The Drool Worthy Collection of Bridal Wear is Out! 10 Lehengas and Gowns That Will Be Big in 2019. Add Them to Your Wedding Inspiration Boards Today!

Every bride dreams of a fairy-tale wedding. From her wedding theme to the wedding outfit, she believes everything needs to be perfect, and why not? It indeed is her special day! Nowadays, there are zillions of options of wedding dresses for brides to choose from, whether she prefers to wear a lehenga or a gown. However, a general trend in India is that the brides choose to wear a traditional outfit such as a saree or a lehenga for their wedding ceremony and a more westernised gown for the following reception party.

Whether it is your own big day that you are planning for, or helping a friend or sister, we hope that you will find our list of lehengas and gowns useful as you hunt for the perfect wedding dress!

Do you know that a traditional lehenga has a total of 24 kalis or panels? It would make such a beautiful heavy lehenga that every bride would have dreamed of. So here are some tricks used by well-known fashion designers to make your lehenga the highlight of the event.

You may choose to not have all 24 kalis on your lehenga, but you can add flares to make your lehenga look royal. Cancan is a net-like material used to attach underneath your lehenga to give a royal flair. There are two types of cancan: hard and soft. Choose the type of cancan depending on the event—do you have to sit down, or dance? Many brides avoid cancan-lined outfits on their wedding day as there are many rituals that require one to sit down. Alternatively, they opt for soft cancan that settles the flares down easily without any hindrance.

All white jewellery is never out of trend! White jewellery gives a fresh look and makes you look younger. There are hundreds of jewellery colours to wear to match your lehenga colour, but in case you are confused about what to go with, opt for white!

The hairstyle is a particularly important part of your look. If you intend to cover your head with the dupatta, then your hairstyle will not show up much, and you can go for an updo. However you style your outfit, your hairstyle must also be on point to match your look. You can try an elegant twisted side bun which is a classic style. Alternatively, you can opt for a messy bun look or a traditional braided bun look, pairing it with fresh flowers—roses, jasmine, and carnations are popular options.

Mesmerised seeing Priyanka Chopra’s white wedding gown? The Ralph Lauren white bridal gown with a 75-foot long veil was no less than a fairy tale! A gown is apt for brides having a western-style wedding ceremony. However, coloured gowns are the go-to choice at cocktail parties, ring ceremonies, and even reception parties. If you have decided to opt a gown for one of your wedding events, the choices you have can be overwhelming—from the design, to the embroidery, fabric, and color—there is so much you can add to your wedding gown to make it look a dream come true. Here are some ways to style your wedding dress:

There are distinct types of gown necklines such as a square, V-neck, one shoulder, and more. It is important to select your jewellery wisely, to make sure it matches your gown’s style. For instance, you cannot wear a necklace if you are wearing a sheer neckline gown. Dangling earrings, too, will not be visible if you are planning to let your hair down. If, however, you are tying your hair or styling it in such a way that your earrings will be visible, make sure that that the colour of the metal you choose complements the embellishment on your gown.

For a traditional wedding gown look, a veil is mandatory. It is one of the beautiful parts of your wedding gown. While selecting a veil, make sure that it matches the shade of your wedding gown—the subtle difference between off white and pure white can become strikingly clear under bright lights! While selecting the veil, the wedding gown design must be considered as well. For example, if your wedding gown is full of embellished work, then you may go for a simple veil, so your wedding gown still is the spotlight of the event. If you are wearing a simpler gown, then you can go with a fancy veil. Your body type also matters in this choice.

After selecting your wedding gown, it is time to select your shoes. It is not always compulsory that your wedding gown and shoes must be of the same shade or style. You can choose a contrasting shade as well. If your gown is heavy with lots of work done on it going with simple shoes is a good idea, and if your gown is not very heavy, then you can go with fancier shoes. You can even pair a heavy gown with fancy shoes but make sure that the colour coordination is right.

To find a perfect bridal lehenga or wedding gown is an arduous task and time-consuming. You must select your gown or lehenga with lot of attention. To make your work easier, we have listed some e-stores from where you can shop for your bridal lehengas or wedding gowns.

Red is traditional colour worn by many brides on their wedding. It is considered a sign of prosperity. You can order traditional red lehenga from Manyavar at Rs. 24,999. The lehenga is semi-stitched and comes with unstitched blouse and dupatta.

A fully embroidered lehenga gives you a royal look. You can order an embroidered art silk lehenga from Utsav Fashion for Rs.7,919. The lining is of poly shantoon fabric, and the lehenga and choli have zari, sequin, dori, and patch work on it. It is available as a semi-stitched material. The choli or blouse is beige in colour and the set comes with a net dupatta. The length of the choli is 13-14 inches and the sleeve length is up to 10 inches. You can customise the size as well.

The turquoise colour is a unique choice for your wedding day. You can order your turquoise woven jacquard silk lehenga from Panash India for Rs.8,516. It comes with an orange and turquoise colour silk choli with floral embroidery on it.

Pink is trending colour in lehengas and is worn by many celebrities at their weddings. You can order this Fuchsia Pink Raw Lehenga for Rs.97,140. The lehenga is embellished with cut dana, zardosi and 3D floral embroidery on the waist and lower bottom. It also has tikki embroidery. It comes with matching embroidered blouse in raw silk material and mint green net dupatta with floral embroidered butti and border.

The combination of red and pink is always a wonderful one, and when an outfit is embellished in sequins, the look is completely elevated with the right among of bling! You can get your sequin hand-embroidered lehenga from Aza Fashion for Rs.2,24,000. It is made from raw silk and has shiny sequin and zardosi metallic thread embroidery on it. It comes with a metal wire pitta work blouse. The set includes a lehenga, blouse, and dupatta with a pink sequins embroidered border.

You can order this stunning embellished gown designed by Anita Dongre, celebrity fashion designer and owner of AND chain of stores. The Gown is priced at Rs.1,35,000. It is in ivory colour with a layer of net over it. It has embroidered motifs inspired from forests of Rajasthan. It is a lightweight gown with round neckline. The sleeves are full and are sheer in materials. The fabric is net and is 100% nylon.

Champagne beige is an alternative to jazzy gold or silver metallic shades. The colour has a beautiful sheen that gives an elegant and royal look. This beige coloured net gown from Kalki Fashion is priced at Rs. 59,940. The gown is pleated with a shimmer satin under layer. It has 3D flowers, cut dana and sequin work on it. The gown has an attached net drape at the front and back, giving it a very stylized look.

Cold shoulder is still in the vogue; it enhances one’s shoulder line and looks good even on plus-sized women. You can order this cold-shoulder ivory and gold gown from Pernia’s PopUp Shop at Rs. 5,25,000. It is a flared gown with net base and gold sequins embroidery on it, it has detailing on the shoulder and lined with raw silk material. It is made from net and raw silk.

Trumpet lace large ball Gowns are one of those gowns which give your Cinderella or some Disney Princess feels. You can order it from F Shoppers for Rs.8,800. The wedding dress has stylish slash neck and 3/4 lace sleeves. It has a stylish lace top with details on both the sides and stylish back with strips and panel details on both sides. It has flared hem and comes with attached lining.

Opt for an organza silk bridal gown for the perfect look on your wedding ceremony. This white net chiffon and organza silk embroidered gown if available at Sareez for Rs.85,385. The gown has a thread, floral and leaf work on gown and sleeves. Like the name suggests it is made from net, chiffon, and organza silk fabric. It is a readymade gown available for sizes 36 to 42. The delivery of the gown is typically done in 25 days.

Amidst so many wedding events and rituals, there are high chances that your wedding dress may get damaged. You may find some beads are not in place or a slight colour fade at the flares end. But you can prevent this by ensuring just a few checks. Here are some great tips to keep your wedding lehenga or gown fresh until you wear it the next time:

During your wedding events and rituals, there are high chances that you may have unknowingly stained or soiled your wedding dress. So once your wedding ceremony is done, take some time to check your wedding dress thoroughly. If you see any spot or stain, make sure you give it for dry cleaning as soon as possible. The more delay you do, the more permanent the stain can get.

Avoid folding your wedding dress and keeping them open or in plastics. Instead, keep it in a garment bag and make sure it is a proper garment bag. Make sure it is stored away from sunlight and no moisture is trapped in the garment bag. Tip: add a couple of sachets of silica gel to keep moisture at bay and a couple of cloves to keep termites or other insects away.

If you find that beads have fallen off your wedding dress, or some parts of the embroidery are damaged, send it to the store to do the finishing touches again. Do not wait until the next time! Many stores provide touch-up services to their customers free of cost. You can do this step before giving your dress for dry-cleaning so your dress is complete like it was on the wedding day.

We hope our suggestions will help you choose the perfect wedding dress for yourself (or your loved one) and the tips to style and store your dress will be useful!