Hottest Indian Bridal Fashion Trends for 2020

October 15, 2019 / in Fashion /by Anjitha

If you’re asking what trends are going to be ruling the Indian bridal fashion scene this wedding season, then you’ve landed on the right page. With endless options to choose from, the answer is undoubtedly going to be varied. To make it easier for you though, we’ve been paying close attention to recent fashion weeks and couture shows.

From sculpted bustles to structured trails, drapes, layers, and tiers, 2020 bridal fashion is going to be quintessential in its own way. The designers have spoken and sent out a loud and clear message to showcase their craft. Hold your breath as The Maharani Diaries curates your collection for you.

We have the go to Indian bridal fashion trends that will be sure to have your beau’s head turning during your festivities.

Fancier the Fantasy

Less is no more! Minimal could be a buzzword, but definitely not for everyone. News just in.. 2020 is in favour of the maximalists. This season surely promises more of more! Think fancy feathers, tiers, layers, ruffles, sparkle and bustle. The designers are listening and we are so happy to see them return to the runways!

Friend the Feathers

Falguni Shane Peacock are all about the feathers this wedding season

Falguni And Shane Peacock at India Couture Week 2019

Hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020_Falguni And Shane Peacock

Luxury couture designers Falguni & Shane Peacock once again displaying eccentricity with class in these feathery numbers.

Spotted ruling the international runways and closer back home too, feathers are everywhere. Take a cue from Falguni & Shane Peacock’s show stopping presentation at the recent, India Couture Week runway show.

Trust the tiers and layers

Some of the hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020 include layers and tiers. — Amit Aggarwal

Layers and tiers are all set to rule in 2020. Designers such as Amit Aggarwal and Falguni Shane Peacock have served us ample inspiration for creating a voluminous bridal look.

Spread Some Sparkle

Amit Aggarwal for India Couture Week 2019. — Amit Aggarwal

Shyamal and Bhumika are writing stories of modern luxury and craftsmanship with intricate flower embellishments and embroideries. — Shyamal And Bhumika

Tarun Tahiliani at India Couture Week 2019. — Tarun Tahiliani

The upcoming festive season in addition to the bridal season demands some glorification of the bling and sparkle. Who else but Amit Aggarwal and Tarun Tahiliani takes charge to create some eclectic pieces of art that glow as bright as your smile.

Power of the Flower

Floral design lehenga by Shyamal And Bhumika at India Couture Week 2019. — Shyamal And Bhumika

Suneet Verma for India Couture Week 2019. — Suneet Verma

Flower power continues to reign. The flower game just gets bigger and better, season after season. Stubborn to not go out of style but remain as fresh as ever, flowers continue to trend in bridal fashion. The powerhouse designers such as Tarun Tahiliani, Rahul Mishra, Suneet Verma, Gaurav Gupta, and Shyamal and Bhumika are writing stories of modern luxury and craftsmanship with intricate flower embellishments and embroideries.

The Anti-Lehenga Moment

This year's hottest Indian bridal fashion trends includes a lot of bridal gowns and skirts. Check out Gaurav Gupta's show at India Couture Week for inspiration. — Gaurav Gupta

This year's hottest Indian bridal fashion trends includes a lot of bridal gowns and skirts. Check out Rahul Mishra's show at India Couture Week for inspiration. — Rahul Mishra

It’s 2020 and the traditional bridal lehenga shouldn’t have to be your only option to get wed in. Nobody ever said so right? Even if you didn’t have a choice, there’s a multitude of alternative bridal fashion looks to sport at your wedding functions. With our weddings being so eventful now, you now have the option to host multiple events! Brides ought to be able to buy multiple outfits and slay in all of them. 2020 is set to be one of the biggest season’s for brides. Live large and don’t let the lehenga weigh you down.

Slay On

The hottest Indian bridal fashion trends. Falguni And Shane Peacock for India Couture Week 2019. — Falguni And Shane Peacock

The hottest Indian bridal fashion trends. Amit Aggarwal for India Couture Week 2019. — Actress, Kiara Advani for Amit Aggarwal

The hottest Indian bridal fashion trends. Rahul Mishra for India Couture Week 2019. — Rahul Mishra

Want to really bunk the Indian wedding fashion trends in 2020? Opt for sporty minis from Rahul Mishra for the pool party or hit the hottest rave party with a jacket suit from Pankaj and Nidhi. Maybe you want to be the centre of attention at your sangeet night, so splurge on a luxurious ensemble. The low-high and second skin gowns are also pushing lehengas to the back seat on the runways.

Saree Never Sorry

The hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020 includes the humble saree. WIth thanks to ace Bollywood fashion designer, Manish Malhotra. — Manish Malhotra

The hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020 includes the humble saree. WIth thanks to designers like Reynu Taandon. — Reynu Taandon

The hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020 includes the humble saree. WIth thanks to designers like Shyamal And Bhumika. — Shyamal And Bhumika

This season showcased some of the best we’ve seen in saree fashion. Never a trend, but more of a wardrobe staple, it’s so good to see the humble saree on the runways this season. Check out Manish Malhotra’s LFW collection ‘Maahrumysha.’ Sheer classics like this tiered mint green saree from Reynu Taandon are also eye catching.

Ethnic Alternatives for all events

Pankal And Nidhi for India Couture Week 2019. — Pankaj And Nidhi

Shyamal And Bhumika for India Couture Week 2019. — Shyamal And Bhumika

Shyamal and Bhumika’s couture collection have something for every bride. If you are totally against sporting western vibes during your Indian wedding, this designer duo have you covered from head to toe.

Blouses to Blame

The saree blouse is taking an alternative twist — Kangana Ranaut for Disha Patil

We love this alternative saree blouse style from Manish Malhotra and see it as being one of the hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020. — Manish Malhotra

We love this alternative saree blouse style from Reynu Taandon and see it as being one of the hottest Indian bridal fashion trends for 2020. — Reynu Taandon

If you’re the “too hot to handle” no-risk bride, then you have to make a statement in a super “haute” blouse. 2020 is going to be all about the eccentric blouse design with extravagant necklines, cuts, patterns and fancy sleeves. The skirt may or may not make it to everyone’s bridal fashion trousseau, but the quintessential saree blouse will. These blouses are made to mix and match too, so don’t be afraid to experiment.

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Diipa Khosla for Gaurav Gupta at India Couture Week 2019. — Global influencer, Diipa Khosla for Gaurav Gupta

Jayanti Reddy at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2019. — Jayanti Reddy

Looking back on the season’s hottest bridal fashion trends, it doesn’t come as a surprise that our modern day Indian fashion is becoming more practical and variant. There are no limits to choosing your dream outfit for your wedding events.

Pankaj And Nidhi at India Couture Week 2019. — Pankaj And Nidhi

Shyamal And Bhumika at India Couture Week 2019. — Shyamal And Bhumika

Putting together a variety of bridal looks for multiple events can be a daunting task. Here’s hoping though that our review will lead you through the chaos and provide a clearer path with enough insight to plan your wedding shopping.

What do you think of this year’s hottest Indian bridal fashion trends? Any hits or misses for you? Let us know in the comments below. If you want to go behind the scenes at every runway show, check out our playlist over on our YouTube channel.

Anjitha

Here, there, this and that, Anjitha is someone who wants that all and does that all. A fashion and communication graduate, she is always juggling with multiple roles in professional organisations but is a writer and thinker at the core. Like any other Gen-Z, she can ironically be proud of being busy, but might be unavailable due to long weekend vacations. Anjitha is constantly on the lookout for cool and ambient places to eat out (an excuse for not cooking!).

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