5 elegant bridal picks for a simple court wedding beyond the lehenga

Inspired by Bollywood classic films like ‘Saathiya’, modern-day couples are now preferring court weddings over the usual big fat Indian unions. Ditching a heavy and chaotic lehenga moment, brides opt for something traditional with a contemporary touch that screams personal and looks absolutely stunning. And if Bollywood has taught us anything, it’s that you don’t need a dramatic lehenga always to look like a bride, but with the right intention and cinematic inspiration, you’re all good to go.

Skipping the lehenga doesn’t mean compromising your bridal impact. Seek inspiration from Bollywood beauties like Sonakshi Sinha, Kritika Kamra, and Alia Bhatt, who opted for a simpler home wedding and wore stunning, well-embroidered saree pieces with a personal meaning that meant something to them. You can choose an authentic and breathable silhouette which will give you main character energy without putting too much pressure on you or your pocket.

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Traditional co-ord sets with heavy detailing and a manageable hem are perfect for a court getaway wedding. A well-tailored set is the epitome of understated bridal fashion, where you can think of longline, slit-detailed kurtas drenched in silk sets, which give a polished and old-money feeling. You can also choose from silhouettes like organza and brocade with a neutral palette, which is quite trending.

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For brides who wish to lean towards contemporary fashion, they can choose a subtle Indo-Western gown, which offers a red-carpet glam moment with a hint of traditional edge. You can opt for corset-bodice kurtas or blouses with flowy fabrics turned into long skirts and match their prowess with a cape-like setting set in soft hues like ivory, metallics, and blush.

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Sharara or gharara sets bring the perfect festive yet relaxed bridal vibe and carry rich cultural roots, making them perfect for brides and better suited to roaming around than a lehenga. You can opt for a short kurta or angarakha top, drenched in a soft gold, ivory, or pastel shade and topped with statement jhumkas or a beautiful passa.

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If not a lehenga or saree, then you can always look up to a flared, stunning, full-length anarkalo set with heavy embroidery and palazzo pants, which offer movement, comfort, and elegance. It is a perfect setting for a courtroom where you can choose silhouettes like silk, organza, and georgette with subtle embroidery and a sheer dupatta glam with a soft-glam makeup touch.

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