Muslim Bridal Looks - The Ultimate Guide
BY Apoorva | 26 Jul, 2024 | 1585 views | 6 min read
From the intimate mehendi ceremony to the grandeur of the Nikah and Walima, each event in a Muslim wedding brings forth a unique opportunity for brides to create a stunning look. Muslim bridal looks are one of the most exquisite looks with intricate bridal outfits and minimalistic makeup. If you are looking for the Ultimate Islamic / Muslim Wedding Guide: Rituals, Traditions & More, we have it for you!
Today, we take you on a journey of unique Muslim bridal looks tailored for every occasion, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry and timeless elegance that define Muslim weddings. If you are planning to tie the knot this year, we've helped to with one task - getting the Best Muslim Wedding Dates For 2024!
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Now that we are talking about stunning outfits, whether it's the vibrant colours of Mehndi, the regal allure of Nikah, or the sophistication of Walima, we have gorgeous Muslim brides for marriage looks for all! If you are looking for some real bride inspiration, here are some stunning real Muslim weddings that you can take a cue from!
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What Does A Traditional Muslim Bridal Look Include?
Muslim Jewellery
Muslim jewellery is one of the most stunning parts of their bridal look. The karigars design the most gorgeous passas and jhoomers for brides who love their hair jewellery. These are pieces that a bride can wear at the side of her hair, adding a very royal look to her wedding day. If a bride is wearing a hijab on her wedding day, stunning maangtika designs can be added to her wedding jewellery too!
Pearl jewellery also is a huge part of Muslim weddings. Whether its chokers or multi-layered pieces, pearl jewellery is a must-have in any Muslim bride’s trousseau. Along with that, coloured precious stone jewellery also features predominantly at Islamic weddings!
Here are some unique ways to style a jhoomer or passa for your special days!
Unique Outfits
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From a traditional saree with a veil to lavish ghararas, the muslim bridal outfit range is huge. We love the intricacies for bridal shararas and ghararas, that instantly elevate the bridal look. For the nikkah, most brides opt for heavily embroidered ones with unique cutdana work or even zardozi.
A veil or a dupatta is one of the most important elements in a Muslim bride’s wedding look. It can't be complete without one. You can opt for a light net veil if your outfit is heavy or a gorgeous velvet one for the winter!
For smaller events like the mehendi and haldi, brides opt for lighter lehengas and even floor-length gowns that are easier to manage in.
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Offbeat Colours
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While reds and pinks are common in other cultures, Muslim brides opt for unique and offbeat colours for their wedding outfits that we love. From golds and silver to pastels, their range of colours is usually on the lighter side. While they do opt for solid and jewel tones like emerald greens and maroons, their love for pastels shines through.
For the walima function, brides opt for darker colours that they can shine through!
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Muslim Bridal Mehendi Look
The first look for the wedding run up - Muslim Bridal Mehendi Looks. This is where timeless tradition meets contemporary elegance. From the radiant glow of henna-adorned hands to the dazzling attire that embodies cultural heritage, let’s unveil our favourite mehendi looks for a Muslim bride to bes!
Gorgeous Pink Lehenga Look!
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This long kurta with a jacket-style lehenga, adorned with fresh flowers is a perfect Muslim bride to be mehendi look!
Loving This Mango-hued Jacket Style Anamika Khanna Look!
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For this beautiful Muslim bride Aaliya, she opted for this mango-hued outfit that was simple yet perfect for her at-home mehendi ceremony!
Stunning Sky Blue Lehenga That We Are Crushing On!
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How unique is this look?
A Red Lehenga And A Passa? Winner!
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Totally loving this traditional Muslim bride look with a red lehenga for a mehendi and that added touch of a passa!
This Muslim Pakistani Bride In Yellow Is Such A Vision!
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Who says you cannot wear yellow for your mehendi? This bride just defied all odds!
Muslim Bridal Haldi Look
The Muslim haldi or even known as Mayan or Mayun ceremony is such a beautiful event! While a lot of brides opt for traditional yellow attires, we spotted some unique ones that you can get inspired by!
Fun And Gorgeous Mayun Muslim Haldi Ceremony Look!
Lovely Bridal Yellow Sharara Look For This Muslim Bride To Be
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Don’t want something super simple? Go for this fun yellow sharara look!
Unique Ice Blue Lehenga Look That Is So Fun!
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If you are a Muslim Pakistani bride and are looking for something unique, this is the one to bookmark!
How Gorgeous Is This Lime Green Saree?
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While its not a Muslim bridal look, this lime green saree for a haldi and chooda ceremony is a total hit!
Muslim Bridal Nikkah Look
If you are on the hunt to ace that perfect Muslim bridal look as all other Muslim brides for marriage, you have arrived at the right place. These Nikkah looks will blow your mind, just as they did with us!
Celebrity Bride Mahira Khan’s Dreamy Nikkah Look!
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That hue, that veil, that train – everything was 10/10!
Acing That Sabyasachi Muslim Bride Look In That Velvet Lehenga!
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Yes, there are stunning Sabyasachi Muslim bride looks as well!
Unique And Fresh Pistachio Green Sharara For This Kashmir Muslim Brides
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Pretty as can be, we totally fell in love with the colour of this outfit!
Ivory Magic!
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For brides who want their all-white or ivory lehengas, this Muslim brides for marriage look is perfect!
Muslim Bridal Walima Looks
For Muslim brides to be, the walima ceremony holds immense significance as it marks the celebration of their marriage. It is a time of joy and festivity so check out these bridal walima looks that embody tradition, elegance, and sophistication!
All Gold Love!
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You cannot go wrong with gold for a walima look!
Stunning White And Red Lehenga For This Kashmir Muslim Brides Look!
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This bride opted for a unique Anamika Khanna look for her Walima ceremony that is so pretty!
Creamy Peach Gown With Veil For The Walima!
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This one walked straight out of a Pinterest board for a traditional Muslim bride walima look!
Another Gold Bonanza!
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The perfect all-gold Sabyasachi Muslim Bride Look for the walima or reception ceremony!
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