What Type Of Bride Are You: The Bridal Designer Edition

Wedding bells just around the corner? Well, once the jitters have kicked in with the madness that comes along with wedding planning, it will soon be time to make the choice of the hour. And no, we aren’t talking about choosing a life-partner. Apparently, there are is another life altering choice one needs to make before getting married, which is almost equally important.

Your wedding attire is probably going to be one of your most important purchases, considering it is an outfit that is going to forever mark your big transition into the next phase of life. Apart from having lots of pictures in your wedding dress to absolutely cherish the big day, every girl dreams of wearing the most beautiful attire on her wedding day, that not only makes her look good but also feel like a million bucks.

If you are looking for a wedding dress that perfectly aligns with your personality and vision of what you desire to look like, you are at the right place.

Luxury Abode has put together a list of the best Indian wedding dress designers who are specifically recognized for their unique style, gorgeous designs and individualistic elements that make them stand out from the crowd and dazzle in all their glory. Some of these Indian designers are absolute bridal favorites and oversee a staunch following of brides from all over the world.

Let us have a look at the Top Bridal Designers in India and What Kind of Bride That Makes You:

Sabyasachi Mukherjee: The Traditional Artistic Bride

There can be no wedding designer list without mentioning the man himself, the flagbearer of authentic bridal wear, the designer whose pieces are waitlisted for years on end and sent off to brides from all around the world.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is an Indian designer who has single-handedly revolutionized wedding couture in the country. Today, there is not a single bride who does not know of him or has not seen his brilliant artwork of designs. He is also one of the only designers to oversee and manage a high-profile client list entailing multiple celebrities as well as such a large demand from other clients from different parts of the country.

“The quintessential Sabyasachi Bride is self-assured, confident, sensitive about arts and crafts and has an inherent understanding and appreciation towards craftsmanship”

His designs revolve around bringing old Indian cultures and traditions knitted together with culturally adept designs by using Bandhani, Jaalidar patchwork, heavy threadwork embroidery, Gota patti and Indian embellishments like beads and Zaveri.

Falguni Shane Peacock: The Unconventional Bride

This Luxury Bridal Designer husband-wife duo has taken the Indian wedding fashion world by storm with its modern designs and distinctive appeal. Falguni and Shane Peacock are known for creating some of the most exquisite and unique bridal couture wear that have been featured multiple times in luxury fashion shows, on high-end fashion covers, adorned by celebrities and been part of royal weddings.

“The Falguni Shane Peacock bride is a modern Indian Bride with a strong identity who embraces her individuality. She is aware of trends across the globe which helps her shape a unique aesthetic for her wedding day”

The wedding dresses are known for its trademark use of sequins, feathers and lace patterns, usually designed to be worn with a long trail or dupatta, full of heavy embroidery or patchwork. While as a brand, they try to inculcate trademark pieces in every collection- with bridal wear the intention is to make every wedding outfit look unique and tailored according to the brides preferences and what looks best on her.

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla: The Flamboyant Bride

The designer duo’s bridal collection is known for its all-in designs which basically leaves no stone unturned in creating the most over-the-top pieces that feature everything from heavy patchwork designs, embellishments and embroidery work to floral or printed dupattas, mirror work and all the jazz you can imagine.

The brand has attracted a high-profile clientele from Priyanka Chopra for her Roka ceremony to Isha Ambani for her Dandiya Night and many others.

“Our bride is a woman who knows both her mind and heart. Her ensemble is testament to her aesthetic, personality, spirit and soul.”

When it comes to bridal dresses, there is a core focus on the bride’s personality based on which designs are either chosen or created for her. Their trademark features are using the chikankari technique or gota and mirror work to pull a gorgeous wedding outfit together. The jewelry, drape and silhouettes have to be in coordination with each other to bring the perfect Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla outfit to life.

Anamika Khanna: The Rule-Breaker Bride

If you are bride who is looking for that perfect blend of traditional and contemporary designs in your wedding dress, you have found the designer of your dreams. Anamika Khanna is popularly known for creating the most stunning pieces taking inspiration from modern designs and combining it with traditional Indian culture.

“The Anamika Khanna Bride is someone who lives her life as a world citizen and pays homage to her roots without compromising on her global outlook. She is sophisticated, daring and fearless.”

One of the main trademarks of her design is teaming up exquisite lehengas with a beautiful cape that not only adds a unique charm to the outfit but also makes for a high-fashion wedding attire. From wrap around lehengas, to flared pants to dhoti pants, she brings her distinctive sense of design in all its forms.

Manish Malhotra: The Glam Bride

If you are a Bride that has grown up watching Hindi films and is in love with the Bollywood version of Bridal wear, Manish Malhotra is the perfect designer of choice for you. He creates the most stunning pieces and is also responsible for designing costumes in a wide variety of Hindi films.

“The Manish Malhotra Bride is confident, modern and distinctive who takes absolute pride in her legacy and uses fashion as an expression of her personality.”

By using different fabrics, textures, prints, patterns and colors he creates a magic blend of elements to put together the classic Manish Malhotra wedding dress. He is also someone who loves to experiment with color and encourages brides to steer away from the classic reds and maroons and try some contemporary colors like powder pink, teal blue, mint green, nude beige or ivory.

The custom outfits are carefully designed keeping in mind the time of the year, the weather, the venue and theme that will all play a big part in designing the fabric and pattern of the outfit.