The shaadi season is here and how! Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai kick-started the winter wedding season 2021-22 with a surprise wedding announcement that has the internet swooning. The activist for female education tied the knot with Pakistan Cricket Board’s manager Asser Malik in a close-knit nikah ceremony.
Posting on Twitter, she said, “Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life. We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead.”
Inspired by her simple yet impactful nikah Sienne-hued salwar suit set, TC46 brings you the latest nikah trends for the 2021-22 wedding season!
Read Here: Guide to beauty, fashion, decor & jewellery to be ready for the shaadi season!
5 Nikah Bridal Trends For The 2021-22 Wedding Season
1. Pastels Rule
A slew of colour trends are being embraced this year. Bright pastels like blush pink and lavender along with earthy olive greens are a hit this season. And even the Pantone colours of the years Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow.
Malala wore a pure lawn Pakistani suit; an embroidered kurta, matching salwar, and a lace-trimmed chiffon dupatta. She completed her look with a simple maang tika, danglers, minimal bangles, and just a hint of nude lipstick.
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2. Shimmer & Mirror
Shimmer, sequins and mirror work; who can ever get over this trend! It’s the perfect glitz and glam with a hint of bling! Timeless, graceful yet extremely glamorous, the shimmer and mirror work bridal fashion trend follows into the upcoming wedding season.
Chunky mirror-work choli-cut blouses with a flared lehenga or the combination of a heavily embellished blouse and a sheer dupatta are the current hot trends.
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3. Maximalism
OTT jewellery, heavily embroidered outfits is the rage in 2021-22. Instead of scaling down to meet intimate wedding requirements, this wedding season will see brides embrace the opposite and stun everyone with their opulence.
Gauhar Khan’s mehendi outfit and look truly captures this trend. She styled her lehenga and short choli with breathtaking jewellery by Madhuban by Manubhai.
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4. Unique Shoulders & Sleeves
Blouses with unique shoulders and sleeves will definitely be the highlight of the 2021-22 wedding season. A favourite among designers all over, this one is letting creativity flow while putting the limelight on spots that’s a little hatke from tradition.
Ruffled, puffy, feathered, bell, frills, cape, off-shoulder and more; sleeves that catch attention are being the new must-have for the 2021-22 wedding season.
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5. Shararas
Pakistani suits and shararas with the OTT embroideries and stunning colours are undeniably alluring. These silhouettes look visually downright gorgeous and the use of silk and crepe make them look even more beautiful!
Detailed, intricate work with traditional colours or shimmery and blingy Pakistani shararas are making heads turn this wedding season. This the perfect pick for the brides who desire a royal queen-like look for her wedding.
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If 2021 has reinstated anything, it is the fact that wedding celebrations aren’t just about the dress anymore. From intimate to minimalistic and extravagant to grand, the wedding scene is changing every few days, offering a variety to those who wish to tie the knot soon. So get on this trend train and choose your nikah look that’s sure to make you look and feel beautiful!