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SYMBOLS OF UNION
Tracing the diverse, deeply meaningful ornaments that signify one's marital status across cultures of India.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
Acting With Purpose Bhumi Satish Pednekkar
She opts for cinema that sparks conversations, takes pride in her individuality, and fiercely protects her mental space. Unfiltered and unassuming, our cover star welcomes us into her world of stylish experiments, socially resonant movies, sustainable choices, and what she hopes to leave behind as her legacy.
6 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
A NOD TO THE NAVRATNA
The minds behind the hypnotic décor at the grand Udaipur wedding reveal how they infused a royal, creative touch into each event, using Navratna gemstones as their inspiration.
3 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
WHERE OPULENCE MEETS TRADITION
From the holy haldi and surreal sangeet, magical mehendi and wondrous wedding, to the resplendent reception, and all the after-parties that followed.
3 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
CURATED KEEPSAKES
There are few in the industry as tapped into a bridal wardrobe as TARUN TAHILIANI. From heirlooms and personal touches, to marrying the past with the present, the couturier shares what he believes are absolute requisites in a bridal trousseau.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
SHOOT FOR THE STARS
Inside the celebrity-coded multiverse of the Netra-Vamsi wedding.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
THE UDAIPUR COUTURE WEEK
Stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania breaks down her vision board for the bride and groom, highlighting the sartorial stories she wove for each of their celebrations.
3 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
TAILORING A TROUSSEAU
KALYANI SAHA CHAWLA, entrepreneur and founder of Rezon Silverware, breaks down the dos and don'ts of planning a bridal trousseau — and ways to keep it both personal and practical.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
NING GLORY Manushi Chhillar CRO
From medicine to modelling and movies, the former Miss World and budding actor is as multifaceted as one can get. In this exclusive conversation with Brides Today, she opens up about the moments that shaped her outlook on life, and how she's paving a fearless path forward on her own terms.
5 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
A TIMELESS TREASURY
How should brides ensure a de rigueur trousseau? Our curated essentials are your answer.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
WEAVING WEDDING WONDERLANDS
Wedding designers are storytellers who immerse themselves into the process to bring the couple's grand vision to life. Brides Today speaks to some of India's finest minds who dream up unforgettable weddings.
6 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
THE ARCHITECTURE OF COUTURE
Inspired by domes, arches, and carved legacies, couture finds inspiration in India's wide and varied architectural marvels. From the jaali work of Rajasthan to Nouveau nuances, designers share how such built wonders inspired their recent collections.
3 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
THE NEW-AGE GROOM DECODED
From defying silent sartorial codes to finding a sense of self-expression in their style, the wardrobe of the modern groom has steadily transformed. Five couturiers delve into the paradigm shift they have witnessed in design over the past 25 years.
3 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
TIMELESS TEMPLE TREASURES
The contemporary bride is rediscovering the grandeur of temple jewellery as she embraces legacy designs. Brides Today delves deep into the motifs, craftsmanship and inspirations that make this unique style endure.
3 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
WEAVING STORIES
A magician behind the lens, photographer Joseph Radhik takes us behind the scenes of capturing the most special moments of the wedding.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
LOVE MEETS LEGACY
Inside the intimate yet royal wedding of Vedant Birla and Tejal Kulkarni — a celebration of two souls coming together beneath the timeless arches of Birla House, Mumbai.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
A ROYAL FEAST
The wedding feast unfolded with exquisite artistry and a symphony of flavours. Sammir S Gogia, the man behind Delhi-based Saltt Catering that planned the regal spread, shares the menus.
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
BLESSED BY THE PHARAOHS
Cosmetic dentist Dr. Monica Nayyar and investment banker Vivek Nandha began their journey together in a breathtaking ceremony in Egypt, the pyramids and Sphinx aglow in the backdrop. The couple shares their memories of the day and what led them down the path to forever...
2 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
PRETTY IN PINK
Embodying Dior's signature elegance, this coveted bag in Rose des Vents satin is embroidered with a multitude of beads in the house's trademark cannage design.
1 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
UNRAVELLING UTKARSH AHUJA THE MAKING OF MATSYA
With craft-driven innovations and modern royalism reinterpreted, Utkarsh Ahuja has carved a singular space for his brand. The designer takes Brides Today inside the world of Matsya, where symbolism and storytelling shaped one of Indian couture's most distinctive voices.
6 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
THE JOY OF BEING JJ VALAYA THE PASHA OF COUTURE
With his culture-driven, opulent style that references faraway lands and the grandeur of Indian maharajas, JJ Valaya's couture embodies the 'Royal Nomad.' Now, 33 years after founding his label, the couturier tells us about maximalism and the Kapurthala magic, his trademark chevron motif, and why India is the future of fashion.
6 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
PIERCED IN PRAXIS
Tracing the journey of the nath — a classic testament to identity, memory, and the evolving language of Indian womanhood, once rooted in ritual and now celebrated in fashion.
4 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
CONTEMPORISING TRADITION IN NEW LIGHT
Bridal fashion is embracing a bold new language today — a lexicon where traditional Indian fabrics, embroideries and techniques are reinterpreted in modern, fluid silhouettes, fresh palettes and subtle detailing. Six designers explain how it's done.
6 min |
October - November - December 2025
Brides Today
PRETTY & PROTECTED
From sun sticks and hair mists to lip protectants, we've got you primed and shielded.
1 min |
July - September 2025
Brides Today
A UNION OF CULTURES
When Czech native Karolina Ebel and techie Chaitanya Aluru met, it was the beautiful culmination of two distinct worlds. From a California proposal to a Prague wedding, we trace their story.
1 min |
July - September 2025
Brides Today
THE GRAZING AFFAIR
Abundance meets artistry and functionality — this is the new language of wedding feasts today. Beyond the culinary delights, they've evolved to become statement spreads that tell stories of cultures and memories. Brides Today unravels the art of grazing tables and how they form an intrinsic part of celebrations today.
4 min |
July - September 2025
Brides Today
FOREVER STARTS HERE
From unparalleled hot air balloon rides to lakeside hideaways and the Northern Lights, discover the most enchanting destinations that set the stage for unforgettable, fairytale proposals.
3 min |
July - September 2025
Brides Today
COSTUME WITH CHARACTER
For bridal bijoux that's just as regal but nowhere as stressful to monitor, luxury costume jewellery is the answer. Our picks of statement jewellery houses will allow brides to dazzle away in their carefree best.
2 min |
July - September 2025
Brides Today
THE LUXURY LEDGER
The hautest new launches from the world of fashion, beauty, jewellery and more.
6 min |
July - September 2025
Brides Today
ALL THAT GLITTERS WITH FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK
While known for their feathery, dazzling designs, this designer duo is renowned even more for their commitment to making India shine on the global stage. Today, they're among the most recognisable names in fashion to emerge out of the country, boasting an extensive and evolving roster of international clients. In conversation with Brides Today, Falguni and Shane Peacock look back at their prolific journey and ahead at their ambitious expansion plans.
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