Let us just admit it- 2023 has been a year of wedding celebrations. Many celebrities tied the knot and embarked on new journeys. From Kiara Advani to Mahira Khan, and from Masaba Gupta to Parineeti Chopra, plenty of gorgeous brides chose to break away from the traditional red and embraced soft pastel hues for their wedding attire. Not only did these brides look exquisite, but they also set remarkable wedding fashion trends for all of us to admire. If you share a fondness for pastel colours, you are in for a treat. Brace yourself as we present the list of the top pastel brides of the year 2023:
1. Kiara Advani
Kiara Advani became a stunning Manish Malhotra bride and wore a blush pink lehenga set adorned with rhinestones and sequins. Adding a perfect pop of colour, she wore a four-layered diamond and green emerald necklace, along with matching earrings, maang tikka, and bangles.
2. Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra looked magical in her champagne-hued Manish Malhotra lehenga. Featuring intricate geometric patterns and vintage threadwork, her bridal outfit was a showstopper. However, what truly caught our attention was the customised veil with the groom, Raghav's name.
3. Mahira Khan
Designed by Faraz Manan, Mahira Khan's lehenga looked nothing less than a fairytale dream. The pastel blue hue added serenity to her look. Her cropped choli featured full sleeves and intricate cutwork at the hemline. The matching dupatta with heavy embroidered scalloped borders was the perfect finishing touch.
4. Malvika Raaj
When young Poo from K3G tied the knot, fashion enthusiasts flocked to her Instagram. Malvika wore an embroidered lehenga in a muted gold hue, adorned with stones, crystals, sequins, and beadwork. The bridal ensemble exuded an OG desi bride vibe with its heavy embroidery.
5. Athiya Shetty
Athiya Shetty stood out with her pastel-hued lehenga set, a creation by Anamika Khanna. The lehenga featured intricate zardozi and jaali embroidery, while a silk organza veil and dupatta added an extra flair to her distinctive look.
6. Masaba Gupta
Masaba Gupta undoubtedly chose a creation from her own brand, House of Masaba, for her special day. She adorned a unique lehenga set that showcased a delightful colour contrast of pink and lime green. Her 'paan-Patti' lehenga in barfi pink was complemented by not one, but two beautiful dupattas. The first dupatta featured a Lime Green Wallflower Print with a sequined border, while the second one displayed 'open hearts' embellished in rani pink. The custom border incorporated the first-ever Masaba Motif, including 'the palm' and the 'chidiya,' symbolising the harmonious blend of tradition and freedom.
7. Mukti Mohan
Actress and dancer Mukti Mohan chose a stunning blush pink lehenga for her special day, adorned with dark pink flowers. The ensemble included a full-sleeved choli with intricate embroidery and double dupattas. Mukti accessorised her look with a diamond and emerald choker, a long necklace, matching earrings, a mathapatti, and a nath.
8. Alanna Panday
Breaking stereotypes, Alanna Panday opted for a white Manish Malhotra lehenga that exuded ethereal beauty. The lehenga set combined traditional and modern vibes with intricate floral embroidery and a stylish cutout at the back of the blouse. Styled in loose waves, Alanna completed her look with a dewy makeup finish.
9. Sshura Khan
In the latest celebration, Arbaaz Khan married Bollywood makeup artist Sshura Khan and their wedding was no less than pastel perfection. Sshura wore a floral lehenga set featuring soft pink and beige hues. She wore a sequin-studded blouse and added the necessary bling to her wedding outfit.
Just like these fashionistas, will you also pick a pastel hue for your wedding day?