Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai to Deepika Padukone: Famous Bollywood brides who didn't wear red to their weddings

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By Krishna Pallavi Priya

Published on Jun 04, 2026 01:12 pm IST

Not just Alia Bhatt, here are the famous Bollywood brides who iconically ditched red for their high-profile weddings.

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Published on Jun 04, 2026 01:12 pm IST

Red used to be the auspicious colour of Indian weddings. But now, brides are breaking away from the tradition. These celebs did too, and they looked great while doing it. Here are a few famous Bollywood brides who chose to step away from the traditional red.

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Published on Jun 04, 2026 01:12 pm IST

Aishwarya Rai famously wore a gorgeous gold Kanjeevaram saree to marry Abhishek Bachchan. She styled her wedding drape with heavy, temple gold jewellery and striking makeup.

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Kareena Kapoor famously wore a traditional joda to marry Saif Ali Khan. The ensemble was first worn by Begum Sajida Sultan of Bhopal at her own wedding in 1939, and was later gifted to her daughter-in-law, Sharmila Tagore. Ritu Kumar took 4 months to recreate the antique heirloom.

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Kiara Advani wore a custom ombre pink lehenga set designed by Manish Malhotra for her wedding to actor Sidharth Malhotra. She paired the look with stunning diamond and emerald jewellery.

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Designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Alia Bhatt's ivory and gold tissue silk saree became the talk of the town. She styled it with stunning diamond and gold jewels and loose tresses, decked with a matha patti.

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Deepika Padukone wore a brocade silk Kanjeevaram sare from Advaya by The House of Angadi to marry Ranveer Singh. It was crafted using pure zari threads and took approximately 45 days to complete. The Gandaberunda leitmotifs on the drape symbolised her home state, Karnataka.

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Neha Dhupia looked stunning on her wedding day in a gorgeous blush pink lehenga set. Crafted by Anita Dongre, the bridal ensemble was decorated with the designer's signature gota patti work. She offset the minimal lehenga with heirloom jewels.

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Athiya Shetty's lehenga, to marry KL Rahul, was a handmade and hand-woven piece designed by celebrity designer Anamika Khanna. The heavily embroidered outfit was paired with polki diamond jewellery.

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Instead of a traditional red lehenga, Rhea Kapoor opted for a classic white saree by Anamika Khanna. Draped over a half-sleeved blouse and topped with a cape in ivory and gold tones, the saree featured tone-on-tone threadwork. She completed the look with a veil crafted using thousands of little pearls.

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For her civil ceremony, Lara Dutta wore a beige saree from Ritu Kumar’s Falaknuma collection, and for her Catholic wedding, she chose a simple yet stunning Elie Saab gown with a 10-meter train, accessorised with an elegant diamond necklace and earring set.

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Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations. Read Less ...Read More

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Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai to Deepika Padukone: Famous Bollywood brides who didn't wear red to their weddings

Not just Alia Bhatt, here are the famous Bollywood brides who iconically ditched red for their high-profile weddings.

Red used to be the auspicious colour of Indian weddings. But now, brides are breaking away from the tradition. These celebs did too, and they looked great while doing it. Here are a few famous Bollywood brides who chose to step away from the traditional red.

Aishwarya Rai famously wore a gorgeous gold Kanjeevaram saree to marry Abhishek Bachchan. She styled her wedding drape with heavy, temple gold jewellery and striking makeup.

Kareena Kapoor famously wore a traditional joda to marry Saif Ali Khan. The ensemble was first worn by Begum Sajida Sultan of Bhopal at her own wedding in 1939, and was later gifted to her daughter-in-law, Sharmila Tagore. Ritu Kumar took 4 months to recreate the antique heirloom.

Kiara Advani wore a custom ombre pink lehenga set designed by Manish Malhotra for her wedding to actor Sidharth Malhotra. She paired the look with stunning diamond and emerald jewellery.

Designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Alia Bhatt's ivory and gold tissue silk saree became the talk of the town. She styled it with stunning diamond and gold jewels and loose tresses, decked with a matha patti.

Deepika Padukone wore a brocade silk Kanjeevaram sare from Advaya by The House of Angadi to marry Ranveer Singh. It was crafted using pure zari threads and took approximately 45 days to complete. The Gandaberunda leitmotifs on the drape symbolised her home state, Karnataka.

Neha Dhupia looked stunning on her wedding day in a gorgeous blush pink lehenga set. Crafted by Anita Dongre, the bridal ensemble was decorated with the designer's signature gota patti work. She offset the minimal lehenga with heirloom jewels.

Athiya Shetty's lehenga, to marry KL Rahul, was a handmade and hand-woven piece designed by celebrity designer Anamika Khanna. The heavily embroidered outfit was paired with polki diamond jewellery.

For her civil ceremony, Lara Dutta wore a beige saree from Ritu Kumar’s Falaknuma collection, and for her Catholic wedding, she chose a simple yet stunning Elie Saab gown with a 10-meter train, accessorised with an elegant diamond necklace and earring set.

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