Haldi Outfit Ideas - Guide for 2024 Brides
BY Sakshi | 02 May, 2024 | 1316 views | 7 min read
The haldi is one of those pre wedding functions in a wedding which has the most fun photos in our opinion! But that just doesn't happen automatically. Picking the right haldi outfit for the bride and the family is just as important to make sure everything looks fab on camera! While a yellow haldi saree is the safest bet, it's not the only haldi outfit idea! If you haven't seen the Prettiest Haldi Outfits We Spotted On Our Real Brides!, then we suggest you do so now! You should also browse Haldi Ceremony: Rituals, Outfits, Decor & More- A Complete Guide to get a good idea of what the ceremony entails! So when it comes to outfit designs and the latest haldi outfit ideas, we have your back!
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See what we mean? The haldi dress for the bride has to go cohesively with everything else in the function- the haldi dress for bride's sister, the bridesmaids and even the guests. But before we delve into that, some pointers.
Things to keep in mind when picking your Haldi Outfit
- You don't really have to wear yellow. Nowadays, couples are wearing other colours too, and that's fine as well! Here are Couples Who Ditched The Traditional Yellow Ensemble For Haldi
- Designing your haldi outfit is a great way to get what you want while saving a lot of money in the process- after all, in all likelihood, your outfit will get ruined, depending on how crazy your function is! Get some inspiration from 20+ Mehendi & Haldi Outfits That Brides Got Stitched On Their Own!
- You can always consider wearing something old on your haldi too, after all, sustainability is the name of the game in 2024. Here's some inspiration: Real Brides Reveal: Should You Get Something New For Your Haldi, Or Wear Something Old?
- You can always colour coordinate with your groom, it makes for gorgeous photos too! Read Cutest Colour Coordinated Haldi Outfits For Couples!
- Be mindful of the decor for your haldi too- you don't want your outfit and backdrop to clash, you want it to work in harmony. Here's Background Haldi Ceremony Decoration Inspiration For Your Wedding.
- Lastly, here are Tips & Tricks To Style A Trendy Mehndi/Haldi Lehenga!
ALSO READ: Amazing Haldi Looks We Spotted On Real Brides
Brighter than Sunshine in Yellow Haldi Outfits
When it comes to the haldi, yellow is possibly the most chosen by brides, and for good reason! It adds so much character and vibrancy to the photos that possibly no other hue can.
Yellow Haldi Lehengas
There is something so vibrant and special about a yellow haldi lehenga, which is something many brides opt for. But the lehengas are now a far cry from the simple yellow lehengas we have seen so far.
A simple yellow lehenga will always be a classic, but brides are not afraid to experiment and not just try out new hues of yellow, but experiment with the work and silhouette too!
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LOVING real bride Saanya's fabulous haldi outfit, which was designed by none other than her own mom- so happy and shiny! Here is another bride who wore yellow yes, but a very unique hue- almost this pretty mustard/orange hue, which matched her decor and how!
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Playing around with hues of yellow is a great way to add some more freshness into your haldi outfit. Be it shades that gravitate towards mustard, or even lighter prettier shades of yellow!
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Lime yellow is another wonderful hue that we spotted, which looks fresh and new- plus, see how the bride has paired her chikankari lehenga with silver jewellery!
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Talking about lighter shades of yellow, this bride's yellow lehenga has out heart- loved everything about it!
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Ladoo peela is another trending new shade more and more brides are prefering for their haldi, and it does look so fresh! Love this bride's take on a regular lehenga, mixing it up with a collared shirt with puffy sleeves, done in organza.
And of course, a classic look in a classic shade of yellow is something that will never go out of vogue!
Yellow Sarees & Suits For Haldi
Moving on from haldi lehengas, now let's discuss the other fave brides have - picking yellow sarees and suits for the haldi, which is another timeless option. After all, Monotone Sarees For Haldi Is Such A Mood!
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When in doubt, a yellow saree for the haldi is always the best option- something you can never go wrong with!
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There is an elegance to yellow sarees for the haldi, and even bandhani or leheriya are great options! These days even printed sarees for the haldi are gaining a lot of popularity and look pretty too.
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Loving this bride's simple yet elegant haldi outfit- a monotone suit in laddoo peela colour, which goes so well with the backdrop and looks subtle and pretty.
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Parineeti Chopra too wore a simple yellow suit for her chooda, which would make for a nice haldi outfit too. A yellow haldi sharara set also makes for the perfect haldi outfit idea!
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Timeless and Classic Whites & Ivories
There are so many Stunning Brides Who Chose To Wear White On Their Haldi, so you can too! It's an elegant and timeless look that's a winner in our books!
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Loved Athiya Shetty's gorgeous and classy look on her haldi, which remains one of our favourites.
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All white looks different and very elegant- see what we mean?
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An ivory saree is also a great option for brides who don't want to wear yellow- looks elegant and stands out in photos!
Modern & Trendy Silhouettes- Offbeat Outfits for the Haldi
Brides these days are surprising us with amazing looks that are new and fresh, and so trendy! Brides experimenting with their haldi looks wearing silhouettes and colours that are new, and here are some of them who got it just right!
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How breezy is this bride's printed gharara? An outfit that brings so much drama, but is rather simple- love how it's subtle without being overpowering, adding a beautiful simplicity to the photos. Printed outfits are becoming rather popular at haldis, and here is another bride who knocked it out of the park with her haldi look.
Alanna Pandey's haldi look is another one that is super inspirational for brides. Her customised Payal Singhal outfit had embroidery that meant so much to the couple, and matched their decor too!
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This bride got her haldi outfit custom-made, and we love the breeziness of it all! It also combines two fantastic colours for the haldi, and ombre is anyway something so trendy to rock!
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This bride here rocked a very different haldi outfit, and we're digging it! Her drape saree from Eeksha is stunning with that modern blouse!
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Real bride Sucheta wore a printed saree that was not yellow, and it did paint such a pretty picture too! Want to see more Easy Breezy Printed Outfits For Your Haldi?
Offbeat Lehengas for Haldi- Vibrant Hues that are NOT Yellow!
A lot of brides are choosing to wear non-yellow lehenga on their haldi, which would be pretty perfect for the mehendi too.
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Her Haldi lehenga was a vibrant one, which looked fab in photos.
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Real Bride Surbhi picked this floral Seema Gujral lehenga for her haldi, which makes for a pretty pick!
Pink on the Haldi? Why not?
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This real bride wore a pink lehenga on her haldi by Preeti S Kapoor, and seriously, it does look striking! A monotone lehenga in any other shade but yellow is also a great option to consider.
So we are sure we've given you a whole load of ideas to consider for your haldi outfit. For more ideas and inspiration, click here.
