Bridal Color Dilemma? Here’s What’s Hot (and Not) for 2025–26 Weddings

Subhajit Gorain July 4, 2025 0 comment

From Alia’s ivory, to Parineeti’s champagne, to Rakul’s blush pink, recent celebrity brides have redefined what bridal beauty looks like. If you're planning a wedding for 2025 or 2026, these are the color trends and real wedding inspirations to bookmark.

1. Ivory & Off-White: The Soft Power Color

Once considered a bold break from tradition, ivory has become the modern bride’s minimalist luxury choice. Whether in silk or organza, its neutral elegance creates a clean canvas for intricate embroidery or statement jewels.

Celebrity Inspiration:

Alia Bhatt married in an ethereal ivory Sabyasachi saree paired with heritage gold embroidery and a no-makeup look — redefining bridal elegance.
Athiya Shetty also stunned in ivory Anamika Khanna with chikankari work and old-school jewelry.

Trend Forecast: Perfect for day weddings, sustainable ceremonies, or temple/ gurudwara weddings.

2. Blush, Peach & Pastels: The Romantic Palette

Soft, muted tones like blush pink, powder blue, and dusty lavender continue to dominate pre-wedding celebrations. These colors feel timeless, feminine, and photograph beautifully in natural light.

Celebrity Inspiration:

Rakul Preet Singh wore a custom Falguni Shane Peacock blush lehenga for her pheras embellished with French knots and pearls, symbolizing grace and individuality.
Kiara Advani also opted for a rose-pink lehenga for her pastel-themed wedding in Jaisalmer.

Trend Forecast: Ideal for morning pheras or pre-wedding ceremonies, intimate garden weddings, or brides with a soft glam vibe.

3. Emerald Green: Rich, Regal & Statement-Making

Emerald has emerged as the bold new classic, it's deep, dramatic, and works across seasons. With antique gold or champagne accents, this color offers a luxe contrast to traditional bridal wear.

Celebrity Inspiration:

Ankita Lokhande, for one of her wedding events, donned a rich emerald green lehenga with heavy Zardozi work embracing opulence with tradition.
Seen across influencer weddings and receptions too, emerald pairs well with diamond or Polki jewelry.

Trend Forecast: Excellent for evening events, winter weddings, or receptions.

4. Champagne, Gold & Beige: Old-World Glamour

Muted metallics like champagne, beige, and antique gold add a layer of vintage richness and old-money sophistication to bridalwear.

Celebrity Inspiration:

Parineeti Chopra wore a dreamy champagne gold Manish Malhotra lehenga with tonal thread embroidery, adding a personal touch with hidden messages in her veil.
The tone-on-tone embroidery trend soft threadwork on silk, tone-matched beads is rising among 2025 brides.

Trend Forecast: Sophisticated for sundowners, regal palatial weddings, or brides who want quiet luxury.

5. Wine, Berry & Burgundy: Deeper Than Red

If you want the drama of red with a modern mood, berry tones are for you. These deep hues feel romantic and luxurious, especially in velvets or handloom silks.

Celebrity Reference:

While no top-tier celebrity bride has worn burgundy as their main look in 2024–25, stylists and fashion editors have predicted that deep jewel tones will dominate winter weddings into 2025-26.

Trend Forecast: Ideal for indoor winter weddings, traditional grand functions, or evening bridal events.

6. Rust, Burnt Orange & Terracotta: The Earthy Luxe Edit

These sun-drenched tones are quietly rising among contemporary brides who want something bold yet rooted in Indian aesthetics. They work beautifully for haldi-mehendi ceremonies or earthy, boho outdoor functions and carnivals.

Celebrity Vibe:

While not yet popularized by mainstream celebrities, influencers like Komal Pandey and Masoom Minawala have styled burnt orange lehengas for editorial campaigns and weddings.

Trend Forecast: Trending for Mehendi, intimate functions, and destination weddings (especially Rajasthan or South India).

7. Dual Dupattas & Ombre Effects: Layers of Emotion

Instead of picking one color, 2025–26 brides are choosing multiple tones, dual dupattas in contrasting shades (e.g., blush with mint), or lehengas with gradient ombre effects that shift as they walk.

Celebrity-Inspired Styling:

Brides are blending traditions: pairing a light sheer veil with a richly embroidered shoulder drape.
Fareenas brides have embraced combinations like wine + champagne or ivory + emerald for elevated contrast.

Trend Forecast: Works across day and night functions; also allows brides to add a family heirloom dupatta or a statement second veil.

How to Choose Your 2025–26 Bridal Color:

CONSIDERATION	RECOMMENDED COLORS
Day wedding	Ivory, Pastel Pink, Champagne
Evening events	Emerald, Burgundy, Gold
Sundowner or cocktail	Beige, Blush, Terracotta
Winter function	Velvet Burgundy, Forest Green
Minimalist look	Ivory, Off-white, Dusty Rose

2025 and 2026 are the years of intentional bridal fashion where every thread reflects personality. Red will always have its legacy, but the modern Indian bride is writing her own story, one color at a time.

Whether you’re drawn to blush, bold green, or timeless ivory at Fareenas, we help bring your color vision to life with custom design, expert draping, and luxury craftsmanship.

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