Have you noticed how the Indian brides today look so ethereal, modern and Indian all at the same time? With changing times and new trends, brides are coming face-to-face with more options. You will come across a variety of fabrics, finishings, and designs when you actually visit the market to shop for bridal ensembles. The modern Indian bride has a lot to look forward to when it comes to wedding outfit ideas.
Trending Bridal Outfits For The Modern Indian Bride
Fusion Gowns
Since the last few years, fusion gowns has made a headway into the bridal scene. You will be simply amazed to see western style gowns embellished with Indian designs, embroidery, and embellishments. Today’s brides are bolder than ever, flaunting plunging necklines, capes, and flares to add more drama. Some of the top choices in colours include lavender, mint green, and dusty rose.
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Heavily Embellished Sarees
Sarees are making a major comeback this season. And brides from all walks of life are running after heirlooms, and getting them re-designed. Apart from the traditional variety, brides are choosing pre-stitched sarees and easy-to-wear drapes, as well. There is a lot of usage of feathers, sequins, crystals, and metallic embellishments. Many are even resorting to pairing sarees with halter necks, cholis, and bustiers.
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Modern Lehenga Sets
Lehengas are not the same any more, too. Modern Indian brides are choosing georgette, organza, and crepes for a sleeker look. And you can surely spot all the vibrant and dramatic embroidery and thread work on them. Emerald greens, deep mauves, and champagne colours are the hot favourites today. Some of the modern brides are also going for ruffled dupattas and corsets.
Cape-style Jacket With Sharara and Choli
The modern Indian bride is choosing amazing and out-of-the-box wedding trousseau in the form of heavily-embellished cholis with shararas and cape-style jackets. You will find these in silks, velvets, nets, satins, tulles, and many more. There is zardozi work and aari work to choose from, as well.
Mughal Anarkali Gowns
Another addition to the bridal trousseau include anarkali gowns, with churidar pants underneath, but invisible. The come with heavy yokes, flowy designs, and heavy embellishments. You can go for silk or cotton, lace or tulle.
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Take Away…
Wear the right bridal outfits in keeping with modern times, and flaunt your extraordinary looks. Wedding attire is a symbol of your personal style, so make the most of it. The modern Indian bride can find lots of options today, in the wedding market.
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