Bollywood celebs opt for nude-toned bridal outfits
After pastels, soft and earthy shades that mimic natural skin tones are taking over Indian wedding fashion. From champagne lehengas to ivory sherwanis, modern Indian couples are embracing nude and neutral-toned palettes that echo quiet luxury and old-money elegance.Married celebrities like Shazahn Padamsee Kanakia, Prajakta Kohli, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, and Karishma Tanna also wore muted, subtle and nude tones, further popularising the trend.
The shift to nude/neutral colours
Couples today are opting for a neutral palette for multiple reasons. According to Manisha Chhanang Shah, a wedding and celebrity stylist, “They want their wedding to feel intimate, and nude tones reflect that quiet elegance. Wedding-wear no longer needs to be loud.”This trend is also part of a larger move towards quiet luxury. Fashion designer Nikhil Thampi, founder and creative director of a fashion label, says, “There’s a unique Indian interpretation of quiet luxury – it’s still opulent, but more refined. The new generation values elegance without sacrificing grandeur. Nude tones offer that perfect balance.”Further, neutral hues also allow for deeper personal expressions.Gautam Gupta, creative director of a fashion label, notes, “Brides are now telling stories through their ensembles. This shift, thus, is also about emotional maximalism. Weaves, motifs, and subtle colours carry meaning. Nude doesn’t only mean minimal – it can be magnificently expressive with the right balance.”
Mridul Sharma, digital creator
I wanted a bridal look that felt timeless, elegant, minimal, and truly reflective of who I am. Choosing a nude palette was my way of redefining bridal opulence — understated, modern, yet deeply rooted in tradition— Mridul Sharma, a digital creator, wore a nude-toned, embellished lehenga for her wedding
Indian couture can never be truly minimalist, even in muted tones; the opulence comes through volume, exceptional craftsmanship, and intricate embroidery work. With nude palettes, the focus shifts entirely to texture and technique rather than colour impact”
Nikhil Thampi, fashion designer
Tips for styling nude-toned wedding wear
(By Madhuri Singh & Manisha Chhanang, celebrity stylists and Gautam Gupta, creative director of a fashion label) 
