Designer Manish Malhotra, famously known for dressing the stars, showcased a bridal wear collection named Runaway Bride at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week. Instead of the jewel hues that are the norm for wedding wear, Manish chose to blend neutral tones with brilliant colors.

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Since it’s a sober occasion after a lot of merry making, you wouldn’t be feeling exactly perky. Grey and crimson, purple with cream and various shades of pearl with bright colors will underline the sobriety with ease.

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Last week, the organizers of the much anticipated Bridal Asia exhibition staged a couple of previews of the seasons trends in bridal wear .Rina Dhaka’s lehengas are in modern fabrics like chiffon, with traditional work like Rajasthani tribal embroidery mirror work and chikankari.

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The dominant note in this year’s bridal fashions is experimentation blended with tradition. Lehenga colors range from ivory, cream, gold, yellow and pastels to deep jewel shades. Of course, the classic red is available to those who still want it. Diamond jewelry, sleek and understated goes best with these colors.

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This year, designers have put together varied fabrics in one garment. Talat Kazmi, Kolkata designer has georgette saris with net fabric for the pleated section in front.

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Here are some dress disasters to steer away from:

• Silver jewelry with golden sari.
• Too much of makeup and glitter.
• Bride in traditional lehenga and groom in a printed shirt and trouser.
• Bride in a western gown and groom in a traditional bandh gala.
• Bridesmaids and flower girls in dresses and
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White stands for virginal purity and maidenhood amongst Christians and Parsis. Red is auspicious amongst Hindus and also a symbol of fertility. In Gujarat and West Bengal, red and white is favored for weddings. Ochre and bright yellow are also preferred colors especially in north India.

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Weddings are big ticket items to risk not looking good. So have a dress rehearsal with your bridesmaids and groom, all dressed up in final outfits, at least one week in advance. Ask some close friends to give their candid opinion. Take digital pictures to see if there’s room for improvement.

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Traditional combinations like crimson and gold, or silver and maroon are fail safe. Your groom and you could pair up in contrasting colors like yellow and chocolate brown, red and grey or magenta and navy blue.

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The right accessories can add charm to saris. Waistbands are perfect for washboard abs. Indian motif tattoos on arms, back or midriff are also hip. Arm bands look classy with sleeveless blouses. Long necklaces or chokers give a classic look.

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Lighten up! You’ll be on your feet for long hours and may even want to cut loose a bit on the dance floor, so it may not be a good idea to be burdened with heavy silks and chunky jewelry. This is your red-carpet moment, so get yourself a look that’s stylish as well as comfortable.

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For the wedding ceremony, even the trendiest of designers agree that traditional is the only way to go. But within this parameter, it’s still possible to be a little different. Rajasthani and Gujarati designs on a lehenga have an eternal appeal. Vary the designs slightly on the lehenga, choli and dupatta.

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The sangeet get-togethers and cocktail party that precede weddings are light-hearted, informal affairs. Your clothes should reflect the same spirit. If you like dresses or long gowns, this is a good time to wear them. If you prefer a semi-traditional look, opt for an elegant salwar kameez with an elaborate odhni.

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If you are very slim, go for Jamawar, Banarasi and Bandhej saris. Because of their busy patterns, they give a full appearance. If you are curvy, chiffons and silks with zardozi borders would look elegant on you. Plain saris draw the eye to the overall form rather than pattern. Solid, dark colors also help create a slimmer silhouette.

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The days when grooms would wear boring, neutral colors are long gone. Today’s grooms have their own style statement to make alongside their glittering brides. So you have ethnic menswear embellished tastefully with semi-precious stones, pearls, intricate (but subtle) embroidery and accompanied by rich, silk scarves.

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Offbeat colors are very popular in Indian weddings nowadays. You can easily steer away from reds, crimsons and maroons and opt for lilacs, peaches, oranges, greens and blues. Have a mental picture of how you would like the stage to look. An off white stage would offset pretty much any color.

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Be careful about the length of your dress and light colors. Avoid light fabrics like wispy chiffons and silks. If you have to walk through soft mud and gravel, a long dress with a train might not be a great idea. Choose your footwear carefully – platforms and wedges are better suited than pencil heels.

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If you are opting for an ethnic look, you have a good range to pick from – kurta-pyjamas (or churidar), pathani, achkans, bandhgalas or choga. Bandhgalas and achkans look best on tall men. Match traditional clothes with jootis , rather than ruining the effect with western-style shoes.

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Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu brides wear nine yard saris which are draped around their legs. Bengali brides wear a pleat less sari and tie a bunch of keys to the pallu. The Coorgi or Kodagu style is to pleat the sari at the back which makes an attractive train. Gujarati brides flaunt the breath taking pallu by unfolding it in front.

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Traditional saris are making a huge comeback. Typically Jamawar, Banarasi and Valakalam saris have been the bridal choice in the north and Kanjeevarams and Mysore silks have been favored in the south of India.

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You’ll be surprised how trendy the humble choli can look. You can vary the necklines from V, square, boat, deep round to high collared. Depending on your body shape, play around with the sleeve lengths. To add a dash of glamour, go for cholis, strapless, tube/ tankini or off shoulder cuts. You can also contrast your blouse or go for a neutral silver or gold fabric.

“Think different’ is the motto of famous designer Satya Paul. His wedding collection features off-beat shades like aubergine, turquoise and emerald green. His lehengas and saris are worked with a variety of designs using chikankari, zardosi and even French lace.

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Designers are experimenting like never before, to compete for the attention of recession-hit clients. Parvesh Kumar Sharma and Jai Prakash Singh, for instance have been inspired by Krishna and Rasleela motifs.

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Another designer, Reynu Tandon, plays around with the conventional lehenga-choli for a daringly different look. Her tiny, fitted cholis leave the back bare, with just strings holding it in place. This is teamed with beautiful, kalidar lehengas, with plenty of pleats to add volume and flare.

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This season, brides are turning sassy. Designer Raakesh Agarwal says that apart from the traditional costume worn for the marriage ceremony, girls are looking for bridal wear that spells glamour all the way.

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Looking around for a designer? A competent one should be able to efficiently handle your requests, whether it’s making a slight alteration, translating your hazy ideas into reality, or perfectly reproducing a picture from a magazine. Do they have plenty of styles, colors and high quality fabrics to show you?

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Any way you slice it, the Wedding dresses make the day! Indian bridal wear is elegant and bountiful in variety. The choices seem endless for the Indian bridal dresses, bridesmaid dresses, groom clothes, and children’s clothes. Indian brides traditionally wear Sarees or Lehngas (long skirts). However, the styles and colors seem to vary as many as there are stars in the universe.