The Hindu Revives Bridal Mantra Magazine, Introducing Tech‑Driven Wedding Trends
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Hindu Revives Bridal Mantra After Eleven‑Year Hiatus The Hindu relaunched its bridal‑focused magazine on 5 February 2026, ending an 11‑year break. The new issue is a 112‑page publication priced at ₹80 and can be ordered online or via telephone [1]. It aims to serve modern couples planning contemporary weddings [1].
Content Mix Targets Modern Couples With Diverse Interests The issue features fashion advice from designers Ritu Kumar, Aisha Rao, Monica Shah, Abhinav Mishra and Palak Shah [1]. Articles also cover budgeting, pre‑wedding shoots, culinary trends, finance and technology [1]. Readers receive guidance on everything from vintage Kanjivarams to modern jumpsuits and capes [1].
Trend Report Highlights Post‑Covid Wedding Shifts Bridal Mantra notes a rise in intimate bridal showers and multiple small parties with rotating guest lists [1]. Quirky after‑party ideas such as a Maggi bar are presented as new social norms [1]. The magazine emphasizes how COVID‑19 has reshaped expectations for scale and personalization [1].
Celebrity Endorsements and Tech Features Define Launch Actress Anaswara Rajan and actor‑director Abishan Jeevinth appear in photo spreads promoting the issue [1]. Technology sections explain RFID wristbands, augmented‑reality mirrors and livestream options for ceremonies [1]. These digital tools are positioned as essential complements to couture in today’s weddings [1].
Timeline
2025 – The fashion industry embraces a season‑less approach, prompting designers to plan collections without traditional Spring/Summer or Autumn/Winter cycles, a trend that fuels a backlash toward personal, expressive styling in 2026. [2]
Jan 2026 – Designers forecast a shift away from the 2025 season‑less model toward fluid dresses, relaxed tailoring, and practical layering that emphasize individuality and craft‑led storytelling. [2]
Jan 2026 – Nikhil Thampi debuts the NAIA: Rebirth of a Goddess collection, featuring kundan‑inspired beadwork and metallic accents that merge jewellery with fabric, turning garments into sculptural statements. [2]
Jan 2026 – Ridhi Mehra asserts, “Corsets blend into modern Indian wear, styled with saris or lehengas, adding structure while remaining fluid and wearable,” marking the corset’s return as a defining 2026 silhouette. [2]
Jan 2026 – Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga open their Paris and Indian runway shows with cropped jackets, shrunken Bar jackets, and Sack Dress‑inspired minimalism, signaling a fashion detox and a move toward clearer, sculptural forms. [2]
Jan 2026 – Ranna Gill notes, “Gowns will hold their shape with purposeful draping and sharper cuts,” while peplums and armour‑inspired breastplates appear on red carpets, aided by 3D body‑scan tailoring. [2]
Feb 4, 2026 – The Hindu relaunches Bridal Mantra after an 11‑year hiatus, issuing a 112‑page, ₹80 magazine available online or by phone to guide modern couples through contemporary wedding planning. [1]
Feb 2026 – Bridal Mantra reports a post‑Covid shift toward intimate bridal showers, multiple small parties with rotating guest lists, and quirky after‑party ideas such as a Maggi bar, reflecting new social norms. [1]
Feb 2026 – The magazine showcases technology integration, advising couples to use RFID wristbands, augmented‑reality mirrors, and livestream options as essential tools for ceremony planning. [1]
Feb 2026 – Actress Anaswara Rajan and actor‑director Abishan Jeevinth front photo spreads to endorse the relaunched issue, linking the publication to contemporary celebrity culture. [1]