Lehenga Trends for the Modern Indian Bride

If you are one of those brides who cannot stick to monotonous wedding outfits, this blog is for you. Check out these luxury lehengas options for the modern bride….

Weddings are one of the most momentous occasions in life, and therefore, your wedding lehenga should be equally memorable and special. While some prefer to tread the traditional route, there are some Indian brides who are all about adding a personal touch with some playful twists to the wedding wardrobe.

Unlike the conventional red and white, today’s modern brides are willing to experiment by choosing more color and design option, donning bright fuschia, pastel shades, golden yellow and in some cases, all of the above. What’s important is that the lehenga should resonate with her personality. So, if you’re getting married or simply love lusting after bridal wear, below are the lehenga trends for the millennial brides:

Anarkali Silhouette


While there are many new trends in bridal lehengas, the one design that we musing this year is the Anarkali Silhouette. This flattering and versatile A-line lehenga is both conventional and stunning, and many millennial brides have embraced this style due to its unending charm. Not to forget the pretty twirling of this flared outfit is just ethereal!

Unconventional Hues


Traditionally, bridal lehengas are crafted in the shades of red or white. But nowadays, brides are taking us by surprise with completely off-beat colours like yellow, orange, brown, purple or turquoise blue.  In fact, costume designers are experimenting with unconventional colors to accommodate the new age bride with their gorgeous designs. So, if you’re looking for something unique, these colour palettes are just for you!

Coord Brides


When it comes to Indian weddings traditions have evolved with times and so has the mindset of the people behind weddings. Thus, witnessing a surge in brides opting to dress in one unison color for their weddings. Aesthetic and elegant, coord bridal lehengas may be unconventional, but they sure do shine the most due to their fanciful elements.

Go Pastel & Floral


Pastel lehenga designs have been a raging trend for the past few years and the good news is, it is here to stay this year too. We will all agree that pastel lehengas are gorgeous but with floral embroideries, these beauties are downright stunning. In 2024, we’re expecting many more brides chose this combination to rock their wedding ceremonies!

Indo-western for Pre-Wedding


When it comes to choosing between style and comfort, modern brides prefer both, especially for their pre-wedding functions. Saving the big fairytale vibes for their wedding day, more and more brides are choosing indowestern lehengas for their mehendi and haldi functions. And just because these lehengas are more relaxed doesn’t mean that they’re not stunning. If anything, these contemporary lehengas tend to catch our eyes more for their off-beat colours and vibrant prints. Plus, they’re the easiest to reuse late on. So, we’re hoping to see more brides choose indowestern lehengas for their pre-wedding functions.

Shimmer Stays Strong


Let’s face it, one can never get enough of shimmers! It’s timeless and downright sexy. Whether its mirror, sequins or metallic embroidery, shimmer lehengas in every form are popular amongst the modern brides. If you are someone who wants to shine brighter than a diamond with a breathtaking entry, shimmer lehengas are for you. You deserve to shine on your big day and that’s exactly why a shimmering lehenga should be your top choice!

The Double Dupatta Elegance


Opting for double dupattas is one of the best ways to add a pop of drama to your monotone lehenga. You can either include a contrasting dupatta or add a lighter hue of the same colour palette. If you don’t want to compromise on the traditional touch and still want to appear as a fashion-forward bride, you can surely slay in double dupattas!

Can-Can for Princess Look


Honestly, what’s a bridal lehenga without a huge amount of flair? Can-can layers underneath the lehenga gives it an elegant look and adds a touch of drama too. A bridal lehenga with can-can will make you look nothing short of a fairy. This simple net adds the perfect amount of volume to your lehenga, giving you the perfect princess feel on your special day!  

Maximalist to the Core


While minimalism is something that western brides love, Indian brides are more inclined towards maximalist ensembles that give them a regal vibe. The heavy embroidery, embellishments, traditional color and royal appeal can make a big difference in her overall look. Maximalist lehenga can effortlessly wow your extravagant wedding making you look ravishing and resplendent on your big day.

Gold & Glamorous!


As they say, gold never fades, and therefore, gold lehenga is here to stay. Gold lehenga is not only gorgeous, but also versatile that will be perfect to wear either on your engagement, sangeet, wedding or reception party. Be it shining gold or a simple golden lehenga, you are sure to look glamorous and luxurious. If you’re a millennial bride who enjoys gold prints, designs, and all things gold, then we recommend a golden lehenga for your D-Day.

In the end, experimenting and mixing convention with contemporary look is the key to shine in your bridal outfit. We hope these lehenga options will help you walk down the aisle with a perfect look.

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