Soha Ali Khan married Kunal Khemu this weekend in what was, by Bollywood standards, a fairly private wedding. The few pictures that have emerged of the wedding show Bollywood stars in designers like Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
While the bride is glowing, fashion lovers this side of the border can’t help but ask — is this the best of Indian bridal fashion?
Bridal fashion is certainly very different this side of the border. While the outfits chosen by Soha Ali Khan’s wedding party and guests show an emphasis on fabric and bold embroidery, our designers focus on silhouette, delicate embroidery and craftsmanship.
The bride chose a plain gold choli with a gulabi pink lengha for her reception. For those of us used to elaborate bridals, this looks overly simple. Designers like Misha Lakhani or Sanam Chaudri have churned out hip, young looks that are a little more 'bridal' than this.
From Sania Maskatiya’s Ara Ornament collection to Bunto Kazmi’s timeless creations, wedding season in Pakistan saw plenty of stunning outfits this year. So we can't help but wonder: If Soha et al had shopped on this side of the border, what might they have chosen to wear?
While Kareena’s sari was suitably subtle compared to the bride’s outfit, this Misha Lakhani sari may have worked better.
Soha Ali Khan’s mehendi outfit from Ritu Kumar was underwhelming. This Nomi Ansari ensemble would have been a good bet.
Soha’s sister Saba would have shone in either of these lengha cholis by Sania Maskatiya and Nomi Ansari
Amrita Arora would have looked trendier in this Misha Lakhani kaftan or this Sania Maskatiya ensemble
Neha Dupia and Konkona Shen Sharma are both young women who can carry the trendiest outfits. This Sanam Chaudri outfit or this Sania Maskatiya one would be striking on either of them.
Karisma and Kareena look lovely in Manish Malhotra respectively but this stunning Elan outfit would also suit either of them
Other beautiful Pakistani outfits guests could have chosen to wear for a distinctive, fashionable look.
Salima Feerasta is a freelance journalist and the creative force behind style blog karachista.com. Follow her on Twitter @karachista
Soha-Kunal wedding: Is this the best of Indian bridal fashion?