The ultimate bridal lehenga colour pairings for the unconventional bride

With its ceremonies, rituals, and distinctive grandeur, Indian weddings have long been a festival in their own right. While the traditions of marriage may not have changed very much, nestled in between the age-old rituals are deeply personal nuances. Sometimes, it’s as obvious as the theme of the wedding. At other times, you have to look deep within the details—the flowers around the altar, or a thoughtful accessory worn by the bride or groom. But nothing captures the eyes and sets the tone of the wedding as much as the bridal lehenga.

Wedding lehengas are the centrepiece of any Indian wedding, and rightfully so. These lehengas are more than just an outfit; they turn into canvasses for the bride to tell her own story through their resplendent weaves. No wonder brides today are breaking away from the conventional reds and maroons and looking beyond the simplicity of pastels. Designers are listening. From rustic pastels that whisper elegance to bold monochromes that exude confidence, the possibilities are endless.

Below, we combined some of our favourite bridal lehenga colour combinations that will have you stand out on your wedding day in style.

Rust and Wine

Pallavi Poddar Rust Raw Silk Resham Work Lehenga Set, ₹2,25,000

Cyan and Midnight Blue

House of Masaba Blue Heavy Raw Silk Motif Embellished Lehenga Set, ₹3,50,000

Olive, Yellow and Red

Sue Mue Olive Handwoven Raw Silk Floral Aari Embroidered Kalidar Lehenga Set, ₹2,25,000

Rust and Silver

Seema Gujral Rust Net Mirror & Sequins Embroidered Lehenga Set, ₹2,86,000

Black with multicoloured designs

Ridhi Mehra Black Raw Silk Printed & Embroidered Lehenga Set,  ₹2,69,000

Lime and Pink

Aneesh Agarwaal Lime Green Silk Organza Hand Embroidered Lehenga Set, ₹1,79,900

Teal, White and Brown

Tarun Tahiliani Teal Velvet Printed Lehenga Set, ₹1,99,900

All images in the story are credited to respective brands.
 

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