Red is back again for young brides, so why not add a touch of red on your forehead too? We loved this chandan kolka with touches of kumkum. “Bridal make-up for a Bengali bride is incomplete without the touch of chandan. After seeing some celeb weddings, brides who weren’t a fan of kolka are now wanting it. The design varies according to their preference and the structure of the face. We did this spaced-out design since Subhashree has a small forehead,” said Sayanta Dhali, make-up artist.
If you have a big forehead and full face, skip the kolka on your cheeks and across the eyebrows and draw attention towards the forehead with just a minimal design at the centre (lead picture). This one has touches of white and maroon shade with a medium-size bindi at the centre. Remember, minimalist can be classy too!
Love traditional? Opt for this Choker Bali-inspired chandan-kumkum design that’s broad and covers your forehead and cheeks. Winged eyes, a tiara, nath, choker and pasha completed her wedding-day look. Pro tip: Since the design is statementy, keep your make-up little toned down and opt for a lighter shade of lipstick.
Go for a warm beige-leaf motif pattern on your bhaat kapor ceremony. Skip the maangtika and nath for a clean and fresh notun bou look!
Let’s be honest, mehndi on a Bengali bride’s hand looks pretty but nothing beats the traditional alta-smeared hands. Give a twist to that by adding a touch of delicate designs surrounding the round alta and watch people shower you with compliments!
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What connected Bipasha Basu and Patralekha Paul on their respective wedding days besides both being Sabyasachi brides? Both the actors went the minimalist way with alternating red and white dotted pattern on their forehead. And boy, did they look stunning!
Actress Trina Saha who tied the knot in February this year, opted for white chandan kolka on her forehead.
Subhashree Ganguly looked stunning on her wedding day in 2018. The actress opted for an intricate design in red and chandan colour on her forehead.
Pictures: Pabitra Das
Make-up: Sayanta Dhali and Shally Das (chandan art)
Models: Subhashree Kar and Malabika Bose
Stylist: Ankita Banerjee
Wardrobe: Coloroso Weaves, V-Cut the blouse expert
Jewellery: Indian Gem & Jewellery Creation
