Bridal Trends in 2025

The new year is already brimming with new trends, and weddings are no exception. Brides are taking the mantle and not shying away from adapting to new experimentation. From reimagining colour choices to giving a fresh spin to accessories, Aashni + Co introduces the latest trends for 2025’s brides-to-be.

Along with rich shades of red and crimson, brides are welcoming the minimalistic hues of pastels with open arms. They’ve also opted for muted tones for their big day, and the new one being—Sage Green. From Seema Gujral’s cutwork creation to Jigar & Nikita’s intricately embroidered lehenga, there are various options for the brides-to-be to choose from.

Seema Gujral

Jigar & Nikita

In the quest for individuality, the art of hand painting is making its mark on bridal fashion. Moving beyond the monotonous path of being the red bride, Anita Dongre’s muse, Prajakta Koli, chose a hand-painted Picchwai lehenga for her big day. Radhika Merchant’s post-wedding look, too, featured a hand-painted lehenga crafted by the artist Jayasri Burman in collaboration with couturier Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. For a truly distinctive look during wedding festivities, Archana Jaju offers Kalamkari ensembles that promise artistic finesse.

Prajakta Koli in Anita Dongre

Radhika Merchant in Jayasri Burman x Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

The saga of unconventional dupatta continues after Radhika Merchant was spotted flaunting Floral Art by Srishti Kapur’s fresh flower dupatta at her Haldi ceremony. Ditching the linear approach, designers like Itrh have come up with the mirror veil for brides to take glamour to the next level. Not to forget Rhea Kapoor’s pearl veil designed by Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas that she wore during her D-day.

Radhika Merchant in Floral Art by Srishti Kapur

Itrh

Destination wedding or wedding festivities? Corsets are your best bet for that hot, contemporary take on Indian fashion. The love that today’s women have for corsets hasn’t dialled down at all. What started as an inner support garment has now transitioned into a fashionable statement. When you pair it with a wedding sari or a lehenga, you get to grab all the eyeballs; and the modern charm is what you should note—brides, this is for you. Take a cue from Priya Banerjee as she stuns in Tarun Tahiliani’s custom corset ensemble at her intimate wedding ceremony with Prateik Babbar.

Priya Banerjee in Tarun Tahiliani

Oversized bows are having a moment in 2025 and we’re definitely adoring it. Lending a wispy element to any outfit, it instantly commands attention. Whether it’s Ohaila Khan’s strapless gown, Shloka Khialani’s sari or Bhumika Sharma’s lehenga, bow just adds the right amount of graceful drama—apt for a cocktail party or any wedding function.

Bhumika Sharma

Ohaila Khan

Shloka Khialani

New-age brides are gravitating towards chunky, colourful gemstones for their ultimate wedding jewellery. Emeralds, in particular, continue to be a perennial favourite, as seen on Radhika Merchant, Kiara Advani, Parineeti Chopra, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, Alanna Pandey and Sonaalli Seygall. From wedding to reception, find similar celeb-approved jewels from Joules by Radhika, Prerto and Tarun Tahiliani.

Parineeti Chopra in Manish Malhotra

Kiara Advani in Manish Malhotra

Nayanthara in Goenka India

From Aditi Rao Hydari wearing Sabyasachi’s handwoven Maheshwari tissue lehenga paired with a Banarasi tissue dupatta to Sobhita Dhulipala donning Gaurang Shah’s antique gold Kanjeevaram sari with real gold zari, heritage weaves have been at the heart of both these South Indian bridal looks. Giving a cultural nod to classic silhouettes and wedding traditions, the revival of handweaving brings a refreshing contrast to the usual embroidery and embellishments. Discover equally regal, handwoven pieces from Ekaya, Vishwa by Pinki Sinha, MimamsAa by Ankita Singh and Jayanti Reddy, and give an old-world touch to your wedding wardrobe.

Aditi Rao Hydari in Sabyasachi

Sobhita Dhulipala in Gaurang Shah

Gone are the days when bridal footwear was all about towering heels—contemporary brides are embracing style with comfort. Couture sneakers are the new must-have, allowing brides to move freely without compromising on elegance. While Deepika Padukone swiftly slipped into white sneakers to dance the night away at her Mumbai reception, Rakul Preet Singh chose custom designs by Papa Don’t Preach Accessories for her Haldi, and Anaar for her Engagement and Sangeet after-party. The shift is clear—functionality is as important as fashion. If bespoke bridal sneakers are on your wishlist, Tiesta and The Saree Sneakers should be on your shopping radar.