From Kiara Advani to Parineeti Chopra, check out the best celebrity bridal looks of this year. (Source: Instagram)
2023 was the year of big fat Bollywood weddings. From palatial venues to elaborate wedding shoots, B-town celebs served mood boards for millions of their fans who were looking forward to their special day. The standout? The mesmerising bridal ensembles gave us a treasure trove of fashion inspiration. While pastel hues dominated the colour palette, contemporary reinterpretations of traditional attire left a lasting impression. As we bid farewell to 2023, let’s delve into some of the most memorable celebrity bridal looks that graced the year.
Kiara Advani
Kiara Advani tied the knot with Sidharth Malhotra on February 7, 2023 in a royal Rajasthani wedding. Dressed in a custom-made Manish Malhotra ombre lehenga in empress rose hues, Kiara adorned herself with a statement diamond and Zambian emerald necklace, which perfectly complemented her oversized studs and dainty maang tikka.
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Athiya Shetty
Athiya Shetty’s wedding with KL Rahul featured an unconventional twist in her attire. Opting for an Anamika Khanna lehenga in powder pink with chikankari, zardozi, and jaali work, Athiya embraced modernity. She completed the look with statement bridal necklaces, oversized earrings, and a minimal maang tikka — aligning with the prevailing bridal trends of 2023.
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Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra chose a Manish Malhotra creation for her wedding with Raghav Chadha in Rajasthan. Her ecru-coloured hand-crafted ensemble, featuring a linear geometric pattern, took 2,500 hours to create. The multi-tiered necklace, adorned with uncut Zambian and Russian emeralds, along with earrings, maang tikka, and haathphool, added a touch of timeless elegance to her bridal look.
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Masaba Gupta
Masaba Gupta, in her wedding with Satyadeep Misra, captivated in a barfi pink raw silk lehenga from her brand House of Masaba. The ensemble, adorned with gold embroidery, was elevated by a lime-green dupatta. What stood out was Masaba’s personalised ‘Chand Taara’ jewellery, inspired by South Indian headgear –symbolising the sun’s energy and the moon’s influence on our lives.
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Lin Laishram
Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram’s traditional Meitei ceremony in Manipur showcased Lin’s regal Potloi paired with a heavy blouse and statement gold jewellery — exemplifying cultural opulence.
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Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan’s grand wedding with Salim Karim on October 1 in Pakistan showcased her in an icy-hued lehenga by Faraz Manan. With soft glam makeup and elegant jewellery, Mahira epitomised grace and sophistication on her special day.
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So, which bridal look is your favourite?