The great Ambani wedding was this year’s biggest highlight so far, and might continue to take that spot for the coming years as well. At Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant’s loud, over-the-top celebrations of love, celebrities from Bollywood and overseas, marked their attendance in high-glam fashion. Perhaps, this Indian version of THE Met Gala, brought forth some unique fashion trends, that will remain behind just as much as the buzz around the wedding.
While twinkling lehengas and festive jewellery were equally loved by the starry guest list, the common craze for braided hair offered a sight to behold. From bride Radhika Merchant to celebrity guests like Kiara Advani, Rashmika Mandanna and more, everyone tried their hands on this trend. Looking for some inspiration? Here are 11 pictures to help you style a braid this shaadi season.
Ananya Panday
The most energetic baraati, Ananya Panday’s look for the wedding day featured an ice-blue lehenga, styled with a braid. For her short hair, Panday tonged her tresses into easy waves and decorated her braid with fresh, colourful flowers.
Genelia Deshmukh
Genelia never disappoints us with her fabulous sartorial choices at events. For the wedding day, Deshmukh painted a beautiful picture in a handcrafted look and resorted to a braid. Unlike most, Genelia brought trends and traditions together with the usage of a parandhi and fresh red roses.
Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon’s braid was a blend between two worlds. Sanon decorated her hair with a bunch of fresh flowers, teamed with a pearl and gemstone braid piece.
Radhika Merchant
For her mausala function, Radhika wore vintage hair piece, borrowed from her mom–Shaila Merchant’s jewellery treasure. Featuring gold motif designs and multiple chains, Merchant’s braid was quite a talk of the town.
Sonakshi Sinha
Sinha also tried her hands on the trend with a sleek braid. Styled with a red anarkali, Sonakshi wrapped her braid with a gold brocade ribbon, embellished with beads. Here, she matched her braid accessory with her jewellery.
Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika gave the trend, her very own simple twist. She styled her long braid with a minimal floral piece attached to the top of it.
Shanaya Kapoor
Shanaya presented one of our favourite looks from the wedding night. The perfect example of bejewelled braid, she accessorised her hair with pearl and kundan braid chain, tied up with matching jhumkas, and a dazzling kaan chain.
Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani decorated her hair braid with South Indian style gajra, teamed with ruby, sapphire and gold plated choti. The sleek, bejewelled look was the perfect fit for her Anuradha Vakil lehenga.
Jacqueliene Fernandez
Ms Fernandez was one of the best-dressed guests at the Ambani wedding. The actress tried her hands on a top-knot braid, and decorated it with unique brooches. From shell-shaped designs to kundan and polki motifs, her braid was totally unique.
Kiara Advani
For those of you who refrain from accessorising, this Kiara Advani look will be your saviour. The simple braid, styled with traditional jhumkas can be embellished using thin kaan chain, that goes all the way back.
Sharvari Wagh
Another easy and minimal styling hack is to pick out simple and light brooches in unique shapes. Like Wagh, you can braid your short tresses and decorate it with simple motif-led brooches.
So, what’s your favourite look from the Ambani wedding gala?
Also Read: Shloka Mehta Shines In Gold AJSK Lehenga For Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant’s Wedding Reception