You can take inspiration from Rashmika Mandanna’s posing game as well as from her style when it comes to traditional outfits. Brides, check out the best bridal outfit inspirations from her closet!
Rashmika Mandanna is all set to grace the big screen with her upcoming release Chhava alongside Vicky Kaushal. The actress will be adding another feather to her cap with this epic film on the life of the Marathi emperor Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, where she will be playing the role of his wife, Yesubai Bhonsle. While she began her career with a debut in the Kannada film industry, it was her Telugu debut with Geetha Govindam that got her talent noticed among fans and directors. In the Hindi film industry, Rashmika debuted alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Goodbye and moved on to Mission Majnu with Siddharth Malhotra and Animal with Ranbir Kapoor.
Rashmika can be credited not only for popularising the heart pose among Indian fans but also for her constant promotion of Indian traditional wear be it suits, sarees or lehengas. Modern-day brides can efficiently vibe with the actress’s aesthetic and thus for some inspiration for your bridal trousseau, Wedding Affair has compiled the best bridal outfit inspirations from her closet for all of your wedding festivities.
Roka
Marriage is a big decision not only for two people but also for two families. To formalise the union between you and your dream partner you need to wear your ethnic best and Rashmika Mandanna’s closet has two beautiful sarees that you can choose from. She attended the Ambani Shubh Ashirwad ceremony in this midnight-blue Ajrakh handcrafted saree by designer Nidhi Tambi Kejriwal with zardosi and aari details and geometric patterns embellished with sequins. Another saree we loved is this pink saree from the shelves of designer Arpita Mehta. With intricate baby orchid mirror work, sequential hand embroidery and a halter neck blouse with mirror work this can be a stylish choice for your roka.
Engagement
Getting ready to wear the most important ring you’ll ever wear? Your ideal engagement outfit has to be statement-making and this peach gold sequin flared gown from Manish Malhotra’s Nooraniyat collection is the perfect sparkling choice. For brides who would prefer a subtle yet elegant look for their engagement, Rashmika Mandanna once wore this grey pearl lehenga set by designer Seema Gujral which would be an ethereal choice. With heavy pearl and sequin embroidery, a sweetheart blouse, and an embroidered dupatta you will be shining bright like a diamond!
Haldi
Yellow is the colour for every haldi in an Indian marriage and Rashmika Mandanna wore this gorgeous mustard lehenga by designer Sheetal Batra for the Ambani wedding which is magnificent! This silk lehenga set featuring exquisite kirandori and sitaara embroidery with a contrast of banarasi and kinari is the ultimate choice for your fun haldi. If a poolside haldi is your theme, this sharara set by Anamika Khanna featuring an ivory embroidered blouse, a multi-coloured floral sharara and an ivory lace shrug with a zari border will have the perfect chill yet traditional look.
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Mehendi
Mehendi is an important wedding festivity for Indian brides considering that it is assumed the darker the colour of a bride’s mehendi, the more she is loved by her groom. To rock your mehendi in style, this green embroidered lehenga by designer Sonaakshi Raaj is fabulous. If you wish to opt for a colour other than green, this ivory floral lehenga set by Drishti & Zahabia with striking dori and mirror work is a functional choice as well.
Sangeet
For a sangeet filled with lots of fun and dance performances a stunning yet fuss-free outfit should be your choice and this magnificent ombre oxidised gold lehenga set by designer Sawan Gandhi is striking! With a matching blouse, a jaal dupatta and statement earrings it is the perfect sangeet outfit. Another royal choice made by Rashmika Mandanna was this royal blue zardozi embroidery lehenga by Manish Malhotra which will be as grand as your sangeet.
Wedding
Say your vows to the groom of your dreams in this ivory ensemble by Falguni Shane Peacock. Rashmika Mandanna wore this as the showstopper for the designers at the ICW 2024. This ivory chikankari lehenga featuring traditional motifs, mukaish work, pearls, Swarovski crystals and emeralds is a dream wedding outfit for any modern bride. For the brides who would like to choose the traditional red lehenga, this red floral lehenga by designer Varun Bahl, featuring an embellished corset and multi-coloured embroidery will be a feminine and regal choice.
Reception
Your wedding reception should be a lavish and stylish affair and brides, you can follow the celebrity trend and choose to wear elaborate gowns for your wedding reception right from Rashmika Mandanna’s closet. This midnight black gown by Falguni Shane Peacock is the perfect combination of a modern silhouette and traditional attire as it features authentic Indian gold jewellery like diamonds, polki, jadau and gold alongside motifs of parrot, mango, flowers and peacock. A blingy choice would be this golden Falguni Shane Peacock short dress with organza hand-cut flowers, sequins, crystals, and metallic gold strips. You can add a touch of drama to your dress just like Rashmika with a waist cape.
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With her down-to-earth personality and ace acting talent, Rashmika Mandanna has quickly become one of the most fan-loved celebrities in India. For your picturesque dream wedding choose any of these outfits from her closet!
