Celebrity wedding outfits have come in different styles and shades, over the years. Each ensemble has been a celebration of the wearer’s preference and personal style. But one thing that some of the most memorable, most stylish, most iconic Bollywood bridal looks have in common? They are classic creations that have stood the test of time.
If you have been keeping tabs on celebrity weddings, you’ll know that lehenga has often been a go-to choice for the stars, be it Priyanka Chopra, Mira Kapoor, Kiara Advani or Athiya Shetty. But going against the bridal status quo hasn’t been unheard of. It could safely be said that celebrities have never underestimated the eternal allure of the traditional six-yard staple. From Benarasi silks to embroidered drapes, there has been no shortage of heavenly sari looks in recent years.
While saris are a constant for festive occasions, this recent celebrity jump to adopt a sari for the wedding has inspired a generation of millennial and Gen Z brides to follow the same path. And it is easy to why… Saris can be classic or contemporary. It’s up to the bride to decide which side she wants to lean on, or opt for both.
Putting your bridal trousseau together? Scroll to see the best as well as trendiest celebrity wedding saris ever for both inspiration and entertainment that live rent-free in our heads. Paying tribute to the age-old craft and hand woven techniques, these Bollywood brides opted to dress in heirloom drapes on their big day and other wedding-related events, and needless to say, they looked out of this world. From Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, to Anushka Sharma and Alia Bhatt, here’s a look at how these celebrity brides combined traditional attire with their own personality to create one-of-a-kind big day looks.
Katrina Kaif in a pastel Sabyasachi sari
For her wedding with Vicky Kaushal in December 2021, Katrina Kaif showcased her love for custom Sabyasachi couture. She opted for a classic red lehenga for the pheras, but a pastel sari from the designer won her vote for her vows. The beautiful tulle sari, handcrafted by 40 artisans over a period of 75 days, featured embroidered hand-cut English flowers and embellished with semi-precious gems and crystals.
Alia Bhatt in ivory Sabyasachi sari
Alia Bhatt, who got hitched to her childhood crush and actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2022, also went the Sabyasachi sari route for her intimate home ceremony. The actress looked breath-taking in a hand dyed ivory drape. Crafted with lightweight organza, the sari was embroidered with fine tilla work and styled with an embroidered handwoven tissue veil. She paired it statement Sabyasachi jewels to complete her look.
Patralekha in red Sabyasachi sari
Patralekhaa married long-time beau and actor Rajkummar Rao in a beautiful ceremony on November 15, 2021 in Chandigarh. The bride chose a stunning Sabyasachi sari with a personalised veil for her big day. The veil was inscribed with a Bengali verse for the couple to mark their special day. Handcrafted Sabyasachi heritage jewels in gold with uncut diamonds, pearls and emeralds rounded off her look.
Yami Gautam in her mom’s sari
Former Khush cover girl, Yami Gautam tied the knot with filmmaker Aditya Dhar in an intimate ceremony. The actress didn’t even hire any MUAs and got her sister to do her bridal makeup. And instead of wearing an expensive designer lehenga, she wore her mother’s red sari, gold nath, and her grandmother’s red veil.
Dia Mirza in red Raw Mango sari
Dia Mirza’s wedding was all things unconventional. She had a priestess to conduct her wedding rituals and her wedding took place in her backyard. Keeping in theme with her fuss-free wedding, Dia ditched the heavy bridal lehenga and wore a stunning red Benarasi sari by Raw Mango. She added a solid red dupatta to complete her look.
Manvi Gagroo in red Shantanu Goenka sari
Actress Maanvi Gagroo got hitched in a hush-hush wedding with stand-up comedian Kumar Varun in February 2023. For the ceremony, the Khush girl wore a sheer Shantanu Goenka red drape. A perfect mix of modern and traditional, the featured a tulle base and was adorned with floral resham applique embroidery. She paired it with a sleeveless blouse and a matching veil.
Anushka Sharma in red Sabyasachi sari
Anushka Sharma looked every inch a traditional bride at her Delhi wedding reception in 2018. Dressed and styled by the one and only Sabyasachi, Anushka looked radiant in the vibrant red Benarasi sari that was created by several artisans from the Peeli Kothi area in Benares. I personally loved the addition of the red sindoor as it brought the whole look of a ‘newlywed bride’ together.
Rhea Kapoor in ivory Anamika Khanna sari
Just like her sister Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor is known for her stellar sartorial picks. And her wedding attire was no different. For her wedding with Karan Boolani in 2021, she wore an ivory Chanderi sari by Anamika Khanna with intricate work. However, it was the vintage pearl bead veil that stole the show.
Deepika Padukone in pastel Angadi Galleria sari
Just like myself, many were impressed when megastar Deepika Padukone who chose to wear a luxurious gold weave Kanjeevaram sari for her south Indian wedding ceremony. The sari was gifted to Deepika by her mother, which was bought from the family’s favourite heirloom sari store, Angadi Galleria. Deepika’s sari held its own grandeur and will most definitely go down in Bollywood history of iconic bridal looks.
Vidya Balan in red Sabysachi sari
Vidya Balan looks effortless in a sari and has always been someone who wears heritage and culture with pride. Unlike other brides, Vidya chose a simple attire for her wedding day. She wore a red Banarasi sari by Sabysachi and looked truly stunning.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in gold Neeta Lulla sari
Veteran designer Neeta Lulla designed the stunning Kanjeevaram sari for Aishwarya’s big day in April 2007. It was one of the most expensive saris to be worn by an actress at the time. With a lavish gold weave border encrusted with individually placed Swarovski crystals, the six-yard drape reportedly cost a whopping £75,000!
Shilpa Shetty Kundra in Tarun Tahiliani
When it comes to donning a sari, Shilpa Shetty Kundra never disappoints and her wedding day was no different. Designed by the top-notch designer Tarun Tahiliani, Shilpa wore a red and maroon print sari encrusted with around eight thousand Swarovski crystals. She completed her look with kundan jewellery and uncut diamonds.
