Ahead of the wedding season, brides-to-be in the capital were treated to a styling masterclass at Frontier Raas with celebrity stylist and film producer Rhea Kapoor. "Delhi is my soul place. From Aisha that was based in Delhi, Sonam’s character in Khoobsurat to Kareena’s character in Crew, all my films have some connection with Delhi," said Rhea, as she began her first such masterclass.

"Sonam and I were raised in a conservative Punjabi setup. Even though my father (Anil Kapoor) was an actor, my mother (Sunita Kapoor) made sure we didn't go to his sets or attend Bollywood parties or to have cine magazines in the house," shared Rhea on being kept away from her dad's stardom throughout their childhood.

She added, "When I returned to Mumbai after my college and Sonam had become a heroine, being a celebrity stylist was not a job that existed. I was dressing up Sonam anyway. In the 2000s, the idea of a girl expressing herself with fashion was hardly there. For Sonam, fashion was a way to do her own thing and we did it together."

Here's a round up of the masterclass

- Opt for clothes that make you feel the most comfortable.

- There’s no point following a trend that doesn’t suit you.

- Invest in good innerwear, it can help you to look neat. It even affects your posture, how clothes fit and fall on you

- Red can be overwhelming for young brides. Hot pink is a versatile colour for Indian skin. Brides can also go for pastels to experiment Understand the undertone of your skin.

- Choosing an ensemble that’s a shade deeper than your skin’s undertone will enhance your look. So a person with a pink undertone should wear pink

- Hunt for real zari borders, add it to a fabric and use them as second drapes on your wedding ensemble. It adds a sense of drama and balances the silhouette

- Choose a one-of-a-kind highlight piece and let it become the focus

- Mix metals and jewellery types like gold, silver, uncut or cut polki, rose gold, as it gives the jewellery a lot of character

- Dig into your lockers to find the old pieces of jewellery that haven’t been worn in a long time - Weddings are a perfect occasion to embrace heirloom jewellery

- To make sure that the attention is on the face, keep the jewellery balanced

- Hair style must be decided on the basis of your jewellery.

- Open hair can look really good with a bridal look

- Chotis with parandis will look great on brides who opt for traditional looks

- Avoid a messy front. If the neck appears too busy with heavy jewels, pull back the hair from the front and leave it open at the back

Suggesting that brides and their family members embrace their heritage for weddings, Rhea says, “If you are confused about what to wear for your big day, start talking to your grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles. Ask them about your ancestors and the region they belong to. Research and discover the crafts and embroideries that come from those regions. Your features are aligned to your roots, so if you opt to wear something that’s a part of your heritage, you’ll look the best in that attire.”

One can also mix and match two crafts from the same region, like bandhani and patola from Gujarat, which will go well with each other, she said at the event held at the ethnicwear brand's South-ex store. "Go timeless for weddings. Choose things that are going to be cool forever, she added.

"I did not buy a single thing for my wedding day. I wore what was comfortable and meaningful to me, like my mom’s uncut pearls set. You will always remember what you carry on your big day," mentioned Rhea.

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