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With reception probably being the last bash of your wedding celebrations and also the first one with your man as a married couple, it's only normal to be too picky with your outfit choices. After all, it's not just the best time to get your hair done into a trendy hairdo but also ditch those fussy outfits and pick something that is modish yet so comfortable. It could be anything that best suits your style—be it a dazzling saree, a stylish indo-western co-ord set, a stunning ball gown or some traditional outfit. There are oodles of options available at your dispense.

However, if you are still confused about what would be your ultimate pick, let's put forth some inspiration your way and get you all sorted! We've dug out some of the most stylish reception outfit ideas for all you brides and that too straight out from our fav real brides' reception day looks! Give it a thorough look and decide for yourself!

New & Latest Reception Outfit ideas for Brides

A princessy affair!

Let's begin the list with our popular television actress Yuvika Chaudhary, who looked nothing less than a princess on her wedding reception. The pretty lady wore a custom-made silver-grey off-shoulder gown on her wedding reception and literally left us floored with her uber stylish appearance!

The classic reds 

For her reception day, the gorgeous Eshanka Wahi opted for a beguiling red ball gown detailed with heavy embellishments and we're totally hearting over it!

This bride's blood red Anarkali suit with shimmery details is simply gorgeous. 

How can we miss out on our dazzling beauty Deepika Padukone who looked like a complete vision on her Mumbai reception in a gorgeous Zahir Murad custom couture red ensemble with a magnificent trail and an added veil!

How about some bling?

This bride's all gold sequinned lehenga by Sabyasachi can make for a perfect choice for your day reception. Style it with a blush pink dupatta just how she did and you're good to go!

A scintillating heavily embellished all gold Anarkali by Sabyasachi for all the brides who want to go OTT with their reception look.

Yet another bride who wore a glimmering rose gold belted lehenga with elaborate embellishments by Sabyasachi on her reception day.

Simple yet so elegant

Ditching the traditional lehengas and gowns, this bride wore an ivory organza saree outlined with an elaborately embroidered border on her reception.

Our lovely bride Guntas looked ravishing in her statement Gaurav Gupta lehenga-saree on her reception and this picture is proof!

For the love of elaborate details!

A mesmerizing burnt orange Manish Malhotra lehenga paired with a unique strappy blouse featuring cape-like extensions at the back.

Yet another Manish Malhotra outfit heavily-detailed with sequins!

This bride donned a lehenga ensemble detailed with a plethora of blooms and a V-neck blouse with an attached dupatta on her reception day

Ivories are an all time favorite

This intricately embroidered ivory lehenga paired with a one-shoulder blouse by Manish Malhotra is to die for!

An exceptionally beautiful ivory lehenga skirt partly detailed with gold embroideries and a unique off-shoulder blouse by Shantanu & Nikhil.

How beautiful does this bride look in her striking Manish Malhotra gown with elaborate gold and silver sequinned work!

A dazzling balloon-sleeved crop top paired with an ivory and gold lehenga skirt by Shantanu & Nikhil. *One of the trendiest reception outfit ideas spotted!*

One with a scalloped hem!

We're in love with our real bride Shwetambari's blush pink scalloped lehenga adorned with intriguing lacey details all over.

Banarasi lehengas FTW!

A traditional looking moss green banarasi lehenga with a floral dupatta by Sabyasachi.

Our real bride Monali too wore a resplendent black and gold Banarasi lehenga by Sabyasachi on her reception and looked beautiful AF!

Slaying in gold!

We can't keep our eyes off this pretty bride's beguiling golden gown all trimmed with floral patterns. *So Gorj!*

An exquisite silver-grey ensemble

This spectacular Faraz Manan ensemble laden with sequins and embellishments was undoubtedly the highlight of our real bride Diipa's reception day look

A voluminous beauty with cape sleeves

We're hooked to Mira's glamorous reception look! She donned a stunning heavily embellished ivory lehenga with floor-length cape sleeves and made for a beautiful bride.

Lust-worthy lavender saree-gown

The color lavender is creating all the rage in the Indian bridal fashion scenes. This bride too picked a gorgeous lavender saree gown with shimmery details & sheer dupatta pinned in one shoulder by Gaurav Gupta for her reception.

Tantalizing structured gowns

Gaurav Gupta's statement structured gowns with ruffled hems have become every modern bride's go-to choice for a reception & engagement outfit. Here are a few brides who not only picked the progressive couturier's contemporary silhouettes for their reception day but also shone like a star in it!

A striking steel grey gown

Clad in a steel grey Manish Malhotra gown with sterling silver & gold accents, this bride raised the glam quotient at her reception bash!

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Which one are you picking for your reception? Share with us in the comments.


Reception Outfits We Spotted on Real Brides that are Hard to Resist

by Anupriya Khanna

Reception Outfits We Spotted on Real Brides that are Hard to Resist