Arushi Mehra’s take on traditional wedding fashion is anything but expected. Imagine brat summer meets big, fat desi wedding—with a healthy dose of Y2K sass courtesy of Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Scroll through the 30-year-old Delhi-based content creator’s Instagram, and you’ll find a riot of clashing prints, studded bralets, mirrorwork corsets and peplum drama. “Equal parts statement and restraint” is how she sums it up. Add serial-wedding attender into the mix, and her feed is the ultimate fashion mine for your struggling-to-think-of-something-different wedding moodboards. Mehra spills the tricks and tips to nail that irreverent yet traditional, statement yet fun wedding look:
Wedding count: “I’ve been to so many weddings this year I’ve stopped counting—but let’s just say my lehenga collection is now considered checked baggage. I think the final count was around 15. The highlight? My best friend’s South Indian wedding—temple bells ringing at 7am, jasmine in her hair, the works. I also went to my first Gurudwara wedding—peaceful, pared-back, and incredibly soulful.”
Wedding guest vibe: “The only rule? Have fun. Maybe throw in a cheeky, Poo-inspired moment—because if it’s not backless, what’s the point?”
Destination wedding hack: “Always pack a backup outfit—there’s no margin for wardrobe drama when you're miles from home. A shawl is a must after 11pm, and always follow the dress code. The couple’s spent months planning every detail—it’s respectful to match that energy.”
