10 Bengali Bridal Looks We're Absolutely Loving This Wedding Season

Traditionally, Bengali brides are known to wear red on their wedding day. The colour itself is drop-dead gorgeous, giving you an instant bridal glow. Opt for a classic red silk saree with a self-coloured blouse and dupatta for a truly traditional look. The advantage of this is that you can go minimal with the embroidery and still look your best bridal self.

How To Style: Depending on your preference, you could keep the jewellery simple with just one statement piece in emeralds to offset the red, paired with jhumkas to match. Choose a longer veil to add some drama. A classic Bengali bridal look that will forever remain timeless.

While sarees are always a classic choice, there's no denying the fun and ease of a lehenga. Take inspiration from Bipasha Basu and choose a traditional red lehenga with zardosi work for your wedding to achieve that modern Bengali bride look. If possible, consider having your lehenga made from scratch for a perfect fit. This way, you can also add customisations to the veil or skirt, making it truly one-of-a-kind.

How To Style: Since the silhouette is slightly more contemporary, you can pair it with Kundan jewellery and layer it with traditional elements like a matha patti.

Nothing beats a handwoven Banarasi saree for an uber-traditional Bengali bridal look. There are several options to choose from. Iif you want to add the illusion of volume, choose larger motifs for your Banarasi saree. After the wedding, you can even repurpose the saree to create different looks!

How To Style: If you prefer to keep your jewellery minimal, opt for intricate designs rather than scattered motifs, so the outfit looks grand with minimal effort. And vice versa!

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If you love the look of a lehenga but want to achieve it with a saree, we say go for it! Not only do we adore sarees, but it also makes sense since you’ll likely wear your saree more often. To make this look work, choose a blouse with heavy embellishments typically worn with a lehenga. This way, you can repurpose it later with other sarees as well. If you feel this look is too contemporary, you can make it more traditional by opting for a classic weave like Banarasi.

How To Style: Have your MUA or saree draper style the saree to mimic a lehenga, adding extra pleats around the waistline. Complete your fusion look with a chunky choker and matching earrings.

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A splash of contrasting colour can make any look unique, including the Bengali wedding look. If you'd like to add an additional colour to your outfit, start with your blouse to make the ensemble stand out instantly. We love the bottle green and red combination that Bengali brides often sport and think it’s a fantastic way to break the monotony.

How To Style: You could opt for threadwork or zardozi with matching or complementary motifs to your saree and go minimal if you'd like your jewellery to stand out. Finish the look by layering a traditionally designed choker with longer necklaces for a stunning Bengali bridal wedding look.

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a quintessentially Bengali bridal look is the classic white and red combination. Many brides opt for this timeless pairing, featuring a beautiful white, ivory, or cream saree with self-work in gold, complemented by a stunning red blouse.

How To Style: To complete the look, choose matching borders for both the saree and blouse, and pair them with red and white bangles. Since the look is subtle, you can go for full-glam makeup with a bold red lip.

If you're committed to being a pink bride this season, we totally support you and the trend. A pink bridal look is perfect if you'd like to add some fun and lightness to your Bengali bridal ensemble with minimal effort. Depending on the time of your ceremony, you can opt for lighter pastel shades, especially if your venue has access to natural light. Stick to warmer tones if you're having an indoor ceremony, as the lighting will likely be warm white.

How To Style: Pair it with a heavily embroidered veil (customisation options available, yay!), and you'll be all set to rock the simple, yet stunning Bengali bride look.

If you're not a fan of bright reds, a deep red lehenga or a saree is a great option that we highly recommend. It's a beautiful colour, and the saree-style lehenga will create the perfect Bengali bridal look to elevate your D-Day. You can keep the look richly embellished and heavily embroidered.

How To Style: Pair it with minimal yet statement-making stacks of jewellery for an elegant touch.

A subtly embroidered blouse is another perfect option for those who want to ditch the traditional banarasis. We absolutely love the fit worn by the ever-popular bride Suchita. The netted sleeves with red threadwork elevates the look amazingly. Keep the blouse piece minimal, and you can even choose to go all out with the dupatta.

How To Style: Add contrast and a little oomph through the veil by choosing an embroidered one. Also, since the blouse is minimal, you can experiment with heavy jewellery too!

If you don't feel like sticking to classic kanjeevarams or banarasis, and actually want to go all out with a heavily embroidered lehenga because "it's not everyday you'd get to wear one," then, by all means, go for it! Not only will it make you look super royal, but you don't have to tackle with woes related to accessorisation.

How To Style: Again, since the fit is going to be heavy, it's best to go for light jewellery, and even a dupatta to balance the overall look.

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