Bridal Outfit Ideas: Stunning Outfits You Can Wear Except A Lehenga Or A Saree     

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Last Updated on October 21, 2021 by Sagarika Kapoor

What type of outfit an Indian bride should wear on her special day or which colours she should wear on her D-day? There’s no right or wrong answer to these questions. All these vary according to the culture and tradition of the bride. Millennial brides even consider their personal style while picking their outfits these days. A bridal lehenga is one of the first options that come to our minds when we think of bridal outfits. However, that is not the case. Brides these days are experimenting with their clothing style and there are endless types of outfits a bride can pick from. Here, we present the stunning bridal outfit ideas that you can wear on your special day. You don’t have to stick with a bridal lehenga or a saree. Look at the following options and experiment as much as you can. 

Bridal Outfit Ideas for your wedding day 

Is the question ‘what you should wear on your special day’ stressing you? Don’t let that worry you anymore because we have curated a list of stunning and experimental bridal outfit ideas that you can wear on your special day. We understand that lehengas and sarees are a classic choice of outfits. But, here we have something to help you stand out from the crowd. Redefine elegance and get ready to grab all the eyes on you. 

1. Floor-sweeping Anarkalis

Source: The Wedding Files, Param Singh Photography

Anarkali outfits are a must-have in every Indian woman’s wardrobe. If you are someone who can’t handle those heavy lehengas, Anarkali will be the perfect option. You can either opt for floor-sweeping anarkalis or go with an Anarkali suit set. This will be extremely comfortable, especially during the night rituals and pheras. You can twirl in style with the stunning anarkalis, the same way you can twirl with your wedding lehenga. They are a better option than those heavy lehengas because of the comfort and style variations. You can play around with different colours and styles for a stunning and stylish look. 

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2. Shararas/ Ghararas with a statement blouse

Source: Hitched & Clicked, Palwasha Minhas, Laam

Shararas and ghararas have been in trend for quite a long time now. They are comfortable, trendy and will even give you the hatke vibe. There are so many variations in this style that you are definitely going to love. Sharara with a short blouse, sharara with attached dupatta, or sharara pants with peplum kurta, and many more. There are endless ways to experiment with your sharara pants and be the shining diva on your wedding day. You can wear your sharara/ gharara pants with a statement blouse and be the stylish diva. Take your style game up and wear it with an off-shoulder or puffy sleeves blouse. 

3. Pant-suits 

Source: Jasmeet Kapany

This is for the trendsetter brides who wish to go ‘offbeat’ and break the rules. Here’s a stunning bride who wore a pant-suit paired with a dupatta on her special day. The whole look is edgy, stylish, and extremely comfortable. It is perfect for brides who believe in the idea of sustainability and wish to reuse their outfits in different ways. Would you dare to wear this experimental outfit on your special day? Let us know in the comment section below. 

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4. Mermaid style or Princess style Gown

Source: Amrit Kaur, The Dew Drop Project

Gowns have become the new trend and brides are ditching their traditional these days. There is no obligation to look like a typical Indian bride. You can experiment your heart away-and dazzle the night in a stunning gown. You can opt for a voluminous princess-style gown or an elegant mermaid-style gown. Both styles will enhance your look and help you grab all the eyes. You can further experiment with the sleeves, neck, and back design of your gown. You can either wear a deep-back cut or can opt for a gown with cape sleeves. One can even experiment with an off-shoulder gown and be the trendsetter bride. You can complete your bridal look with a dupatta. 

5. Jumpsuit

Source: Anamika Khanna, Arpita Mehra

Who said jumpsuits are just for western wear? There are so many designers who are giving this piece a classic Indian touch. The jumpsuits are unique and can be worn at any of the wedding ceremonies. Be it Mehendi, Haldi, or Wedding, you can ditch the traditional ethos and opt for this stunning wedding attire. The best thing is that jumpsuits are so easy to carry and give such a quirky look. The jumpsuits are even apt for your intimate and day wedding celebrations. They are hassle-free and create a stunning silhouette for the bride. You can opt for this quirky, breezy outfit on your wedding day and look like a diva on your special day. You can even choose between a belted jumpsuit or can wear a jumpsuit with a cape. 

6. Drape dresses and gowns 

Source: Ridhima Bhasin, Amit Aggarwal

Looking for some unique and classy bridal outfit ideas? Here’s something that you can experiment with and wear on your special day. Drape dresses, drape sharara sarees, and drape gowns will be the perfect choice for you. Again, the best thing will be that these outfits will be easy to carry and will give you that quirky look. You won’t have to worry about carrying that heavy lehenga throughout your wedding. You can simply wear your draped dress and be tension-free. 

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These are some of the bridal outfit ideas that you can pick from. If you are still confused, you can reach out to us. Our team of consultants will understand your vision and help you pick an outfit according to your personal style. They will assist you in picking the right bridal outfit that will meet your taste and budget. You can schedule a free consultation with our experts to discuss further and get your queries resolved or you can even check our other blogs for some outfit and decor inspiration. You can even connect with us via video call for further discussion and speak to us, at your convenience. 

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