Brides, if you’re planning a wedding in 2024, nothing is out of your reach. Looking for makeup inspiration? Pop over to Instagram. Want text written for your wedding invite? Simply ask ChatGPT. So while you dig in for valuable inspiration for your wedding looks, we thought you could use a helping hand.
This wedding season, we celebrate trends, trousseau and Tanishq, our in-house fashion expert and bride who created ethereal looks for her own big day. Custom-made looks from her personal favourite designers and glamorous and unique accessories made a carefully curated trousseau essential for brides. It was all in the little details when it came to truly embracing her bridal moment. Yes, you guessed it right! We’re giving you full and complete access to Tanishq Malhotra’s wedding wardrobe to indulge in true trendsetting moments. Handpicked fabrics, carefully chosen embroideries, personalised details, custom-made jewellery… this IS the dream trousseau of every bride. From the biggest South Asian designers to the latest colour palettes, there’s much to be inspired by for your own Big Day.
No one knows, how important it is to pick the right outfits for your ceremony, better than the expert herself. The bride looks back at her meticulously-created looks and remembers it just like it was yesterday. An Indian wedding is a grand affair, marked by a series of vibrant and diverse ceremonies, each demanding a unique ensemble. The challenge lies in balancing traditional aesthetics with modern trends while making a statement, one that Tanishq achieved effortlessly. Till date, the bride’s trunk remains a celebration of Indian craftsmanship, modern silhouettes, traditional colours and statement jewellery that shimmered through the events. Get inspired by this trousseau of dreams defining bridal perfection.
Dive into the details of Malhotra’s wedding looks below and save your favourites now.
The Kirtan
In the month of April, Tanishq tied the knot with the man of her dreams. She made a dazzling bride in custom designer ensembles embracing every moment of her wedding festivities. Starting with a kirtan event, she wore an elevated traditional suit set by designer Heena Kochhar. She paired it with a very large maangtikka and jhoomar earrings, both featuring different shades of green. Keeping the needs of the event in mind, the bride chose to simply braid her hair back and finish the look with some gold hairpins.
The Mehndi
For the mehndi, the bubbly bride opted for a unique shade of blue. When talking about the inspiration behind the look, she shared, “Mishru gave me that option of fun colours keeping the feminine touch intact. For accessories, my inspiration was modern Cleopatra vibe. Amama did a fabulous job by picking colourful elements of my outfits for the headgear.” The elaborate headpiece is surely a bold choice, perfect in fact if you’re looking to make a statement.
The Engagement
Malhotra tapped into her cravings for minimal glamour when opting for this truly unique piece. She arrived at the engagement ceremony in a divine, neutral-coloured ensemble by designer Gaurav Gupta contrasting colours with her beloved who chose to wear black. “When I saw the ecru shade, I loved the minimalist yet grand vibe to it. The skirt had the grandeur without too many embellishments and the blouse was a perfect modern cut for the vibe of my decor which was inspired by cards.”
The Haldi
For the haldi ceremony, Tanishq wanted to keep it light and breezy. And designer Bhumika Sharma gave her just that with a finishing touch of custom real and artificial flower jewellery. “I was thrilled to customise this mustard lehenga for Tanishq’s haldi function. The lehenga features classic tilla embroidery in our signature circular pattern on the sleeves along with our statement hand embroidered cutwork belt,” shared the designer. While this was another minimal pick by the stylist, the grand hair accessory took the crown. Replicating and exaggerating the essence of floral hair garlands, it added a floral glory to the bride’s look.
The Wedding
The most awaited reveal of the line of festivities was Tanishq’s wedding ceremony look. The dreamy portrait of the bride is no less than that of a regal queen. About this heartfelt look, she said “I fell in love with what they call ‘the Sabyasachi red’ when I was shooting with actor Aditi Rao Hydari. It was in that moment when I knew I wanted to be a Sabyasachi red bride.” Set with gorgeous emeralds and rubies, the old-charm inspired, polki jewellery added to make the most picture-perfect bride.
The Reception
‘An outfit with a tale’, the reception look was created by JADE by Monica and Karishma keeping in mind the Greek theme of the event. The stunning silver to rose gold ombre lehenga skirt paired with a unique turtle neck blouse was a sight for sore eyes. The detachable, custom trail featured text that symbolised the couple’s long-distance relationship. It said, “distance means nothing, when someone means everything.”
The designer duo shared that the bride approached them “with the vision of a bridal ensemble that was glamorous yet incredibly personal. We created this exquisite gold gown with a tulle trail carrying personal quotes close to Tanishq’s heart. As someone with whom we share a long-standing relationship, it felt especially incredible to create this beautiful ensemble for her special day.”
Word of Advice
Make sure to inform your hair artist about any accessories and pins you’re willing to adorn your hair with prior to the day of the event. This will help them understand and plan your complete look accordingly.
