Indian Bridesmaid Makeup Looks from Sangeet to Wedding

Hey beautiful Bridesmaids! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here—you’re going to be a bridesmaid! Being a bridesmaid is an absolute honour; you are a part of the bride squad and with an honour as great as this, comes a great share of duties! 

Weddings are a time of emotions, traditions, celebrations and loads of fun. As a bridesmaid, you are not only the bride’s biggest cheerleader but also the one interacting with everyone throughout the wedding ceremony.

Naturally, your bridesmaid makeup needs to be perfect. Lovechild’s guide to glamorous makeup for bridesmaids will keep you looking fabulous from the Mehndi ceremony to the reception. Are you ready to celebrate your girl’s wedding day and make every moment count? Whether you want light makeup for a wedding party or want to shine with bold glamour, bridesmaid makeup looks have you covered!

Haldi

Haldi is full of joy and mischief; from smearing haldi on the beloved bride-to-be, to playing with flower petals. Yellow has become the identity of Haldi functions and an unsaid theme. To complement the sunshine yellows, a warm classic makeup look like Sanya Malhotra’s is just the aesthetic you’ve been looking for.      

Sanya’s matte makeup look is made to complement the yellow mirror lehenga by adding a subtly to balance the glam. 

For strong eyebrows like hers, begin by outlining the brows with the Brow Me Points Brow Pencil in the shade Brown and then fill the eyebrows with the Brow Binge Palette Brow Powder to add fullness. With a light hand. apply the orange shade on the eyelids from the Star Rush - EYE-clipse Hyper Blend Eyeshadow Palette. 

Her blush is applied right in the front and then blended up to her cheekbones, using a warm brown blush. Such a technique adds a fresh Punjabi kudi-like flush to the look.

For her lips, Sanya picked a matte finish rustic orange here and our Sour-casm velvet matte lipstick fits the bill.

Mehandi

Mehandi ceremonies are intimate and vibrant, filled with music, dance, and laughter. It is a time of radiance and light and your bridesmaid makeup look should reflect the same. A dewy and light bridesmaid makeup look will complement your natural looks. 

Softly shaped brows frame the face beautifully and look polished. Define the shape of the brows with the brow pencil and fill in lightly to get soft and natural-looking eyebrows like hers. Apply the grey shade from Star Rush Eyeshadow Palette, and add the orange shimmer shade from the same palette on top. 

To get a subtle blush like hers, use our Peach Puchka Blush on your cheekbones and blend it upwards until the temples for a glowy, radiant feel. Top the look with a swipe of nude pink lipstick.  

Sangeet

Your Indian bridesmaid makeup look for sangeet can be the perfect mix of dazzling and glamorous. Sangeet nights are the ultimate nights filled with music, energy and dancing till you drop and your bridesmaid makeup should match the vibe!

Use a full-coverage foundation like the Lights Camera Foundation to get a flawless base. To get a glamorous yet neutral bridesmaid makeup like hers, swipe a suitable shade from our Sitara - Highlighted Nakhre Shimmery Face Highlighter on your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose as well as the eyelids to add a touch of glitter to your look.

For the eyes, opt for a smokey look with long-lasting Nazar Na Lage eyeliner to get a bold and striking addition to your look. Finish the look with Sweet Supreme- Luxe-Matte Lipstick Nude Pink to complement your outfit.

Beach Party Look

A beach party makeup for bridesmaids is all about looking sunkissed and refreshed with rosy cheeks and glowing skin. 

Alanna’ looks are always the ultimate bridesmaid makeup Indian goals. In this gorgeous beach look, blush takes the centre stage. Choose a light pink or coral shade and apply it generously to the apple of your cheeks blending upwards to get a natural glowy feel. 

Keep your eyes soft and neutral with a coat of waterproof mascara and Nazar Na Lage kajal. For her flawless lips, an ultra blurring lip tint like the Air Gasm Blurring Lip Tint in Pink makes the perfect lip base. Alanna picked a pink gloss similar to our Shooting Star Hyper Hydrating Gloss Balm in Pink Nude to enhance her sun-kissed vibe.

Wedding Look

The wedding day is all about keeping things classic and traditional and Janhvi Kapoor’s makeup for a wedding party is the perfect mix of traditional and natural. 

To get a natural bridesmaid makeup like hers, first start with a full-coverage matte foundation to achieve a radiant finish. For her eye makeup, she keeps it simple with a swipe of Kajal and eyeliner to create a stunning effect. 

For her lips, Janhvi opted for brown lipstick like our Slow Sand - Bare Browns Ultra Matte Lipstick in caramel brown shade to keep things traditional and classy. She finished the look with well-defined arched brows for which our Brow Me Points are a go-to.  

Not a bridesmaid? No worries! This look is perfect even for close ones looking for a pretty Indian wedding guest makeup inspo.

Reception

After all the vibrant and intense festivities wind down, the reception calls for a more sophisticated and refined bridesmaid makeup look. Nude and light makeup for wedding party like Alia Bhatt’s keeps things simple yet chic and classy. 

Alia’s nude and soft bridesmaid wedding makeup perfectly complements her deep blue outfit by adding a soft and subtle glow to it. To get a radiant Indian bridesmaid makeup look like hers, first start off with a luminous or matte foundation like our Lights Camera Foundation to get a flawless and clean base. 

Her cheeks have a light dusting of Chandni- Highlighted Nakhre Shimmery Face Highlighter that adds a soft shine to her nude-toned bridesmaid makeup look. For her lips, she uses nude lipstick here and our Eye Candy - Luxe-Matte Lipstick in peach nude shade is the perfect choice. 

Being a bridesmaid is more than just standing beside the bride- it is about shouldering responsibilities, and embracing every joyful and emotional moment while looking stunning and your very best. From the radiant glow at Mehandi to the traditional elegance of the wedding day and the classy nude tone of the reception, every bridesmaid makeup is symbolic. 

LC Pro Tip: You can carry your favourite lipstick shade around with you with our Batua pocket lipstick with a built-in mirror, making touch ups for busy bridesmaids- super easy! 

With Lovechild’s tips on makeup for bridesmaids, you will be ready to celebrate your bestie and her special day in style, while letting your unique beauty and style shine. So, grab your makeup brush, embrace your bridesmaid duties and enjoy every moment!