Here comes the stunning bride
Dainty, dreamy and oh so romantic. That's the look for brides this season, says well-known designer Purnima Abeyratne, who created this special bridal spread for the Mirror Magazine.

"Pastel pinks are back in fashion and flowers are woven into the costume to complete that romantic look. The other trendy shades are avocado and orchid and also a combination of ice-blues. Aqua shades are very flattering to our Sri Lankan brown skins," explains Purnima.

Ivory, once all the rage, is on its way out and the colour that's in now is sugar-white. Sugar white? "Well, that's white with undertones of brown and pink," says Purnima. Gold and caramel (a sort of honey-gold) are also popular.

For traditional brides like those who opt for the Kandyan saree, gold and copper are in vogue.

Posies with long stems are the bouquets for brides these days, with sheaves also being increasingly seen.

Bridal Models: Carlyn, Dinusha and Judy
Bride's maid: Manori
Flower girls: Dilendra and Vinoli
Hair and make-up: Ruwani Herath
Outfits: Purnima Abeyratne of Inspirations
Jewellery: Mallika Hemachandra Jewellers
Flowers: Veena of Supreme Flora
Photographs: Anuruddha Medawattegedera

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