The 2012 season for Indian bridal wear is undergoing a major make-under. Lots of A-line styles, volume and intricate embroidery in lehengas are replacing constricting mermaid skirts and heavy excess embellishment. Colors are also taking a more sophisticated turn towards light neutrals, pastels and deeper shades. You are going to see more silver versus gold threading, with an emphasis on the natural beauty of the fabrics used. Let's take a look at the frontrunners for Indian bridal trends 2012...

JJ Valya

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JJ Valaya brings us a great example where less is more and really lets the velvet and brocade trimmings on his lehengas do the talking. He also stood out from the crowd with goregeous photography-inspired prints in understated jewel tones.

Anand Kabra

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Anand Kabra delicately added mirror-work to tunics and slipped them over net, georgette and organza lehengas. His dreamy white skirts and dresses give us effortlessly beautiful options for bridal wear.

Ritu Kumar

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Ritu Kumar redefines the color red in complimenting shades of burgundy, rust and burnt orange in silk blends.

Manish Malhotra

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Manish Malhotra frees us of the weight of heavily embellished lehengas again with colorful lightweight Kashmiri embroidery and white Chikankari work.

Babita M.

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Babita Malkhani brought an edge to her Fall/Winter 2011 collection with industrial inspired tones of deep eggplant and slate.

Alpana Neeraj

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For the adventurous bride looking for something a bit more dramatic comes the beautiful work of the design team Alpana Neeraj. Where other designers went with muted shades and a minimalist approach - this duo punched up the color adding belts, straps and buckles to make a statement with each piece. Oh yes, that's leather, girls. While the top details to these dresses have an S&M and almost futuristic vibe, what sticks in my mind from these expertly constructed dress options are the colors, sheer fabrics and volume in the figure flattering skirts.

Whether you want something more minimalist and light or elegantly colorful for your big day, there is something to fit everyone's style and personality with these inspiring designers.