Transform into the Most Beautiful Bride with the Perfect Reception Lehenga! Tips to Help You Decide on the Reception Lehenga, and 10 Stunning Bridal Lehengas for You!

The wedding reception is more sort of a lehenga reception because every other woman will be looking at your lehenga pointing out its highs and lows. Not only that, but maximum of your photographs will be clicked in this lehenga and that is why it is completely justified that you do not take any risk with it. Try to plan your look months in advance and keep on searching for the right kind of lehenga accordingly. Make sure that you leave nothing to the last minute.

No matter how many rituals you go through and how the pheras are, the most surreal part of a wedding reception will always remain the wedding lehenga. The entire environment is full of chaos and the pressure to look dreamy is always upon the bride’s shoulders. Amidst this confusion, make sure that you keep your comfort level on top of the priority list and pick a lehenga which is easy enough to be worn throughout the reception party.

We all know how hectic Indian weddings can be and the bride gets no time to meet anyone at this time. But reception is the time when you can finally sit back and meet people face to face. This is when you will be greeting each and every one of the guests personally. So, make sure that your first impression leaves people awestruck about you. Thousands of pictures are clicked and you get to be the center of attraction so make most of this moment with the right lehenga.

The first choice we made for this list is a typical traditional red lehenga which is definitely a fail-safe choice for the reception. The silk lehenga and blouse in traditional red colour looks absolutely breathtaking along with a matching net dupatta to complete the look. Although the dupatta is not so heavy but it is the lehenga that steals the show completely. The lehenga is enhanced with stunning and detailed zari embroidery all over it.

The same goes for the blouse too. The regular sleeved blouse is decked up with gorgeous embroidery along with zari work. You are going to find a minimal border on the dupatta which is ideal for the bride looking for a lightweight outfit. As the lehenga does not have much of flare, it is recommended to use cancan to improve the flare. You can buy this lehenga on kalkifashion.com for Rs.47,340.

If a bride wants her reception lehenga to be in the trending shade of gold, then this dark beige lehenga would be ideal for her. The art silk lehenga looks every bit of regal with stunning and very intricate embroidery work done on it. The lehenga itself looks like a masterpiece and the smart use of pink and other pastel hues in the lehenga gives it a totally different dimension and saves it from being boring.

The same goes for the blouse as it has the similar embroidery on it with regular sleeves. The outfit is completed by a net dupatta having minimal border of the thread work on it. The lehenga has superb flare and it is perfect to slay on your reception night. Get your hands on this lehenga which is available on panashindia.in for Rs.10,218.

When Anushka Sharma got married, she created quite a stir with her wedding lehenga. If you are longing to wear a similar lehenga then this is just for you. This embroidered art silk lehenga is a replica of Anushka’s bridal lehenga and needless to say, it is as dreamy as the actress herself. The peach lehenga comes with poly shantoon lining inside to give it enough volume. On the upper art silk layer, you can find beautiful work of resham, sequins and zari paired with a patch border work.

The semi-stitched art silk choli has the same work and design as the lehenga with three-quarter length sleeves. The net dupatta is also quite stunning having booti work and embroidered border on it. Moreover, the lehenga makes a perfect and affordable replacement of the Anushka’s lehenga and it is available for purchase on utsavfashion.in for Rs.7,391.

If you are thinking about buying designer bridal lehenga then Anita Dongre is the name for rather affordable and unique lehengas. Whether it is the reception or the sangeet, you can find a suitable lehenga for every purpose here. We picked her Sahira lehenga which is great for a modern bride. The onion pink lehenga is decked up with the motifs of wildflower and vines representing a forest.

The lehenga is paired with an embroidered plunging neckline choli without sleeves and an organza dupatta in off-white colour. The best part of this foil print lehenga is that it has pocket. Yes, pockets! So, basically it is dream come true for every bride out there. The gorgeous lehenga is great for the bride who is tired of over embellishments on the lehengas. Grab this lehenga from anitadongre.com for Rs.75,000.

A Banarasi lehenga might sound like something very traditional and ethnic but this edgy Navy Blue Banarasi lehenga is going to change your mind for sure. The multi-paneled lehenga has stunning Resham embroidery on it which is decked up with zari and stone work. The self weaving style and golden border improves its look further. Along with this edgy lehenga you get a silk blouse and silk dupatta too.

The blouse is rather simple having multicolour embroidery work on it. However, the dupatta is definitely larger than life having zari work and self-design of flowers and vines. Pair this outfit with heavy jewellery and a sleek hair bun to maximize its impact overall. This lehenga is going to steal the show for sure so grab it from gravity-fashion.com for Rs.13,480.

The lehenga reception design these days are all about pastel colors and heavy embroidery. So, we found a trending lehenga for the fashionable bride. The cream lehenga here is definitely something you would want for your reception. Not only does it look trending, but the design and colour combination is also very sophisticated. While both the lehenga and the blouse are in cream colour, they have provided a coral colour dupatta to maintain the balance of colours in the outfit.

You are going to find golden embroidery on the lehenga as well as on the blouse along with sequins and resham thread work. Hues of blue and pink are added in the lehenga to give it versatility. You can find similar work on the border of the dupatta as well. The net dupatta also has embroidery on it. You can buy this lehenga on Manyavar for Rs.54,999.

A bride who wants everything to be minimalistic, yet eye-catching, will definitely love this lehenga here. The utmost regal peach lehenga looks absolutely breathtaking. But thankfully, unlike other lehengas mentioned here, it is not at all heavy and perfect for a lightweight experience. The semi-stitched silk lehenga is decked up with embroidery in floral pattern using pink and green coloured weaving. The embroidery remains on the lower half of the lehenga only.

Other elements of this lehenga include a satin blouse and a net dupatta both in pink colour. The contrast effect of pink and peach creates a nice combination for a modern bride. While the dupatta has minimal border line, the full sleeved blouse has some embroidery. Leave the dupatta free to create a royal look out of this attire. Buy this lehenga on Mirraw for Rs.8,444.

Baby pink colour has a totally separate fan base and there are some brides who want to keep things simple and sober with this colour. Those who are tired of the shades of red and maroon are totally going to like this pink lehenga in net fabric.

All the three elements of this attire i.e. lehenga, choli and dupatta are in baby pink colour and all of them are made out of net fabric. The blouse and the lehenga also have inner lining to make them opaque.
You can spot very detailed and intricate embroidery on the lehenga in white colour. A hint of chikankari can also be seen on the lower side of the lehenga. While the blouse is quite minimal, the dupatta also has a bit of embroidery too, matching the lehenga very well. You can purchase this lehenga from kalaniketan.com for Rs.21,873.

A fuss free bride will always want her lehenga reception look to be bold and definitely without the dupatta. Thinking about the same, we found this navy blue silk and georgette mix lehenga for you. It is a solid lehenga with no unnecessary work on it except for the hemline where you can spot a bit of thread work. It is paired with a navy blue silk blouse which is the real deal of the outfit. The choli here has beautiful embroidery in white color and cape sleeves.

The lehenga does not have a dupatta mainly because the cape sleeves suffice the need of having a dupatta and also make a statement. You can spot navy blue patches on the capes, making it look even more stunning. You can buy this lehenga on Amazon for Rs.45,000.

The Ice blue and sky blue colour combination is one of the most trending things of this season and you need to make sure that you lay your hands on one such lehenga. We found a sky blue raw silk lehenga which is studded with floral and jaal motifs all over it. It has many panels which provide the much needed flare to it.

The lehenga comes with a matching floral embroidered blouse with broad straps. The outfit comes with a sky blue net dupatta with border work and embroidery on it. The outfit is really eye-catching and perfect for a non-traditional look. You can buy this lehenga on kalkifashion.com for Rs.89,940.

Every other market is filled with a gorgeous bridal lehenga collection and it can definitely influence you to raise the bar of your budget. In fact, going through hundreds of lehengas can change your opinion and choices too. That is why here are some tips which are going to keep you ready for your larger than life bridal/reception lehenga shopping.

By the time you attend 2-3 weddings of your friends and relatives, you are going to understand that spending too much on a bridal lehenga is a total waste of money. This tip becomes utmost important when you are having multiple receptions and you need to buy 2-3 lehengas for yourself. Always invest in gorgeous but value-for-money lehenga when your bridal and reception lehengas are different ones. We assure you, these lehengas would be of no use after you are done wearing them 3-4 times.

Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi is one the most popular destinations when it comes to buying your dream lehenga for reception. The entire market is filled with numerous lehenga shops where the price range starts from 20K and goes till Lacs. Some of the most popular stores out there are Asian Couture, Om Prakash Jawahar Lal, Lehenga House, Pakeezah Plaza and many more.

When it comes to your reception look, a heavy lehenga alone won’t be enough. As you know, the right kind of matching jewellery and trendy accessories are going to play a huge part here. From buying jadau necklace to matching the tone of your lehenga, everything is quite important for a great reception look. So, prepare your budget plans accordingly and invest smartly into the jewelry too. A quick tip is to rent your jewellery rather than buying it.

If you want your lehenga for reception to be in-trend and fashion-police-approved, then going for pastels would be a smart choice. The colors like peach, cardamom green, sky blue, ice blue, beige and their light shades are the talk of the town these days. In fact, they are a perfect choice if you are having a day-time reception party.