Latest Indian Wedding Trends You Must Know

All you need to know about the latest Indian Wedding Trends

Finding a soulmate is one of the most blessed things on this earth. It is coming of two individuals, two souls and families. Indian weddings are very vast in different regions. Though the feeling and fervor behind all the weddings is the same yet you will find differences in rituals. Indian Wedding celebrations with all their grandeur and magnificence are attracting foreigners day by day. Consequently, Wedding tourism in India is increasing. Before planning out your wedding, you need to think about your budget. How can you stand out from the crowd depending upon your events and wedding ensemble? Also, make yourself updated about the latest wedding trends this year, So ladies you need to work with full details on each and everything you want for your wedding trousseau.

 Viral Real Indian Weddings of the Year

•  Two grooms Amit Shah and Aditya Madiraju :

The couple celebrated their marriage in a traditional Hindu wedding in New York, US. They wore Anita Dongre outfits for the ceremony. The couple spoke:- “There is no secret to acceptance, tolerance, or happiness. You just have to find the right partner to take the step with. Let the truth of your love speak for itself.”

•  Marriage of Arun Kumar & Sreeja

Indian madras high court has ruled- the trans woman should be recognized as a ‘bride’ in marriage, in a landmark ruling for the Hindu Marriage Act. The ruling is expected to set a precedent that will make it easier for trans brides and grooms.

•  Gay Grooms- Parag Mehta and Vaibhav Jain

tied a knot in us in a deeply traditional Indian ceremony spreading the message:- “ We hope it becomes a stroke of inspiration for any couple who also believes in "Love is Love."

•  Dr. Amit Patel and Martin Fulton Millenial Gay Indian wedding:-

The grooms donned custom sherwani jackets and safas from the Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani wore Salvatore Ferragamo and Christian Louboutin shoes. Both married in a traditional Hindu wedding and later had a Christian ceremony, spreading the message of acceptance from both societies and culture.  

• The Bold Indian Bride:-

Navi Indian Pillai also named Vaishnavi Poovanedran-  A cancer survivor's bridal photoshoot is inspiring women to embrace themselves, their transformation while fighting the disease. she is encouraging women to embrace their beauty and shatter stereotypes with her heart-warming and stunning bridal photoshoot.

•  Hindu-Muslim lesbian couple Anjali Chakra and Sundas Malik- New York love story

Anjali- a Hindu woman from India, and Sundas- a Muslim artist from Pakistan both currently living in Newyork. They shared their anniversary pictures together. This Indian lesbian wedding photography is being praised for stunning pics over the internet that ‘brought India and Pakistan together.

Latest Indian Wedding Trends 2025

Last year we have seen a plethora of Indian celebs weddings as if everybody just wanted to set the levels up in terms of Indian wedding trends. Just as fashion trends go up, we have even seen wedding trends evolving year after year. From the outfits to decor to entertainment, the celebrations are becoming more and more  personalized and grand So wedding bells have begun, hashtags shared below have brand new ideas as you start planning for your instagrammable wedding.

• Indian Wedding color palette

Last was a year of jewel tones including our favorite ‘crimson’. we’ll see a lot of bright and rich colors making their way to 2025 Indian weddings. Colors like burgundy, emerald, and turquoise will be seen in all elements of the Indian wedding ceremony.

• Indian Wedding Invites and Thanksgiving

The wedding invitations are often the first hint to your guests, so it has to be the best.  Couples are choosing traditional and unique celebrity Indian wedding invitation options with bespoke illustrations such as Deepika and Ranveer’s wedding announcement card, Virat & Anushka eco-invite, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas wedding elegant invites. Also, thanksgiving gifts will also be in trend, inspired by last year’s celebs thanksgiving gifts like Deepika & Ranveer’s wedding frames. Indian billionaire's wedding Ambani’s son and daughter's wedding invites and gifts were in buzz everywhere.

• Indian Wedding Colour Of The Year

It has been announced that Pantone color of 2025 - bright, sunny color- 'Coral'’ which will be seen in  Indian wedding dresses. It’s a great hue to incorporate into a day wedding dress and decors for a fresh take on daylight pictures.

• Destination Indian Weddings trends

We have seen a growth in destination weddings last year, and with celebrities like Anushka-Virat getting married in Tuscany, Deepika-Ranveer in Lake Como, and Priyanka-Nick in Udaipur, Isha- Anand Piramal engagement, this wedding trend will only increase in popularity this year. For 2025 its been predicted picturesque European locations including Lake Como, Croatia, Venice, and Mykonos among them India is also on top lists of ideal dreamed destination weddings to happen.

• Bridal Entry Trend

Nowadays every Indian bride is demanding a special entry of her before she reaches the groom. so this year's bridal entry trending theme is traditional phoolon ki chaadar theme entry or palki entry. Also, some want self-entry via bike, rickshaw, also phoolon ki chaadar is customized with kaleeras and bells to give a sounding effect for the entry.

Indian Wedding Celebrity Makeup Inspiration 

Pre bridal routine is in the latest wedding trends in 2025. Brides don't like to get fake eyelashes, glittery eye shadows, and heavy makeup bases. Nowadays brides are obsessed with bridal glow, minimal and natural makeup. Let's have a look at your favorite celebs elegant Indian wedding bridal makeup look.

Wedding Hairstyle trends

This year's bridal look will be to watch out for creative floral buns, minimal hairdos, and matching seasonal flowers. Also making a floral tiara setting up some beautiful headwear goals.

Indian Wedding Veil trend 2025

Bridal Wedding veils are going to be the biggest wedding trend this year. Looking upon great celebs inspiration like Duchess of Sussex- Meghan Markle at her Christian wedding, then Deepika Padukone at her Indian wedding reception and Priyanka Chopra Jonas at both her Hindu and Christian wedding (75 feet long veil), this veil trend is definitely going to be seen in 2025 Indian weddings. check out more bridal wedding trends.

Indian Groom wear trends 

Indian groom's wedding outfit looks in trend will be either quirky or classical. Taking over on typical beige, cream sherwanis this year color like Dark Green, Sage green, pink, yellow, black, experimenting floral patterns, big and bold motifs embroidered on sherwanis, asymmetric sherwani silhouettes making it this year's Indian groom wedding indo western outfits trend. Quirky occasional wear men's kurtas, jackets & pants Inspired from your favorite celebs wedding outfits which had manarkali kurtas, layered kurta, aligarhi pajamas, asymmetric silhouettes, and floral bandhgalas, or some quirky printed pants and churidars you can opt for side functions like sangeet, haldi, cocktails or reception! Indian groom safas for every look Pastel-colored Safas, floral print turbans, Banarasi safa, Antique sehras, lehriya print turbans matched with the bride’s outfit can be adorned beautifully.

Return to Indian Traditional wedding decor

Latest Indian wedding decor trends have turned back to classics, While modern wedding décor is certainly on the rise. But there are many couples who want to bring back traditional design elements like flower walls, popping backgrounds, & items like kites, marigolds, leaves, etc. In spite of any occasion, everybody is demanding a classic yet simple theme wedding.

Latest Pre-Wedding Photography trends

Couples are driving crazy over pre-wedding intimate photography sessions so that they can keep their personal pictures and cherish them forever. Thankfully with the grace of social media and the blessings of those irritating couples, the concept of pre-wedding photoshoots has drastically changed. Here we share some trendy ideas to get clicked!

• CANDID NIGHT SHOOT

Love to romance below the stars full of sky, Pre-wedding shoot ideas like ‘under the umbrella’, ‘romance in the rain’ is trending among couples.

•  MINIATURE SHOOT

Miniature pre-wedding photography is in trend for couples who live larger than life.

•  GRAFFITI SHOOT

Graffiti lovers can get clicked at their favorite graffiti wall. Get more creative with them.

•  PETS AT YOUR BEST

Get your favorite pets involved with your pre-wedding photo theme ideas and capture them.

• SPORTS AND ADVENTURE SHOOTS

Couples can also capture their favorite adventurous things for their pre-wedding videos, like a small football match, video games, bike race, etc.

• LAKES, BEACHES, OR MOUNTAINS?

The pre-wedding shoot can never go out of trend - if you are shooting at your favorite locations like lakes, beaches or mountains. Such a theme will always keep you at an edge!

• UNDERWATER V/S UP IN THE AIR SHOOT

Daredevil couples are opting for underwater or up in the air shoots, sky lanterns on their top lists. They wanted to go as crazy as they can ever be for perfect instagrammable pictures.

• PERFECT DATE AND PROPOSALS

Couples can arrange a date night with their partner, prepare dinner, and get clicked.

BACHELORETTE- Honoring the old chapter before entering the new one

Indian Bachelors and their bachelorette parties are all about “one last fling before you wear the ring, " it is becoming an integral part of the Indian wedding checklist for the bride and groom. Take the time to reminisce and look back on all the wonderful experiences you had before and what better way to do this than to do it with your closest friends. Excited? Let's list out some crazy, affordable, and luxurious Indian bachelorette destinations, which are on-trend checklists for your girlfriends and boyfriends to go out for a BFF's vacation.

• LANSDOWNE
• PONDICHERRY
• DAMAN & DIU
• PARVATI VALLEY, HIMACHAL PRADESH
• ZIRO VALLEY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH
• KOCHI
• GOA
• JIM CORBETT

You can also plan a playful bachelor party. Add some trending super wild & fun drinking games according to your bride/groom tribe. Examples are like- ‘Pop the Cherry’, ‘Guess the drink ’, ‘Groom quiz’, ‘Do you know the bride’, ‘Treasure hunt’, ‘Never have I ever, ‘Pin the pop’, ‘Dumb-charades’ etc...

Some may want to go for a vacation, some may want to party all night while some want to relax with BFFs and enjoy a beauty spa, etc. the list is more just get your favorite listed down:-

• NIGHT OUT AT YOUR FRIENDS PLACE OR FARMHOUSE
• PLAN A ROAD TRIP
• WEEKEND GETAWAY TO SULA VINEYARDS
• GO CLUBBING LIKE NO ONE’S WATCHING
• KARAOKE / CONCERT NIGHT

Types of Indian Wedding makeup trend

Indian wedding makeup is a piece of art that is a dream of every bride. choose a makeup that makes you feel natural and makeup that’s long-lasting and stands the test of bright halogen lighting. Nobody likes a decorated Christmas tree standing next to the groom on the wedding day...giggles!! we thought of bringing you the latest bridal makeup looks that you guys would love to bookmark. Few Bridal Makeup Tips To remember before finalizing it:

• Make sure that your daily cleanses and moisturize your skin and lips well.
• Know which makeup brand suits you as per your skin type. Try and test out the makeup products well in advance to avoid side effects.
• Hire a professional makeup artist. Don’t try it on your own.
• Moderation is the new glam. Don’t go overboard, It’s necessary to have a heavier look than usual. But you don’t want to end up with blotched, overdone makeup just to appear picture-perfect in the wedding pictures.
• Ensure that the makeup brushes you use are clean. You don’t want to end up with an infection.
• Have a good makeup and hair setting spray to keep your makeup and hairstyle intact for the day. You can use translucent powder for makeup.

Read out more details for wedding makeup trends for brides..

Trending Indian Bridal shower parties

Get inspired and party like Mohan sisters bridal shower, get clicked with tags and placards. Arrange some good cake for the bride-to-be, the decoration can be done using flowers or balloons, etc. Food and drinks can be offered in a wide range, as no party is complete without music or return favors gifts. get them arranged quickly and let the party begin!

Trending Indian Wedding Hairstyles of 2025

Trendy Mehndi designs 

• Indian Mehndi Designs:

  In Indian mehndi designs, the detailing is close and every element of the design holds great meaning. Birds and animals, the sun, Kalash, bride, and groom figures are featured quite often in Indian wedding mehandi designs.

• Arabic Mehendi Designs:

  Arabic mehendi designs which are more spread out, largely feature cashew patterns and a lot of shading.

• Pakistan Mehndi Design:

  there are many similarities between the Indian and Pakistani Mehndi designs. Only the elements like the Bride, groom and Kalash are replaced by Domes, Flowers, Leaf-like patterns, and mandala patterns too.

• Western Mehandi Designs:  west is known for the birth of Henna tattoos. they feature geometric shapes, quirky patterns and often imitate hand jewelry.

• Moroccan Mehndi Designs:

  This type of mehendi design is inspired by traditional tribal symbols and patterns. these designs have zig-zag lines, geometric curves, and Diamond shapes.

Latest Indian Wedding Accessories to be adorned in 2025

"A piece of jewelry is often a piece of art. But it only becomes valuable when emotions are added to it’’ - thus how Indians have their love for bridal jewelry because every piece of jewelry has an emotion to it. Lovely ladies! We know it's no secret that most women grow up dreaming of and envisioning their wedding. we unleash the biggest bridal jewelry trends for 2025. The new-age bride loves blending traditionalism with modernity.

• Engagement rings- choose your engagement rings from an array of elegant rings in precious metals and exquisite diamonds. also, extraordinary cocktail rings for other occasions are the best choice for this year's wedding.

• Earrings-

  chaand-balis, shoulder dust earrings, tear-drop earrings

• Hand jewelry - hath phool-rings, choodas, stacked bracelets/bangles, kaleeres, floral kaleeras, Priyanka's custom-made story kaleeres.

• Head jewelry- matha patti, maang tikka, paasa, bun accessory.

• Full bridal jewelry - Multilayered maharani necklace, Statement Choker, Wedding bridal jewels, Temple jewelry, stranded diamond cut necklace.

Read out full article on Indian wedding jewelry trends for Indian brides to be.

Let's Pack Your Wedding Bag in a Luxurious Way!

Recently “Louis Vuitton- luxury brand” announced that they will curate a selection of bridal trunk shows at Vogue Wedding Show 2020. The new-age bride is keen on personalization in all aspects of the wedding and custom luggage.  so keeping in mind Louis Vuitton’s customization trunks a great option. Jewelry trunks, beauty trunks, trunks for grooms, etc are Louis Vuitton’s offerings. The brand is pushing the conversation past the orthodox definition of a trousseau box.