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Kate Middleton to wear Indian bridal?

Last updated on: April 18, 2011 18:19 IST

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Varun Bahl bridal

Check out the to-be royal's look in traditional Indian togs and take our poll!

What if Prince William's beautiful bride opted for Indian finery on her big day?

The Queen would probably faint at seeing her grand daughter-in-law ditching pristine white to don a luxurious ghagra in blood red, but hey -- why speculate?

We bring you a picture presentation of Kate in stunning bridalwear by topnotch desi designers -- vote for your favourite look!

First up we have England's future queen in a Varun Bahl lehenga in blue and fuschia, with stunning gold embroidery and threadwork. Who needs white, really?

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Stylish splendour

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Neeta Lulla bridal

Next we come to an offering by Neeta Lulla using the same colours -- but it couldn't look more different! And it has its own distinct appeal too.

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Indian princess

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Satya Paul bridal

This aristocratic green and gold lehenga definitely looks like it would suit Kate -- and it's the work of high-end couturier Puneet Nanda of Satya Paul.

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Tangy tantaliser

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Shantanu and Nikhil bridal

This orange-toned beauty, with gold corset and ruffle at the shoulder is the work of Shantanu and Nikhil -- do you think they'd be a top pick for this lovely lass?

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Singing a traditional tune

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Shyamal and Bhumika bridal

Shyamal and Bhumika envision bridals the way they should be -- traditional and breathtaking. Wonder if Miss Middleton would like to give this red and gold number a try?

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Rhapsody in blue

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Manish Malhotra bridal

He's the go-to bridal designer of the rich and the famous -- get a load of Kate in this rhapsody in blue by Manish Malhotra!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Haute on the aisle

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Tarun Tahiliani bridal

And if it's not Manish, it's got to be Tarun Tahiliani -- this crimson and gold lehenga is definitely worthy of royalty!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Luscious in lime

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in an Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor bridal

Maybe being a modern-day bride, Kate would dare to bare -- in which case this delicious lime ensemble from Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor would be perfect!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

The 'ooh' factor

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Riyaz Gangji bridal

Here's another bridal worth ooh-ing and aah-ing over -- Riyaz Gangji's heavily worked creation looks simply stunning!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Breaking from convention

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a Sabyasachi bridal

Never one to follow the pack, Sabyasachi's offering sees Miss M in this black, white and red ghagra choli -- ravishing!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.

Ruffled reverie

Image: What Kate Middleton would look like in a JJ Valaya bridal

And finally, we come to this precious pink ruffled design by JJ Valaya -- it's certainly got more volume than Western bridal gowns!

Move on to the next slide and register your votes.

Cast your vote!

Image: Vote for Kate Middleton's best Indian bridal look!

So, which bridal by our talented designers do you think suits Kate best? Take the poll below and let us know!