Congratulations are in order for newlyweds Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony last weekend. A masterclass in modern minimalism, the couple ditched ostentatious attires for understated elegance, paired with fresh-faced, muted makeup ideal for a close-knit affair.
As a contemporary bride, Sonakshi upcycled her mother’s 44-year-old chikankari embroidered saree with polki jewellery for the day wedding celebration and a Banarasi silk brocade number for the evening reception. For makeup, she opted for a dewy, fresh look with muted tones, a micro bindi, nude lips, and a sleek, pulled-back bun with a halo of white flowers.
Wedding Look
A pristine ensemble paired with elegant polki jewellery and low-key makeup exemplifies bridal minimalism. Cop the bridal look with the Beaded, Scallop Detail, White Chikankari Saree from Kalki Fashion and the 22 Kt Gold-Plated Kundan Polki Necklace Set from Auraa Trends.
As for bridal beauty, Sonakshi treads the barely-there path, sporting a soft glam, well-blended look with no harsh lines. Recreate her makeup with Maybelline’s lightweight and long-wear Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation, rosy cheeks with Fenty Beauty’s Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush – mimicking a been-out-on-the-beach-all-day flush – PAC’s Killer Glow Highlighter for enhanced luminosity, and Charlotte Tilbury’s cult Matte Revolution Pillow Talk for a ‘my lips but better’ finish.
Reception Look
As the sun went down, Sonakshi turned to bridal red for her star-studded soirée. Donning nine yards of Banarasi silk brocade, she paired her regal ensemble with an emerald choker set, a red bindi, and a jasmine-encased sleek bun. Cop the reception look with the Silk Blend Woven Saree from Akhilam and the Meenakari Choker Necklace Set from Zaveri Pearls.
As for the evening, the bride retained her tightly pulled-back bun with gajra , complemented with snatched makeup that shone the light on her best features. Recreate the beauty look with Benefit Cosmetics’ non-comedogenic bestseller, the POREfessional Pore Primer, L'Oréal Paris’ Infallible Full Coverage Concealer for last-minute touch-ups, Nudestix’s Tinted Blur Sculpt Stick for chiselled cheekbones and a defined jawline, and MARS’ Ink Black Eyeliner for a graphic wing.
A clean, minimalist aesthetic was the underlying theme in Sonakshi’s daytime and nighttime looks. Juxtaposing traditional silhouettes with contemporary makeup brought forth her natural beauty, setting the tone for upcoming celebrity mega-weddings.
Announcing the special milestone, the couple took to Instagram to share, “On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs… leading up to this moment… where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods… we are now man and wife. Here’s to love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever.”
