Wedding receptions have become bold style statements in recent years, especially for those modern couples looking to wow their guests and formally introduce themselves as a couple. The engaged couple today is fashion- conscious, exploring bridal and groom looks that showcase who they are, what they love, their identities and cultures, and the current fashion zeitgeist. 

The atmosphere of the reception is no longer just an evening to showcase the formality of the wedding day, instead, it’s an opportunity to tell the story of the bride and groom through the fashion of the wedding. Trends include soft pastel palettes, minimalistic lehengas, custom tuxedos for the groom, “big” accessories, and themed dressing in adornments that are heavily influenced by Bollywood celebrities and high-end fashion houses and designers.

Today, whether the wedding reception is a chic evening soirée or a high-style, royal celebration, couples are intentionally thinking about how their two looks come together, combining an intentional effort, elegance, and a few pieces of chic that they probably have seen on Bollywood celebrities.

Latest Trend to be Considered

Reception Fashion is all about keeping it simple and classy-attaining the highest mantra in style. Some of the general trends are

Reception Look for Bride

The bride chooses understated luxury. Soft pastel colours, ivory, powdered pink, or champagne gold fell into the category of hues to consider. The simple reception look has drifted away, flowing organza sarees, structured minimal-embroidery lehengas, and statement blouses can be counted. Brides tend to lean toward modern jewelry: layered diamond pieces or vintage-inspired chokers-and let their faces tell a soft story of dewy makeup with sleek hair.

Reception Look for the Groom

The modern groom experiments with colors, textures, and silhouettes. The reception look for the groom has now become more than a standard black tuxedo. From velvet bandhgalas in emerald and navy to structured Indo-western jackets with tapered pants, men are taking their style up a notch with noble fabrics, strong tailoring, and well-thought-out details such as brooches and custom-made footwear.

Reception Look for a Girl

While for sisters of the bride, friends, or young female guests, the reception look for girls often constitutes indo-western gowns, flowy anarkalis, or shapely shararas. Common colors are well worth a mention again: blush pink, lavender, and champagne. A little hair-bling, belt detailing, and light statement jewelry set the perfect accent. 

Reception Look for Boys

For boys, whether cousins or the younger generation of family, a great style statement is made. Reception looks for boys include smart kurta sets, Nehru jackets, or mini tuxedos in pastels or deep hues.

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Celebrities Look for Reception

1. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh
   

For the Mumbai reception, Deepika wore a beautiful Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla-lined ivory-gold chikankari saree with layered pearls and a sleek hairdo. Ranveer was clad in a matching sherwani with subtle embroidery, oozing royal elegance. Their look set the trend of regal-style coordinated colored attire with an understated palette.

2. Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas
   

At their reception in Delhi (2019), Priyanka wowed in a silver-beige lehenga and full veil with impressive diamond jewelry, Nick was impeccable in a tuxedo. Their approach to both Indian and Western styles set a new standard!

3. Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli
    

While their pastel wedding was iconic, their reception did not fall short as Anushka wore a Benarasi saree in red with sindoor and mogra while Virat wore a well-fitted black bandhgala. They showed what elegance looks like, purely traditional style yet in a classy way, and has proven to be one of the most often embedded looks. 

4. Sonam Kapoor & Anand Ahuja
   
   

Sonam’s post-wedding celebrations had her in an impressive Anamika Khanna outfit – ivory and gold with a cape. Anand was sharp as ever in a well-cut suit. These two truly redefined modern, non-traditional reception fashion.

All of these styles of reception look are ushering in a new wave of wedding style, the kind that emphasizes personality, polish, and the fun of getting dressed up for love. 

Latest Wedding Looks of Celebrities

1. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra (Modern Glamour in Metallics)
   
   

Kiara looked ethereal in a silver embellished gown by Manish Malhotra with diamond jewels and nude makeup for a chic gloss. Sidharth went for a black velvet tuxedo with a crystal-studded lapel, making them among the most stylish and balanced couple at a recent reception.

2. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal ( A Classic Affair)
   
   

Katrina went for an understated vintage muted vignette of a saree that was considered a dramatic veil and heritage jewel setting for an airy, timeless reception silhouette. Vicky kept it crisp and sharp and taught the world how to let the bride shine and keep the groom quietly elegant.

3. Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha (Quiet Luxury)
   
   

Parineeti wore a muted golden-beige saree and emerald jewelry that contrasted starkly against the neutral base. Her sleek bun and minimal makeup looked like a modern flair. Raghav complemented the elegance in a handsome tuxedo, completing the look for couples who like their luxury understated.

4. Rakul Preet Singh and Jakky Bhagnani (Breezy Minimalism)
   

Rakul borrowed a breezy ivory lehenga with mirrors from Rhea Kapoor, paired beautifully with beachy waves and natural makeup, just right for the celebration in Goa. Jackky kept it on brand with a light pastel-toned kurta with a tonal jacket to keep it light, festive, and fashionably relevant.

These latest celebrity receptions also showcase that elegance today is thoughtful simplicity, personal style, and an effortless modernity with tradition.

Conclusion

Modern wedding receptions now include ones that come from quiet luxury to the glam (inspired by celebrities of course), and have become full-blown fashion moments. Brides, grooms, and guests are now embracing looks that reflect personality, culture and contemporariness, all populated by some of Bollywood’s best-dressed. Yet fashion does not exist alone, fashion needs a backdrop that elevates its worth. This is where FNP Venues comes in. 

With lavish interiors, customizable decor, and a reputation for upmarket affairs, their venues bring you an ideal location for your unforgettable reception look. If your wedding celebration is an understated chic affair or a formal grand royal occasion, these venues will help you elevate your fashion (with the assistance of a consultant of course). Let your fashion shine in spaces designed for moments that mean the world to you. 

Discover FNP Venues and start crafting your picture-perfect celebration today!