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If you're a keen lover of all that quirk and sass and want something contemporary yet very elegant to wear on your wedding (or maybe your BFF's), then 'Papa Don't Preach' is just that one-stop-shop for you. The brainchild of the reigning lady Shubhika Davda, Papa Don't Preach is one exceptionally creative brand that produces fashion that is unconventional, avant-garde and suave-Exactly what every new-age girl needs!

Changing the wedding fashion norms with their experimental craftsmanship and dramatic design sensibilities, Papa Don't Preach has over the years become a popular choice amongst all the modern brides and bridesmaids, and for all the right reasons! Whether it's the feminine color combinations, the signature 3D threadwork or the charm of glimmering metallic motifs, girls get smitten by every little and big detail the label infuses in its designs. Also, the fact that they have a wide range of outfit options available, right from jumpsuits & draped jacket gowns to lehengas and pre-stitched sarees, makes it more convincing for every type of girl to pick one.

On that note, we decided to put up a blog featuring the most spectacular Papa Don't Preach outfits for all you beauties. Give them a thorough look and save the best ones for yourself as well as your bridesmaids.

Offbeat Papa Don't Preach Dresses for Brides & their BFFs

CROP TOPS & LEHENGAS

This soft rose pink floral sequin and glass beaded choli paired up with a lilac tulle frilled hem lehenga looks graceful and elegant.

VJ Anusha totally rocked as a bridesmaid dressed in this uber chic lehenga replete with 3D florals, metallic charms, and some ribbons.

For an understated yet glamorous look, opt for this dusty blue and pink lehenga and slay like a diva that you are!

Shine as bright as the sun in this mustard raw silk half lehenga and cut-out detail blouse detailed with seashells and beads.

This bride opted for a cornflower blue tulle lehenga sprinkled with all things pretty and made a dazzling appearance on her Sangeet.

How mesmerizing is this hot pink matka silk high waist lehenga highlighted with 3D butterflies hand embroidered in metal!

We're majorly crushing over this emerald velveteen embellished lehenga teamed up with a sheer steel grey tissue draped top.

Tangerine and powder blue blend together so beautifully and this bridesmaid donning this heart-lit lehenga is proof!

Twirling in a blush pink heart lit lehenga paired up with a tulle asymmetrical jacket, this bride is stealing our hearts!

Here's another fashionable bridesmaid giving us all sorts of goals in her ice blue ruffle tulle skirt and glass beaded choli.

Take cues from this sister of the bride who wore a striking blush pink layered lehenga with a beaded jacket choli for her sister's mehndi ceremony.

Popular Blogger, Summiyya Patni of House of MISU is a sight to behold in this custom black neoprene heart lit lehenga and cutwork choli.

Nothing can beat the charm of this shaded heart lit lehenga fashioned with an asymmetrical sleeve burnt orange crop top.

Daisy Shah is looking as fresh as a daisy in this dusty pink tulle wrap top with a 3D rose tulle lehenga.

If there's one Bollywood actress who never fails to give us millennial bridesmaid goals, it's the ravishing diva Kiara Advani. Clad in this neon sequin and cutwork rose embellished ice blue tulle skirt and snakeskin sequinned bralette, she looks like a dream.

We're secretly eyeing this lilac tulle 3D floral lehenga paired with a glass beaded blouse and an embellished ivory ribbon-around-a-bomb blazer. The best thing about this ensemble is that it can be worn on both weddings as well as casual parties or dinners. 

Isn't this mint green and blush pink 3D embroidered lehenga perfect for a sangeet ceremony?

Can't decide what to wear on your mehndi ceremony? Pick this electric blue half lehenga embellished with laser cut acrylics and style it with a bustier top and cropped jacket.

All you voguish bridesmaids, here's a gorgeous electric blue neoprene lehenga embellished with heart acrylics that you can wear on your BFF's sangeet.

Shweta Tripathi looked breathtakingly beautiful as a bride in her red and ivory cutwork rose embellished lehenga & blouse accentuated with a mint green dupatta and noteworthy baubles.

Kiara Advani looks like a complete charmer in this ivory riveted floral lehenga with 3D metal sequins & bangle embroidery teamed with a matching strapless blouse and a tulle dupatta. 

This bride is acing her mehndi look in this yellow raw silk waist embellished lehenga accompanied with a cutwork choli and a beaded choker dupatta. 

If you want to stick to classic reds yet not look too OTT on your Mehndi, opt for this unique half neoprene lehenga and shirt style blouse.

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SAREES

We're rooting for this lilac saree embellished with gold metallics, pink beads, and acrylics. 

Make a stylish statement on your best friend's wedding in this black silk draped dhoti saree embellished with signature Papa Don’t Preach tabs, a gold sequinned choli and cutwork belted dhoti pants.

We can't take our eyes off this happy bride bedecked in mint green and blush pink saree teamed with a metallic coin and thread work jacket choli for her Mehendi.

If you're looking for something decent yet stylish to wear on your engagement, your search ends here! This pre-stitched ivory saree bundled with gold embellishments can make for a great option.

This ink blue custom heart lit saree can secure a special place in your wedding trousseau.

If you haven't saved this ombre blue saree with neon Aztec embellishments and a mirror work choli, you're definitely missing out on something big!

What's not to love about this black saree and deep V-neck blouse lit up with gold metallics all over!

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JUMPSUITS

Detailed with sequins and laser cut acrylics, this pale yellow jumpsuit has our heart. We love how the front and side cut-outs are adding all the drama to this ensemble.

This sequins and acrylic mirror embroidered jumpsuit in electric blue is a voguish choice for all the contemporary brides.

Here's yet another sunset golden yellow, ruffle back jumpsuit embellished with laser cut acrylic and glimmering sequin work.

Kriti Kharbanda looks ultra-mod in this ivory jumpsuit delicately rendered in 3D threadwork florals and laser cut acrylics.

Never knew electric blue could make a great hue for a day wedding function until we saw Kiara donning this tantalizing blue jumpsuit embellished with laser cut acrylics and sequin work.

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GOWNS

Krystle Dsouza is giving all the fashion inspiration in her emerald green draped jacket gown outlined with laser cut acrylics, glass beads, and an asymmetrical hem.

Add the right amount of spunk to your engagement look with this 3D metal work embellished half jacket and mint tulle gown.

Style this exceptionally feminine draped gown featuring voluminous layers and asymmetrical hem on your reception and shine like a star.

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INDO-WESTERN DRESSES

Whether you want an embellished deconstructed dhoti suit and or a half 3D cutwork lehenga with bustier top & jacket, you can get it all at Papa Don't Preach.

Dressed in a 3D embellished ivory deconstructed dhoti suit, Taapsee looks as yummy as a cupcake.

This offbeat metal and cutwork off shoulder teal velvet top with a softly draped tassel skirt is a sure shot win for an understated Roka ceremony look.

Aahana Kumra is pulling off this ice blue and culotte pantsuit like a pro! You can also pick it for your sister's Haldi ceremony.

Take your sangeet game a notch above in this electric half peplum jackets with embellished dhoti pants.

A floral cut out ivory matka silk draped jumpsuit hand embroidered in metal, 3D geometric motifs and acrylics  OR a 'Ribbon around a Bomb’ blazer paired with a sheer tulle asymmetrical underlay jacket lit up with sequins and acrylics

Look like a boss baby in this bottle green tasseled booti crop top, draped dhoti pants and cape.

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Tag your BFFs and let the bookmarking begin!


Most Stylish Papa Don't Preach Outfit Ideas for Sassy Brides & Bridesmaids

by Anupriya Khanna

Most Stylish Papa Don't Preach Outfit Ideas for Sassy Brides & Bridesmaids