No wedding is complete without a bunch of friends making every moment fun and of course saving the bride and groom from having cold feet. So, for having such a fun wedding, even a bridesmaid’s dress details are super important. After all, your pictures should be just perfect, right?
The most important and anticipated pre-wedding festivity is the mehndi ritual. If you’ve ever chosen an outfit for a friend’s mehndi ceremony, you know the struggle between “this is too heavy” and “this is too light.” Mehndi attire is meant to be lively, eccentric, fun, and light at the same time; something that helps you look amazing but also allows you to have a good time. All the bridesmaids need to look like a diva during a Mehendi ceremony is one of these simple Mehendi outfits. Without wasting any more time, let’s jump right into the perfect bridesmaid outfits for the upcoming wedding season. No matter if you are a sassy, fun-loving bridesmaid or a sincere, classy one, our lookbook has something for all.
1. Green Polka Double Dupatta Jumpsuit
Look impeccably perfect by donning this green sleeveless jumpsuit with a belt. Green is definitely your must-go color for the Mehendi function. Give your look a modern punch with this beautiful look
This outfit exudes a minimal vibe that’s perfect for a bridesmaid who doesn’t wish to go OTT with her looks for her BFF’s wedding! Accessorize with statement pieces to balance the overall look and you’re instantly ready to take over the wedding dance floor.
2. Pair Your Lehenga With A Classy Shirt
Want to look extraordinary, stunning, magnificent yet stylish? To make it look classy and quirky, pair your lehengas with a shirt. This is a perfect mix of both modern and traditional outfits.
We do come across new trends in traditional wear every now and then but there are only a few trends that make us want to have a piece or two of that outfit in the wardrobe. Bridesmaids have played around with their lehengas and made them look glam with a classic shirt. Ladies, this outfit is the ideal one for your upcoming intimate wedding!
3. Mirror Work-Kurta Sharara
We understand your love for sarees and lehengas. Trust us, we share the same love. But with so many festivals and weddings approaching wearing sarees and lehenga, again and again, can not only be repetitive but might also exhaust you. So, when you are looking for a little change or wish to wear something easy, do a super stylish sharara kurta.
Don’t miss out on this classic and evergreen sharara kurta. Mirror work is definitely adding a perfect glow to this outfit. Mehndi ceremony surely calls for an extraordinary sharara look and this elegant one truly bowled us over. Don’t you love it too?
4. The Evergreen Skirt And Blouse
This stunning green jungle print lehenga must be your favorite pick. Embellished with mirror, zari work, sequins, moti, and dabka work paired with a net embroidery dupatta. This look is classy and evergreen. This beautiful design is created by Paulmi and Harsh.
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5. Long Anarkali Dress
Anarkalis are one of the most gorgeous outfit options for all the bridesmaids out there. Lightweight Anarkalis are perfect for functions like poojas, roka, and Mehendi ceremonies or wedding. As a bridesmaid, you have a lot to worry about, your jewelry, your hair, the makeup, and many other things. So, wearing an outfit that is low maintenance and easy to carry is an excellent choice.
Exceptional, beautiful, and classy! This baby pink Anarkali will look beautiful on your BFF’s Mehendi. The hand-embroidered outfit with the dupatta looks so elegant. This design is created by Riddhi Mehra
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6. Yellow And Eye-catching Mehendi Outfit
Looking for an outfit for a sunny Mehendi function? Totally love this super pretty and yellow floral embroidered bustier palazzo set which caught our attention. This indo-western look helps you stand out in the crowd.
This is the most unconventional yet trendy mehndi outfit we spotted. We love how the color yellow brings out the cheerful glow on every skin tone and it can be repurposed for any other function or occasion.
7. Pastel Colour Lehanga
The bridesmaid who adores pastels can rejoice because this mehndi wear combines your fantasies! The mirror sequin work on the lehenga will reflect sunlight as you stroll through the venue, which will honestly look ethereal. The blouse is plain to avoid gaudiness and the v-neck offers ample space to go all out with matching jewelry!
Nothing’s more graceful than Mehendi mornings in pastel tones. A very contemporary and chic look for the Mehendi – this outfit comes with detailed mirror work on the skirt paired with a cold shoulder top.
8. Pair Your Outfit With A Cape
Capes or Jackets or ponchos – or any of these fashionable cover-ups – have been ruling fashion charts this season. You can wear them as style add-ons, to give a special edge to your ensemble, or simply to cover up. Available in various lengths, capes and ponchos are a boon to girls and women of every shape and size.
Super gorgeous Alia Bhatt served us with some very chic and fashionable looks. Alia wore Manish Malhotra outfits for her friend’s Mehendi ceremony. She wore a pink embroidered blouse with flared pants and a cape set. This outfit should absolutely be on your top list.
9. Floral Lehenga
Some trends are timeless when we talk about bridesmaids’ fashion. These trends work for all wedding functions and are much liked by many. One such trend has to be floral lehengas. Floral printed or embellished lehengas are a classic for functions like Mehendi.
You can never go wrong, with the stunning floral piece. One of Anushka’s closest friends and bridesmaid Athiya donned this style and we’re in awe. The beautiful actress wore a pink floral lehenga by Shehla Khan for the Mehendi function. Pair your outfit fit beautiful jewelry and ace this look.
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10. Jumpsuit Set
Are you looking for something different and out of the box? You can definitely try something more modern and stylish. Well, irrespective of the season, jumpsuits are here to stay. However, we love a bridesmaid who slays in a chic and fashionable jumpsuit at her BFF’s wedding functions, be it Mehendi or Sangeet. If you’re looking for a flared jumpsuit with minimal embroidery, then this one is for you.
Krystle also gave us some super stunning looks. She wore an orange jumpsuit set for the Mehendi function. This outfit looks easy breezy with a complete modern touch. Accessories it for a perfect look!
11. Flared Pants And A Short Blouse
Flaunt your style with something rather unconventional. An Indo-Western mehndi sharara like this one is a great pick for people who love experimenting! Since your outfit is flashy, keep the makeup nude and fresh for the best outcome. You can also go for stiletto heels or wedges for some extra sass.
Slay at your BFF’s Mehendi with flared pants and an embellished blouse and we bet all eyes will be on you. Pair your outfit with a piece of beautiful jewelry to complete your look.
12. One-side Sleeve Crop Top And Lehenga
After you’ve picked your dream lehenga, the next step is to choose which lehenga blouse design will you sport along with it. With so many choices available, it’s only natural to get confused about the lehenga blouse designs which will make way into your bridesmaid attire!
All you voguish bridesmaids, here’s a gorgeous electric blue neoprene lehenga embellished with heart acrylics that you can wear on your BFF’s Mehendi. The one-sided sleeve design is a major style statement. This designer piece is by Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika.
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13. Ruffle Saree
Ruffle saree is one of the most playful trends that the ethnic wear industry has experienced in a long time. The ruffle sarees look stunning and fabulous on every woman. Ruffle sarees are light to carry and come in a wide range of fashionable collections from simple to designer.
Sarees in a desi woman’s closet are timeless and also sarees in Indian weddings are a classic choice. So, how can you forget a beautiful saree for your friend’s Mehendi ceremony? Wear a ruffle saree to make it a little different from the old classic saree. This beautiful is by Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Isn’t it adorable?
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14. Banarsi Handloom Traditional Lehanga
The allure of the Banarasi handloom makes it a must-have in every lookbook. From lehengas to sarees and suits, they have made an impact on every traditional wear, and rightfully so! There’s hardly anyone who’d doubt the grace of Banaras weaves and if you want to explore them at the wedding.
Being one of the finest qualities of silk, the Banarasi silk comes straight out of the heart of Varanasi and is a material every woman in this country crushes over. So, if you’re a bridesmaid and looking to stun everyone at your BFF’s winter Mehendi in an outfit that combines traditional craft with modern elegance, then these are the outfits you’d want to check out.
15. Dhoti With A Cape
Today’s dhoti style dresses are trending in different variations in fabrics, patterns, and cuts as per the modern and contemporary styles. Today, dhoti-style outfits are worn for festivals, weddings, parties, and other occasions. So if you are looking for something different for your BFF’s wedding, this is for you.
A yellow-white outfit is a perfect choice for your Mehendi. Dhoti can be a good indo-western option. To enhance your look pair it with a cape. You can wear this cape with any other outfit also. To give it a proper Mehendi attire pair it with floral jewelry and jutti.
16. Simple Kurta Pants
Another ethnic wear is the simple Suit which is simple, comfortable, and a gorgeous style for a women’s attire for the mehndi festival. Hence choosing a Punjabi Mehendi outfit for the ceremony will ensure you have an easy time enjoying the festivities. The suit is affordable and easy to design.
How can we forget these simple kurta pants for your best friend’s Mehendi? This outfit will be a no fuss. You can easily dance and twirl around! Pair your outfit with bigger and heavy earrings to complete this look. Green will definitely be the color for your Mehendi outfit.
17. Kaftan
Kaftan has undoubtedly become a winner in everyone’s closet this season. The easy-to-slip-into piece is no longer just an at-home or beachwear silhouette. So if you are looking for an easy-breezy outfit for your BFF’s Mehendi, this is definitely for you.
The most trendy outfit for your best friend’s Mehendi can be a Kaftan. Easy-breezy yet stylish, you will definitely be an inspiration for other bridesmaids. These loosely fit Kaftan are flattering and very easy to carry. This designer piece by Masaba Gupta is a perfect choice for your outdoor day Mehendi function.
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18. The Fun Of Funk
As mentioned above, there are no hard & fast rules for the attire and color for your BFF’s Mehendi function. There are so many unique and funky elements you can add to your Mehendi look that you can’t help but save pictures to the Mehendi inspiration board.
Don’t brim your wardrobe with only ethnic, traditional, and elegant outfits. Instead, make way for some funk as well. Take some cues from this lilac Papa Don’t Preach lehenga teamed with a bomb blazer.
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19. Play with colors
Indian weddings are a riot of colors and multiple functions. As bridesmaids, you will most like to wear exquisite lehengas and cholis. The main colors are yellow, orange, and red, but the melange includes a variety of additional colors as times and trends change.
Mehendi mornings are all about colors, sunshine, and a lot of fun! So the more colorful, lightweight, and summery your outfit is, the better. This bridesmaid wears a vibrantly colorful light lehenga with splashes of bright hues everywhere. The choli is much more like a crop top with straps. Such cholis work well for the Mehendi function as they keep your hands free of fuss!
20. Knee Length Skirt
Ethnic and traditional outfits usually don’t go above the calf length. So what is the solution if you want henna patterned feet as well? It is simple – just get a knee-length ethnic skirt customized and pair it with a traditional choli – just like this bridesmaid has done.
What can be more trendy than the short knee-length lehenga? Stay comfortable and chic as you get your hands and feet painted with henna, dance around, and have fun with your friends.
21. Fusion Wear
If you are a 2022 bridesmaid, we highly recommend playing around with different colours, and outfit choices. Fusion wear is a great option, after all, you can have so much fun wearing something like this.
Maroon bridesmaid dresses come very close to burgundy bridesmaid dresses. Maroon is a very desi color and you can literally find hundreds of dresses in this color that your bridesmaids can wear. Isn’t this a great option?
22. Tie And Die- The New Trend
Tie and Die have become favorites for many. From tops to lehenga you can’t say no to Tie and die. So, why not add this outfit to your lookbook?
Twirling and posing in tie-dye lehenga with minimalist work on the blouse. The bridesmaids look like total divas on her BFF’s Mehendi day.
So ladies, which of these Indian bridesmaid dresses did you like enough to add to your lookbook list? We hope that you might find something that you and your girls love. Good Luck!
Also, read these articles:
https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/fun-mehendi-function-ideas-to-rock-your-mehendi-day
https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/20-bridal-foot-mehndi-designs-to-stun-everyone-this-wedding-season