Indian Accessories

Gone are the days of glittering elegant wedding saris. It is the lehenga that a city bride prefers today and the bolder it is the better. A lehenga is an integral part of a bride’s trousseau.

While the traditional flowing ghaghras continue to hold sway with the blushing bride, the ever-adventurous city girl is favoring bold designs and slim fits teemed with corsets and even bikini tops. The modern designers have experimented with the slimmer fits, even the known retail shops are offering exquisite pieces of bridal lehenga to the bride get her dream look. These eye-catching lehengas are rich in every aspect, including the price. It is very interesting to have a look at some of the gorgeous latest wedding lehengas preferred by the city girl.

Bridal lehengas, with a traditional touch and mostly in conventional cut, could be customized in fish cuts too for a slimmer fit. The color range is diverse from the usual red and fuchsia to orange, green and lilac. Customization can also be done for a higher price range. Multi-colored lehengas having striped border and art work with sequins, stones and gota patti are also available. Prices start from $1250 and can go up to a $2500 and above.

A shimmering and shining bridal lehenga, available in net, georgette, silk and satin is embellished with stones of various colors, like pink, orange, white etc. The cost ranges between $250 and $5000.

A bit traditional lehenga with Swarovski, crystal embellishments, numerous layers of lush satin lining, Benarasi brocade borders and anarkalis with delicate lace arms can make just an ordinary bride elegant and attractive. A bride wearing a lehenga in gold lame with shades of red and white Swarovski with antique gold works will look exceptionally enchanting. The dupatta is in net and the red velvet choli/jacket has Swarovski pearls, beads and crystals. The price is very high starting at $7500.

The modern bride can get adventurous with lehengas in various appealing colors ranging from light pista green to interesting shades like champagne. A saffron-colored georgette lehenga with a halter-neck top in silk or georgette having cut stones in white and red is an ideal choice for a new-age bride. Price starts at $500 and goes up to $6250

Another latest bridal lehenga, a mixture of tradition and glamour, is available in a range of colors from warm hues to ice tones. The gold woven fabrics are textured by way of dobby and jacquard techniques in a unique fashion. Shimmering satins are distinctly embroidered with materials like gold zari and crystals. A bride looks exceptionally charming in a red or orange chiffon layered lehenga with embellished belt and border. The price is around $2125.

The modern designers are prepared to satisfy the ever-changing tastes and trends of today’s bride by bringing out new varieties of bridal lehengas to make the bride-s most special day, a memorable one.