28 Prettiest Belts With TIPS That Every Bride-To-Be Must Check Out Before Her D-day!

Every wedding season brings along lots of new designs and styles. However, some trends refuse to leave; these are the same styles that become classic. One such trend has to be the use of belts with bridal lehenga. It's no secret that a good belt not only lifts the outfit but also helps to accentuate one's personality. Plus, it can help you create an extraordinary statement with your outfits. No wonder we're seeing all style-obsessed brides adding belts to a large array of outfits ranging from shararas and sarees to gowns and lehengas. 

Since this trend is going to be big yet again, here is a style guide inspired by real brides wearing belts! But, before we bring in the gorgeous pictures, let us convince you why you must, too, consider adding belts to your wedding function outfits as well. Oh! And, some tips to add this beauty to your wardrobe! 

Reasons As To Why You Should Consider Belts For Your Wedding Attire

Did you know belts are more than just an extra accessory? Here are three reasons why belts are loved by brides all shapes and sizes, cultures and backgrounds:

A. Trendy accessory

Belts are going to be a hot accessory for a long time. When it comes to wedding wear, belts not only help break the monotony but also create a statement look.

B. Accentuates your figure

When chosen wisely, a good belt can cinch your waist, enhancing the shape of your body. This versatile accessory works for all body shapes and types, which makes it more lucrative.  

C. Give outfits a better shape

Many fabrics, especially dupatta fabrics, require a little extra help to stay in place. A belt, in such cases, could help achieve a more defined look while helping your outfit drape better.

28 Prettiest Belts We Spotted On Real Brides

Now that you’ve understood the importance of belts in your bridal trousseau, let’s explore the prettiest belts worn by real brides, and take styling cues from them!

1. Add Pops of Colours To Your Belt

What can make an already gorgeous colourful outfit prettier? A colourful belt! This bride chose a hot pink mirror work belt to pair with her already stunning lehenga.

If you are not a big fan of bright and stark colours, you can go for an understated, pastel colour. Doesn’t this contrast of ochre and peach look so stunning?

This bride chose the brightest colour blue from multicoloured lehenga and used it to highlight the belt. Don't miss how the thickness of the belt is complimenting her curvy figure so beautifully! 

2. Dainty Details To Add To Your Bridal Belt

Sometimes delicate details are all you need to leave a statement. With her brocade and silk lehenga, this bride opted for a bejewelled but dainty belt. 

A dainty belt works for all body types, especially with high-waisted lehengas. This bride opted for a diamante style belt to complement her diamond jewellery.

Belts are one of the most versatile accessories ever created and that’s what makes them an absolute must-have. These gorgeous Payal Keyal brides wore an intricated belt with their lehenga. 

3. Gracefully Embellished Belts For Nuptial Ceremonies 

Embellishment is the essence of Indian weddings. This bride wore matching but uniquely embellished belts. The pearl and sequin work made her belt stand out while the matching colour helped it blend in.

Some belts need to be as embellished as your outfit to make a statement. With heavily embellished outfits, go for an equally embellished belt. Based on your style, keep it matching or use a contrasting one.

4. Or, Jusy Fanny Pack It!

When two trends make a comeback at the same time, what do you choose? Both! If you love both belts and fanny packs, here is how to style them together!

Hey, check out the trendiest belt worn by a real bride! Actress Neha Pendse carried a small clutch with her metallic belt to give it a fanny pack like effect. 

5. How About Glistening Gemstones For Your Belt?! 

You are a royal bride in the making if you’re planning to wear a gemstones adorned belt on your wedding. This bride chose gems in the colour of her dupatta, you can pick any jewel tone you like. 

Emerald is the ultimate Indian bridal colour for jewellery. Again, notice how the bride matched her belt with her statement jewellery!

A contrasting but very pretty way to wear a belt on your wedding! Deep maroon lehenga with emerald and Kundan jewellery is a no-fail look, for sure. 

The entire world stands still when a fashion blogger gets married! Okay, a bit of exaggeration but doesn’t Trishala Sikka’s bejewelled belt give her chikankari Tarun Tahiliani lehenga a regal appeal! 

6. Or, Wear These Ever Charming Gold Embellished Belts 

Brides across India - of all cultures and religions - cannot do without golden details in their look. Doesn’t this traditional South Indian golden piece pull the whole look together! 

The combination of pastel with and gold, too, has attained the status of a class for day-time weddings. To say the least, it looks understated but speaks volume! 

The grandest of outfits cannot do without golden accents! If maximalism is your middle name, go ahead and create a rich, larger-than-life bridal look. 

When did life become so perfect! A gold gotapatti belt with a stunningly embroidered lehenga - now, is there anything we do not love about this look! 

7. Hatke Belts For Hatke Brides!

Every single wedding outfit should not have the same style, same pattern. With her fusion mehendi outfit, this bride chose an eclectic belt.

This is how you make a basic rose gold metallic belt the trendiest belt worn by the real bride! This belt is not only pulling the whole monotone outfit together but also accentuating her curves. Love it, no? 

Modern buckles can amp up outfits well but choose the shape and size right. As the rule goes: thin belts with grand outfits and vice versa. 

This bride wore the classic Sabyasachi leather belt with one of his most famous creations, the Dil Guldasta Lehenga. Don’t these contrasting details give spectacular east meets west vibes?

8. Match Your Belt To Your Outfit 

Matching your belt fully to your outfit is perfect for girls who do not wish to experiment too much. So, like this bride, get a belt made from the same fabric as your outfit.

Yet another understated belt that helps drape the dupatta well while enhancing the beauty of your outfit. 

A short choli and low waist lehenga call for a belt to pull the look together. She chose the same belt as the lehenga to not go overboard. 

9. Customised Belt For Bride-To-Be 

Give a fairytale look to every wedding function by personalising your outfits. This bride chose to personalize the belt with initials of herself and her partner, which registered her name in the list of prettiest belts worn by real brides. Cute, isn't it?

Tips To Choose The Right Belt With Your Wedding Outfits

When chosen wisely, belts tend to work for almost everybody type and can be worn with all kinds of ethnic, western and Indo-western wedding outfits. If you need help with the selection of belts, follow these pointers:

A. Pick belt that complements your style

Identify your personal style and then start looking for a belt with a particular outfit. Remember: one belt does not suit every outfit. So, match belts individually to the outfits for the best effect. Better yet, ask the designer or brand to suggest you belts when buying your outfit.

B. Know the width size of your bridal belt 

The width of the belt could make or break the look. As a rule, go for thin belts if you are short or have a thick waist and opt for thick belts for long torso. The width also depends on the overall styling, so you could go for a customised belt too.

C. Match the belt to your bridal jewellery

With Indian wedding outfits, it's more preferable to match your belt with your stunning bridal jewellery. Hence, think of a belt as a piece of jewellery and choose one that matches the rest of your pieces.

Final Words 

Choosing the perfect accessories for your wedding looks is as crucial as choosing the outfit itself. Whether you like to take fashion risks or not, a belt is guaranteed to elevate your look with minimal effort. 

Browse through the pictures of these real brides wearing belts once again and save the style you see yourself donning on your wedding functions!

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