Shopping for a wedding is one of the biggest pleasures of getting married, and there’s no doubt that finding the perfect outfit goes a long way in enhancing the bride’s confidence and natural beauty. While the stalwarts of bridal design are always reliable, new-age brides are increasingly moving towards newer, more modern designers who go beyond the traditional heavy Indian look and experiment with fabrics, colours, textures and patterns to suit every aesthetic imaginable. Here are some of the hottest new trends that brides are flocking to for a unique look on their special day.

Pastel hues

When rendered in delicate fabrics like tulle and paired with crystal embroidery, pastel hues serve to create delightful wedding outfits straight from the pages of a fairytale. Beadwork and threadwork on a pastel base lend themselves perfectly to gowns, saris and lehengas alike, and celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Shradda Kapoor have embraced the trend too. Think floral pinks, purples, peach and lilac shades with gold and silver accents.

Practical fashion

Are you the kind of bride who believes in hassle-free glamour and reusing outfits wherever possible? Then you should definitely opt for designers who work with comfortable fabrics and innovative draping methods to create pretty and practical suits, gowns and pre-stitched saris that you can wear on multiple occasions even after your wedding functions. Think light lehengas, pretty embroidered suits and tailored shararas.

Eco-fashion

If sustainable fashion is a priority for you, there are several up-and-coming designers to opt for. These designers work with eco-friendly fabrics that are crafted in beautiful layered designs for that perfect wedding wardrobe. You can choose modern silhouettes if you want to be a contemporary bride, while retaining elements of traditional beauty that pay homage to your culture. These all-natural sustainable fabrics make for timeless looks that can be worn again and again with pride.

Feminine modernity

There are several options for the essentially feminine bride who wishes to embrace her girlhood while keeping things understated. You can choose from both traditional and modern silhouettes to create skirt sets, Grecian gowns, lehengas and saris in shades of peach, gold, silver and pink. With delicate embroidery and minimal bling, these pieces are bound to be ones you return to time and again even after the big day.

Minimalist glamour

While minimalism has taken over casual and cocktail wear in a big way, it may not be the first trend that comes to mind when you think of bridal wear. There are, however, many new designer collections geared towards the minimalist bride who believes in delicate glamour over the typical heavy clothing. You can choose from saris and lehengas in intriguing motifs and prints that work as wedding costumes and also party wear.

Sassy girlhood

This trend is all about sass, playful glamour and quirky silhouettes in colour palettes ranging from pastel to electric to jewel tones. From pre-stitched saris and lehengas to jumpsuits and dresses, this trend renders everything with elan. For the experimental bride looking for a standout wardrobe, you can’t do much better. With statement embroidery, flamboyant tulle skirts, gem-encrusted dresses and electric shades, you will be the centre of everyone’s attention.

Fusion wear

This is one of the bridal wear trends that has catapulted many Indian designers to global success. Fusion wear designers use bold colours and cuts to create Western and Indian wear that makes a strong statement. Think gold embroidery, intricate bead and sequin work and bold prints on gowns, lehengas, suits and other outfits. These are perfect for the unconventional bride who still wants a touch of Indian glamour for the wedding.