India, July 23 -- Social media is awash with photographs of brides confidently taking the big step. This is certainly a far cry from women, on the threshold of marriage, who would be as shy as the mimosa pudica. Today, however, they are bold, free-thinkers, trend-setters, choice-makers, independent, career-oriented and super c lassy. r their big day to nailing a hath-phool or a queen nath and going with minimal makeup and glittery eyeshadows - they don't shy away from the unconventional.

And designer Amit Aggarwal's bride is all of that and more. He feels that since the traditional concepts of a wedding have evolved over time, this change has brought about a newness in the ensembles of both brides and grooms. "They have become more exper...