If you thought the wedding festivities start around the sacred fire, you're sorely mistaken. Today they start at least a week before the nuptials are underway. Numerous functions like the mehendi and stag party pave the way for the traditional rituals. One of them is the pre-wedding shoot. Whether through photos posted all over social media or your friend's upcoming wedding, you're certain to know about this new-age custom. Decked in ethnic finery, the bride and groom set about on a photoshoot to create wedding memories that will live for years to come within photo frames on the wall. If you are part of the bridal tribe that will soon embark on a pre-wedding shoot, we've got some picks that can come in handy.
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For The Brides
1. Fashion
Such photoshoots revolve around the bridal look you're wearing. Lehengas are a popular choice so opt for pastels or even deeper hues with brighter pops of colour as they are stylish for a wedding ensemble and will look striking and bright when photographed in the day time.
Inddus Pink Semi-Stitched Lehenga & Blouse with Dupatta
₹5,329₹10,249(48% OFF)Buy Now
2. Beauty
Whether you choose to go for a full face makeup look or a more minimal one, don't skip out on concealer under your eyes and on blemished spots as those are a dead giveaway to looking tired in photos. Seal it all in with setting spray so that your makeup stays put even if you spend hours in your shoot.
Maybelline New York Fit me Concealer, 40 Caramel, 6.8 ml
₹403₹475(15% OFF)Buy Now
MILANI Make it Last Setting Spray 03
₹1,205₹1,370(12% OFF)Buy Now3. Accessories
Your bridal outfit with look fabulous when completed with the right accessories. An elaborate jewellery set will add traditional flair to your photographs, even if it isn't your choice for your big day. Don't forget to add a potli bag, which is currently a hot trend for ethnic looks.
Rubans Women Gold-Plated & Pink Handcrafted Faux Ruby Studded Jewellery Set
₹1,850₹3,700(50% OFF)Buy Now
Anekaant Red & Gold-Toned Embroidered Potli Clutch
₹1,429₹2,599(45% OFF)Buy NowFor The Grooms
1. Fashion
Who said grooms can't experiment when it comes to their wedding looks! For the pre-shoot, a traditional sherwani in classic tones won't fail you. If you're willing to experiment more, floral printed pieces are also a modern choice for a day time look that will photograph wonderfully.
SG LEMAN Men Cream & Maroon Embellished Sherwani with Churidar & Stole
₹1,599₹3,999(60% OFF)Buy Now
KISAH Men Blue & White Printed Sherwani Set
₹6,874₹12,499(45% OFF)Buy Now2. Beauty
If you aren't willing to get light makeup done, basic grooming is necessary. Cleansing wipes will freshen your face, even when you break into a sweat when shooting. For those with facial hair, don't forget to go in ready with a mustache and beard wax so that you look tidy and groomed.
Superdrug Unisex Combination Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes
₹100₹125(20% OFF)Buy Now
BEARDO Extra Strong Mustache & Beard Wax 50 g
₹373₹450(17% OFF)Buy Now3. Accessories
Want to add a cool touch to your outfit? Slip on a pair of snazzy sunglasses for a couple of your pictures. Definitely don't skip thinking about the right pair of footwear for your outfit. It may seem minor but will feature in all of your wedding pictures.
Floyd Unisex Round Sunglasses 101_SIL_BRN
₹699₹1,999(65% OFF)Buy Now
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