Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 is over but left us with so much inspiration for our Indian brides. Whether you're planning a
destination wedding on a beach or a traditional ballroom affair, there were some great ideas walking down the runway for you this past week. Make sure to
pin your favorites before you start your
wedding trousseau shopping! There are my favorites for the destination Indian bride. You want to feel the sand in your toes while your mehndi is applied and you want your guests in brightly colored saris dancing the night away.
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JADE by Monica and Karisma[/caption]
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Shehlaa by Shehlaa Khan[/caption]
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Shehlaa by Shehlaa Khan[/caption]
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Mandira Bedi[/caption]
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Jyotsna Tiwari[/caption]
For those of you who have been planning your dream Indian wedding since you were little, the ones who still think Cinderella's love story was THE most romantic, here are my picks. You want to be the belle of the ball on your wedding day and you want to twirl all night on the dance floor (preferably while wearing pink!)
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Anushree Reddy[/caption]
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Anuhsree Reddy[/caption]
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Anushree Reddy[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
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Shehlaa by Shehlaa Khan[/caption]
Then there are those brides who want romance but with more drama. Dark colors and bold statements are more their type. Here are my favorite picks for you!
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
Dresses were all the rage on the runway this season! If you dream of a traditional panetar during your wedding ceremony, but want the drama of a dress at your reception, there were some great options for you!
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JADE by Monica and Karisma[/caption]
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Sunny Leone in Jyotsna Tiwari[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
Gold has been a favorite in 2014 and it continues to reign supreme on the runway. My personal favorite is this first one below, but any of these would be great for a modern Indian bride!
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Tarun Tahiliani[/caption]
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Tarun Tahiliani[/caption]
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Jyotsna Tiwari[/caption]
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Jyotsna Tiwari[/caption]
Don't worry, we didn't forget about Indian groom fashion! There weren't as many options for the guys but we did see some great sherwani and kurta ideas.
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Shantanu & Nikhil[/caption]
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Shantanu & Nikhil[/caption]
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Shantanu & Nikhil[/caption]
And last but not least, the guests! Yes, the wedding day is all about the bride (and groom), but the party is to celebrate with YOU! Let down your hair, take off the heels and get ready to dance in one of these gorgeous lehngas, saris or churdiars!
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Mandira Bedi[/caption]
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Miss Malini in Mandira Bedi[/caption]
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Mandira Bedi[/caption]
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Mandira Bedi[/caption]
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Manish Malhotra[/caption]
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Anushree Reddy[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
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Shyamal & Bhumika[/caption]
Still want more? See all the designers and their collection in our
Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 Photo Gallery.