Most Loved Instagram Posts of 2016

Bridal Fashion and Beauty - Dec 27, 2016

2016 was a yet another big year for us on Instagram – we are close to hitting 600k followers, thanks to our loyal readers! So, as the year comes to a close, we look back on inspiring photos and videos that had all of our readers double tapping.

1. Bride Akanksha’s gorgeous Sangeet Look

Love how @coolbluezphotography captured Bride Akanksha’s gorgeous sangeet look in a peach and gold @AnitaDongre lehenga teamed with stunning kundan jewellery and flawless makeup. Tag a friend who would rock this look. Lehenga- @anitadongre Makeup Artist- @simran.takkar (Thailand) Photo Courtesy- @coolbluezphotography (Delhi NCR) #bridalportraits #gettingreadymoments #flawlessmakeup #anitadongre #kundanjewellery #maangtikka #peachlehenga #jewellery #bridaljewellery #indianbride #wedding #indianweddings #weddinglook #bridallook #weddingsutra #lehenga #dday #bridalshoot #traditional #bridalmakeup #makeupartist #bridalmakeupartists #thailandweddings #weddingsinthailand #bridalhairstyle

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Sep 25, 2016 at 8:27am PDT

Photo Courtesy- CoolBluez Photography2. Bride Zankruti twirling pretty in a Sabyasachi lehenga

Bride Zankruti twirls pretty in a Sabyasachi lehenga as @editmasterindia captured this must-have photo for every bride. Tag a friend who’d rock this look. Bride- Zankruti Lehenga- @sabyasachiofficial Photo Courtesy- @editmasterindia (Mumbai) #lehenga #lehengas #redlehenga #sabyasachibride #sabysachilehenga #twirl #goldembroidery #designerlehenga #lehengalookbook #bridaljewellery #lehengaideas #bride #indianbride #indianwedding #weddingsutra #bridallook #indianbridesaroundtheworld #bridalshoot #traditional #indianwedding #WeddingSutra #candidphotography #lehengainspiration #lehengadiaries #desibride #indiafashion #instafashion

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 18, 2016 at 1:27am PST

Photo Courtesy- Edit Master3. Ali’s cutest proposal ever for Mitali

The cutest proposal ever! Ali proposed Mitali, a dog trainer by profession, with her 6 furry friends and with the help of their very own pet ‘Pantu’. Tag your partner if you loved this! Videography- @weddingnama (Mumbai) #proposalvideo #fluff #pets #dogsofinstagram #cuteproposal #howheasked #couplegoals #prewedding #lovestruck #couple #preweddingshoot #coupleshot #tipsfortobeweds #engagement #justengaged #marriage #weddingelements #groomtobe #bridetobe #weddingtrends #indianweddings #brideandgroom #photographytrends #engagementshoot #pet #weddingnama A video posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 2, 2016 at 3:37am PST

Video Courtesy- WeddingNama4. Riddhima and Karan’s frameworthy candid capture

This candid capture by @hitchedandclicked is so frame worthy. Tag your partner if you loved this! Couple- Riddhima & Karan Lehenga- @sabyasachiofficial Makeup Artist- Anu Kaushik Photo Courtesy- @hitchedandclicked (Delhi NCR) #bridalportraits #couplephoto #sabyasachibride #redlehenga #safa #weddingflorals #vibrantdecor #funcouple #dreamy #lehenga #weddinglehenga #couplegoals #bridallehenga #pheralook #wedding #bridallook #indianwedding #weddingsutra #mehndidecor #traditional #bridalshoot #bridalmakeup #bridalhairstyle #desibride #designerlehenga #indianbride

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 13, 2016 at 7:33pm PST

Photo Courtesy- Hitched and Clicked5. A new age bride in a pink and mint Anita Dongre lehenga

@amitbarotphotography captured the essence of a new age bride in a pink and mint @anitadongre lehenga. Tag a friend who’d rock this lehenga. Photo Courtesy- @amitbarotphotography (Ahmedabad) #pinkandmint #pinklehenga #lehenga #lehengas #amitbarotphotography #gotapatti #designerlehenga #lehengalookbook #bridaljewellery #lehengaideas #bride #indianbride #indianwedding #weddingsutra #bridallook #indianbridesaroundtheworld #bridalshoot #traditional #indianwedding #WeddingSutra #candidphotography #lehengainspiration #lehengadiaries #desibride #indiafashion #instafashion A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 13, 2016 at 1:37am PST

Photo Courtesy- Amit Barot Photography6. A pre-wedding shoot in the rains

If the rains ain’t gonna keep you from shooting your pre-wedding photos, this capture by @ndphotography2013 will give you #couplegoals. Tag your partner if you agree. Photography- @ndphotography2013 (Mumbai) #rain #rainshot #romantic #couplesgoals #prewedding #lovestruck #couple #preweddingshoot #coupleshot #tipsfortobeweds #engagement #justengaged #marriage #weddingelements #groomtobe #bridetobe #weddingtrends #indianweddings #brideandgroom #photographytrends #engagementshoot #engagementphotography

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 5, 2016 at 9:53pm PST

Photo Courtesy- ND Photography7. The bride and her bridesmaids

Tag your besties if you would spend the morning of your wedding bonding with your bridesmaids. Photo Courtesy- @imomentsvideo (Delhi NCR) #bridesmaids #bridesmaid #bridesmaidlehengas #redlehenga #lehenga #bridesmaiddresses #realweddings #brideandbridesmaids #tipsfortobeweds #dreamdestination #justengaged #destinationweddings #marriage #weddingdecor #bffs #bride #weddingtrends #indianweddings #bridal #brideandbridesmaids #girlfriends #coolbride A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 6, 2016 at 7:40pm PST

Photo Courtesy- Imoments8. The bride and her cocktail

But first…Let me take a shot! Tag a friend who would be the coolest bride at her wedding! Photo Courtesy- Bhumi & Simran #DiageoWeddingSutra #cheers #entertainingchannel #entertainment #DiageoWeddingSutra #shots #newbeginnings #couple #brideandgroom #brideandgroom #weddingshoot #indianbride #tipsfortobeweds #dreamdestination #destinationweddings #marriage #weddingdecor #weddingelements #groom #bride #weddingtrends #indianweddings #outdoorwedding #weddingplanning #realcouples

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Nov 27, 2016 at 5:32am PST

Photo Courtesy- Bhumi & Simran9. Namrta and Rohan’s bridal portrait

We are crushing over bride Namrta mint and blue @anitadongre lehenga. Perfect for beach weddings! Comment below if you agree. Lehenga- @anitadongre Photo Courtesy- @thelightsmiths.in (Mumbai) #mintlehenga #mintandblue #anitadongre #lehenga #lehengas #beachwedding #goldembroidery #designerlehenga #lehengalookbook #bridaljewellery #lehengaideas #bride #indianbride #indianwedding #weddingsutra #bridallook #indianbridesaroundtheworld #bridalshoot #traditional #indianwedding #WeddingSutra #candidphotography #lehengainspiration #lehengadiaries #desibride #indiafashion #instafashion A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:26am PST

Photo Courtesy- The Lightsmiths10. Natasha’s mehndi and vibrant decor

@girlinpinkphotography captured bride Natasha’s vibrant yet subtle mehndi look beautifully. Tag a friend who would rock this look. Photo Courtesy- @girlinpinkphotography (Mumbai) #mehndimakeup #lehenga #mehndidecor #floralheadband #floraljewellery #instafashion #bridalfashion #bridalportraits #mehndi #mehndiartist #mehndiceremony #henna #wedding #bridallook #indianwedding #weddingsutra #henna #traditional #bridallehenga #bridalshoot #bridalmakeup #hennaartists #bridalmakeup #floraljewellery #bridalhairstyle

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 5, 2016 at 7:32pm PST

Photo Courtesy- Girl in Pink Photography11. The most amazing Wedding Mannequin Challenge

@reelsandframes totally nailed this #MannequinChallenge at a wedding. Tag your besties if you’d do this! Video Courtesy- @reelsandframes (Mumbai) #indianbride #reelsandframes #bridesfriends #groomsfriends #AnandRathi #mannequin #fun #madness #baraatis #familyandfriends #weddingfilm #indiangroom #weddingvows #sevenvows #vows #coolbride #destinationweddings #palaceweddings #besties #indianweddings #indianbride #indiangroom #weddingdecor #weddingplanning #outdoorwedding #WeddingSutra A video posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Nov 26, 2016 at 8:10am PST

Video Courtesy- Reels and Frames12. Rupali and Saagar’s adorable portrait

An aww-dorable capture from Rupali and Saagar’s mehndi ceremony. Tag your partner if you ❤️ this! Photo Courtesy- @shadesphotographyindia (Mumbai) #bridalportraits #couplephoto #pinklehenga #kiss #weddingflorals #vibrantdecor #funcouple #dreamy #aww #mehndi #lehenga #weddinglehenga #couplegoals #bridallehenga #pheralook #sangeet #wedding #bridallook #indianwedding #kalachashma #weddingsutra #mehndidecor #traditional #bridalshoot #bridalmakeup #bridalhairstyle #desibride #designerlehenga #indianbride

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 8, 2016 at 7:42am PST

Photo Courtesy- Shades13. Shaana Levy and Uraaz Bahl’s intimate palace wedding

Gorgeous couple Shaana Levy and Uraaz Bahl’s intimate palace wedding in Umaid Bhawan shot by @theweddingfilmer. #rajasthan #shaanalevy #uraazbahl #celebritywedding #theweddingfilmer #fireworks #palacewedding #dreamwedding #indianbride #indiangroom #weddingvows #sevenvows #vows #sabyasachibride #destinationweddings #rajasthanweddings #lakecity #cityoflakes #palaceweddings #indianweddings #indianbride #indiangroom #weddingdecor #weddingplanning #outdoorwedding #WeddingSutra A video posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Nov 16, 2016 at 5:54am PST

Video Courtesy- The Wedding Filmer14. A candid bridal capture at Sangeet

@preach.art captures a candid moment as the couple danced away at their sangeet. Photo Courtesy- @preach.art (Ahmedabad) #WeddingSutra #lehenga #sangeet #dance #firstdance #dip #bridalwear #indianwear #lehengas #weddinglook #bridetobe #indianbride #embroidery #bluekurta #coupleshot #yellowlehenga #indianweddings #festive #fireworks #maangtikka #indianbridesaroundtheworld #lehengainspiration #candidphotoshoot #winterweddings

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Nov 9, 2016 at 8:08am PST

Photo Courtesy- Preach Art15. Krushika;s gorgeous mehndi look

Bride Krushika’s mehndi look in a @sabyasachiofficial lehenga and flawless makeup by @dramaeinbaaz – so dreamy! Tag a friend who’d rock this look. Lehenga- @sabyasachiofficial Makeup Artist- @dramaeinbaaz (Mumbai) Photo Courtesy- @weddingnama (Mumbai) #violetlehenga #sabyasachibride #sabyasachimukherjee #bridalportraits #mehndilook #floraljewellery #henna #mehndi #braid #flawlessmakeup #varshagidwani #bridaljewellery #indianbride #wedding #indianweddings #weddinglook #bridallook #weddingsutra #lehenga #embroidery #bridalshoot #traditional #bridalmakeup #makeupartist #bridalmakeupartists #makeupartistsindia #bridalhairstyle A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Dec 2, 2016 at 7:26pm PST

Photo Courtesy- WeddingNama16. Shirin and Mohit’s movie themed tiered cake

Shirin and Mohit’s movie themed tiered cake featured the couple’s pre-wedding shoot photos. Tag your partner if you loved this idea! Photo Courtesy- AXIOO, Indonesia #tiercake #weddingcake #weddingcakes #movietheme #preweddingshoot #cake #blackandwhitecake #flawlessmakeup #couplegoals #bridaljewellery #lehengaideas #indianbride #indiangroom #wedding #indianwedding #weddingsutra #bridallook #bridalfashion #redgown #indianwedding #WeddingSutra #candidphotography #desibride

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Nov 2, 2016 at 1:16am PDT

Photo Courtesy- Axioo17. Esha Deol along with her adorable fluffs at her mehndi ceremony

#Throwback to this shot of Esha Deol along with her adorable fluffs at her mehndi ceremony. Ever wondered who is behind the camera at Celebrity Weddings? WeddingSutra Editors flip through the albums to bring you some of the most talked about celebrity weddings and the photographers behind the magic on www.weddingsutra.com/blog Photo Courtesy- @DKreatePhotography #CelebWeddingPhotography #celebweddingphotographers #pooch #fluff #celebweddingphotos #celebweddings #celebrityweddings #indiancelebrities #eshadeolwedding #wedddingflorals #eshadeol #eshadeoltakhtani #bharattakhtani #florals #mehndi #lehenga #bridalwear #bridallehenga #mehndi #bridalportraits #weddings #destinationweddings #indianweddings #indianbride A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Nov 3, 2016 at 4:28am PDT

Photo Courtesy- DKreate Photography18. Bride Deepti turns into a Bridezilla

Bridezilla in making! @shadesphotographyindia captured this fun shot at Deepti and Sanjay’s wedding in Goa. Photo Courtesy- @shadesphotographyindia (india) #bridesmaids #bridezilla #mehndi #beachwedding #goa #goawedding #bridesmaidlehengas #bridesmaiddresses #realweddings #tipsfortobeweds #dreamdestination #justengaged #destinationweddings #marriage #weddingdecor #bffs #bride #weddingtrends #indianweddings #bridal #brideandbridesmaids #girlfriends #coolbride

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Oct 28, 2016 at 12:07am PDT

Photo Courtesy- Shades19. Exchanging of wedding vows

@weddingnama filmed as they expressed their wedding vows. Tag your partner if you would love to say your own vows when you tie the knot. Video Courtesy- @weddingnama (Mumbai) #udaipur #leelapalace #palacewedding #dreamwedding #indianbride #indiangroom #weddingvows #sevenvows #vows #rajasthan #destinationweddings #rajasthanweddings #lakecity #cityoflakes #palaceweddings #indianweddings #indianbride #indiangroom #weddingdecor #weddingplanning #outdoorwedding #WeddingSutra #weddingnama A video posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Oct 27, 2016 at 4:35am PDT

Video Courtesy- WeddingNama20. Bridal beauty in a pink lehenga

@hitchedandclicked beautifully captures the beauty of an Indian bride. And we are totally crushing over that pink lehenga! Photo Courtesy- @hitchedandclicked (Delhi NCR) #WeddingSutra #lehenga #lehengas #weddinglook #bridetobe #indianbride #lehenga #embroidery #pinklehenga #pinkandgold #mehndi #kaleere#indianweddings #nathani #mathapatti #maangtika #indianbridesaroundtheworld #goldjewellery #lehengainspiration #tajweddingsutra #WeddingSutraOnLocation #candidphotoshoot #winterweddings

A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Oct 24, 2016 at 8:40pm PDT

Photo Courtesy- Hitched and Clicked21. Bride Smridhi’s stunning portrait

From the elaborate jewellery to the flawless makeup, everything about this picture speaks gorgeousness. Double tap if you ❤️ it! Bride- Smridhi Lehenga- @sabyasachiofficial Makeup Artist- @makeupbykavitaverma Photo Courtesy- @cupcakeproductions13 (Delhi NCR) #contemporaryjewellery #mathapatti #bangles #mehndi #details #redlehenga #diamondjewellery #bridaljewellery #kundanset #polki #bridaldetails #indianbride #lehenga #contemporary #unconventional #embroidery #bridalmakeover #sabyasachibride #indianweddings #candidphotoshoot #bridalportraits #gettingreadymoments #bridal #haathphool #nathani A photo posted by WeddingSutra.com (@weddingsutra) on Oct 23, 2016 at 4:35am PDT

Photo Courtesy- Cupcake ProductionsKeep showering the love and follow @WeddingSutra for wedding planning, fashion, style and beauty inspiration.

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