Breathtaking bridal portraits are a must-have for any wedding album. Fret not, cos we’ve got you covered with the most stunning bridal portrait ideas – from the timeless to the trendy ones!
So, if you’re a bride-to-be looking for real bridal portrait ideas, dive into this blog RIGHT NOW cos we bet you won’t be disappointed!
Bridal Portrait Ideas – #1 Royalty Rules!

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No Indian wedding is complete without a few royal princess shots – think poised and pretty and brimming with opulence.

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It’s an art to capture the bride all decked up in her bridal finery. Look at this timeless portrait – frozen just before the BIG moment, when a myriad of emotions are playing on her mind!

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A royal bridal portrait that never fails? The ultimate black and white bride shot – sophisticated and subtle!

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And if you’re aiming for that rich and regal vibe, why not add a few royal accessories to your frame? Things like an antique mirror or a gold throne style seating, ornate vases, velvet curtains and carpets can work wonders!
Black and White Bridal Portrait Ideas!

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We say YES to these stunning black and white bridal portraits! From the bride’s grand jewellery to her dramatic eye makeup and fine karigari of her dupatta, isn’t it beautiful how every details stands out <3

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Try a jewellery close-up in monochrome, a princess captured behind her delicate veil, or aim for an intense shot that almost takes you on a journey of your innermost feelings – these black and white bridal portrait ideas are a class apart!

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Those Bride in a Veil Portraits!

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Talking about bridal portraits, you cant miss the classic bride-in-a-veil shot.

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This portrait works with most bridal outfits, from a gorgeous white gown with a veil to your red wedding lehengas with net dupatta.

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Aren’t you in looooovvee with the sheer drama and opulence of this shot!

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Or try looking delicate and demure like this bride here, to let your veiled portrait ooze fairytale vibes!
Bridal Jewellery Close-up Shots!

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To be honest, you’ll probably be decked up in the best of your jewellery on D day. So why not capture their glory in some gorgeous close-up portraits that’ll stay with you forever!

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Don’t you love how this bride’s eyes glimmer right along her stunning jewellery!
The Foodie Bride Shot!

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Believe in ‘Food over Everything else’? Then these cutesy bridal portrait ideas are something you must check out!

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The baraat can wait, why even the dulha can wait when its time for your fav food first :p

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Brideswag & Bridal Portraits!

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If you’re the real sassy type, you simply can’t ignore getting some clicks that capture your ‘true’ self when it comes to your wedding album!

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From this biker chick bride posing on her mean machine to the one below enjoying her cuppa before getting into ‘bride mode’ – there are tons of real bride portraits to get inspired by!

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How cool is this bride chilling in her groom’s sherwani before she gets all dolled up! ✌🏻

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TBH, we girls just wanna have some fun… so stop, and get these clicked right away!

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The surreal Bride in a Bathtub shot!

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Honestly, nothing beats the “bride in bathtub” shot when it comes to badass brides!

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Put on your sexy charm and get that bridechilla mode captured bang on.

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Twirling bridal Portrait Ideas!

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Needless to say, no wedding album is complete without the quintessential twirling bride picture.

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From day shots in the garden to night shots with starry lights, from twirling solo to matching steps with your girl gang or twirling around with bae, there are plenty of ways to get this right.

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Haldi Mayhem!

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Haldi is all about its fun and crazy vibes – so make sure your wedding photographer captures some haldi pictures worth framing!

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Prefer keeping it artsy and sophisticated? Check out how this bride here nails it!

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Mehendi Magic

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Bridal mehendi undoubtedly holds a very special place in your wedding album. So why not get all decked up for some memorable clicks with your girls?

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You can go experimental and opt for these unique peek-a-boo shots.

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Or think out of the box and capture something like this – dramatic and dreamy at the same time!

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Bridal Entry Portraits

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On the D day, as you make your way to the mandap, there’s a thousand emotions in your mind and a million butterflies in your tummy! A portrait that captures this magical moment is a must have forever.

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Don’t you love it how this picture frames the bride blushing as she tries to catch a ‘first glance’ of Mr.Groom!

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And ofcourse, if you’re planning a hatke bridal entry, don’t miss getting it captured in all its glory!
Bride and Bridesmaids Poses

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The special bond you share with your sister or your girlfriends is well worth capturing on your wedding day.

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Color code, dress code, pose and pout and go all out and get that perfect memory with your soul sisters.

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Parents and Bride Portrait Ideas

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Amidst the wedding chaos and attending to guests, we often miss capturing memorable moments with our parents.
Word of Advice – It’s a mistake you’ll regret forever!

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A click with your mum as you get ready to become bride, or that overwhelming vidaai moment as you bid farewell are not to be missed at all.

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Bride and her Pet Love!

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They’re your life and you can’t imagine a moment without them! A priceless portrait with your poochie coo is a must do for your wedding album too.

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From the two of you twinning and posing for the camera to hugging each other before you head out as a bride, take an inspiration from our real brides and create your pawwwdorable moment!

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Wedding Photography Ideas: Fab Must Have Clicks with your Pet!
No matter how stressed you are before your wedding vows, one hug with your first love can help you get over it! Just make sure your photographer knows how important this bond is to you 🙂

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Bride with Little Angels!

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Can you imagine your wedding album without some pictures with the li’l munchkins in your life?!

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Do the flying kiss pose or go twinning all the way to capture your bond, cos your cutesy nephews and nieces will soon be missing you as you settle into a new home.
Getting Ready Bridal Portraits

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Think candid getting ready moments – be it putting on your bridal jewellery or getting your makeup done, admiring your lehenga or wearing your payal!

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We can never get enough of these forever getting-ready bridal portraits and we bet you agree with us <3
Bride and Lehenga Pictures

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You have spent hours dreaming of, hunting for and finally selecting your perfect wedding lehenga. So when you get all dolled up in that beauty, make sure it is captured in all its glory!

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Oh the Beauty of a Bride & her Gown!

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No matter which part of the world we’ve grown up in, we’ve all dreamt of our Cinderella moment when the Prince Charming sweeps us off our feet… And then my dear, you’re dressed in the gown of your dreams!

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Your wedding gown or cocktail gown fulfills that fantasy, so it’ll be quite a shame to let it go without a classy portrait!

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Aren’t these some of the most gorgeous bridal portrait ideas ever! Now bookmark the ones you loved and share with your photographer RIGHT NOW to create a priceless wedding album!