Aditi Rao Hydari has always carried an aura of quiet royalty, and in Gaurav Gupta’s latest bridal showcase, The Bride Side, she transforms that grace into something almost celestial. The designer, known for turning couture into poetry, doesn’t just dress his brides, he tells their stories through emotion, light, and movement. His new collection celebrates the modern bride who is as rooted in tradition as she is unafraid to embrace her individuality.
In one of the standout moments, Aditi appeared in the stunning Svarnakshi Lehenga, a creation that seemed to shimmer between dream and reality. Bathed in soft golden hues, the ensemble glowed with intricate zardozi embroidery and delicate floral patterns that caught the light like morning sun on silk. The effect was ethereal, rich without being overpowering, radiant without being loud. Paired with a sheer, delicately bordered veil, the look exuded the kind of quiet confidence that defines Gaurav Gupta’s vision of modern bridal beauty.
Her jewellery complemented the ensemble perfectly, a maang teeka, choker, and earrings crafted in gold and green tones, adding a regal contrast to the fluid warmth of her outfit. Her makeup was subtle and luminous, allowing the artistry of the design to take center stage. Together, it created a vision of a bride who is both divine and down-to-earth, someone who commands attention not through extravagance but through presence.
In another mesmerizing look from the collection, Aditi wore the Blooming Reverie Lehenga, a design that felt like walking through a springtime dream. Adorned with pearl and sequin embroidery, and delicate crystal birds in mid-flight, the lehenga seemed alive with movement. It was a reminder of Gaurav’s ability to blur the lines between structure and softness, between tradition and imagination. The silhouette, both classic and fluid, carried his signature sense of asymmetry, a subtle rebellion that gives his brides their unique voice.
The Bride Side isn’t just a collection; it’s a love letter to the women who wear it. Gaurav Gupta redefines what it means to be a bride today, self-assured, luminous, and timeless. And in Aditi Rao Hydari, his creations find their perfect muse, a woman who turns every outfit into an emotion and every moment into a memory that lingers long after the final walk.
