5 Celebrity Brides Who Ditched Lehengas & Stunned in Traditional Red Sarees

In most of the Indian weddings, we commonly see the bride walking down the aisle, holding the hands of the groom, in a mesmerising lehenga. However, we all know that as we move forward in time, trends shift. Many of today's brides are revisiting their traditional roots by choosing to wear the sacred-looking and resplendent red sarees, along with classic golden jewellery. From North to South we can see the reflection of this trend of wearing pious red saree in marriage ceremonies.

But this traditional clothing style really becomes a trendsetter when celebrities start embracing it. Therefore, in this article, we will explore 5 celebrity brides who decided to go for the traditional red saree instead of the colourful and grand lehenga on their precious wedding day.


Samantha, who stole our hearts through her stunning roles in films and series such as The Family Man 2, Shaakuntalam etc, went for a magnificently simple Arpita Mehta Banarasi drape. It was made of pure Katan satin with a noble finish. The Nishi-woven borders on her saree reflected intricate cutwork and the deep grasp of the artisan on their craft. What perfected the beauty of her attire was the matching designer blouse crafted by the prominent artist Jayati Bose. Furthermore, only a few people noticed the Jamdani tree of life that was featured on her saree. It represented the celebration of the divine aspect of union between human beings.


Keerthi Suresh’s Goan wedding with the business man Antony Thattil culminated after a secret dating life of more than 15 years. The dark red silk saree that she had worn on her big day had strong ancestral lineage as it was handed down to Keerthi by her mother. The idea of combining silver and red colours in the saree gifted her looks a queenly elegance. The elbow-length sleeves and round neckline of her blouse made her sophisticated charm unique too.


Similar to Keerthi, Yami also decided to wear her mother’s maroon silk saree on her special day. Featuring a blouse symbolising floral themes, her saree which contained intricate gold works, was 33 years old. Additionally, a gift from her grandmother also uplifted her style. This gift was the golden and gracefully red dupatta. When combined with the sparkling golden jewellery and a traditional Pahaadi Himachali Nath, Yami’s bridal makeup seamlessly connected three generations of her family.


Dia Mirza had made a decision, when she found the love of her life, that she would keep things intimate, natural and deeply gorgeous. Fans were not expecting that she would wear a Banarasi silk saree that featured complex gold handworks all over. Concrete addition to her natural beauty was the red veil that she put over her head, gifting her an angelic aura. When it was paired with a matching plain satin-silk, elbow-long blouse and eye-catching earrings, Dia’s attire, gifted us a classical bridal look that may easily be re-worn for years to come.


Nayanthara celebrated her marriage day by wearing a red saree that was customised by the designer du o, Jade of Karishma’s brand and Monica. What sets her style apart is the subtle way in which she added a tinge of modern fashion into the traditional outfit. This was achieved through the tone-on-tone embroidery on her saree that was filled with numerous intricate floral motifs.

Moreover, Nayan’s fully covered, round-neck blouse was perfectly complementing her natural beauty by featuring motifs of Goddess Lakshmi on the full sleeves.

These are 5 very famous actresses who uplifted the sacredness of their wedding day through red sarees. Of course, there were differences in the design, fabric and cut-works in each of their saree. However, the fundamental fact that they had all worn a red saree, during their matrimonial ceremonies, remain the same. Marriage is coming near? Why not give a serious thought to the new trend that is spreading all over India?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the meaning of red saree in wedding?
   Red sarees are traditional for Indian weddings because red symbolises love, passion, prosperity, fertility, and new beginnings.
2. What is the red saree theory?
   The Red Saree Theory is actually a cultural understanding that a red saree symbolises power, auspiciousness, love, fertility, and new beginnings in Indian culture.
3. Is red lucky for a wedding?
   Red is a a very famous colour in East and South Asian wedding cultures due to its association with power, auspiciousness, love, fertility and luck.