the year 2020 has seen masks evolve into a fashion statement and now theyre literally stealing the show this shaadi season brides grooms and baraatis are splurging on not just designer wedding outfits but matching masks too that range from embellished to lacy beaded gemstonestudded goldthreaded sequinned and more heres a lowdown on the mostpopular styles designer bling extravagant masks with precious and semiprecious stones or even real gold accents are trending at weddings masks with rhinestones sapphires diamonds and emeralds are adding bling to the wedding look designer kajal khurrana from delhi says grooms outfits now come with designer masks pic gargeedesignersmasks with golden thread work are chic and elegant in fact today masks are being designed along the lines of bridal jewellery incorporating gold and gemstones says ravi gupta owner and creative designer of delhibased label gargee designers brides are matching their masks with their wedding lehengaspic b anu designs quirktastic many brides and grooms are getting their wedding hashtags coronavirus lingo or terms like ladkiwaale or ladkewaale embroidered and embossed on masks to add some fun and quirk to their wedding masks says designer komilla lalwani bride and groom wear matching masks pic labelkomilalalwanishimmering sequins brides opting for earthy toned and lighter coloured outfits are opting for jazzy are going for sequinned masks in gold and rose gold hues besides sequinned masks and sangeet nights go handinhand too kajal aggrawal and gautam kitchlu sport manish malhotra outfits and masks complementing their attire pic kajalaggarwalofficialdelicate lace masks with intricate lace and pearl work complement wedding lehengas and saris made with lace and tulle floral prints in myriad fabrics are also among the most preferred designs style your mask rightactress and former bigg boss marathi contestant sai lokurs husband tirthadeep roy wore a mask that had groom written on itpic shashank sane for a contrasting look use the leftover fabric of your blouse or choli to create a matching mask men can match their masks with stoles or pagadis embellished masks that match ones dupattas are a great way to make a style statement for outfits in beige offwhite peach or pastel shades the brighter the mask the better go for sequinned masks with cocktail dresses and gowns pick the right fabricas much as designer masks are in vogue they can be quite uncomfortable if they are not made with the right fabric designer kritika dixit from pune who owns kritika prete and couture says that cotton is the best material for masks wedding masks get fancier as designers use chanderi brocade banarasi fabrics and sequins and pearls for embellishmentspic kritikapreteandcouturemany brides and grooms have been requesting for a mask made of a fabric that is similar to their outfits we are getting one bridal order per week sometimes more if we use the same fabric for the mask it can be very uncomfortable considering that the couple will have to always be around their guests and it will be difficult to breathe in a mask made out