If you’re in search for some mixed Indian British wedding dress inspiration, then you’ve come to the right blog post.
I’m Fliss – a bespoke wedding dress maker from the south of England (Surrey, to be exact). I love making wedding dresses that are a little unusual. My brides are often looking for an outfit that is not only beautiful, but completely unique and tailored to their style.
This applies to what I choose to design for styled wedding photoshoots. I created two bridal looks for this one. Both inspired by the idea of bringing together two cultures in a joyous way.
I’m no stranger to creating wedding outfits for mixed weddings, in fact I have a whole page dedicated to the ones I’ve made. I love cross-cultural fusion, so getting to work on this shoot was such a pleasure. My grandmother was raised in India, with her first language being Hindi. Growing up, I loved going to her house and seeing all the beautiful art and trinkets she had brought back to England. As a result, although I am not Indian myself, I feel quite emotionally connected to the culture.
Keep scrolling to see the two looks I created for this wedding. And don’t forget to check out all the suppliers who contributed their creativity to the day.
Look #1 – Fuchsia Pink Wedding Dress
I made this dress from the fabric of two bright pink lehenga, resplendent with beads, sequins and metallic thread. It was important to me to source the material from an Indian seller.
For the shape of the dress, I wanted something that would showcase the intricate patterns of the fabric. I also wanted it to feel a bit contemporary, so I chose a sleeveless bodice with a corset back. The neckline is plunge, with translucent pink tulle going across for a bit of support. I incorporated pleats to the top of the floor length skirt to give it even more volume.
I really like the matt-gold toned petticoat peaking out from the bottom of the skirt, and of course, the lovely train at the back for a bit of drama. For finishing touches, I also made a matching cerise veil to be worn in the traditional Indian manner. Lastly a gold sequin bolero with little cap sleeves and latkan ties across the back. I’m always a fan of versatility in the looks I design.
There is something wonderful about featuring traditional Indian fabrics, worn by an Indian bride getting married in the UK to a British husband. He also wore traditional Indian garb and I think the mix of traditional and modern, Indian and British, was splendid.
Look #2 – Chic Bridal Separates
This second look is a variation of my highly popular Evie bridal separates. For this iteration, I made ivory silk trousers and a burgundy satin top. The top included traditional Indian latkan ties at the back. The trousers were split leg, with the split ending mid-thigh, and moved beautifully on the model.
To finish off the outfit and to bring the two pieces together, I also made a belt from these beautiful embroidered flowers. The flowers had hints of gold and burgundy, to reflect to the colours in the other elements.
I’ve made my Evie separates quite a few times now. I loved making for the beautiful model, Simi, here with her curves – showing that this design suits all figures from slim, to mid to plus size. Other iterations of this design have included removable sleeves or an overskirt as well. But with the simple trousers and blouse there is something about the clean lines that really speaks to brides looking for something chic, modern and a little different.
More Mixed Indian British Wedding Dress Inspiration
I loved stretching my creative muscles to design the perfect blend of traditional Indian and British elements for these bridal looks. As well as incorporating modern elements. A fusion across time as well as geography!
I’ve been lucky enough to be commissioned many times for cultural fusion weddings, so if you’re looking for more mixed Indian British wedding dress inspiration, you can find some here and here.
Here I am, having a lovely time on set. The shoot organisers asked me to come as a wedding guest for this fictional wedding, and I loved dressing in this mustard-coloured shalwa kameez (that I bought on holiday in Nepal) and being a part of this colourful day.
Suppliers
Concept production & lead photographer – Puli Creative
BTS shooter & assistant – Jay’s Apertures
Second shooter & assistant – Sweetspire Photography
Content creator – Meisha Ramona
MUA & Hair – Rebecca Brown Wedding MUA, Rebecca Makeup Artistry, Sylvia Magdalena MUA
Asian fusion wedding dress – Felicity Westmacott
Jewellery – Beautiful Jewellery
Classic wedding dress – Meg J Gardner
Hair accessories – RW Wedding Designs
Models – Meera Roses & Matt, Simi Gupta & Mags Nesu
Cakes – The Flowering Baker & Amy Baker’s Cakes
Florist – Petal & Wild
Candles – The Florist’s Studio
Stationery (invites, menus & place cards) – Elegantly Made Co
Celebrant – Celebrate With Hailey
Airstream Photo Booth – Airstream Photo Booth
