Our favorite real brides who set the fashion stakes high in 2023!
A revival of neutral wedding lehengas and vibrant splashes of color for pre-wedding celebrations - these real brides were at the forefront of bridal fashion in 2023.
Indian brides have always been the first ones to experiment and innovate while keeping traditions alive when it comes to fashion. And this year, we witnessed a surge in the number of brides who turned to the timelessly elegant saree, neutral tones as well as minimalistic jewellery for their big day. Consequently, colorful hues were used generously for pre-wedding outfits along with statement jewellery.
Here’s a quick roundup of all the stellar real bride looks we had the honour to witness in 2023!
Mehndi
Bride Itika Arora’s patchwork lehenga was a vivid fusion of festive colors, ethnic prints and a mustard dupatta.
Designer: Sabyasachi Mukherjee ; Photo Courtesy: Camlition Productions
Bride and entrepreneur Palak Shah got all her priorities just right with this uber chic and comfy mehndi outfit with a baggy bandhgala and dhoti-style bottoms.
Designer: Kunal Rawal ; Photo Courtesy: House On The Clouds
Nothing amplifies the bridal glow better than a deep yellow-gold hue and bride Diva Dhawan Sheth led by example in this floral lehenga with a glam sequined choli!
Designer: Ritu Kumar ; Photo Courtesy: Made in Heaven by Crossover
Channelling old-school Hollywood glamour with her side-parted hair and emerald jewellery, bride Jehana Jabbar Mishra exuded elegance at her mehndi with this strapless corset-style top, skirt and jacket set.
Designer: Tarun Tahiliani ; Photo Courtesy: Naman Verma Photography
Balancing the rich red and the multicoloured embroidery of her choli with a mint green half-tulle lehenga, bride Divya Munjal curated a unique look for her mehndi.
Designer: Varun Bahl
Bride Reena Dhawan brought her Disney princess dreams to life with this aqua-green mehndi lehenga with a frilled skirt and baby pink accents.
Designer: Mrunalini Rao ; Photo Courtesy: Shiv Reddy
Sangeet
Making all the right moves at her sangeet, Anar Bhansali kept her sangeet outfit minimal with a co-ord set that included a tasselled jacket, a shot ivory crop top and a pair of flowy shararas.
Designer: Anamika Khanna ; Photo Courtesy: La Dichosa
Bride Jehana Jabbar Mishra grooved with ease as she donned a pair of embroidered gharara, a matching crop top and a sheer long jacket paired with a statement polki and emerald necklace.
Designer: Ritika Mirchandani ; Photo Courtesy: Naman Verma Photography
Bride Reena Dhawan showcased her artsy side with a teal blue lehenga that featured patterns inspired by flora and fauna – a perfect pick for her garden-based sangeet!
Designer: Aisha Rao ; Photo Courtesy: Shiv Reddy
Cocktail
For her sundowner cocktail, bride Srishti Malik opted for a glam a-line gown with feathery caped sleeves and a cascading floral pattern on the skirt. Completing the look was a minimalistic diamond and emerald set.
Designer: Sabyasachi Mukherjee ; Photo Courtesy: Oaks Wedding
Haldi
Bride Nidhi’s love for minimalistic fashion shone through as she wore this delicately embroidered lightweight white lehenga for her haldi along with a pair of statement earrings.
Designer: Akriti by Ritika ; Photo Courtesy: The Blemished Tales
Ditching the usual yellow hues, bride Sunaina looked like a vision in this sheer powder blue saree with a contrasting embroidered border.
Designer: Sunaina Khera ; Photo Courtesy: House On The Clouds
Bride Reena Dhawan gave her yellow haldi lehenga a colorful twist with fun floral patterns, a breezy tulle pleated hem and a strapless choli.
Designer: Rahul Mishra ; Photo Courtesy: Shiv Reddy
Wedding
Bride Palak Shah kept it simple on her big day in this pristine white wedding lehenga with delicate gold floral threadwork.
Designer: Shantanu and Nikhil ; Photo Courtesy: House On The Clouds
Bride Rania struck the right balance between glamour and elegance with this stunning white full-sleeved lehenga with heavy embroidery and fringed choli.
Designer: Falguni Shane Peacock ; Photo Courtesy: Colorblind Production
Shying away from the usual reds and whites, bride Diva Dhawan Sheth made a resounding statement with a heavily embellished orange lehenga paired with a sheer gold veil.
Designer: Abhinav Mishra ; Photo Courtesy: Made in Heaven by Crossover
Bride Pracheta exuded regal vibes in this rose pink minimalistic banarasi lehenga which she paired with an emerald fringed choker and a polki encrusted mathapatti.
Designer: Sabyasachi Mukherjee ; Photo Courtesy: Fourfold Pictures
Basking in the spotlight, bride Hradini Bhogilal looked stunning in her dusty rose pink lehenga with fold sequins and floral embellishments.
Designer: Anamika Khanna ; Photo Courtesy: Magic Motion Media
Bride Ahaana Khosla broke the norms as she donned a denim lehenga designed by her dad Manoviraj Khosla which features butterflies and blooms.
Designer: Manoviraj Khosla ; Photo Courtesy: The Springles
Bride Divya Munjal gave her white lehenga a traditional touch with embroidered patchwork but still kept everything comfy with a pair of matching sneakers!
Designer: Varun Bahl ; Photo Courtesy: João Almeida Fotografia
Bride Sanjana inspired awe as she combined the contrasting tones of gold, silver and red to create an opulent wedding look.
Designer: Falguni Shane Peacock ; Photo Courtesy: Cupcake Productions
Bride Medha Poincot took the unconventional route with a sheer white saree with floral embellishments, a full-sleeved blouse and a panchlada that added a regal flair to her look.
Designer: Sabyasachi Mukherjee ; Photo Courtesy: House On The Clouds
Bride Eshieta resembled nawabi royalty as she draped herself in an ivory saree with scalloped borders.
Designer: Naap by Manojj and Eshieta ; Photo Courtesy: House On The Clouds
Bride Jasmiine expressed her love for all things traditional in this warm red lehenga with heavy threadwork and polki-encrusted jewellery.
Designer: Manish Malhotra ; Photo Courtesy: Jag Photo Studios
Quirky and playful, bride Jaimie Joseph opted for a lavender pink lehenga with multi-hued embellishments for her beachside pheras.
Designer: Papa Dont Preach by Shubhika ; Photo Courtesy: Jashim Jalal
Reception
Bride Diva Dhawan Sheth amped up the glamour stakes with this sleek bottle green mermaid cut gown with silver straps.
Designer: Abhinav Mishra ; Photo Courtesy: Made in Heaven by Crossover
Bride Juhi Mehta went for a metallic grey lehenga with bronze embellishments and a unique sheer blouse to inspire awe at her reception party.
Designer: Manish Malhotra ; Photo Courtesy: Duke Khodaverdian
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