40+ Latest and Trendiest Haldi Dress Inspirations

The Haldi ceremony is the only ritual where everyone matches their outfits by wearing a yellow Haldi dress. The reason behind this matchmaking is that the colour is considered auspicious, and as the name of the ceremony suggests, it is when the bride-to-be is prepped up for D-day. All the married women of the family apply Haldi to the bride's face, hands, and feet to bless her with a happy and prosperous married life. But abiding by the rulebook, how can a bride and her bridesmaids steal the spotlight and make heads turn at this all-yellow function? Please don’t fret because our inner Miranda Priestly has found some fantastic Haldi dress options. We went through runway catalogues and the latest launches by Indian designers and labels to bring 40 of the most modish yellow dresses for haldi options.

Brides-to-be and bridesmaids, it is time to go Haldi dress shopping. Let’s go!

In this article:

• Latest Haldi Dresses for Bride
• New Haldi Dresses for Groom
• Haldi Dresses for Bride's Sister or Bridesmaids

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Latest Haldi Dresses for Bride

Delicate Pearls On Tulle Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Tarun Tahiliani

The right embellishments can make for an elegant haldi ceremony dress for the bride-to-be. The heavy pearl work on Tarun Tahiliani's tulle lehenga flawlessly balances out the bling factor.

Price: INR 254,900

Threads On Silk Choli & Skirt Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Anita Dongre

This lime yellow will turn heads when the beautiful Resham and Gota Patti work on this silk lehenga, which will gleam under the sunlight.

Price on request

Colossal Gota Patti Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

Make a dramatic appearance at your Haldi function by adorning this beautiful lehenga with colossal gota patti ornamentation.

Price on request

Jungle Print Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Papa Don't Preach

Big Fat Weddings are known to bend some rules. So if your Haldi party has a 'riot of colours' as the theme, the bride can swap a yellow dress for Haldi with this Swarovski and glass beaded jungle print lehenga.

Price: INR 148,500

Shimmery Mirrored Sharara Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Seema Gujral

No amount of bling is enough for a bride-to-be to adorn. This beautiful sleeveless Sharara Haldi dress by Seema will contrast immaculately against colourful Haldi function decorations.

Price: INR 128,000

Traditional Organza Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Mahima Mahajan

Traditionally, brides love wearing comfortable suit sets as Haldi dresses. But if you wish to be a fashionista at your wedding, consider twirling in this Organza floral lehenga with gold threadwork embroidery. Mang Tikka will complement this Haldi dress well. 

Price: INR 95,000

Lime Half Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Papa Don't Preach

This lime sequin and cut-work rose embellished lehenga ideally acknowledges the ongoing trend of midi-lehenga skirts with the bustier. 

Price: INR 189,000

3D Cutwork Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Varun Bahl

This Tuscan yellow lehenga is a true masterpiece for brides who wish to stay in the traditional element and yet land on the front page of a fashion magazine. 3D floral embellishments, sequin work, and cutwork detailing make this an art to behold and admire.

Price: INR 295,000

Saree Dress With Heavily Embellished Jacket

Bridal Lehenga: Arpita Mehta

A saree dress is a comfortable ensemble for the haldi function. Opt for a threadwork embroidered saree set with a heavily embellished blouse in yellow hues. If you wish to add more bling to the attire, a cropped jacket with embellished danglers can complement this Haldi dress.

Price on request

Intricate Aari Work Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Maisolos

Make the Haldi ceremony dress for the bride look heavy with embellishments without giving away the elegance of the design. With its fine stitch, aari work makes this lehenga pop out as bridal wear sans the bling.

Price: INR 85,000

Bohemian Lehenga Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Mahima Mahajan

The Rastafarian theme for a Haldi ceremony means that a bride should ideally adorn a comfortable and flowy lehenga set. With its oversized print, this new Haldi dress style will go well with oxidized silver jewellery, a bandana, and Wayfarer sunglasses.

Price: INR 75,000

Summer Garden Mini Haldi Dress

Outfit: Surily G

A summer garden brunch haldi function allows the bride to swap a regular lehenga or suit set for a Gota Patti mini skirt with an embellished v-neck sleeveless blouse.

Price on request

Risqué Ruffled Saree & Corset Haldi Dress

Outfit: Saaj by Ankita

If looking risqué is on the bride-to-be's agenda, choose this wedding haldi dress. A corset instead of a bustier with an attached ruffled saree will be a statement-maker among your guests!

Price: INR 37,800

Chanderi Brocade Rajasthani Style Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Shyam Narayan Prasad

A simple, plain Haldi dress mustn't be complete. Check out this Chanderi brocade lehenga with a Rajasthani-style floral print and hints of Zardozi work.

Price: INR 49,500

Embellished Pearl Top And Palazzo Pants Set

Outfit: Rabani & Rakha

Another Indo-fusion new Haldi dress style for the bride-to-be is this lime yellow embroidered pearl top with lime yellow georgette palazzo pants. This elegant ensemble will do well with pearl-drop earrings.

Price: INR 49,500

Draped Skirt With Bustier & Cape Haldi Dress

Outfit: Lalita Daglia

The unconventional switch from a regular lehenga to a Dhoti-style draped skirt and bustier-cape combination is for the fashionista brides-to-be. The Badla Mukesh work will match perfectly with oversized Chand Balis.

Price: INR 55,000

Royal Look On A Budget Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Neha Khullar

Were you looking for a new Haldi dress that looks expensive but pocket-friendly? Then, it would help to consider this mustard can-can attached lehenga with a floral striped print and an embellished blouse, as the statement highlighted. Jadau jewellery will go very well with this look.

Price: INR 29,500

Dramatic Tassels Haldi Dress

Bridal Lehenga: Payal Singhal 

Tassels have been in trend and are known to upgrade attire for a more animated feel and attention-drawing appearance. This yellow Mukaish silk tasselled lehenga with a beautiful georgette embroidered choli and net dupatta will give you the title of a trendsetter.

Price: INR 69,500

Dainty Floral Frill Saree Haldi Dress

Outfit: Aneesh Agarwaal

If your florist plans to decorate your Haldi venue with copious flowers, a floral-printed yellow Haldi dress should be your final pick. Check out this dainty yellow daisy frill layered saree with an embellished belt and embroidered blouse.

Price: INR 49,900

New Haldi Dresses for Groom

Resham Brocade Kurta Haldi Function Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Tasva

This striking yellow resham Kurta Bundi set for men looks dashing for every wedding function. It will be great for the cold winter Haldi wedding. Pair it with golden brocade Juttis to complete the look.

Price INR 7,999

Powder Pink Dhoti Kurta Haldi Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Kisah

If you have planned on keeping a lavender-themed Haldi Mehndi decoration, then the best contrast you can give to an all-purple background is a powder pink Kurta Dhoti set as a Haldi dress for the groom.

Price INR 7,599

Bandi Haldi Dress for Men

Wedding Sherwani: Torani

Pressing tradition against contemporary silhouettes, we have this Indo-western Bandi set in hues of brown, beige, and yellow for a summer Haldi function. This digital print blended with impressions of hand-block print will need leather Mojadis.

Price INR 32,500

Threadwork Embroidered Yellow Dress for Haldi

Wedding Sherwani: Kalki Fashion

Keep your Haldi dress simple with a combination of a silk yellow kurta and white pants. But since we are discussing haldi dresses for the groom, there must be a bling factor. Check out this threadwork embroidered Kurta with a Mandarin collar, perfect for a groom's winter wedding wardrobe.

Price INR 13,599

New Haldi Dress in Beige for the Groom

Wedding Sherwani: Studio Bagechaa 

As a breathable Haldi ceremony dress for the groom, go for this short Georgette kurta and Chanderi pant set. While everyone is dressed in yellow tints, you, being the groom, shine in a beige pintuck outfit for a summer Haldi function.

Price INR 10,850

Zari Embroidered Yellow Haldi Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Bohame

Groom, add a sprinkle of #OTT to your Haldi dress by upgrading a regular Dhoti Kurta set to a Chanderi silk Zari-embroidered outfit for the ceremony. To complete this Haldi ceremony dress for men, add a pair of aviator sunglasses and Grecian Roman sandals. 

Price INR 37,500

Printed Yellow Dress for Haldi Function

Wedding Sherwani: Ankit V Kapoor

Prints are a style statement that many love to adorn and flaunt. If you are one of those grooms who wish to explore fashion for your wedding functions, this yellow-printed Mughal Ujjayanta kurta set can be your ultimate pick. Accessorise this Haldi dress with brown-tanned loafers and a gold wristwatch.

Price INR 18,990

Floral Haldi Dress Men

Wedding Sherwani: Manyavar

You will find plenty of options if you look for printed Haldi function dresses online for the groom. However, the one print that is safe, evergreen, and subtle to wear is the floral print. Check out this mustard watercolour-effect printed floral kurta, ideal for summer poolside Haldi function shenanigans.

Price INR 3,499

Chikankari Simple Haldi Dress For Groom

Wedding Sherwani: Taroob

Beach destination wedding ensembles are all about super-light fabrics and the faintest embellishments against the hot and humid weather. If you, too, have a tropical Haldi function planned for the wedding, then a simple Chikankari kurta set can give you the comfort you need while getting Haldi applied all over you.

Price INR 14,000

Vibrant Haldi Dress Design

Wedding Sherwani: Sonia G

Eccentric, abstract, and vibrant prints are a big hit when it comes to contrast against the monotonous yellow dress for haldi that a groom is commissioned to wear otherwise. This beautiful abstract floral kurta set will bring out the groom's sex appeal and garner many compliments immediately!

Price 2,45,000

Simple Haldi Ceremony Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Taavare

If prints are not your first choice, pick an ombre Kurta pant set to keep up with the drama a groom's dress is expected to hold for all wedding functions. This Chanderi Kurta in white to sunset-orange ombre will make you stand out in the crowd sans the bling factor.

Price INR 21,500

Simple Plain Haldi Dress in White

Wedding Sherwani: Devnaagri

Since the Haldi ceremony involves covering the bride and groom in a yellow Haldi-Ubtan concoction, the couple nowadays loves wearing something white to stain it yellow with the ritual. Keeping the trend in mind, check out this minimalistic floral print that softly brushes the white silk Chanderi kurta and churidar set for the groom. 

Price INR 27,500

Mughal Print Haldi Rasam Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Men by Payal Singhal

As per Hindu traditions, wearing stark white outfits for the wedding is not the ideal choice. But if you wish to keep your Haldi look white, opt for this Mughal garden-printed Bomber kurta with a jogger pants set. Silver accessories and brogues will make this set look more stylish. 

Price INR 2,45,000

Kurta Churidar Haldi Ki Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Tarun Tahiliani

Kurta Churidar Haldi's dress is a royal outfit for the groom to wear for his wedding functions. Just like this Kasheeda-inspired printed kurta set by the ace designer Tarun Tahiliani, everyone won't be able to stop admiring it when you adorn it for your Haldi ceremony.

Price 44,900

Raw Silk Haldi Yellow Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Masaba

A tropical destination wedding demands vibrant-hued ensembles to match the green vegetation of the region. So, if you are a groom-to-be who happens to be shopping for his Haldi function, you can consider this mustard yellow Bandi set in raw silk as your attire.

Price INR 15,000

Deconstructed Kurta Set Wedding Haldi Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Kunal Rawal

If a regular kurta set is not your jam, you can opt for a deconstructed set of long shirts with pants as your unique haldi dress. The knotted wheat foliage embroidery with Ashoka buttons makes this look like a true statement-maker and will make you stand out amidst the yellow crowd.

Price INR 2,15,000

Printed Haldi Function Dress for Men

Wedding Sherwani: Anita Dongre

A Nehru jacket upgrades the style quotient of any kurta set. This mustard kurta set with a Nehru jacket in the same print by Anita Dongre is a great pick for winter Haldi functions when you want a cool look with warmth against the chill.

Price INR 18,900

Tie & Dye Haldi Wear Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Vastramay

Tie and dye is another tremendous Indian print that goes well as a groom's yellow colour dress for a haldi function. Compliment the mirror work of this kurta set with a silver wristwatch and wayfarer eyeglasses to complete the look.

Price 7,799

Pakistani Haldi Dress for the Groom

Wedding Sherwani: Kraft India

Nothing beats the swag that a Pathani suit can give a groom. With all its sharp breast pockets, shoulder flaps and crisp cotton silhouette, this haldi dress will make every groom look dapper like Fawad Khan!

Price INR 3,999

Royal Haldi Mehndi Dress

Wedding Sherwani: Amrit Dawani

For a Maharaja-style haldi function dress for men, you can opt for a beige Chanderi-embroidered Angrakha kurta set. The fun of wearing white or beige for the Haldi ceremony is how picture-perfect it looks once everyone is done leaving Haldi stains and handprints on the outfit.

Price INR 19,999

Haldi Dresses for Bride's Sister or Bridesmaids

Simple Gardenia Lehenga Haldi Dress for Women

Bridal Lehenga: Maisolos

For the bride's sister and bridesmaids, it is only fair to wear a hue of red to juxtapose pleasantly with the yellow haldi dress for the bride. This gardenia red crepe lehenga won't come in the way of managing the bride's sister's duties at the haldi function.

Price: INR 175,000

Jumpsuit Haldi Dress For Girls

Outfit: Tarun Tahiliani

A jumpsuit is another excellent, carefree Haldi dress for bridesmaids and a Haldi dress for bride-sister, which will give the wearer a unique statement look. To complete the look, keep the jewellery game minimal and the hairstyle assembled into a bun or a braid.

Price: INR 59,900

Threadwork-embellished Simple Plain Haldi Dress

Outfit: Anita Dongre

Let the bride shine with a heavily embellished lehenga ensemble while you, as the bride's sister, can lock your eyes on this elegantly crafted threadwork-adorned lehenga with pockets!

Price: INR 75,000

Cutwork Dhoti Pants & Top Set Haldi Dress for Girl

Outfit: Saangi by Shubhangi

One of the fun parts of being the bridesmaid or bride's sister is that you can experiment outside of the traditional ways and line up the wedding dresses with a quirk quotient in check. These yellow dhoti pants with a cutwork dupatta and top will mark your style statement.

Price: INR 18,100

Brocade Sharara Suit Haldi Dress for Girls

Outfit: Shyam Narayan Prasad

Ask the DJ to play the song 'Sharara Sharara' when you enter your sister's haldi function. Brocade is one wedding fabric that radiates luxury without even trying. As a style tip, we suggest wearing block heels to avoid tripping over your Sharara.

Price: INR 26,500

Scoop Neck Kurta With Gharara Haldi Dress

Outfit: Neha Khullar

The bridesmaids and bride's sisters can opt for a scoop-neck kurta set for a hot day's haldi function. This yellow georgette dress for Haldi gets a chic upgrade with a mirror, thread, bead, gota embroidered neckline, and layered gharara.

Price: INR 29,000

Ajrak Print Tunic & Gharara Haldi Ceremony Dress for Girls

Outfit: Nitya Bajaj

Give Indian handlooms from Gujarat a chance to be used as haldi dresses for girls. The famous hand-blocked Ajrak print of Kutch as a tunic with Mashru silk Gharara pants will be the most unique haldi dress of the party.

Price: INR 42,500

Tangerine Asymmetrical Choli With High Waist Pants

Outfit: Silky Bindra

Asymmetrical drapes are always in vogue and get the desired crowd's attention at wedding functions. The bride’s sister can play her best-woman role with Élan by styling this Swarovski crystal-embellished Choli with asymmetrical drapes and rust-orange high pants.

Price: INR 24,640

Crepe Dhoti With Lycra Top Haldi Function Dress for Bride Sister

Outfit: Nitika Gujral

It has been established that dhoti is not just a trend for boys. A traditionally stitched crepe dhoti, when teamed up with a resham and beadwork embellished lycra top and a tulle dupatta, makes for a true fusion ensemble, perfect as the haldi dress for the bride's sister.

Price: INR 31,000

Summer Vineyard-inspired Lehenga Haldi Dress for Bridesmaid

Bridal Lehenga: Anurshree Reddy

Bridesmaids and sisters of the bride-to-be, when someone asks you, "Haldi ke liye dress?" adorn this fusion lehenga set and leave them smitten. A summer vineyard print lehenga skirt has been beautifully married to a floral, heavily embroidered choli. This combination is undoubtedly a trendsetter.

Price on request

Flowy Cape Lehenga Haldi Ceremony Dress for Women

Bridal Lehenga: Aneesh Agarwaal

A plain yellow lehenga skirt and top is like a blank canvas that can be painted to look beautiful. To complete this look, you can pick a similar hued mirror-work embellished cape or experiment with any other heavily ornated cape designs.

Price: INR 43,900

Jackets With Dramatic Sleeves & Sharara Pants

Outfit: Miku Kumar

If you hire a stylist for your wedding wardrobe, we are sure that they would love to style the bridesmaids and sisters of the bride in a statement ensemble like this one. A triple Georgette jacket with abstract sleeves and Dori embroidery has been beautifully paired with a matching sharara and dupatta. Don’t miss out on the matching belt bag, which gives structure to the dramatic jacket design.

Price: INR 48,000

Flared Sleeves Haldi Sharara Dress

Outfit: Kaaisha by Shalini

A simple, plain Haldi dress can still look party-ready when adorned with intricate pearl and cutdana beads. Flared sleeves on a structured kurta and pleated sharara pants will be comfortable to wear and garner many compliments at the Haldi function.

Price: INR 49,500

Gingham Print Mothda Kaftan & Sharara Haldi Dress

Outfit:  Aapro Label

Like the cape sets, kaftans with bustiers and sharara sets are also a hit among Haldi dress choices, selling out like hotcakes. The red Gingham print Mothda kaftan will look surprising with the pure silk bustier and pearl-laced sharara pants.

Price: INR 25,000

Print-On-Print Cargo Pants And Waist Co-Ord

Outfit: Mahima Mahajan

This print-on-print floral cargo pants with a waistcoat is a complete western take on a Haldi dress for girls. The best part about this ensemble is adding Kundan or gold jewellery to make the perfect Haldi dress and wearing the same outfit later for a casual summer day.

Price: INR 18,900

Dhoti Skirt With Bustier And Cape Haldi Wedding Dress

Outfit: Sanya Gulati

This sunshine yellow dhoti skirt with a matching bustier and a border-embellished cape is an elegant yellow dress for Haldi to consider.

Price: INR 45,000

Kashmiri Kaftan Kurta Haldi Dress for Groom Sister

Outfit: Shikhar Sharma

For the love of Kaftans, this lemon yellow embroidered Kaftan kurta will make the groom's sister look like Kashmiri royalty. The gota, dori, and Badla machine embroidery work on this haldi dress doesn’t need much in the jewellery department.

Price: INR 24,900

Yellow Cape Blouse & Skirt Haldi Designer Dress

Outfit: Prathusha Garimella 

This skirt and cropped top set for Haldi features a mustard wrap knot skirt in a satin base with Zardozi embroidery. It is an easy-breezy pick. Keeping it comfortable and trendy, this outfit designed by Prathusha Garimella is made for today's brides. The blouse's cape sleeves add to the drama of this otherwise minimal Haldi dress.

Wedding functions give us all an opportunity to show our style in front of our friends and family. Be it the bride-to-be or her sister, being a trendsetter is a must. But having said that, creating statement looks for wedding functions should also be about having fun and being comfortable. Our list of 40 Haldi dress styles is meant to cater to all style preferences. So, which one would you pick to make heads turn?

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