12 years later, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s wedding looks are still the ultimate bridal inspiration

The bridal shopping for a girl’s big day in India doesn’t just start and end with one dress; her trousseau includes multiple statement outfits, one for each pre-wedding festivity. This array of ensembles requires inspiration, multiple mood boards, and referencing various celebrity looks that make us swoon all over again, helping to craft a beautiful vision. Among the long list of celeb-bridal inspirations, one name continues to stand the test of time and still trends on Pinterest boards today: Kareena Kapoor Khan.

The trendsetter of the 2000s, Kareena Kapoor Khan, tied the knot with the Pataudi Prince and actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012, earning the title of ‘begum’, a title that perfectly suited her persona. Her wedding looks took us on a style journey, starting with stunning Manish Malhotra couture and progressing to a powerful, statement-worthy heirloom ensemble. So, if you’re curating a similar wedding vibe across six splendid days, take notes from her bridal trousseau.

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Kareena Kapoor’s intimate mehendi ceremony was a hush-hush affair, yet she made everyone go gaga in a stunning pink sequin saree. While a cocktail saree at a mehendi might seem surprising, Kareena always sets her own trends, avoiding the usual green and burgundy shades typically worn for the occasion. Crafted by Manish Malhotra, this pink-and-silver glittering ensemble was paired with a bralette-style silver blouse and a traffic-stopping diamond necklace set.

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Thanks to limited paparazzi coverage at the time, we only glimpsed her sangeet bash, where Kareena walked in a pop of colour with an all-sequin charm. She wore a shimmery gold lehenga with a subtle mid-2000s flair, designed by Manish Malhotra, paired with an orange dupatta featuring pink and gold border detailing. She styled the look minimally, with a kundan choker set and matching maangtikka, letting the ensemble shine.
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Kareena surprised fans by choosing a royal heirloom from her mother-in-law’s wardrobe: the nikaah sharara originally worn by Sharmila Tagore. Refurbished by designer Ritu Kumar, the drapes were modernized, and the patchwork was enhanced. Dipped in orangish-golden and pista hues, the zardozi work and contrasting border created an iconic ensemble. She accessorized with a choker necklace featuring a chandbaali pendant, a stunning passa, and a maang tikka, completing the royal look.
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For her official court wedding, Kareena wore a sequinned olive-green knee-length fitted kurta with a contrasting red dupatta adorned with scattered silver embroidery. Though subtle by today’s fashion standards, the right jewellery and styling made it decidedly wedding-worthy. She completed the look with chaandbali earrings and wore her hair open, paired with natural-toned makeup.
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For her post-wedding ensemble, Kareena switched to a deep maroon lehenga set by Manish Malhotra, embracing a more-is-more aesthetic. Her sleeveless crop blouse was decorated with zardozi and sequins, matched with a straight-fit lehenga skirt and a heavily embellished dupatta styled over her left shoulder. She completed the look with gold and emerald jewellery, elevating the monochrome red to royal heights.
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For her reception, Kareena dazzled in a blush pink gharara set by Manish Malhotra, exuding vintage charm. The powder-rani pink kurta was adorned with intricate zardozi and tilla work, paired with matching gharara bottoms and a statement dupatta draped over her shoulder. She accessorized with a heavy golden choker set, matching earrings, and a kada set, closing her wedding style saga on a truly iconic note.
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