How To Create A Fab Bridal Look Without Investing In A 10 Kg Lehenga!

Not everyone is made for a lehenga that weighs ten kilos! Sure, there are brides who love all the heavy work and want that dream lehenga on their wedding day. While there are others who want to have a gala time, move around without help and ensure that they are able to re-use that lehenga without looking like a bride at someone else’s wedding! But without all that heavy embroidery, do you worry that you’ll look too plain-jane on your own wedding day? We give you the ultimate guide on how to ace that bridal look without picking out a heavy lehenga! 

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Opt for a stunning makeup look!

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When your outfit is not super OTT, you can go all out on your makeup. Try those fake lashes, go for that smokey eye you always were wary off. Talk to your bridal MUA about your outfit and how you want your makeup to do the talking. Any bridal MUA will love making your makeup the highlight of your look!

Check out these 30+ Bridal Makeup Trends & Ideas For Modern Day Brides!

Refreshing Hue

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While your lehenga maybe light, the colour is what is going to make a huge difference. Opt for a unique and out of the box colours to ensure that you stand out as a bride. You can opt for corals, purples, yellows, powder blues instead of usual reds and greens!

Check out Unique Bridal Lehenga Colours For Day Weddings! 

Elaborate Hairstyling

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Along with makeup, make your hairstyles a talking point too! Nowdays, hairstyles aren't limited to just buns and loose curls. Intricate braids, half up and down, braided buns, floral masterpieces are done for bridal hair, so go for it. Don’t believe us, check out some unique hairdos here!

Fabric it right!

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The right type of fabric can change the look of your wedding lehenga in a second! If you love a rich and royal look (and don’t want to opt for work!) then go for a regal benarasi lehenga. If you are more of a dainty-princessy vibe bride, a tulle lehenga with lots of can-can will ensure you your princess-moment!

Here are the most unique & fabulous benarasi lehengas we spotted!

Pick an offbeat blouse!

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If you are going for a lighter lehenga skirt, go for an offbeat blouse. Think, off-shoulder, halter-neck or even a backless one! If that’s too non-traditional on your wedding day, you can opt for a killer blouse with some unique embroidery or work on it.

Don’t forget to check the top 10 mistakes to avoid while getting your bridal blouse stitched! 

Say yes to a different draping style!

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Your dupattas can make or break your bridal look! If you are opting for a double dupatta or a single dupatta, go for a unique drape than a regular traditional one. This perfect blend of traditional and modern drape is perfect to give your bridal look a refreshing twist. 

Take a cue from these unique Dupatta Draping Styles!

Also, brides who wore the most unique second dupattas!

Jewellery FTW!

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Jewellery is another piece of the bridal outfit puzzle that will amp up your look. You can pick contrasting jewellery or even unique heirloom pieces that will jazz up your outfit instantly!

Check out these Real Brides Who Wore The Most Unique Colours In Their Bridal Jewellery!

Statement Pieces

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When it comes to statement pieces, there is nothing like too much! Whether its statement jewellery like cocktail rings or even a statement choker or it’s like opting for a bright dupatta, the right styling can notch up your outfit look by a gazillion points! You can also go for a statement nath, which is trending currently.

We are sure that now you know what to keep in mind while going out to buy your wedding lehenga and can ace that light lehenga look. 

Take inspiration from these 12+ Statement Bridal Chokers That We Spotted Recently!