For The Brides To Be! A Lowdown of the Most Happening Bridal Trends Featuring Bollywood Celebrities!

A boom in India’s wedding industry in 2023 was as evident to the layman as it was to experts, given all the wedding-related content flooding social media. Ever since visuals of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s fairytale Tuscan nuptials went viral in 2017, celebrity brides have emerged as the vanguards of trends in the bridal fashion space. From Bollywood belle Kiara Advani’s showstopping jewellery to Pakistani actress Mahira Khan’s gorgeous blend of modern and traditional sensibilities and ace designer Masaba Gupta’s unconventional sartorial choice, there was an influx of new bridal trends in the past year. Moving beyond the obvious shift from regal reds to dreamy pastels and ivory, let’s zoom in on the details that made our famous newlyweds stand out on their D-day.

Green Lucence ft. Parineeti Chopra

Not even Cleopatra, with all her legendary allure, could resist the charm of the Beryl family gemstone: the emerald. Lore has it that the Egyptian queen, besides wearing them, would also decorate her palace with the precious stones to create an ambiance of richness — such was her love affair with emeralds. But the mystique of emeralds extends far beyond antiquity, weaving its way onto the mood boards of Indian brides in recent times.

All eyes on Parineeti Chopra’s multi-layered diamond and emerald set.

The Reinvented Bangle ft. Rakul Preet Singh

While the auspicious chooda holds religious significance for new brides, it has also become a way to flaunt that dainty ‘Just Married’ mien. The festive red and white bangle set, which is traditionally worn for an extended period of forty days, has been revamped to suit the modern Indian woman’s aesthetic. Say hello to pastel pink and white choodas and personalized kalire!

Rakul Preet Singh chooses all things pink for her big day

Getting Creative with the Dupatta ft. Masaba

Whether it’s Parineeti Chopra’s dupatta neatly pinned over the blouse or Masaba Gupta’s draped over the shoulders showcasing two different colours on each side — celebrity bridal looks have been springboards for innovation with the Indian scarf. Now you can either derive inspiration from the stars or make your own creation — take the long, beautiful piece of cloth and experiment with it a little.

Masaba Gupta shows there’s beauty in asymmetry

Cover up, it’s in Fashion ft. Athiya Shetty

Until very recently, brides pledged allegiance to half or elbow-length blouses. But not anymore. Flaunt the curves of your arms with figure-hugging sleeves to add a subtle oomph to your look.

Athiya Shetty, the contemporary Indian bride

Train of your Dreams

The brief for your wedding veil? Make it as extravagant as the one worn by the iconic Princess of Wales, Princess Diana. Picture this — you’re gliding down the aisle with a luxurious piece of fabric cascading like a waterfall behind you, while your partner watches you with a sparkle in their eyes. Something like a royal dream, indeed.

Mahira Khan keeps it maximal yet classy

Good Ol’ Six Yards

While the saree can never go out-of-style, Sonakshi Sinha re-introduced its most simplistic archival versions at her low-key wedding functions. An ironic novelty in a sea of modern.

Sonakshi Sinha repurposes her mother’s wedding saree for her own big day

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