If you’re an avid reader of our blog, you know how many times we’ve mentioned ‘Haldi ceremonies are the most fun of all wedding revelries’. Here you go – we said it again! But it actually is, isn’t it? Everyone enjoys lathering bride & groom like a bread pakora and even the couple revel in the happy vibes of the event! It’s like a party in itself. Irrespective of what the function is though, a bride always has to look her best! Even on the Haldi day, when she knows her dress & makeup will be ruined, she has to put some thought into her overall look. To make the planning process easier, we have picked out some gorgeous haldi dresses on real brides so you can draw inspiration from whoever fits your style the best!
Haldi Outfits For Brides
#1 A Gorgeous A-line Anarkali With Spaghetti Strap! Bride Aditi is the recent Haldi bride to have gone viral, all thanks to her endearing expressions! For the ceremony, she wore a bright yellow anarkali suit with spaghetti straps to keep her comfort and paired it with side parted hair. We love her effortless look!
Via @aditiadhiaa, @alpagalalhairstylist
#2 Ruffle Saree For The Modish Bride: Sakshi slipped into a sunny yellow ruffle saree for her Haldi ceremony and her overall look was love at first sight for us. She definitely nailed the comfort a haldi outfit needs while making sure the glam isn’t compromised with. Isn’t that such a perfect balance?
Check out her wedding blog here.
#3 Bride In A Stunning Sharara Anarkali: This bride needs no introduction. It’s been 4 years since her Instagram debut, and she is still a relevant inspiration to all brides-to-be. Looking all beauteous, she clad herself in a sharara set for her Haldi and the adorable snaps have our heart.
#4 Who Says Haldi Outfits Only Has To Be Yellow? Straying away from the usual yellow hue at Haldi, Tanvi set a statement in this winsome silhouette, a halter-neck asymmetrical anarkali with a ruffle dupatta. The bright colors are perfect for the morning ceremony and she amped up the whole look with a red lip & bindi. Breath-taking, isn’t she?
Via @tanvipkalra
#5 A Casual Haldi Outfit With Bride In A Leheriya Saree! Many brides prefer to don a simple saree for the Haldi and we’re all up for it! There’s no beating the poise a saree offers to a woman, so take cues from this bride on how to rock it with perfection.
#6 A Glimmering Anarkali As Your Haldi Outfit: We love Abhinav Mishra’s stellar mirror work and here’s an ideal haldi outfit straight from his latest launch. Slip into this dazzling ensemble and strut like a diva to your haldi ceremony.
#7 Such An Eye-Pleasing Color Mix: This bride’s incredible color combination in her lehenga has us hooked. Just dig into your existing lehenga sets to create a unique combo for yourself and bring your dream haldi look to life.
#8 When Minimalism Is Your Style! We’re swooning over this bride’s minimalistic haldi look, which she carried so gorgeously. We think a floral tiara is a superb choice for brides who want to stray away from the usual maangtikka or mathapatti.
Via @kalkifashion
#9 A Spectacular Haldi Outfit With Leheriya Print Leheriya is a very easy and lightweight fabric to carry. And so it’s a definite recommendation from our side for your haldi outfit. This is actually the sister of the bride who wore such appealing attire for the haldi, and we think it makes an amazing pick for a bride as well.
#10 Another Leheriya Printed Sharara Set & Such Fun Pictures: Devki & Dhanraj had a surreal destination in Jaipur and here are some fun portraits from their Haldi. These pictures capture all that a Haldi ceremony is about – cheeriness, joy, and high energy. For the hearty affair, our gorgeous bride Devki wore a leheriya printed kurti with a dazzling mirror print sharara. How lovely does she look?
Check out their wedding blog here.
#11 Fresh Floral Jewellery & A Pretty Bride! Super pretty and unique! This bride’s serene pictures are such a feast to the eyes. A happy bride posing so gracefully at her Haldi. Why wouldn’t she? Look how stunning she looks. Clad in a yellow sharara set as her Haldi outfit, all amped up with silver zardozi work, she accessorized it with fresh floral jewelry instead of artificial ones. Isn’t that such a unique way to stand out as a Haldi bride?
Via @plushaffairs
#12 Because Sisters Before Misters, Always! We aren’t crying, you’re crying.😐 When influencer Mehak Ghai posted these beautiful pictures of her sister, Sanjana’s haldi, the Internet went into an aww mode. For the ceremony, the sisters coordinated beautifully with their outfits. Bookmark them if your sister is getting married soon.
Via @mehakghaii
#13 All Dolled Up In A Yellow Lemon Color: Kompal’s lemon yellow saree look has whipped for its simplicity and grace. All her wedding looks were ravishing actually, but this one utter elegance strapped to it, we can’t help but gawk at it everytime we come across it. Donning a satin saree for the ceremony, she teamed it with a silver necklace set and dewy makeup with light smokey eyes. Finishing off her styling perfectly with straight hair and a contrasting pink strap blouse.
#14 An OTT Haldi Look That’s Mesmerising In Every Sense! Real Bride Poorva wore a glimmering yellow lehenga for her haldi ceremony embellished with mirror work and paired it with a banarasi pink dupatta. Further amping up her entire look, she teamed her lehenga with splendid floral accessories, floral side braid and dewy makeup. Now that surely needs to go to your Pinterest board right now!
Check out their wedding blog here.
#15 Sky Blue + Summer Yellow = Glamorous Haldi Outfit: Aditi had a serene Mussoorie destination wedding. She picked this fresh, bright Haldi outfit and we’re so obsessed with her style. It’s such a gorgeously curated attire and we bet you can mismatch bright color pieces from your wardrobe to create a charming attire like this too!
Via @fotowallethestoryfolks, @aditijain2311, @kyleeofficial
#16 Coming next on the list is a beautiful inspiration for haldi dress for men & women alike. The bride wears an all-yellow silk lehenga set, while the groom complements her in a yellow Anarkali style kurta topped with a yellow jacket. To complete her haldi look, the bride wore floral jewelry pieces made using fresh roses and mogra flowers. Her simple half-up half-down hairstyle and shades of bright pink on eyes & lips created for a vibrant ensemble hard to not grab attention.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#17 Complimentary yellow haldi dresses for a couple don’t get any better than this. We love the style quotient of the bride’s haldi outfit that includes an off-shoulder blouse and a flowing lehenga skirt. The dainty golden embellishments match the leaf motifs on the groom’s haldi dress well. Further standing out, the bride completely skipped on floral jewelry and just went for a pair of chandbali earrings to complete her look.
Courtesy: Makeover by Indu
#18 When it comes to simple haldi dresses, a simple yellow kurta with white pants and groom coordinating in the same aesthetic is your best option. We love how this bride paired her minimal haldi outfit with pink floral jewelry to create a nice contrasting ensemble.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#19 There’s nothing that matches the simplistic grace and elegance of a saree, and no wonder it makes for one of the top haldi dresses options for brides. Shevanjlee opted for a printed cotton saree as her haldi function dress and added the glam with stunning floral jewelry pieces made of baby’s breath and roses. She kept the things simple beauty-wise – only a low ponytail hairstyle and dewy bridal makeup look – to match the vibe of her attire.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#20 Bollywood playback singers Sachet & Parampara Tandon tied the know in late November 2020 and their ear-to-ear smiles and palpable happiness caught the hearts of many. For their haldi function dresses, Sachet wore a dhoti-style kurta pajama set – with both jacket and kurta in yellow, while Parampara was seen in a straight floor-length kurta. She teamed the kurta with a yellow floral jewelry set and the couple entered the ceremony in sunglasses to create an ultimate swagger entry.
#21 A simple haldi function dress for brides doesn’t get any better than this! Jasneet wore an Indian-style knee-length dress on her haldi function embellished with pink mirror-work motifs. She accessorized the look using pink floral jewelery and just a mile-wide smile. While this makes for a stunning haldi function dress for the bride, it can also make for a great option as a haldi outfit for bridesmaids or bride’s/ groom’s sister.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#22 Hanna S Khan’s luxurious Rambagh Palace wedding caught everyone’s attention on social media. Though her look in a custom-made Ellie Saab gown made the maximum noise, the impeccable styling on other functions garnered sufficient attention too. For her haldi outfit, Hanna looked fresh & stunning in a yellow gharara set and on-point styling. This makes for a gorgeous haldi dress for the bride’s sister too, in case, she’s wearing a lehenga! So, bridesmaids, get your Pinterest board ready.
#23 Deepti donned a fresh yellow outfit for her haldi ceremony and picked pearl jewelry to go with it. To match her ensemble picks, she designed a haldi decor in fresh marigolds and got a ravishing twirl shot right in the midst of the floral wall. We absolutely love the wall idea, and it’s something you can easily incorporate in your haldi decor too, no matter the budget.
Courtesy: Cupcake Productions
#24 A simple yellow lehenga, white hathphools and kaleere, side braid, kundan maangtikka, and a dewy nudish makeup look – we’re in love with Priyanshi’s haldi ensemble dripping with poise and elegance. Her beau, Amit, is coordinated in an embroidered kurta set and yellow jacket to curate perfect inspirational haldi dresses for couples. The decor in yellow & white complemented their ensemble flawlessly too!
Courtesy: Sunny Dhiman Photography
#25 Talk about styling a look for your Haldi! We love the easy-breezy haldi lehenga this bride wore for her sunny revelry and paired it with a floral tiara, necklace set, and hathphool. Keeping things minimalistic beauty-wise, she aligned the ensemble with the royal aesthetic, as the wedding took place in a Rajasthan palatial hotel.
Courtesy: Shashank Issar
#26 Looking for simple haldi dresses for girls? Here’s an all-yellow sharara set which this bride smartly paired up with a phulkari dupatta. To maintain the simple aesthetic, she left her hair loose, donned everyday makeup, and added sunglasses for a glamorous touch.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#27 If you’ve been an avid reader of our blog, you’d know how many times we have emphasized choosing red for any of your other functions if it isn’t your big day outfit color. This ensures you don’t miss out on the customary color while picking a bright hue aligning with the Indian wedding palette. Shubhangi looked beautiful in a one-piece floral set and the groom, on the other hand, wore a simple kurta pajama set giving a perfect inspiration for haldi dress for men.
Courtesy: Hitched & Clicked
#28 Harman Kaur wore a monochrome yellow sharara set as her haldi outfit for her wedding in Seattle. The ravishing marigold & mogra jewelry further spruced up the look. Clearly, shararas are one of the most favored haldi dresses for brides and the one that offers convenience & allure at the same time.
Courtesy: Sunny Dhiman Photography
#29 To curate her haldi ensemble, this bride opted for the usual monochrome yellow lehenga but elevated the look with a sexy lehenga blouse design. Her sleeveless blouse with a low neck definitely grabs attention, but so does the interesting styling. She paired the look with multi-colored stone jewelry and a pair of fresh floral kaleerei. Twirling away in her stunning ensemble, we love every element of her haldi look.
Courtesy: Sunny Dhiman Photography
#30 If you’re bored of the usual yellow haldi outfits, here’s a mint green lehenga to inspire your ensemble in this lively celebration. The bride smarty coordinates the mellow pastel palette with the vibrant hues in the decor to create a perfect portrait shot. With only basic jewelry pieces as her trinkets, she looks mesmerizing, to say the least.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#31 Here’s another non-yellow haldi dress inspiration for you! Fashion blogger Juhi Godambe tied the knot recently and left us all with oodles of wedding inspiration. For her haldi event, Juhi wore a printed lehenga in ivory & mint-green to create a perfect complementary attire for the yellow backdrop on the back.
#32 A mustard yellow saree is another favored option among brides for Haldi. It’s elegant, easy to wear, and this revelry is the only time when a saree seems like a fitting option for brides without compromising her glam. Aakriti chose to don a silk yellow saree for the morning event and pair it alongside floral jewelry pieces to keep her bridal glam alive.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#33 If you want to infuse yellow in your haldi outfit without making it monochromatic, pair it with a multi-colored lehenga for a balanced outfit. Nirvani took it a step further and curated a stylish blouse design that was enough to create a statement outfit. Jewelry and beauty-wise, she went with a simple route and looked graceful as a Haldi bride.
Courtesy: Delhi Velvet
#34 When it comes to haldi dresses for brides, they often take the simplistic route, but that shouldn’t be the case. You can opt for an alluring OTT attire on the haldi function too! We love how this bride took the same route and wore a paneled lehenga with a scalloped hem for her event. She paired her wardrobe with pink floral jewelry, glitzy makeup, and a voluminous open hairstyle to curate an appealing haldi look idea.
Courtesy: Shradha Luthra
#35 This gorgeous bride skipped the floral jewelry on her haldi function and paired her striking paneled lehenga with enameled meenakari jewelery and a simplistic makeup look. If you’re looking for a haldi outfit for the bride that’s unique yet doesn’t require experimenting much, here’s a Pinterest-saving idea for you!
Courtesy: Shreem Events
#36 While her bright orange outfit is attention-worthy, what’s more unique of her ensemble is the blooming haathphool made using such lush flowers. We love how she let her hand trinkets shine by only wearing a maangtikka as her ornament and letting go of the necklace set. A side braid and a matte makeup look were a superb addition to her haldi function dress.
Courtesy: Red Veds Wedding Photographer
#37 If you’re looking for a stylish yet simple Haldi dress for your wedding, then here’s a bride to inspire your ensemble choices. The concept saree topped off with a jacket and styled with a puffy ponytail and dangler earrings is an ideal voguish look for millennial brides. Further, the groom dressed in a white coat is a good inspirational attire for haldi dress for men.
Courtesy: Hitched & Clicked
#38 Whilst searching for simple haldi dresses, there’s nothing that beats the convenience of an Anarkali suit. The Indian attire can also make for a good outfit option for haldi outfits for the bride’s sisters and bridesmaids. We love how the groom is coordinated in ivory and oozing the perfect couple goals to go to your haldi dress for the couple mood board.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#39 From the bedecked jhoola decor to the marigold flowers, the couple dressed in such picture-perfect Haldi outfits and posing in a gorgeous kiss pose, we’re loving everything about this picture. A daintily embellished Haldi yellow lehenga makes for a quintessential dress choice for the cheery event, and also offers a re-wearability advantage. Think about donning it on a simple home puja, close family functions, and at home during special festivals. Plus, just change the blouse and you can lend the outfit to your sister/ friend to wear at their Haldi.
Courtesy: Studio Kelly Photography
#40 A simple haldi look is a very straightforward choice. Throw in a yellow shade saree and style it with your own unique style. Like this bride right here chose nothing but a satlada haar to compliment her sari. The green necklace lent a very unique vibe to her look, which is difficult to find in any other Haldi dresses on the list. Don’t you think so?
Courtesy: @itsasanestory
#41 A beautifully embellished straight suit is yet another outfit pick for your lively morning event and one that’s definitely a noteworthy choice. Actress Maya Ali wears a ravishing suit set from Maya Pret Official and everything from her hairstyle to portraits is a lovely inspiration for brides-to-be. You can purchase this set here for PKR 85,000 ~ INR 37,000/-.
#42 If you like your outfits to be unique and not from a store where someone else can easily mimic the attire, here’s an option for brides like you! Of course, you can find exclusive pieces at a designer store, but that would cost more than just getting it designed from the boutique. Plus, the fit of a boutique is unmatchable. Just save this dress and let the boutique vali aunty do her magic.
Courtesy: Shutter Squad Studios
#43 Another easy-breezy outfit for the haldi ceremony is a sharara suit set. Opt for a halter neck just like here because you know your mischievous friends are going to cover you in the ubtan anyway, so might as well give in to the idea. Pair the attire with some charming floral jewelry pieces and get some bridal portraits done before all the fun & lathering with ubtan starts.
Courtesy: Deepak Vijay Photography
#44 If you know your friends & cousins will not spare you even one bit at the Haldi ceremony and color you yellow like never before, we’d advise you to not invest a lot in your clothes because the stain of turmeric never goes away. Takes cues from this haldi dress for a couple where the bride chose a yellow lehenga – because yellow stains on yellow lehenga don’t matter much, while the groom opted for a simple kurta pajama set in Anarkali style.
Courtesy: Sulabh Kala
#45 A minimalistic elegant saree look just never loses relevance and grace. For women whose bridal style is all about timelessness, a saree will not fail you. Opt for a supernet saree like this bride and pair the attire with floral trinkets to let the wedding look stand out. Don’t forget to get some happy poses like this one though!
Courtesy: The Wedding Curators
#46 If you have been following us on Instagram or have just been actively looking for wedding inspiration, you must have come across this bride. Her flowing yellow lehenga with bits of red is gorgeously embellished with golden bootis catching the attention of anyone & everyone who lays eyes on it. The bride further elevates the dress by pairing the attire with a choker set, gajra bun, and minimal face makeup.
Courtesy: Sara Idrees
#47 Another sunny yellow lehenga for Haldi for brides complements the event’s customary hue and the decor quite well. Keeping in line with the effortless outfit, bride Shabari kept the ornaments minimal and the makeup as well. The umbrella hangings sure are still in trend and you can definitely explore them for a day event like Mehendi or Haldi.
#48 For our shy brides who want a traditional outfit, here’s a dual-layered lehenga that comes with a long blouse, full sleeves, and dupatta to serve your styling needs. The heavy necklace set and a side braid further add the conventional touch to her entire look and it’s hard to not stare at her beauty for a while. Isn’t it?
Courtesy: Wedrise.in
#49 Talk about Haldi coordination! We love how this couple complimented each other’s looks well. While the groom wears a simple yellow kurta pyjama to serve as an ideal haldi dress for men’s inspiration, the bride wears a yellow and pink lehenga set for the glee event. For those looking for haldi dresses for couples and also, a striking pose to show off their outfits, here’s one you will absolutely love!
Courtesy: Photo Bucket
#50 When you have the majestic hills as the backdrop, there’s hardly any extra decor you’d need to enhance the beauty of your event. While the bride & groom coordinate in their yellow haldi dresses, the simple floral decor makes for the perfect accents for the hill station beauty.
Courtesy: The Videowala
#51 Who said you can only wear a yellow saree at the Haldi event? And if you’re bored of yellow as the haldi outfit idea, this red cotton saree with a sleeveless blouse is the ideal inspiration idea for you. We also love how this bride opted for the trending seashell jewelry for the event and skipped on the floral trinkets to add yet another unique element to her majestic look.
Courtesy: Floristaa
#52 When it’s about coordinating haldi dresses for couples, it’s not always about wearing the same color, but also matching the print or a part of your lehenga color with the groom’s shade. Just like here, the bride wore a yellow lehenga with an orange kurti, and the groom coordinated with the bride in the same hues lehenga making for a superb couple matching outfit idea.
Courtesy: The Wedding Files, Ekaya Banaras
#53 Yet another simplistic haldi dress inspiration for the bride and the one that can also work as an ideal haldi outfit for bridesmaids. Isha was anyways an epitome of grace on all her wedding revelries (see her wedding blog here) and we’re loving her Haldi look as well.
#54 For brides who want to doll up on all their wedding revelries, including the Haldi, here’s a gorgeous look for you! Bride Aashna wore a spectacular Anamika Khanna lehenga as her Haldi outfit and twirled right in front of the floral wall to create a picture-perfect shot for herself.
Courtesy: Shutter Down Photography
#55 Ending this haldi dresses idea list with this beautiful couple coordinated in lime green outfits. If you’re looking for a modish haldi dress for couples, we’re sure this couple served as the perfect inspiration for you!
Courtesy: Life Moments Productions
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