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Poll: The best bridal design this wedding season!
Presenting the best bridal fashions by top-notch Indian designers for this year -- which do you think is the best?
Brides across the country are working up a sweat trying to ensure the biggest day of their lives passes smoothly.
And of course, we all know how seriously they take their trousseau -- if the groom doesn't show up, they'll get over it, but if there's something wrong with the bridal ensemble, it's the end of the world!
So to make things just a tad easier for all you lovely ladies out there, we bring you India's best couturiers and their awe-inspiring creations. Take a look and cast your vote for the undisputed bridal ace!
We start off with this stunning ghagara and bikini choli by Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor, who ditched the traditional red for a lemony yellow, with rich silver embroidery. You're sure to stand out in this one!
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Worthy of a princess
Not one to be outdone, Manish Malhotra offers up vivid gold and red on an ivory background.
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Classic white
Duo Ashima-Leema go the white wedding route with this fusion number -- a gold corset, with a white skirt cinched at the waist and draped around one side to give the illusion of a dupatta.
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Autumnal beauty
For the bride who prefers a green-and-gold combo, we have this lovely lehenga by Archana Kochhar.
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Opulent and elegant
Channeling the jacket-sari trend for this season, Abhi-Rahul got it just right with this sheer threadwork drape and opulent silk jacket.
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Reverie in blue
Jaya Misra also decided to part ways with red this year, creating instead a sheen-tinged blue lehenga with snug velour blouse.
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Midnight musings
Designer Anita Dongre took things a step further with this black ghagara choli as part of her bridal collection -- never seen an Indian bride in midnight hues so far, but hey, there's always a first, right?
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It's not always about bling
Substituting embellishments with sharp cuts and exquisite tailoring, we have this stand-apart number from Vijay Balhara.
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Ruffle it right
If fusion styles appeal to you, this ruffled gown from Falguni and Shane Peacock, complete with ethnic jacket should do perfectly.
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Swirls of vibrancy
Nisha Sagar went the customary route, with a swirling ghagara choli in bright hues of red, green, blue and gold. The chief appeal, though, hangs in that richly embroidered, strategically draped dupatta.
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Plush mesh
Arpan Vohra placed emphasis on exquisite silver mesh with this crimson floor-sweeping ensemble.
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Svelte stunner
For fab-bodied, bold brides, this Riyaz Gangji lehenga should hold plenty of allure.
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Mixing it up
With her love of vivacious colour, it shouldn't be difficult to discern this pink and blue mix is the work of Neeta Lulla.
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Cut-away couture
Leaving a classic ghagara to flow luxuriously, Abhishek Dutta adds the 'x' factor by teaming it with a cut-away bodysuit.
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Mermaid mystery
Satya Paul's Puneet Nanda reaffirms his reputation for ethnic elegance with this beautiful green-gold lehenga.
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Folk fantasy
Rich fabrics, jewel tones and traditional cuts characterise this offering from Anupamaa Dayal's Rajasthani-inspired line.
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Beaded beige
Rocky S brought his own vision of an Indian bride to the ramp with this beaded, slit gown, complete with tasseled boa.
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Contemporary chic
Designer Krishna Mehta also showcased the jacket trend with this gold-crimson combination, sure to create an impression.
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Burst of bling
Bright tulle and metallic embellishments come together in a rich array on this one-sided Shantanu and Nikhil number.
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Demure and deep-hued
Shyamal and Bhumika get it right with this demure ghagara choli in deep maroon, overlaid with intricate embroidery.
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Ethnic overture
In his trademark mix of fabrics, layers and colours, Vikram Phadnis offers up a swirling ensemble worthy of any bride.
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Ravishing red
Rehane keeps it unaffected with a vibrant red drape, sporting cutwork border and worn over a soft velour choli.
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Standing out and apart
And finally, we have a ghagara choli from Sonia Gohil in mesmerising crimson and black, with silver lame sleeves and colourful embroidery.
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Cast your vote!
So which do you think is the best bridal this season? Take the poll below and let us know!