Love pink? You have to try Kareena Kapoor Khan’s wedding reception gharara
Ghararas may be a pre-wedding favourite, but Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Manish Malhotra set proves they make a winning pick for post-wedding events too. Read on how to recreate her reception look
There’s something about vintage-inspired styles that feels decidedly stately for wedding celebrations. And if you’re a bride-to-be who has a soft spot for old-world aesthetics, you’re going to love Kareena Kapoor Khan’s gharara set, worn at her Delhi reception back in 2012. For the occasion, Kapoor Khan looked to a pink gharara set by one of her favourite designers, Manish Malhotra. Interestingly, this was the second gharara set that the bride chose for the celebrations. The first one was a burnt orange piece originally worn by her mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore for her big day. The pink one, however, was starkly different from Kapoor Khan’s heirloom nikaah attire. Take a closer look at her post-nuptials ensemble and jewellery below.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s gharara married conventional and contemporary sensibilities
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s two-piece set comprised of a light pink kurta and flared rani pink bottoms, which she teamed with a matching dupatta. According to Malhotra, the gharara was generously accented with intricate zardozi and tilla work, leaning towards floral and geometric motifs. The ornate embellishment further contributed to the outfit’s vintage charm. While Manish Malhotra created period detailings in the gharara, he reinvented the look with modern tailoring.
Did you notice Kareena Kapoor Khan’s statement bridal jewellery?
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s bridal jewellery seamlessly tied in with the aesthetic that she was aiming for. She teamed her pink gharara with a Rajputana-style choker, matching earrings and kadas, all encrusted with uncut diamonds and intricate enamel work. Coming to her beauty look, the bride’s hair was tied back in a neat low bun, while her makeup artist gave her a heavily-highlighted dewy base, kohled eyes and glossy nude lips.
Looking for a bridal lehenga alternative for your big day? A gharara set makes a great choice. If you’d like to recreate Kapoor Khan’s reception look, don’t hold back from picking a kurta + flared pants combo in complementary shades of pink. Ahead, we share similar separates you can buy to put together a similar ensemble at your wedding.
