Inside Secrets On Getting A Luxe Bridal Look for Less!

You don't always have to break the bank to look like a luxe bride- there are ways by which you can look luxe and glam, while still saving big! Here are some cool ways to look like an elegant and pretty bride- without breaking the bank!

Get a designer blouse and combine it with a well-tailored lehenga and dupatta

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A great and easy idea- most brides focus on the lehenga skirt, but it's actually the blouse and the dupatta that make it in each and every photo of yours. So you can get say an Anita Dongre blouse and get a pretty lehenga that matches or contrasts it made from a smaller designer. But do not go down the replica way, it's just not cool. You'd rather come up with something original and individual to you rather than just copying a design.

Go simpler

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A simple look is always classy- do not go overboard with too much happening on your lehenga, jewellery or your hair. It's the easiest way to go to look elegant and luxurious!

Choose a rich fabric with minimal embroidery

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Getting a rich fabric with no embroidery will always win over a cheaper fabic with lots of embroidery. A beautiful banarsi silk base or a gorgeous brocade blouse will always be luxe.

Choose an outfit that flatters the undertone of your skin

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Now this is very important. It's fine to have a colour in mind, but make sure the shade of your outfit suits the undertones of your skin- it should complement your skin and make it glow, and that's half the battle won!

Layer your necklaces

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Layering your necklaces, now that's something that looks super luxe and classy when done right- you can wear your bridal necklace and add a rani-haar or a satlada, which really escalates the bridal look to an all-new level. Make sure your necklaces complement each other- they don't have to be exactly the same kind of work, but have to work well together instead of clashing. 

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Get the best imitation jewellery that looks like the real deal

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If you are getting the real deal, that's good. But if you are planning to go down the imitation jewellery lane, then do not skimp. Cheap imitation jewellery can look cheap in photos too, so if you are going down that route, then invest in some good quality costume jewellery which can look very luxe on a bride! Just Jewellery has some good options!

Splurge on makeup

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Just because you're the bride, does not mean you have to have loud makeup- subtle can look very pretty and 'bridal' too, so make sure your makeup is on point. Discussing at length with your MUA and showing her or him the outfit beforehand can really help you get bridal makeup that nails the look. 

Get a simpler lehenga and style it with jewellery to make it more 'bridal'

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If you have your heart set on wearing a designer lehenga for your wedding, you can choose to wear a simpler, non-bridal lehenga by them and style it to look more bridal. Designers like Sabyasachi have lehengas which do not cost as much as their 'bridal' ones, and you can jazz it up with jewellery and accessories to make it look more bridal.