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30+ Bridal Makeup Trends & Ideas For Modern Day Brides!

By Sakshi | 07 Nov, 2017

12520 views | 5 min read

Makeup trends come and go- but there are some looks which look timeless and super classy! The same old gold eyes red/pink lips combination on brides we've seen since eternity has made way for some cool new makeup looks, which complement the outfits to the T and are so refreshing and pretty to look at! We've put together some 30+ makeup looks from recent brides we've been loving off late, so bookmark, screenshot or do whatever to show your makeup artist as reference!

Soft peachy makeup with bold eyes and brows

Image via Matt and Ivy for Ivy Weddings

Makeup is getting more and more au natural and this beautiful bride with blush pink lips and softly lined kohled eyes is right on trend.

Subtle shimmery eyes with light pink glossy lips

Image via Savleen Manchanda

Shimmery glossy lips with a natural eye is the perfect makeup look for your engagement.

The completely matte look with heavy contouring

Image via Vick and Rimple's Wedding

If Kim K is your makeup idol then this baked matte look is the one to go for with heavy contouring.

Gold eyeshadow with oxblood lips

Image via Makeup by Nandini Advani

Keeping things on the edgier side, this plummy dark lip will look fabulous on your maroon lehenga.

Plummy brown smokey eyes with deep pink lips and heavy blush

Image via Rehat Brar Bridal Makeup Artist

Deep pink lips make for a classic bridal makeup look which can go with both pastels and darker outfit colors.

Soft peach makeup with dramatic winged liner

Image via DotDusk Studios

We absolutely adore makeup look with soft peach eyes, a thick winged liner and peachy nude lips.

Brown eyes with bold brows, thick lashes and red lips

Image via Nayana and Jai's Wedding

Gold on the eyes, berry on the lips and a thick brow.

Metallic eyes with nude lips

Image via Mitali and Anuj's Wedding

Weddings are the time to take a risk- go metallic with your eyeshadow and keep the rest of your face minimal.

Matte plum and brown smokey eyes with nude lips

Image via Neha & Pranav's Wedding

Bronze eyes and peachy nude lips are a gorgeous way to love.

Dark blue smokey eyes with matte nude lips and heavy contour

Image via Matt and Ivy for Ivy Weddings

Whether your lehenga is navy or pastel blue, this pop of dark color on the eyes is beautiful for brown colored peepers  and a unique one to experiment with on your cocktail or wedding day.

Double-hued smokey eyes with winged liner and pink lips

Image via Zaheer Molu

Coloured eyeliner with bright fuchsia lips

Image via Memento of Shades Photography★ 4.6

Most artists don't experiment with kohl but we have to admit this pop of bright purple on the bottom lash is totally winning us over. Totally gorgeous bridal makeup look.

Shimmery bronze eyes with red lips

Image via Makeup by Saakshi Takiar

Classic gold and red can never go wrong on the wedding day.

Gold liner and bright red lips

Image via Makeup by Nidhi Khanna

Coral colored lips and gorgeous gold eyes.

Cut crease brown smokey eyes with red lips

Image via Gunjan Dipak Makeovers

Nude makeup and bright orange lips

Image via The Lightsmiths

How refreshing is this bright tangerine mouth with those alluring dark eyes

Subtle smokey eyes and maroon lips

Image via Jaiveer  & Ketaki's Wedding

Kohl lined eyes make for simple but effective makeup. Paired with a raspberry lip and you have a versatile bridal makeup look that can go from wedding day to reception and even engagement.

Soft brown metallic defined eyes with pink lips

Image via Makeup by Nandini Advani

Rose gold is love.

Shimmery gold smokey eyes with glossy nude lips

Image via Kajol R Paswwan

Golden bronze eyeshadow with black liner and false lashes.

Ink blue smokey eyes with nude lips

Image via Aakriti Kochar Bridal Makeup

Hologram metallic eyes with raspberry pink lips

Image via Aviraj Saluja Wedding Photography

Metallic blue eyes and brown lips are the perfect combination for your cocktail.

Brown smokey eyes with nude lips and heavy contouring

Image via Sheekha and Abbas' Wedding

 For a high fashion look, try the classic black smokey eye and a chestnut lipstick

All matte soft pink/ nude makeup look

Image via Sahej and Prateik's Wedding

Subtle lehenga colors can pose a challenge for makeup so this wash of light pink all over the face is the perfect amount of makeup for a natural day wedding makeup look.

Dewy soft pink full face makeup with glossy lips

Image via Diviya and Sumit's Wedding

For the minimal brides, taking a bit of soft pink gloss and just have a thin eyeliner look is gorgeous.

Heavy purple smokey eyes with light pink lips

Image via Shutterdown - Lakshya Chawla

Gorgeous eyes, and gorgeous smokey plummy eyes with a fresh pink lips looks perfect with this brides candy pink lehenga and candy pink choora.

Plummy brown smokey eyes with dull red lips

Image via Shamita Gogia Makeup Artist

Brown smokey eyes may look a tad bit dull and thats why this bright berry mouth is the perfect complement with an ivory and gold bridal lehenga

Deep silver/grey smokey eyes with light pink lips

Image via PhotozAapki

Slate grey was an uncoventional eyeshadow choice with a gold lehenga but this look totally worked as it provided a beautiful contrast

Fresh clean skin with bold and defined liner and red lips

Image via Stories By Joseph Radhik

Red lipstick and kohl rimmed eyes are the perfect contrast to this ivory lehenga and make for a classic bridal makeup look

Light brown eyeshadow, heavy kohl and peachy coral lips

Image via Meher and Gursimran's Wedding

Peachy lips, heavily lined eyes and a beautiful wash of peach on the lids is just perfect with saffron lehenga

Soft pink eyes with bright hot pink lips and fresh clean skin

Image via Divishth Kakkar Photography

Clean skin and a pop of color on your lips is the way to go for a fresh, youthful bridal makeup look

Purple shimmery smokey eyes with raspberry pink lips

Image via Shutterdown - Lakshya Chawla★ 5

Purple is a great color for Indian eyeshadows and so if your lehenga is in the tones of this plummy shade take full advantage of this bridal makeup look.

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