Lehengas are synonymous with Indian weddings and Bollywood has played a huge role in popularizing the gorgeous lehenga choli as the quintessential bridal outfit. If you want to channel your inner Bollywood diva for your big day, here are some tips on how to get that glamorous Bollywood bride look in your lehenga.
Choose a Stylish Lehenga
The key to looking like a celebrity lies in choosing the right lehenga design. Go for a heavily embellished lehenga in rich fabrics like velvet, silk or brocade. Opt for traditional embroidery like zardozi, gota patti and nakshi in thread work or stones. Favourite colours for bridal lehengas include classic red, pink and gold. The lehenga skirt can be circular, paneled or mermaid style. Pair it with a cropped choli embellished to match.
Drape the Dupatta Stylishly
While draping the dupatta, avoid simply pleating it front and back. Take inspiration from Bollywood brides and drape it diagonally over one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare. This adds a glamorous touch. Let the embroidered dupatta trail behind you. Use shimmering brooches or pins to secure the dupatta in place stylishly.
Get the Jewellery Right
Bridal jewellery sets the tone for the Bollywood bride look. Adorn yourself head to toe in the best bridal jewellery you can find. Get a statement necklace, dangling earrings studded with kundan, polki or diamonds and a striking matha patti headpiece to secure your veil. Bangles, haathphool and rings are a must. If your bridal lehenga is heavy, opt for lighter jewellery and vice versa.
Do the Bollywood Makeup
Create a true Bollywood glam look with your bridal makeup. Opt for a dewy base, defined brows, nude lipstick, dark smokey eyes, false lashes, contouring and highlighted cheekbones. Use a bindi and sindoor for traditional flair. Style your hair in voluminous curls or adorned with a gajra. Flaunt a statement nathni nose ring. Apply bridal chooda and kalire for that Punjabi touch.
Strike Dramatic Poses
Emulate Bollywood celebs with your lehenga poses. Pose with the lehenga skirt spread out. Clutch your veil in your hands as it flows behind you. Strike a dance pose or a demure, shy bride pose peeking from behind your dupatta. Pose romantically with your groom against scenic backdrops. The possibilities are endless.
Add Glam Accessories
Accessories give that extra dash of celebrity style. Adorn your hands with embroidered bridal kaliras trailing to your arms. Wrap a embroidered kamarbandh belt or brocade potli bag around your waist. Slip on embellished juttis to match your outfit. Don chic sunglasses for a modern twist. Statement cuffs and rings add drama.
With these easy tips and a gorgeous lehenga, you are sure to feel like the star of your own Bollywood wedding film. Channel your inner Madhuri Dixit or Aishwarya Rai and captivate your audience as the glamorous, celebrity bride you were destined to be on your big day!