Indian weddings are considered to be the grandest parties of all time. They are a time of fun, celebration, music and dance. Any grand Indian wedding celebration starts with a welcome dinner and ends with a phenomenal reception. Now, the setting is such that the bride can wear a lehenga at all the events. It is the classic bridal choice. However, currently, brides look to experiment with their outfits for different occasions. They might wear a cowl skirt set for the welcome dinner, a pre-draped saree for the sangeet and a lehenga for most other events. But, the trend of wedding outfits dictates that the bride wear princess wedding gowns for Indian wedding reception.
The wedding reception is the last of all events. It marks, with a tremendous gala, the beginning of the bride and groom’s life as a couple. It is a very significant event, being the first one that the bride and groom attend as a married couple. So it makes sense that brides find it difficult to select what to wear. While a lehenga will fit in seamlessly, it is an exhaustive outfit. You have probably worn it four out of five times at your wedding. So, we suggest opting for gowns for the reception. Now, you will find many options for reception gowns. But tried and tested are princess gowns for Indian wedding reception. We have scoured the internet and done your research for you, as all good stylists do, of course. And now, we have curated a list of the best gowns for an Indian wedding reception.
Best Princess Gowns For Indian Wedding Reception
Classic Red
You can never go wrong with the classic bridal red for any wedding function. It is the staple hue that all brides go for on their wedding day. However, we see it less often at wedding receptions. If you are a bride looking to make a bold statement with your husband, we suggest going for a bridal red reception gown. Many designers make phenomenal versions of red princess gowns for Indian wedding reception. You can find them at Gaurav Gupta, Amit Aggarwal, Anushree Reddy and Dolly J amongst others. To style a red wedding reception gown, go all out with a bold red lip. Conversely, you can also go for natural-looking makeup with lots of blush and nude lips. Keep your hair sleek and shiny without any additional hair accessories. For inspiration on wedding hairstyles for 2023, make sure you check out our blog.
Midnight Blue Princess Gowns For Indian Wedding Reception
Midnight blue is an extremely flattering colour for most Indian skin tones. The regal colour will make you look like royalty at your wedding reception. That is the point of princess gowns for Indian wedding reception, right? You can also wear gold or silver jewellery with it. Additionally, if you do not like the maximal look of reception gowns, a colour like this tones it down a little. So, when trying on wedding receptions gown,s make sure you add this colour to your list. You can have a shimmery look in this colour to make it even more evening appropriate. Conversely, you can also have a structured bodice or textured fabrics to add some fun to your look. Remember that midnight blue is the perfect colour to highlight diamonds.
Metallic Gowns
A trend for both lehengas, pre-wedding outfits and princess gowns for Indian wedding reception is a metallic finish. Colours like gold, silver, rose gold and other hues with a metallic finish are all the rage right now. They add incredible drama and glam to any event but are perfect for the reception. No one will mistake you for a bridesmaid in an all-metallic shimmery look. When going for colours and fabrics like this, minimal jewellery and contrast are important. Take inspiration from the new bride Kiara Advani. She created contrast against her link lehenga with emeralds. So if you are wearing something in a similar colour scheme, opt for contrasting green jewellery. Similarly, emeralds and rubies go with gold and silver outfits. Keep the contrast around your face to highlight it more and you are good to go.
The Mermaid Cut Princess Gowns For Indian Wedding Reception
Are you someone who does not like feeling like she is drowning in any of her wedding outfits? Or do you simply not enjoy the grand circumference that comes with princess gowns for Indian wedding reception? Well, a mermaid-cut gown is perfect for you then. The slinky cut of a mermaid gown highlights your body shape perfectly. If you are a petite bride, it will also make you look taller without swallowing you entirely. The body-hugging silhouette makes for a bold bride who is not afraid to experiment a little with her look. The only thing you need to beware of with such a cut is that the gown fits you perfectly without being too tight. If it is too tight or too loose, you will have a lot of problems dancing the night away, so just keep an eye.
Styl Tip: Depending on your personal style, see gowns that might have embroidery, appliques and beadwork. For extra drama, add feather elements to your princess gowns for Indian wedding reception.
Pastels
Pastel is another colour trend that has the wedding fashion world in a chokehold. You will not see it going away anytime soon. So, pastel princess gowns for Indian wedding reception are something to think about. There are the standard pinks and blues that you will find plenty of options for. You can also try colours like lilac, lavender and sage green. They are fresh colours that have not been worn by many brides yet. The best part is that you will find many design options in pastel gowns as they are a favourite of multiple brides.
Long Trails
Nothing says drama like a long trail at the end of your reception gown. If you want the queen treatment, you must wear a gown fit for a queen. This is exactly what gowns with long trails are! They make for stunning bridal entrances and outstanding photographs. We will leave the length of the trail to you. If you want to imitate Princess Diana, go all out. However, if you want the effect of a trail without all the unnecessary hassle, opt for a shorter one. The choice is entirely yours to make.
And that is all! This was our list of the top princess gowns for Indian wedding reception. For any assistance regarding wedding or personal styling, contact us at Styl-Inc and our team of expert stylists will get in touch with you.
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Signing off,
Shravani Priya
