Being a bride comes with some clichés, and the bridal look has surely been stereotyped. Red, the colour of love, is considered an auspicious hue for wedding ceremonies, be it a red lehenga, sari, choora or sindoor. But the last decade has seen a drastic change, with brides breaking away from the traditional red outfit. A host of hues have now emerged as viable options. The most obvious and popular one is the stunning pastel pink Sabyasachi lehenga Anushka Sharma wore for her destination wedding in Tuscany. If you’d like to step away from the usual and create your own fairy-tale wedding day, browse through our picks of non-red wedding lehengas from Estie Couture.
1. Subtle Elegance
If subtle elegance had a classic look, this would be the one. Bringing together intricate detailing and a traditional silhouette, Ridhi Mehra’s ivory lehenga set will steal the show at your intimate wedding. Let the outfit shine even more by pairing it with polki jewellery.
Ridhi Mehra, Fiza, £2,572
2. Dainty and Feminine
Delivering both style and sophistication combined with a burst of colourful thread work, this lehenga will make for an ideal day wedding look. Dainty and feminine, the double-drape will allow for multiple ways to style the ensemble and enjoy the celebrations.
The Indian Bridal Company, Ivory Raw Silk Lehenga Set, £1,120
3. Glamourize
Keep the compliments coming in as you pick this lilac Abhinav Mishra number that maximizes style mileage. Because if you’re not opting for an extra bit of oomph on your wedding day, then when? Pair it with sparkling diamonds for a complete look.
Abhinav Mishra, Lilac Embellished Lehenga Set, £1,806
4. Dainty Diva
Turn up the sophistication of your outfit with this blush pink Amrita Thakur Indo-Western pick. The wrap-around blouse with pearl detailing will add a touch of modernity and flair to your look.
Amrita Thakur, Aara, £581
5. The Modern Bride
Stowaway your traditional ensembles and pick this modern silhouette, Lilac lehenga by Varun Chakkilam. The sexy blouse will ensure you turn up the sexy quotient on your cocktail party.
Varun Chakkilam, Lilac Lehenga Set, £973
6. Flirtatious Florals
Florals are the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. And if a wedding is on the cards, why not add them to your ensemble? Sawan Gandhi shows us how to seamlessly blend pastel hues and feminine florals for an ethereal D-day look. Use a bright hue dupatta as the veil to add some colour.
Sawan Gandhi, Pastel Pink Lehenga £2,990
7. Fuchsia Power
Mix it up a little as you switch your red hot lehenga for this fuchsia one by The Indian Bridal Company. With intricate gold detailing, this is the ideal pick for those who also want to keep it traditional. Pair it with gold jewellery for a classic look.
The Indian Bridal Company, Rani Pink Raw Silk Lehenga Set, £ 1,186
8. Shimmer and Dazzle
Your wedding is the time to glamourize, so bling it on! And Abhinav Mishra’s gold lehenga is an irresistible wardrobe addition for the bride who loves some sparkle.
Abhinav Mishra, Gold Lehenga Set £2,409
9. The Intricacies
Want to refrain from too much skin show? Ridhi Mehra brings the perfect option for you. This lehenga features a peplum top that screams royalty. Team it with a statement-making polki and emerald set for the best look.
Ridhi Mehra, Adah, £2,220
10. Feminine Palette
In a delightful sky blue colour, this Astha Narang set will sweep people off their feet. If a modern bride is your vibe, then take an unusual path as you choose an off-beat colour. Be it a destination wedding or an intimate celebration at home you will surely wow the crowds.
Astha Narang, Sky Blue and Off White Thread Work Lehenga Set £731