Celebrity-inspired ethnic outfits to consider if you’re not a 'pastel bride'

From Anushka Sharma's pale blush pink lehenga to Parineeti Chopra's ecru-hued ensemble, pastel shades have reigned celebrity weddings for a few years now. And inspired by this, many young brides are ditching the traditional colours (read red) for more subtle shades. But no matter how pleasing pastels look, some brides prefer the energy of vibrant colours. This story is for all you brides who love all things “bling and bright”, and if you want to know if celebs approve of this, we have many a celebrity bride who have looked their most beautiful selves in non-pastel attires. From quirky prints to eccentric tones, read on to find all the inspiration you need to add a hint of liveliness to your bridal attire.

Mahira Khan’s ethereal purple Anarkali

Like Mahira Khan’s ornate silver lehenga wasn’t enough to enchant us, her mehendi attire, a beautiful purple Anarkali left us in awe. Designed by Menahel and Mehreen, this piece played with a bold-hued purple suit with a contrasting coral peach dupatta with minimal, yet intricate gold embroidery. She paired it with a delicate kundan choker, baju bandh, and a pair of earrings.
 

Alia Bhatt's bright pink Manish Malhotra lehenga

Being the cheerful person she is, it doesn’t come off as a shock to see Alia Bhatt begin her wedding festivities with a bright pop pink lehenga. Custom-made for the actor, this lehenga consisted of different textile patches, block prints, and embroidered details. She completed the look with a statement polki emerald necklace and mangtikka.

Anushka Sharma’s quirky Boho outfit

Anushka Sharma’s playful mehendi attire, at her wedding in 2017, included various colours, textures, and prints, making for the perfect bridal outfit. A graphic lehenga with fuchsia pink and orange stripes coupled with a floral, printed blouse by Sabyasachi created the perfect Boho vibe. She wore minimal gold earrings and juttis to complete the look.

Sonam Kapoor’s earthy, yet quirky reception lehenga

he style icon experimented with prints and earthy tones for her reception, giving all brides-to-be the inspiration to be experimentative, yet stylish in their choices. She donned a stunning grey and off-white chevron printed lehenga created by Anamika Khanna which was paired with a layered diamond necklace.

Priyanka Chopra’s rainbow-hued ensemble

Created by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, Priyanka Chopra’s rainbow-hued lightweight lehenga is perfect for a summer wedding. Crafted with hues of yellow, green and pink, this fit had both floral motifs and stripes to give it the multi-toned character. The outfit was accompanied by a statement necklace with rubies, earrings, and mangtikka.