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Super Trendy Reception Look Ideas For Our Brides-To-Be
Niharika Horo
Gone are the days of heavy OTT makeup and the conventional winged liner and red lips! The millennial Indian girl has decided to take the more relaxed route, especially when it comes to their reception look for brides.
After being doused in heavy lehengas and makeup for their wedding, all the brides want to let their hair down and enjoy their new beginnings the easy breezy way.
Are you too a to-be-bride or have a best friend gearing up for her big day? Well, this article is just the inspiration you ordered you to rock the reception look for brides.
A Big Nod for Nude

When in doubt, say yes to metallic tones, predominantly gold, silver, and bronze and glossy lip to match. Balance that utterly glimmering outfit with this soft and muted reception bridal look a perfect match for the modern brides. To achieve this look, opt for a glowing foundation, add a dash of neutral eyeshadow, blush and neutral glossy lippie. And finish off with the star of the show – some heavy duty highlighter.
Enjoy our Purplle Recommendations:
Swiss Beauty Pearl Illuminator Makeup Base in Golden Pink

Stay Quirky Golden Skin Illuminator

Revolution Precious Stone Ruby Crush Highlighter Palette

Berry Lips Don’t Lie

Move over red lips there is a new favourite in town and it’s heavy with berry tones. An update on the tomato red that brides tend to favour, it’s the perfect transition shade from your bridal look into your evening reception soirée. To ace this look, we suggest keeping your overall make-up to a bare minimum and locking your bold lip in place with a good lip liner and lush matte lipstick combo.
Enjoy our Purplle Recommendations:
Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick in Very Mulberry

NY Bae Creamy Matte Lipstick in Manhattan Maroon

Maybelline NY Colour Sensational Lipstick in Soft Wine

The Monotone Glory

We wear head-to-toe monochrome outfits so why not choose monochrome make-up for the face? A wash of monochrome pastels — soft pink eyeshadow with pink blush and soft lips promises a dreamy look and will give off that ethereal bridal reception look. To achieve this fairy-like glow, douse your face with some skin flattering nudes and pink shades from the same colour family for a full face glam.
Enjoy our Purplle Recommendations:
NY Bae Eye Love Eyeshadow Peppy Pinks Palette

Swiss Beauty Loose Pigment Eyeshadow

NY Bae Prom Ready Baby Doll Eyeshadow Pencil

Pinch of Colour

While it may not be best suited for the wedding day, it’s the perfect opportunity to experiment with your night bridal reception look. A fun twist to the usual trend and is right up every millennial bride’s beauty alley. A pro tip to ace this look is to opt for coloured liners, from electric blue and teal to Barbie pink and tangy oranges, which are all shades definitely prove to be a hit for your reception party look.
Enjoy our Purplle Recommendations:
LA Girl Beauty Brick Neons Eyeshadow

Stay Quirky All Eyes On You At The Party Eye Shadow Pencil

Revolution Revolve Colour Play Dreamer Eyeshadow Palette

Holy Smokeshow!

Well, is it even an evening party without some magnetizing smokey eyes? A classic, by all means, this one is sure to set the reception stage on fire given how modern and sexy it looks. An easy look for almost all brides to rock, this one is definitely a crowd favourite for all the good reasons. To ace, this look the pro tip is to go flawless but simple. Highlight your eyes with a pairing of dusky black and grey shadows and defined brows and you are ready to mesmerize all. You can find some of the best budget friendly eyeshadow palettes.
Enjoy our Purplle Recommendations:
Sugar Cosmetics Blend The Rules Warrior Smokey Palette

NY Bae Smokey Show Palette

Faces Magnet Eyes Kajal Black

Uff! Now that you have all your wedding reception look ideas in place, do not forget to have fun and enjoy yourself on your big day!
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