Beyond Red: Trending Lehenga Choli Colors for Brides in 2025

For generations, the traditional bridal outfit in Indian weddings is the red lehenga choli. Red is the symbol of all things love, prosperity and tradition, hence, most brides wore it without any hesitation. However, times have changed and the bridal industry has essentially evolved. Today's brides want to honor tradition but be a little classic too and one of the best ways they can do that, is to experiment with color.

It's 2025 and bridal lehengas are not "just" Red. Nowadays brides have been choosing to wear pastel colors, jewel tones, bold colors, soft shades and everything else in between that reflects who they are. Let's take a look at the top trending lehenga choli colors for brides in 2025.

1. Pink Lehengas – Romantic & Feminine

The pink lehenga remains a timeless favorite among brides, but moving into 2025 brides are favoring even softer shades such as blush pink, baby pink, and rose gold. These are soft, romantic, delicate shades that look best on day weddings and/or events. If you want something fresh without going too daring, shades of pink provide the perfect blend of traditional and modern.

2. Green Lehengas – Refreshing & Regal

The other hottest bridal trend this year is the green lehenga. Shades of green from emerald green to pastel mint are popular for Mehndi ceremonies as well as the wedding functions and all of them look amazing on brides. The color green stands for growth, harmony, and prosperity. It is all i n all a solid color choice and love it especially paired with golden embroidery like the first layout in this mood board.

3. Blue Lehengas – Modern & Elegant

Blue lehengas are increasingly a statement outfit for brides who want to wear something daring yet elegant. Brides are opting for navy blue and royal blue for evening weddings, while for an afternoon summer wedding, pastel aqua and powder blue are popular options. Blue lehengas can be worn with silver embroidery or mirror work and look simple yet elegant and sophisticated.

4. Yellow & Mustard Lehengas – Bright & Cheerful

The yellow lehenga is no longer just for Haldi functions. Baby showers in 2025 now bless brides with mustard yellow and sunflower yellow for their wedding. As a color, yellow signifies optimism and happiness which comes in incredibly useful if a bride wants her wedding day to be joyful and energetic. Yellow lehengas can look festive and glamorous with zari or mirror detailing.

5. White & Ivory Lehengas – Minimal & Graceful

The white lehenga, once uncommon in traditional weddings, has now become a worldwide bridal staple. 2025 sees similar color palettes in white, ivory, and pearl shades, particularly for destination weddings and receptions. Wearing a white lehenga with heavy silver or golden embroidery provides brides with a unique royal yet minimalistic look.

6. Lavender & Purple Lehengas – Dreamy & Luxurious

Lavender lehengas are flooding the bridal market in and out of India, particularly for pre-wedding functions. Light lavender is soft and feminine, while deep purple is all class and luxurious royalty. In 2025, this color family is taking hold with brides searching for a cool color option for something a little more forward-fashioning.

7. Black Lehengas – Bold & Glamorous

Although unconventional, the black lehenga is gaining popularity with today's brides for their cocktail or reception events. Black represents sophistication, mystery, and power. In 2025 expect to see brides wearing velvet black lehengas with sequin or crystal details to create a bold bridal look as if they are ready for the red carpet.

8. Peach & Coral Lehengas – Soft & Fresh

The peach lehenga is another up-and-coming favorite. The soft tone both adds freshness and elegance with subtlety making it acceptable for daytime weddings. Coral adds a fun and playful vibe, great for summer or beachside weddings. With floral embroidery, this color looks light yet sophisticated.