For someone who has always predominantly seen brides in red while growing up, the brain has fully internalised and associated the colour with weddings, celebrations, and of course bridal wear. Though the current trends have brides going for pastels, (which look amazing, by the way), the elegance and traditional touch of a red bridal lehenga truly remain unmatched for me. Red is the 'colour of love', and what could be more befitting on your D-day than wearing that? It symbolises auspiciousness, prosperity, passion, and commitment and looks especially stunning on brown skin. So, if you are also more inclined towards taking the traditional route, here are 10 red bridal lehenga designs that were spotted on Bollywood brides that will provide you with plenty of inspiration, and truly stand out like the Desi Girl!
10 Red Bridal Outfit Ideas Inspired By The Brides Of Bollywood
Overview
- 1. Katrina Kaif's Sequin Embroidered Lehenga
- 2. Deepika Padukone's Traditional Red-And-Gold Lehenga
- 3. Priyanka Chopra's Red-On-Red Lehenga
- 4. Patralekha's Saree With A Bengali Touch
- 5. Mouni Roy's Regal Red lehenga
- 6. Dia Mirza's Banarasi Silk Saree
- 7. Bipasha Basu's Gold Zari-Embellished Lehenga
- 8. Yami Gautam's Maroon Silk Saree
- 9. Nayanthara's Vermillion Red Saree
- 10. Sonam Kapoor's Heirloom-Worthy Lehenga
Katrina Kaif's Sequin Embroidered Lehenga
Katrina Kaif's bright red Sabyasachi Lehenga with gold sequin embroidery all over really captured the elegance of the red and for us, has strengthened our bias for it. She looked stunning and tied up the whole look with a sheer dupatta. This look embodies old-world glamour and effortlessly crosses the bridge to the overall contemporary feel. The jewellery here really makes a world of a difference, and the maang-tikka has to be special mention.
Deepika Padukone's Traditional Red-And-Gold Lehenga
Probably the most anticipated wedding of 2018, Deepika Padukone chose the Sabyasachi red lehenga, and made it to more closer to her roots and identity, with different customisations. The incantation on the dupatta, the nath, the jewellery, everything was pure perfection, and the dotted skirt and a heavy blouse will always be a stunner. You can take this kind of look in any direction and dress it up or down with the jewellery.
Priyanka Chopra's Red-On-Red Lehenga
Priyanka Chopra's sindoori red lehenga has a refreshing outlook on the colour red, vis-a-vis red bridal wear. Delicate handcrafted organza flowers adorned her blouse piece and the lehenga had a ballroom gown silhouette. PC wore diamond jewellery to complete her ensemble and we really admire that choice, as it compliments this kind of red. So, if you don't feel like going to dark with your reds, this is an epic inspo!
Patralekha's Saree With A Bengali Touch
We truly can't get enough of Patralekha and Rajkummar Rao's wedding was an exquisite affair as well. Patralekha opted for a beautiful red saree and used a dupatta as a veil, which had a message written on it in Bengali. Sarees are very popular among brides, they can be easily repurposed, and are always elegant. You can use various elements like dupatta, and jewellery to elevate the look and make it your own.
Mouni Roy's Regal Red lehenga
Mouni Roy’s wedding lehenga had regal written all over it, not literally, of course! She wore a classic red Sabyasachi creation featuring a heavily embroidered blouse and a voluminous, panelled lehenga skirt adorned with age-old paisley motifs. The thicker border of the lehenga perfectly complemented the blouse. Her veil was embroidered with the Sanskrit phrase “Aayushmati Bhava,” making her ensemble a true storyteller. Mouni completed her bridal look with statement gold jewellery from Anmol Jewellers, including chandbaali earrings, a choker, and a matha patti.
Dia Mirza's Banarasi Silk Saree
Breaking away from the usual lehengas, Dia Mirza chose a stunning Banarasi silk saree from Raw Mango for her wedding. The saree was beautifully embroidered with gold zari work and paired with a matching red dupatta. Dia opted for this timeless piece not just for its classic appeal, but also because it aligned perfectly with her eco-friendly wedding vision. And can we talk about her hair? Adorned with fresh mogra flowers, her sleek hairdo made her look even so more dreamy.
Bipasha Basu's Gold Zari-Embellished Lehenga
Bipasha Basu looked every bit the quintessential Bong bride in her traditional red and gold Sabyasachi lehenga. The ensemble was richly adorned with gold zardozi work. Her makeup and shola mukut perfectly captured the essence of a classic Bengali bridal look — an inspiration for every to-be Bengali bride! The plunging neckline and elegant arm coverage also marked the beginning of Sabyasachi’s now-iconic blouse trend that continues to reign supreme.
Yami Gautam's Maroon Silk Saree
Yami Gautam chose to wear her mother’s 33-year-old traditional maroon silk saree for her wedding. Staying true to her preference for a simple, intimate ceremony, her outfit perfectly reflected the same. She paired the saree with a blouse with floral motifs and a matching red dupatta. For jewellery, Yami opted for heirloom gold pieces, including a pahadi nath and a choker set.
Nayanthara's Vermillion Red Saree
Photos from Nayanthara’s wedding looked straight out of a fairy tale, and her outfit played a huge role in it. She wore a custom vermillion red saree by Jade by Monica and Karishma, elevated further by an elongated veil. The tone-on-tone embroidery, reminiscent of Priyanka Chopra’s iconic lehenga, looked just as stunning in saree form. Adding to the grandeur, Nayanthara’s layered jewellery styling truly took her bridal look to the next level!
Sonam Kapoor's Heirloom-Worthy Lehenga
Sonam Kapoor's lehenga exuded understated luxury and looked like a true heirloom piece that will definitely transcend all time and trends. The lehenga was made by using real silver and gold threads and used Kalabattu style all over. This type really breaks away from traditional bling and emphasises on all of the subtle details. The focus is more on traditional jewellery, which could be over-the-top, or minimal chic, depending on you.
