20 Summer Lehengas We Love!
Look breezily beautiful this summer with our top picks of designers and their bridal collections that are perfect for fashion-forward brides
Lightweight lehengas are perfect for sunny, sultry summers – a prime season for destination weddings in cool, tropical resorts. Here, we zoom in on designers who have aced the fluid, festive bridal look with their cool creations and collections.
1. Dreamy Fantasy
We adore Anita Dongre’s sustainable and stunning bridal couture creations. The talented designer takes her design aesthetic to the next level with her latest ‘Alchemy by Anita Dongre’ collection. With the magical essence of Rajasthan as its sole inspiration, the designer recreates a fantastical aura with this collection of bridal finery that gleams with dull gold, rich creams and dazzling whites that are perfect for summer soirees.
Address: Palladium, Lower Parel, Palladium 1st Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Prices: On Request
Click here to find out more about Anita Dongre’s latest bridal creations.
2. Glitz & Glamor
Experience ultimate luxury and elegance with Jade Couture’s beautiful range of heirloom lehengas in dull gold and nude colors that are intricately handcrafted to suit the mood of the ultimate summer wedding function.
Address: 001 Ground Floor, Mewar Apartments, 40A Gopal Rao Deshmukh Marg, Peddar Road, Mumbai
Prices: INR 70,000 onwards
Browse Jade’s bridal collections here
3. Romantically Yours!
If you want to outshine others with a chic, contemporary silhouette that has hints of a romantic aesthetic, check out the Aastha Narang Festive Summer 2017 collection. Take your pick from dreamy designer ensembles that exude elegance and sophistication and are perfect for a glamorous summer wedding in Mykonos or Bali.
Prices: INR 70,000 onwards
4. Bold & Beautiful
Since their recent foray into bridal couture, Diva’ni has been wowing discerning fashionistas with its metallic lehengas that rustle with sensuous appeal. Diva’ni’s latest Ivory Kiss collection is an ode to glamor with its edgy, exciting ensembles that are perfect for classy cocktail receptions.
Address: M 10, 1st Floor, South Extension Part – 2, New Delhi – 110049
Prices: On Request
5. Color Me Pretty
Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika is a brand that’s all about celebrating fun and fabulosity with vibrant colors, sparkles and ruffles which take precedence in the designer’s innovative creations. With happy pastels and elegant emeralds, this collection will take the wearer’s cool quotient up several notches.
Address: Store locations on the link above
Prices: INR 70,000 onwards
To know more about the collections at Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika, click here.
6. Edgy Aesthetics
Known for their highly fashionable swimwear, designers Shivan and Narresh are equally sought after for their stunning bridal couture too. Their minimalistic approach to bridal fashion, especially their ‘Amethyst Skein Work’lehengas are quite in demand too.
Address: D-63 Udyog Vihar Phase 5, Gurgaon
Prices: On Request
7. Pastel Me Pretty
Summer weddings are fun, but it’s no picnic in the park if you have to sashay about in a heavy ensemble that weighs you down or makes you sweat. If you want to feel breezy and beautiful, check out Bhumika Grover’s Spring Summer collection that includes flowing pastels and shimmering silhouettes that won’t cause you to swelter at that daytime event.
Address: S1, Jungi House, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi
Prices: INR 38,000 onwards
To know more about the collections at Bhumika Grover, click here.
8. Glamor & Shine
Colors, shimmering tassels and clean cuts dominate Manish Malhotra’s Summer Couture 2017 collection. Its vibe is all about global styles crafted with an authentic Indian aesthetic, and the collection includes stylish off-shoulder ensembles and trending palazzos.
Address: Manish Malhotra Flagship Bridal Store, Showroom no 2/3/4/5 Vishnudham CHS, Corner of 14th Road & Linking Road, Khar West, Mumbai
Prices: On Request
Click here to find out more about Manish Malhotra’s Bridal creations.
9. Royal Charm
Master craftsman Sabyasachi Mukherjee introduced his ‘Udaipur Collection’ collection on Instagram in February this year. It is an ode to Rajasthani royalty which includes artistically designed flowing chiffons and floral appliques that would be best for a beautiful vintage themed summer wedding.
Address: Store locations on the link above
Prices: On Request
To know more about Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s collections, click here.
10. Fun & Frolic
If you fancy shimmering brights and are not afraid to flaunt bolder silhouettes on your wedding day, then Anushree Reddy’s Spring Summer collection is just what you need. Most of her bridal lehengas feature beautiful contrasting colors that would look perfect in any setting.
Available exclusively at Aza and Ensemble outlets across Mumbai and New Delhi
Prices: INR 1 lakh onwards
11. Glitzy Elegance
What’s a summer wedding without flowing ensembles that are airy and stylish? And if you are a bride who favors cool colors with interesting accents, then Payal Singhal’s Summer Resort 2017 bridal collection would be your dream come true as it it inspired by old school glamor of the 1930s and features languid cuts, tassels, silver and gold mukaish work and Art Deco patterns with metallic embroidery.
Address: Shop No.3, Raj Mahal Building, Altamount Road, Mumbai
Prices: On Request
12.Princess Bride
From airy brights to earthy toned lehengas, ace designer Neeta Lulla’s collection showcases a ‘princess bride’ look which is very flattering and favored during the hot summer months. Whether it is the exotic bridal look or a contemporary, edgy cut, Neeta Lulla’s creations are always aimed at making a bride look her most perfect.
Address: 6, RNA Classic Apartment, North Avenue Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai
Prices: On Request
13. Style & Splendor
Shreya and Rajvi’s playful take on color and bolder silhouettes is what makes Phatphattitude one of our favorites for the effortlessly stylish summer bride. If you are not afraid to try different cuts and would love to embrace a different interplay of colors in your bridal lehenga, then their collections would be perfect.
Prices: INR 1 lakh onwards
14. Understated Glamor
Shehla Khan’s obsession with understated glamor translates into her designs too. With lighter hues and a mix of net, tulle and tassels in bridal creations, it would definitely be our most preferred choice for summer nuptials.
Prices: INR 1 Lakh onwards
15. Bohemian Rhapsody
Think spring blooms in Mumbai – that’s what Monisha Jaising’s bridal couture collection is all about. It’s created for the ultimate fashionista who wants to exude a colorful ‘bohemian meets preppy’ attire which is best suited for a beautiful garden party
Address: No 3, Ground Floor, Shailja Apartment, Pali Hill, Bandra (West), Mumbai
Prices: On Request
16. Golden Lights
Phiroza prints and emerald charms dominate Priya Chabbria’s ultimate summer bridal trousseau collection. There is also an abundance of muted gold lehengas which are not only stylish but also very comfortable.
Address: Priya Chhabria Flagship Store, Shop No. 4, Sea Palace Premises, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai
Prices: On Request
You can sift through gorgeous Priya Chhabria bridal wear collection, click here.
17. Royalty & Magic
Don’t be fooled by the ostentatious bridal attire that master designer Anju Modi is best known for. The star designer is also famous for making extremely lightweight lehengas and chaniya cholis in both muted and brighter colors.
Address: 2nd Floor, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Prices: INR 1 Lakh onwards
18. Trendy Hues
The fabulous bridal collection of Veer Design Studio is the perfect way to get your hands on the best of the current fashion trends without burning a hole in your pocket. Their ‘Pastel Pretty’ and ‘Lite Lehengas’ collections are sure to impress!
Address: Veer Design Studio, Santacruz, Mumbai
Prices: INR 25,000 onwards
Check out through Veer Design Studio’s bridal wear collection here.
19. Embellished Excellence
Shrangar is located amidst the bustling Chandni Chowk area in Delhi and offers some of the best embellished lehengas that are lightweight and come in a variety of pretty pastels and muted bright colors.
Address: 1220 Maliwara Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
Prices: On Request
Check out Shrangar’s extensive bridal collections here.
20. Modern Muse
From their Benarasi cape inspired lehenga to silk embroidered ones, Benzer’s bridal collection is full of surprises and span a wide range of styles from gowns to lehengas, Indo-Western styles to sarees. It’s perfect if you want to plan your summer bridal trousseau under one roof.
Address: Benzer Department Stores, 49, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai
Prices: INR 25,000 onwards
You can sift through Benzer’s bridalwear collection here.
If you are looking for bridal Trousseau Inspirations, check out our Lehenga LookBook Album or get some tips from Real Brides.
