The perfect guide to picking out your bridal lehenga

Instagram is overflowing with viral trends around the year, and the wedding industry isn't immune to them either—especially the craze about bridal lehengas when a celebrity wedding takes place. There’s no doubt that marriages are all about love and promises. But the lehenga chosen for the big day is still significant. Not only does it help make the bride look good and feel confident, but it also keeps the energy alive for the bride and her family and friends. Picking out a wedding lehenga is a ritual in itself. Everyone has an opinion, and with the number of trends along with the often-at-odds-with-each-other voices of your loved ones, it can be challenging to find what's right for you. While every season brings its own standout moments for bridal fashion, this season seems particularly promising as the bridal styles from Lakme Fashion Week and India Couture Week lead the way. If you are planning to tie the knot this season, take these fashion cues while picking out your dream ensemble. 

Keep up with the silhouettes

One of the most prominent details about a lehenga is the silhouette. In a time where designers are meticulously adding a range of silhouettes, choosing an apt one might seem daunting. Nevertheless, there’s always room for experimentation. Now while the latest must-haves come with array of options—asymmetrical, fishtail, and trailed silhouettes—you can always rely on the traditionally popular A-lined and paneled lehengas to remain evergreen. 

Redefine the bridal colours

Back in the day, reds were reserved as the bridal norm for weddings but the current times say otherwise. With Anushka Sharma breaking the code red with a pastel lehenga on her D-day, brides have stopped feeling like they need to conform to traditional colours. The experimental spree has noticed an obsession with pastel shades for bridal lehengas. While the last season briefly touched upon the trend of metallic wedding lehengas, this season they have taken centrestage.  

Embroidering the modern way

India is home to not only rich art but also talented indigenous artisans who put their hearts into keeping the art alive. This is especially true for the art of embroidery. While traditional embroideries have never lost their relevance, here are a few tips that you need to keep in mind. Priyanka Chopra was one of the first celebrities to opt for tone-on-tone embroidery—a great idea for a minimalistic diva. For the more flamboyant brides out there, 3D embroidery is all the rage right now.

Blending the traditional and modern

Highlighting the true personality of who she is, brides today are considering collared necklines and pant-like silhouettes in embracing their definition of style. Leaning towards the traditional while not cashing out on the modern trends, the crop top blouses with lehengas are a standout piece. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get your pockets stitched on your wedding lehengas. 

Now that you know about the trending styles that are currently on all our minds, you are all set to embark upon your lehenga shopping journey. These simple cues are helpful but you must also go with your gut feeling to say yes to the dress!

Feature image: @AliaaBhatt/Instagram
 

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