered. These aesthetics turn a bridal outfit into a deeply personal artifact.
Gone are the days of traditional blouses and outfits, and they have been replaced with fashion-forward cuts and structured silhouettes. Celebs like Prajakta Koli (aka @mostlysane) recently wore a hand-painted lehenga with a corset top, showcasing how fashion can be merged into bridalwear. One can think of voluminous skirts or sleek sarees as well for their wedding day.
While lehengas remain the de facto outfits for the brides, they are amping it up with blouses featuring dramatic sleeves, 3D embroidery, or pearl-drizzled backs to have that extra edge. Think of cape-style dupattas that add a personality to an otherwise traditional silhouette.
Bollywood brides are also keen on reviving India’s rich textile heritage by incorporating weaves like Paithani, Bandhani, and Banarasi into bridal wear. It is a way to honor their regional roots while styling modern silhouettes.
So if you're planning your own wedding, you can certainly take a cue from these style-setters to look unapologetically elegant.
