Sunlight is the best filter if it is not your wedding day and your bridal outfit is fighting against the midday glare to take centre stage. Guess what that means? Planning a daytime wedding outfit translates to deep diving into bridal outfits that would work double-time in serving well under natural light, apart from looking regal, pretty and all of that.
Whether you are taking vows at the sunlit garden mandap or tying the knot at the mountaintop, we are breaking down all the best bridal outfits and colours for every kind of daytime wedding location.
Bridal Outfits for Every Daytime Wedding Setting
From beaches to palace courtyards, here we take you through all the trending attires that can promise the best shots (something that you have always dreamt of).
Beach Weddings: Sun, Sand and Statement Silhouettes
Thinking of walking down the aisle against the golden sands and the raging and frothy waves? Kudos for breaking free of the same old ways of getting married. To make a statement at your beach wedding, opt for lightweight and breezy bridal outfits like chiffon and organza in soft pastels. These kinds of silhouettes are made to keep you comfortable while helping you get the best shots against the pristine seaside vibe.
Floral Fantasy
Your bridal look should take inspiration from the sea: effortless but unique enough to turn heads. Think of a floral 3D-embellished skirt set featuring dreamy feathers for just the right amount of drama. Look for similar lightweight silhouettes that let you dance barefoot without a worry, but are equally glamorous.
Ethereal Organza
For brides who always opt for a softer and romantic vibe, a floral organza lehenga in a muted shade is the ideal choice. The airy silhouette of the attire and the pastel blooms can complement the sun, sand, and sea.
Palace Courtyards: Regal Hues and Royal Couture
When your wedding venue features royal elements such as giant-sized chandeliers, mighty arches, and time-worn architectural marvels, you have to pick bridal outfits carrying equal amounts of grandeur and equal amounts of sophistication. Look for regal lehengas in rich fabrics such as silk or velvet adorned with elaborate craftsmanship and jewel tones that pop against the postcard-perfect sandstone backdrop.
Banarasi Bliss
Nothing screams timeless bridal opulence like a red silk zari benarasi saree handwoven onto pure silk fabric. Zari's work is known to seamlessly capture light, making it the finest choice when trying to get the best shots at palace courtyard celebrations.
Heritage Anarkali
Another fail-proof choice for such settings has to be our navy blue Anarkali replete with Zari-embroidered Mughal miniatures. Richly designed outfits like these feels like wearable art and reflect your patronage for heritage craftsmanship apart from ensuring some amazing clicks.
Garden Weddings: Pastel, Petals and Picture-Perfect Moments
Garden weddings are made up of blooming romance. It’s where nature plays the host and the blue skies double up as the pavilion. To let your outfit stay in sync with the setting’s fairytale-like vibe, lean towards delicately done floral embroidered pieces, airy fabrics and nature-inspired shades like lavender, ivory, blush pink and mint.
Painted Poetry
Our green silk hand-painted saree adorned with festive-friendly sequin work is a graceful nod to the lush green surroundings. Everything about our handpicked saree works for your dreamy garden vibe: the colour, the elaborate finery and of course, the meticulously done hand-painted detailing.
Mermaid Moment
For brides who do not mind adding a little bit of sparkle to their wedding day attire, how about our 3D floral fishcut-style lehenga? The use of floral crystals and beadwork is what makes it the ultimate showstopper, apart from its sculpted silhouette and glimmery details.
Mountain Weddings: Layers, Luxe and Peak-Perfect Style
For brides planning for a mountain wedding, let’s raise a toast to the best time you are about to have in getting hitched against chilled breezes and scenic views. Layered silhouettes work the best in keeping your warm while also earning you a series of wow-worthy photographs. Wondering what other bridal outfits for misty hills? Try textured silhouettes, rich jewel tones and elegant layering.
What We Suggest:
Regal Layers
To strike the right balance between cozy and couture, look no further than our pick from the shelves of Mrunalini Rao. The richly done embroidered jacket adds depth to the overall look, whereas the bright tone of the lehenga skirt creates the perfect mood board for a mountain day wedding.
Contemporary Drape
Love sarees and would not want to get married in any other way, even if it is on a mountaintop? Not to worry, our collared jacket and saree set has you covered. The swoon-worthy color combo of a maroon jacket and a beige saree is what makes it a chic choice for every bride who wants to keep it warm and stylish.
Desert Weddings: Dunes, Drama and Dazzling Mirror-Work
Desert weddings are characterised by dramatic golden dunes and fiery sunsets. Brides-to-be taking the plunge in a desert, trust breathable fabrics to keep you comfortable throughout the celebration. Flowy silhouettes complementing warm earthy tones or even sunset-inspired shades like rust-orange, terracotta, and yellow work great too.
What We Suggest;
Mirror Magic
To turn all your lehenga twirls into a visual treat for your guests, rely on our yellow mirrorwork lehenga made of tulle and organza fabric. Mirror work is recommended for the best photography, owing to how it beautifully catches the sunlight.
Boho Royalty
For a Bohemian bridal appeal, go for our pink hand-embroidered kaftan and lehenga set that effortlessly maintains elegance while also adding a laid-back charm to your look. Fuss-free silhouettes are your best friends when getting married at such locations, as they let you move freely while still making you look regal.
The Best Colors for Picture-Perfect Weddings
We know it might look like some extra work (given the bridal duties you are already shouldering), but picking the right colour makes a world of difference to how you look in your wedding album. While the right ones help you glow like a goddess, the wrong colour palettes might blend you with the mandap decor (yikes!).
Check out our roundup of all the top trending shades that work great for day weddings:
1. Rust Orange
Rust orange is the shade of autumn leaves and sunsets you usually see on Instagram reels. They are ideal for desert and garden weddings where you seek earthy vibes but with a chic and modern twist.
2. Lavender
Ultra feminine, dreamy and oozing with the right dose of main character energy, lilac or lavender promises the best photographs under natural light. We bet you would fall for its romantic and almost-filtered glow.
3. Mint Green
If there’s a color that is equal parts refreshing and classy, it has to be our favourite mint green shade. If mojito were a color, it would be this shade. Choose this fail-proof option when you want your wedding album to have the faultless photographs.
4. Sunshine Yellow
Nothing brightens up your mood better than the sunshine yellow. This happy-go-lucky shade is guaranteed to work in all your outdoor wedding photography.
5. Blush Pink
An eternal crowd pleaser (and for all the right reasons), blush pink draws with uber-romantic charm and delicate appeal. Go for it without a shadow of doubt when you want to look like a dream at daytime ceremonies.
6. Soft Gold
For just the right dose of shimmer and zero glare, turn to soft gold. The shade made its way the list probably because it knows how to keep things elegant yet regal, and that too without transitioning you into a disco ball under the midday sun.
7. Ivory
Ivory is your chic best friend who does not have to put in much effort to look perfect. It works wonders for intimate daytime weddings, and we know it has to do its faultless elegance, minimalistic appeal, and timelessness.
Daytime Wedding Photography Ideas That Brides Will Love
- Golden Hour Portraits: Try arranging for the couple shots just before ths sunset to capture the Pinterest-worthy dreamy and glowy light. Schedule couple shots just before sunset to capture that dreamy, glowing light.
- Candid Getting-Ready Moments: Did you know that the natural daylight that streams through the windows offers some stunning shots of your bridal jewellery, makeup and the smallest details of your designer outfit?
- Twirl Shots: Flaunt your lehenga or saree movement under the broad daylight for some excellent Instagram-worthy reels.
- Veil/Dupatta Play: If your photographer does not know it already, ask them to capture your playful moments with your veil or dupatta when it’s dancing in the breeze.
Regardless of the venue, the right bridal outfit and the perfect shade can turn your daytime wedding into the picture-perfect celebration. Check out Aza’s lineup of luxury bridal dresses curated for all types of weddings.
