The season of weddings is here. For centuries, there have been standards for brides to dress up traditionally in a set manner. However, brides today are more daring and willing to experiment with styles, colors, makeup and jewelry. Gone are the days of the usual red lehenga loaded with heavy jewelry and over the top make up. Nowadays brides are going the unconventional way, there is more drama, fun, quirky elements and newness in the way brides are carrying themselves. Are you getting married too? Then we have some of the top trending lehenga styles that you must try for your wedding to stand out from the rest. You are the bride after all!

not-so-regular This is the time to go quirky. Wedding is the biggest day of your life and you would want to be remembered as a bride won’t you? Experiment with the cuts of your bridal lehenga. These will not only give your lehenga an unconventional look but also a bold edge. If you are not so sure about the bridal lehenga, then you can always go for other ceremonial lehengas for sangeet, mehendi and reception that call for something a little extra. Go for innovative necklines, back yokes, and sleeve. Off shoulder choli, mermaid lehenga and ruffled dupattas are some of the ways you can give your lehenga a cool kick.

 

unusual-placements It’s not unusual to see brides clad in lehenga cholis with over the board embroideries that weigh over 20kgs. This is the time to drop those conventional Indian wedding dresses. Go for lighter lehengas with different placement of embellishments that bring the attention to your outfit without weighing you down with their unnecessary weight. Instead, go for heavy blouses with catchy neck yokes that turn eyes towards your beautiful shoulders.

 

charming-peplums For your sangeet, go for funky peplum cholis and lehenga with one of a kind unique detailing. When you dance to those beats in these charming numbers, you will set goals for your best friends. Go for different color combinations. Instead of sticking to monotones, opt for contrast color combos that set you apart from all. Keep the jewelry to minimal so you can lose yourself to those freaky Bollywood tracks.

 

more-greens The past 2 years have seen craze towards innovative colors in place of the usual reds and maroons. Lavender purple, pastel pink, lilac, ivory, and greens are some of the top trending options that you should give a try. While pastel hues are topping the wedding fashion charts thanks to our celebrity brides, greens are certainly a big hit for those who do not want to go for subdued colors like pastels. Olive, mint and emerald green are the most attention grabbing shades that you would love to work with. If you are doubtful about a green outfit you can add some more colors from the green family and make your own monochrome palette.

 

woven-silk-tales If you have been keeping up with the recent page 3 fashion trends then you must have seen a certain inclination towards woven silks. Silks have always been an Indian favorite for many women. With designers bringing these back to fashion now, this is your time to embrace your love for silks. Opt for elaborate woven patterns that come with embellished rich borders. These are usually paired with embroidered heavy blouses for a complete Indian look.

 

bold-and-beautiful If you are willing to go bold then choose minimalistic lehengas with exuberant cholis in modern cut patterns that show off your beautiful curves in the most sensuous ways. These bold numbers could be excellent choices for reception parties. This is your chance to show off your curves so go edgy in this low key yet sassy number. Complete the look with statement earrings, bangles, classic bun and a bold lip color.

 

layer-up If you want to stick to the usual pattern of the traditional designer lehenga then there’s nothing wrong but you can give it a stylish kick with layers. Worn by the leading ladies of Bollywood, these have earned quite some fandom over the past few years for the volume and drama they provide to the outfit. Laden with exquisite embroidery, layers are the perfect upgrade to the age old traditional bridal lehenga. To give it some more oomph, mix in some colors and you will be surprised how swoon worthy your bridal lehenga can be.

 

printmania A year ago, printed bridal lehenga would have something you would scorn at. Not now though! Prints have certainly taken over all kinds of Indian ethnic wear. And floral printed lehenga choli are our absolute best. Perfect for your mehendi ceremony, paired with elaborate embroidered cholis and dupatta these look stunning. Go for mixed color combinations for the ultimate chic look.

 

head-to-toe Another trend that is taking over the fashion scene is the kurti lehenga combo which features full length kameez in place of the usual choli. These are exuberant in appearance which is all you need to be on your wedding. These head-to-toe silhouettes are all kinds of glamorous and attractive. Perfect for your engagement party, you can surely bet on these.

So this is our take on bridal lehengas for this season. Take cues and get ready to look like a million dollars on your wedding!