We've witnessed a parade of Bollywood weddings unravel on Instagram this year—and who can blame us for gawking at each of the stunning brides through a carousel of images bedecking our feed? From Katrina Kaif fashioning her ensemble with a minimalistic look to Yami Gautam wow-ing us with her statement-making lipstick, we're loving each bridal trend that defined 2021. Here are 5 trends we're not getting over any time soon!
- 01. Yami Gautam: The quintessential Indian bride
- 02. Katrina Kaif: The 'less is more' bride
- 03. Rhea Kapoor: The bold bride
- 04. Patralekhaa: The flower-loving bride
- 05. Natasha Dalal: The minimalist bride
01. Yami Gautam: The quintessential Indian bride

Image Courtesy: @yamigautam
Red is a bridal trademark, isn't it? It's a staple that we never tire of, and Yami shows us why. The actress played MUA on the day of her wedding, and dabbed a hue of red on her lips, and brushed undertones of the colour across her cheeks, along with fashioning her look with soft kohl-rimmed eyes and a traditional updo. And despite the nature of the colour, she championed red while retaining the minimalism of her look.
02. Katrina Kaif: The 'less is more' bride

Image Courtesy: @katrinakaif
Katrina Kaif has never gone overboard with her looks. She accompanies most of her appearances with a dewy, lit-from-within look, and it's safe to say that she did just that on her wedding. We love how she kept her hair simple—subtle waves complemented by a 'maang tikka' was all she needed to set a trend.
03. Rhea Kapoor: The bold bride

Image Courtesy: @rheakapoor
We're not quite over the bold stroke of black running across Rhea Kapoor's eyes—a sharp, thick, and long iteration of a standard winged eyeliner. Her eye makeup, set against a shade of pink eyeshadow headlined her entire look.
04. Patralekhaa: The flower-loving bride

Image Courtesy: @patralekhaa
Patralekhaa captured the essence of an Indian bride with a traditional updo accessorised by flowers. A fuss-free bun ideal for D-day, she covered her hair with a sheer dupatta that added a little more vibrance to her look.
05. Natasha Dalal: The minimalist bride

Image Courtesy: @varundvn
Just like Katrina, Natasha styled her bridal ensemble with a minimalistic look—a shade of pink on the lips, a hint of blue on the lids, a soft wing, and a simple half-updo elevated with a few flowers. We're such lovers of minimalistic looks!
Image Courtesy: @katrinakaif
Written by Urvi Shah on Dec 28, 2021
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