If you\u2019re a bride planning your Big Day, you know there\u2019s no such thing as \u201cfollow the rules\u201d. You can walk down the aisle in your backyard if you\u2019d prefer to be surrounded by just close friends and family members. The bride who desires to go all-out can host the ceremony at an exotic venue at a far-flung destination. The same can be said for the bridal trousseau. Sure, a lehenga is a classic choice for the Big Day, but so is a sari. A kurta, too, makes for a wonderful choice. Needless to mention, you don\u2019t need to take the cookie-cutter approach when it comes to the colour palette. There is a wide array of colours and colour combinations to pick from to make a statement, from vibrant shades to pastel palettes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But we are out with the old and in with the new hue. A colour that has emerged as a top wedding-worthy contender in the last couple of years is ivory. Reds and pinks have been mainstays in seasons past, but ivory (the happy medium between white and tints of yellow) complements a wide spectrum of styles, silhouettes and skin tones, making it our favourite new alternative to tried-and-true bridal wear shades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The beauty of ivory lies in its neutrality and versatility. You can play it up or tone it down as you like. You can go monotone with ivory or colour block it with any other hue. The serene shade can serve as the perfect canvas for your wedding jewellery. Opt for classic yellow gold for a heritage look or infuse it with coloured stone pieces for a modern one. There\u2019s a lot of room for experimentation for makeup too. Timeless and totally dreamy, we have continued to see the ivory tower in full force with Bollywood brides since 2018, for pre-wedding celebrations and post. Khush\u2019s tip for nailing ivory? Wear it head-to-toe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bollywood beauties who have embraced ivory <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take Deepika Padukone as your muse and invest in an exquisite ivory lehenga-sari like her Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla drape she wore for her wedding reception in November 2018. The ivory and gold chiffon creation was lavishly embroidered with intricate chikankari and zardozi work. Featuring a dramatic trail, the look was styled with a sumptuous chadar as a head dupatta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In another adaptation of ivory for the aisle, lehengas make for sure-fire winners, just check out Sonam Kapoor Ahuja\u2019s mehndi look in the same year. The former Khush cover girl opted for an ivory chikankari creation from the same designer duo. Her skirt comprised of alternating panels of fabric in off-white and blush pinks. It was teamed with a statement gold blouse with an open back that was held together with two strings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n