Inside the Viral Udaipur Wedding of Netra Mantena: The Designers, The Looks, The Thoughtful Craft
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Inside the Viral Udaipur Wedding of Netra Mantena: The Designers, The Looks, The Thoughtful Craft

Inside India’s most viral wedding in Udaipur – a designer-led wardrobe story I wrote this because every time I scrolled through the images from Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s Udaipur celebrations, I kept returning to the clothes; each look felt like a thoughtful conversation between craft, place and person. The wedding moved from an intimate Mangala Snanam in Hyderabad to a themed welcome dinner and a jaw-dropping, Tiësto-backed after-party in Udaipur; throughout, designers translated ideas into garments with impeccable restraint and imagination.   Designers and their moments For the welcome dinner, Netra wore a custom Tarun Tahiliani lehenga that cleverly stitched Rajasthan’s jaalis and jharokas with New York icons, a playful bridge between the couple’s lives. Jadau jewellery complemented the look, anchoring the modern motifs in traditional technique. Later, for the after-party, a corseted silk dress inspired by a Falguni Shane Peacock metal plate reworked into a structured yet movable silhouette made for an electrifying finale. Anaita Shroff Adajania’s role as stylist threaded these choices together, ensuring each outfit felt personal rather than performative.   And how can we forget the 3D designer blouse whereRadha and Krishna are in the middle at the back of it? The champagne-toned look for Sangeet was just mesmerising on Netra. And Cirque de Mehendi was made just so special with Anamika Khanna’s tribal embroidered outfit with a back adornment of green emeralds, which was also accompanied by the diamond and emerald bead Bajuband for Netra. Wedding In Red: Sabyasachi & Ellie Saab in Reception The bride walked down the aisle with a stunning and ethereal red Sabyasachi Lehenga, a full-sleeved red blouse and a wonderful hand-embroidered odhni on the top. Well, that is definitely a showstopper – but this wasn’t even the last of her garment. And in the reception a gown of Ellie Saab selected by the bride’s father was again an attention stealer. Along with Gaurav Gupta’s after-party outfit. The whole shannanigan in Udaipur was wrapped up with the sculpted white dress for the bride A consciously styled celebration What I admired most was the restraint; even with the scale and spectacle, the wardrobe choices honoured hand embroidery, corsetry, and heritage jewellery rather than opting for mere maximalism. These are looks that read as wearable storytelling: a lehenga that references place, a corseted dress that references couture, and jewellery that keeps the lineage alive. If you’re covering this wedding from a designer angle, focus on the makers and the techniques as much as the glamour; that’s where the lasting value sits.

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Sabyasachi Bridal Couture 2024: Royal Florals Redefine Luxury
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Sabyasachi Bridal Couture 2024: Royal Florals Redefine Luxury

Sabyasachi Bridal Couture 2024 Embodying an incredible mix of heritage craftsmanship and the elegant beauty of today, this collection does not just serve the aesthetic requirements of the bride of today but also takes it ahead of the boundaries of the bridal costume by redefining it on a royal yet nature-inspired theme. The Bridal Ensemble For the 2024 collection, Sabyasachi has steered away from those glorious reds of yesterday and opted for pastel shades of soft blues, peaches, and blush pinks. Fabrics are sumptuous in texture, flowing from velvet to silk to brocade, forming delicate floral motifs and hand-embroidered with tasteful minimalism. It’s Sabyasachi at his best, both chronicling the rich Indian legacy of textiles and at the same time, keeping contemporary trends related to bridal wear in mind. Lehengas and sarees will make perfect dresses for brides who want to marry tradition with modernity. Perfectly encapsulated between two totally different entities, the grandeur of royal fashion blended with the finesse of floral embellishments presents this collection. Sabyasachi evokes a subtle yet impactful shimmer from sequins and metallic threads so that the bridal ensemble will not be ignored​. High Jewellery and Accessories A fine jewellery line, particularly this year, also completes the evening gowns; more expensive models are made of uncut diamonds, pearls, emeralds, and rubies. Statement chokers, elaborate maangtikkas, oversized jhumkas, and kundan necklaces form an integral part of the bridal look. All these pieces add glory and complete the bridal attire, matching well with the luxurious lehengas. Here, one is assured of the utilisation of bright gemstones and intricate metalwork that garnishes each piece to complete the regal and royal presence of the bride on that special day. Groomswear Collection The bride is not the only one to be pampered, for the collection does not neglect the groom; he too has the most refined sherwani, bandhgalas, and kurta set for his high points. These are made from expensive fabrics like silk and brocade, cut to perfection in minute details. To it, turbans, jewelled brooches, and traditional malas adorn the groom, all creating a majestic ensemble like the one the bride wears​. At large Overall Theme and Inspiration This year’s bridal couture is what the better half of the bohemian wave has been indulging in-salon lookbook, as in, floral and whimsical but in a royally aesthetic manner. The creations draw inspiration from Mother Nature to voice themselves through accents on outfits and accessories. Having touches of royalty with natural splendor that evoke the whole range with a feel of timelessness and etherealness, it is not surprising since modern brides and grooms alike, well-suited to the occasion but still implored by traditions, will love the range. More like a luxury as redefined in Sabyasachi’s 2024 bridal couture, with royal floral-inspired aesthetics, intricate detailing, and the exquisite high jewellery array—every girl’s fantasy for her big day.

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