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Poll: The best bridal design this wedding season!

Last updated on: November 17, 2010 11:14 IST
An Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor creation

Presenting the best bridal fashions by top-notch Indian designers for this year -- which do you think is the best?

Brides across the country are working up a sweat trying to ensure the biggest day of their lives passes smoothly.

And of course, we all know how seriously they take their trousseau -- if the groom doesn't show up, they'll get over it, but if there's something wrong with the bridal ensemble, it's the end of the world!

So to make things just a tad easier for all you lovely ladies out there, we bring you India's best couturiers and their awe-inspiring creations. Take a look and cast your vote for the undisputed bridal ace!

We start off with this stunning ghagara and bikini choli by Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor, who ditched the traditional red for a lemony yellow, with rich silver embroidery. You're sure to stand out in this one!

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Worthy of a princess

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A Manish Malhotra creation

Not one to be outdone, Manish Malhotra offers up vivid gold and red on an ivory background.

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Classic white

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An Ashima-Leema creation

Duo Ashima-Leema go the white wedding route with this fusion number -- a gold corset, with a white skirt cinched at the waist and draped around one side to give the illusion of a dupatta.

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Autumnal beauty

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An Archana Kochhar creation

For the bride who prefers a green-and-gold combo, we have this lovely lehenga by Archana Kochhar.

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Opulent and elegant

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An Abhi-Rahul creation

Channeling the jacket-sari trend for this season, Abhi-Rahul got it just right with this sheer threadwork drape and opulent silk jacket.

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Reverie in blue

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A Jaya Misra creation

Jaya Misra also decided to part ways with red this year, creating instead a sheen-tinged blue lehenga with snug velour blouse.

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Midnight musings

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An Anita Dongre creation

Designer Anita Dongre took things a step further with this black ghagara choli as part of her bridal collection -- never seen an Indian bride in midnight hues so far, but hey, there's always a first, right?

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It's not always about bling

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A Vijay Balhara creation

Substituting embellishments with sharp cuts and exquisite tailoring, we have this stand-apart number from Vijay Balhara.

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Ruffle it right

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A Falguni and Shane Peacock creation

If fusion styles appeal to you, this ruffled gown from Falguni and Shane Peacock, complete with ethnic jacket should do perfectly.

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Swirls of vibrancy

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A Nisha Sagar creation

Nisha Sagar went the customary route, with a swirling ghagara choli in bright hues of red, green, blue and gold. The chief appeal, though, hangs in that richly embroidered, strategically draped dupatta.

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Plush mesh

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An Arpan Vohra creation

Arpan Vohra placed emphasis on exquisite silver mesh with this crimson floor-sweeping ensemble.

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Svelte stunner

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A Riyaz Gangji creation

For fab-bodied, bold brides, this Riyaz Gangji lehenga should hold plenty of allure.

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Mixing it up

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A Neeta Lulla creation

With her love of vivacious colour, it shouldn't be difficult to discern this pink and blue mix is the work of Neeta Lulla.

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Cut-away couture

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An Abhishek Dutta creation

Leaving a classic ghagara to flow luxuriously, Abhishek Dutta adds the 'x' factor by teaming it with a cut-away bodysuit.

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Mermaid mystery

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A Satya Paul creation

Satya Paul's Puneet Nanda reaffirms his reputation for ethnic elegance with this beautiful green-gold lehenga.

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Folk fantasy

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

Rich fabrics, jewel tones and traditional cuts characterise this offering from Anupamaa Dayal's Rajasthani-inspired line.

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Beaded beige

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A Rocky S creation

Rocky S brought his own vision of an Indian bride to the ramp with this beaded, slit gown, complete with tasseled boa.

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Contemporary chic

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A Krishna Mehta creation

Designer Krishna Mehta also showcased the jacket trend with this gold-crimson combination, sure to create an impression.

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Burst of bling

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A Shantanu and Nikhil creation

Bright tulle and metallic embellishments come together in a rich array on this one-sided Shantanu and Nikhil number.

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Demure and deep-hued

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A Shyamal and Bhumika creation

Shyamal and Bhumika get it right with this demure ghagara choli in deep maroon, overlaid with intricate embroidery.

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Ethnic overture

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A Vikram Phadnis creation

In his trademark mix of fabrics, layers and colours, Vikram Phadnis offers up a swirling ensemble worthy of any bride.

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Ravishing red

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A Rehane creation

Rehane keeps it unaffected with a vibrant red drape, sporting cutwork border and worn over a soft velour choli.

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Standing out and apart

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A Sonia Gohil creation

And finally, we have a ghagara choli from Sonia Gohil in mesmerising crimson and black, with silver lame sleeves and colourful embroidery.

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Cast your vote!

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