7 Trendy Haldi Looks For The Bride

Haldi is a special pre-wedding ceremony in India that is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. It is a ritual where a paste made of turmeric, sandalwood, and other ingredients is smeared on the bride and groom's face, hands, and feet by their close family and friends. The ceremony holds significant cultural and traditional value as it is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and prosperity to the couple. The yellow colour of turmeric is also considered auspicious and is believed to have healing properties for the skin.

For every bride, the haldi ceremony is a special moment where she is pampered and made to feel beautiful. The paste applied during the ceremony is known to have numerous skin benefits, including reducing acne, brightening the skin, and removing tan. Hence, every bride would wants to enjoy the haldi ceremony and look radiant on her special day.

To make the ceremony even more memorable, families nowadays have started to organise haldi-themed decor, dress code, and even games for the bride and groom's friends and relatives. The ceremony is also accompanied by music and dance, making it a joyous occasion for everyone involved.

The haldi ceremony is an important pre-wedding ritual that has deep cultural significance in India. For every bride, it is a special moment where she is pampered and made to feel beautiful, and hence, it holds immense value in the wedding celebrations. And picking the perfect haldi outfits is half the fun of this ritual.

Gorgeous outfit options for haldi ceremony

1. Haldi draped skirt and cape

Combining the traditional bandhani, shades of sunshine yellow and some artsy zardozi embroidery, this outfit by Pink City is the perfect haldi dress for the bride or even the sister-of-the-bride.

2. Summer-love bloom lehenga

Channel your inner princess with a summer-filled bloom embroidered lehenga by Anita Dongre. Throw on some gorgeous kundan or polki jewellery and you have a Bollywood-worthy haldi look for the bride.

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3. Sunshine state of mind

We are loving the organza wave of sarees and dupattas and this sheer fabric makes for the perfect haldi look for the bride. A simple saree with a rich embroidered border, beautiful waves and floral jewellery makes for a flawless haldi ceremony dress.  

4. Mirror mirror on the wall

If you love to bedazzle as a bride, a mirror work bralette with a printed lehenga like the one Arpita Mehta is known for is the best haldi dress for the bride. A tiered printed lehenga adds a sense of simplicity and femininity to this glamorous ensemble.

5. The ‘barely-there’ blouse

Worked too hard at the gym to get in your best shape? Bare that bridal body with a barely-there blouse. Rock the classic Anamika Khanna draped skirt to level up the typical haldi dress for the bride. A cape that is the star of your haldi evening.

6. The flower power saree

A scalloped border saree that shines for its versatility. You can style it in many different ways and reuse it after the wedding, depending on the occasion and your personal preference. You can drape it in a traditional style, or you can experiment with modern draping techniques to give it a contemporary look. Style it with traditional jewellery or modern accessories to create a unique and stylish outfit that looks cool every time it's worn.

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7. An outfit brighter than the sun

If you are a bride who likes to be the star of the wedding, this is a traditional haldi ceremony dress with the most amount of desi sparkle thanks to the heritage gota patti embroidery. The wide sharara pants will certainly give you the most enchanting and distinctive twirling haldi dress pictures. Go for the dramatic pose and ace this haldi look for the bride.

Being a bride is a lot of work leading up to the wedding day. From planning your bridal trousseau to looking for sustainable wedding wear, you add your unique spin to your outfits.