Pastel Bengali Wedding Dress

Rahima and Maz's Indian wedding was originally supposed to be a large event including hundreds of family and friends. But, after postponing four times due to Covid they decided to dial it down to just 15 people. They were left with an intimate celebration that truly felt about them and their love. Rahima wore a pastel-coloured Bengali wedding dress and Maz a gold jacket. Together they couldn't be happier, especially with the wonderful captures by, Recommended supplier, Lewis Membery.

Vintage, art decor inspired wedding at The Ivy Birmingham with Bengali wedding dress.

The intimate nature of our wedding made our day unique. It was a world away from a typical big Asian wedding which is usually all about the guests. We truly feel the day was ours.
Rahima & Maz

Indian bride in a pastel yellow, pink and mint Bengali wedding dress with gold thread design

Indian bride with brown eyeshadow and eyeliner, blush cheeks and deep red lipstick wearing a beaded wedding veil

Beautiful Bengali bride in a pastel saree and veil wearing a gold necklace and earrings

Suffuse by Sana yasir Bengali wedding dress with pastel colours, gold thread and intricate beadwork

Pastel pink, blue, lilac and mint Bengali wedding dress and veil with geometric design and intricate thread and beading work

Bengali bride resting her hands in her lap with henna artwork

Bengali bride arriving in a vintage Mercedes' wedding car

Black and white portrait of wedding guests looking at the bride on the wedding morning

Most Bengali brides prefer to wear a red Banarasi saree embellished with gold details or embroidery to match their gold jewellery. But not Rahima. She wore the most beautiful yellow, pink and mint Bengali wedding dress with a glistening gold thread design. She accessorised it with a necklace and headpiece and looked, a vision stood my Maz's side.

Islamic bride and groom walking down the streets of Birmingham in a pastel bengali's wedding dress and gold coat

The Ivy, Birmingham, intimate wedding venue

Bride in a pastel Bengali wedding dress crossing the road in Birmingham with her husband in a light gold coat

Golden hour portrait of a Bengali bride and groom

Intimate Islamic wedding reception at The Ivy in Birmingham

Bengali groom in a gold coat helping his bride with her pastel Suffuse by Sana yasir wedding dress as they walk through the streets of Birmingham

Botanical plant wedding decor at The Ivy, Birmingham

Art-Deco 'The Archer' door sign at The Ivy, Birmingham

Bengali bride and groom standing in front of an Art-Deco artwork at The Ivy, Birmingham

Bengali bride praying at her intimate Islamic wedding reception at The Ivy, Birmingham

Rahima and Maz's favourite moment was saying their vows and the sermon given by their Sheik/Imam.

We had to be very flexible due to Covid. Thankfully a lot of the suppliers we used were our first choices and were able to accommodate our date changes. They were all overjoyed our wedding was still going ahead and couldn't wait to help us in any way they could.
Rahima & Maz

I absolutely love the intricate threadwork on Rahima's Bengali wedding dress and veil. The geometric design reminds me of honey, perfect for the sweetest of couples. For more Indian wedding dress ideas head to our inspiration pages. We've shared some beauts recently, including Zehra's pale mint gown.

Written by Lorna Shaw

Photographer: Lewis Membery |

Venue: The Ivy Birmingham |

Florist: Flowerology |

Cake: Rez |

Hair: Ravele Hair |

Makeup: Alesandra Macsim |

Wedding Dress: Suffuse by Sana yasir |

Bridal Boutique : Aisha Zena |

Shoes: Stuart Weizmann

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