Bridal Makeup looks which rocked the 2018 Indian Wedding Season

Bridal makeup plays a huge role in giving you the wedding look of your dreams. While some brides prefer going all out with their Indian bridal makeup, some opt to keep it simple and classic. To give you a lowdown of 2018’s best bridal makeup looks, I have picked 30 brides, who wore their bridal makeup like skin and looked every bit of a diva on their big day!

Scroll down to see their bridal makeup pictures and tell me if you don’t feel like getting married tomorrow!

1. Subtle bridal makeup with soft smokey eyes

Image Source: Tripti Malhotra

If you too are a fan of the smokey bridal eye makeup just like me but don’t prefer going all black and bold, then this soft taupe smokey eye is something you can consider to wear on your big day!

2. Glitter cut crease Indian bridal makeup for reception

Image Source: Triptii Rastogi

Cut crease is a type of eye makeup that is creating a roar in the makeup world these days. Try this Indian bridal makeup on your wedding day if you wish to have a bold look.

3. Bronze bridal eye makeup with pink lips

Image Source: SP Eastland

Bronze eyes and pink lips are like a match made in makeup heaven. Plus, they look stunning on Indian skin tones. Opt for this bridal makeup if you want to stick to the basics, while still looking like a million bucks!

4. Golden smokey bridal eye makeup

Image Source: SP Eastland

If you have big and bold eyes and want to make them stand out, then this golden smokey eye with nude lips is a great look to opt for your reception or cocktail party.

5. Full glam Indian bridal makeup for the cocktail party

Image Source: SP Eastland

If you are not the one to shy away from bold makeup looks, then this classic black smokey eye with peachy nude lips is just the perfect makeup inspiration to your MUA for your big sangeet or cocktail night.

6. Deep maroon and gold bridal eye makeup

Image Source: Tamanna Makeup Studio & Academy

Using the colour of your bridal outfit on your lids will never go out of style. Totally loving how this bride chose a deep maroon eye makeup with gold glitter details while keeping the lip colour a light pink colour.

7. Bridal makeup with glittery blue eyes with a bright red pout

Image Source: Tamanna Makeup Studio & Academy

This Indian bridal makeup is something you can use as an inspiration to create your reception or cocktail party look. The bold blue eyes matching the outfit and the red lips sure make the bride’s features pop out!

8. Indian bridal makeup look with glittery peach eyes

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If you are one of those brides who is planning to wear a heavy lehenga with heavy jewellery, then it is best to keep you Indian bridal makeup natural and nude. Go for peachy of light golden lids and a nude lips with a flawless base to get that perfect ‘no makeup’ makeup look.

9. Bridal eye makeup with purple glitter and pink lips

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If you are planning to wear a pink or peach coloured saree or lehenga on your big day, then opting for purple on your eyes seems like the best fit.

10. Bronzey-brown eyes Indian bridal makeup

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Tip: If you have a small eye shape and lesser space on the lid to apply eyeshadow, then choose to use bronze-brown eye makeup to make your eyes look bigger!

11. Dewy bridal makeup with silver eyes and pink lips

Image Source: Tripti Malhotra

A glamorous bridal makeup look like this one is a stunner to wear for your reception or cocktail party. The glitter silver eyes with winged eyeliner and a dewy base, which is highlighted to perfection are sure to make you look like a queen!

12. Nude cut crease bridal eye makeup

Image Source: Tripti Malhotra

Doesn’t this bride look gorgeous wearing a nude cut create bridal makeup with a peachy nude lipstick? Easily one of the best bridal makeup looks for a daytime ceremony.

13. Bold glittery eyes with red lips to complement a red lehenga

Image Source: Tripti Malhotra

If you are looking for bridal makeup pictures to inspire you to create a look for your red lehenga, then this image is something you should definitely save. The bold glittery eyes and red lips are a delight, to say the least.

14. Burgundy smokey bridal eye makeup with purple lips

Image Source: Tamanna Makeup Studio & Academy

If you are searching for Indian bridal makeup looks that are unconventional and bold, then this bridal makeup image is something you need to pin to your bridal inspiration board right now! The burgundy smokey eyes and purple lips with thick brows is truly a beauty!

15. Bridal makeup with champagne glitter eyes and maroon pout

Image Source: Neetu Josh Art Co.

This Indian bridal makeup look is perfect for those brides who prefer simple eyes but wish to for a big and bold lip colour. Tip: Use the colour of your outfits embroidery on your lids and your outfits main colour as the colour of your lips!

16. Orange-golden bridal eye makeup with nude lips

Image Source: Tamanna Makeup Studio & Academy

Glitter eyes seem to be the new bridal makeup trend in 2018 that a lot of brides seem to be choosing. If you too want to add a hint of glamour to your Indian bridal makeup look, then ask your MUA to use some glitter on your lids along with the eyeshadow!

17. Indian bridal makeup look with pink eyes and pink lip

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Pink lids and pink lips is an undying makeup combo! If you are wearing pink or just love pink way too much, then you can definitely pick this look for your big day!

18. Bridal makeup gold and brown eyelids with bright maroon lips

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A gold and brown bridal eye makeup is a great idea to wear on your wedding day especially if you are wearing a red or maroon outfit. The golden and brown hues complement well with red/maroon! Match your lips with the outfit to complete the look.

19. An all-nude simple bridal makeup look

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If you are a bride who isn’t too keen on wearing makeup and wants to keep things simple and classic, then you can choose this all-nude bridal makeup look that will ensure that you look your natural best on your big day!

20. Bridal makeup with copper glitter eyes and deep maroon lips

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Copper eye makeup is another hit on Indian skin tones, especially if you are planning to wear darker bridal outfits. Match the lip colour to the colour of your dress and you’re good to go and rock your bridal look!

21. Bold bridal eye makeup with golden-bronze cut crease

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If you are experimental with makeup, then this golden-bronze cut crease eye makeup with bold maroon lips is something you can give a shot for your main wedding ceremony.

22. Indian bridal makeup look with gold glitter smokey eyes with red lips

Image Source: Makeovers by Sukanya

If you love going all-out, then this Indian bridal makeup look with golden glitter eyes and a bright red pout is just for you!

23. Bridal makeup with silver smokey eyes and maroon lips

Image Source: Makeovers by Sukanya

This simple Indian bridal makeup with silver lids and maroon lips is a versatile look that can be worn for any of your wedding functions and with all kinds of outfits!

24. Indian bridal makeup look with full-glitter eyelids with pink lips

Image Source: Makeup by Shagun

Choose this bridal makeup with full glitter eyes and pink lips to set the temperatures soaring on your big day! If you are confident enough to pull off a bold look like this, give this a try for your main wedding day and be all set to get showered with compliments!

25. Golden bridal eye makeup to match a golden bridal dress

Image Source: Makeup by Shagun

You know what’s better than a golden wedding outfit? A golden bridal eye makeup that’s a total killer! Try this look for your reception or cocktail party to look every bit of glam!

26. Bridal makeup with lilac eyes and nude lips for reception

Image Source: Makeup by Shagun

Are you planning to wear mauve or purple outfit for any of your wedding functions? If yes, then this glitter lilac bridal eye makeup with pink nude lips is just the kind of glamour you need to look like a diva on your big day!

27. A brown-nude bridal makeup look

Image Source: SP Eastland

Nude bridal makeup looks are here to stay! Again, if you are wearing a heavy outfit and super-heavy jewellery, then a subdued makeup look like this one is perfect for you!

28. Orange smokey eye bridal makeup look

If you are planning to wear a pastel-coloured outfit for your big day, then you should definitely show this bridal makeup picture to your MUA for inspiration!

29. Nude eyes with winged liner and bright violet lips

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Tip: For brides who have smaller eyes and a less crease space, this bridal makeup is a great option! The nude eyes with winged liner and bold violet lips is a total beauty!

30. Bridal makeup with soft smokey eyes with red lips

If you have a dusky complexion and want to emphasize your lips more than your eyes, then this Indian bridal makeup look is something you can take inspiration from!

Did any of these bridal makeup looks of 2018 make you want to get married right away? Let us know if you want to see more popular bridal makeup images for inspiration!

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