Jewellery List Every Modern Bride Should Have
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The Ultimate Jewellery List Every Modern Bride Should Have

Weddings involve a lot of preparation, from booking resorts and inviting guests to buying bridal jewellery and bridal wear. Among so many things, when it comes to buying bridal jewellery, knowing the trends and choosing the pieces that align with the latest fashion becomes inevitable. 

It can offer the perfect blend of love, culture, and timeless elegance on your special day. As every bride dreams of creating a trousseau of bridal jewellery that reflects their personal style, Ishhaara is finally here to help you curate your dream collection. From dazzling mathapatti to traditional chooda and elegant kamarband, this list covers everything. 

In addition to bridal jewellery choices, you will get a chance to explore some must-have wedding essentials, such as ring platters, organisers, and shagun box lifafa, without which no wedding can be completed. So, without ado, let us jump into this checklist and make every celebration from pre-wedding to post-wedding more memorable, filled with picture-perfect poses!

Must-Have Bridal Jewellery for every Modern Bride-to-be

1. Bridal Kamarband

Elegant Gold Plated Traditional Hip Belt

The first must-have in your bridal jewellery collection is the bridal kamarband. Crafted in various eye-catching styles, from gold-plating or antique finishing to various natural gemstone embellishments, such as kemp stone-studded, kundan and pachi work detailing, every bridal kamarband can enhance your wrist. 

For women who dream of accentuating their bridal silhouette with an accessory that brings an elegant yet balanced look, these accessories are a must-have choice in your wedding closet. 

2. Bridal Chooda

Uncut Kundan American Diamond Bangles Set

Bridal chooda is another must-have in your modern bridal wardrobe. These bridal jewellery pieces are crafted to cherish different traditional cultures. You can discover designs that undergo the intricate detailing of kundan, zircon, or AD-stone-studded. Along with that, you can also find chooda that features lamination, velvet detailing, or gold-plated finishing. 

Whichever design you choose, every piece reflects every culture, be it Punjabi or Rajwadi. This makes them a highly favourable choice for marking your new beginning as well as symbolising tradition and grace to your special day. 

3. Bridal Mathapatti

Kundan And Pearl Studded Heavy Bridal Mathapatti

Among so many hair accessories, no bridal look can be completed without a stunning bridal mathapatti. Designed with intricate detailing, you can find plenty of designs that match every type of bridal wear, from lehengas, sarees, to long gowns. Whether you choose pachi kundan-studded, pearl detailing, kemp, or polki designs, every style beautifully frames your face, offering a timeless, queen-like aura to your special day. 

4. Bridal Kaleera

Dome Shaped Pearl Beaded Layered Bridal Kaleera

For women who don't want to miss out on any opportunity for embracing their tradition, bridal kaleera are also a must-have. Available in various styles, from dome-shaped, single, double or triple layering, you can discover a wide range of choices. From the detailing of pearls, kundan, birds, charms, jhumkas, to shell adornment, each bridal kaleera will tell your unique story of love, while attracting blessings and prosperity to your big day.  

5. Bridal Payal

Traditional Dulhan Bridal Rajwadi Meenakari Doli Baraat Bridal Payal Brass Anklet

The fifth stunning choice to include in your bridal dream collection is the bridal payal. Featuring the detailing of ghungroos, meenakari, or kundan, every piece is either gold-plated or undergoes German silver finishing. For women who love adding a soft, musical charm to every step they take, bridal payal, symbolising grace and femininity, will enhance your style effortlessly.

6. Bridal Choti

Gold Plated Bridal Hair Jada

For women who want to uplift their hairstyle, adding a bridal choti to their wedding trousseau is the perfect way to achieve a royal, goddess-like look. Designed in various styles, from Lakshmi kemp detailing, or embellished with pearls, pachi kundan, or polki stones, every bridal jewellery piece will add depth and grandeur to your braid, offering a mesmerising appeal from every angle.

7. Bridal Nath

Moissanite Polki Nosering

Bridal nath is the seventh choice in our must-have bridal jewellery collection. Available in both bold and minimal styles, every piece is crafted by hand and involves the delicate detailing of kundan or American diamond stones. 

Whether you consider a classic round nath or want to adorn a statement size nath, each bridal jewellery piece will not only carry your tradition beautifully, but also enhance your bridal aura. 

8. Bridal Hathphool

Traditional Handcrafted Jadau Kundan Studded Hathphool

When it comes to drawing all attention to your hands, bridal hathphool, one among the bridal jewellery collection, is the standout choice. Designed with intricate designs, from leaves, flowers, stars, to other stone embellishments, such as kundan, pearl, crystals, American diamond, jadau, and kemp stones, every bridal jewellery piece will complement your mehendi, offering an ethereal elegance to your hands on your big day.

9. Bridal Necklace Set

Sabyasachi Inspired Navratan Pearl Polki Necklace Set

Available in various styles, from choker, collar necklace, long rani haars, to pendant and layered necklaces, bridal necklace sets are ideal wedding accessories for adding that finishing touch to your bridal look. If you love making a grand appeal, considering a kundan, polki, ruby, and AD stone-studded bridal set is the perfect choice. 

Similarly, if you love bringing a vibrant pop of colour to your attire, choosing meenakari bridal jewellery is a must. If you love embracing an antique finish charm, giving a try to a temple bridal necklace set is a fabulous choice. It will ensure you meet the latest trends and never go out of style, even after wedding ceremonies. 

10. Bridal Bangles

Sabyasachi Inspired Bengal Tiger Doublette Stones Broad Kada

Bridal bangles are trending among every modern bride-to-be. This makes them an essential bridal jewellery in your modern closet. Available in various styles, from oxidised, kundan, polki, meenakari, to AD-stone embellishments, these pieces of bridal jewellery can offer an interesting appeal to your wrist. 

Whether you consider stacking or wearing a single statement piece on each wrist, these accessories will beautifully add rhythm, colour, and grace to every move you make.

11. Bridal Earrings

Metal Chain Tassel Rhinestone Earrings

Bridal earrings, be it studs, hoops, chandbalis, drop earrings, or jhumkas with elegant ear chains, every style can bring a radiating glow to your facial features. This makes it an ideal choice in your modern bridal checklist. For example, if you have a round face, consider exploring long drop or chandbali earrings; these pieces will elongate your face shape. 

Conversely, if you have oval or heart-shaped faces, consider experimenting with bold jhumkas or chandbali. Complementing earrings according to your face shape will not only frame your facial features, but also offer an irresistible glow to your bridal look. 

12. Bridal Rings

Premium Quality Matte Finish Kemp Stone Ring

Bridal rings, be it traditional or contemporary style, are also a must-have accessory in your bridal jewellery collection. These pieces of bridal jewellery, available in various styles, from floral, geometric, bird, to stone detailing, can complement every look. 

Whether you wish to bring a vibrant pop of colour, a sophisticated sparkle, or dream of adding a regal hint to every bridal ensemble, bridal rings will tie your entire look together and offer grace and glamour to every gesture.

That’s it! These are some of the must-have bridal jewellery items in your modern wedding wardrobe. Having these pieces will ensure that, be it a haldi, mehendi, sangeet, or jaimala ceremony, you make a lasting impression at every celebration, drawing all the eyes on you as you walk down the aisle. 

Besides holding a trousseau of bridal jewellery collection, there are also some other essential wedding accessories that will make the celebration even more organised, elegant, and memorable. Below we have listed a few among the essential accessories that will add a personalised touch to every wedding ritual.

Must-Have Wedding Accessories Beyond Bridal Jewellery 

1. Haldi-Mehendi Favours

haldi mahendi favours

The first among the essential wedding accessories that will ensure you never miss out on any opportunity for adding a personal touch to your wedding celebrations is the haldi-mehendi favours

Be it a hamper including bangles, an elaichi bracelet, a brooch, potli bags, or a mouth freshener, every thoughtful gift allows you to express gratitude towards your guests. Thus, making them an ideal choice for adding colour, joy, and warmth to the pre-wedding festivities.

2. Ring Platters

Floral Mehndi Platter

Other essential wedding accessories include a ring platter. Be it a customised platter for haldi, mehendi, or engagement, you can easily design a tray according to the occasion. You can consider decorating the ring platters with flowers, pearls, mirror-work, or lights. Designing ring platters in this way will not only make your platters elegant but also add a touch of sophistication to every ceremony decor.

3. Chooda Covers

Unique Velvet Embroided Chooda Cover

Chooda covers stand out as essential wedding accessories. Specifically designed to protect your bridal chooda before and after the ceremony, chooda covers blend both style and care in one. Whether you love chooda covers that feature the detailing of embroidery, velvet, gotta patti work, or chikankari, every design will offer delicate charm to your chooda while protecting it from dust and damage.

4. Organisers

Trousseau Trunk Or Lehenga Box

Organisers are the next must-have in wedding accessories besides bridal jewellery. From storing sarees, blouses, chooda, bangles, lehengas to bridal jewellery, such as necklaces, mathapatti, etc, organisers are a highly favourable choice in a bride's modern closet. 

It features compact spaces with single or multiple sections, allowing you to keep your essentials in an organised way. Thus, helping you easily find every item on your busiest day, especially during wedding celebrations.

5. Shagun Box Lifafas

Golden Diamond Design Cash Box

Shagun box lifafas hold an integral part in Indian weddings. It symbolises blessings, prosperity, and heartfelt wishes for the newlyweds. Designed either in envelope or box style, these wedding accessories are available in various designs.

From embroidery, mirror work detailing to velvet and pearl embellishments, shagun box lifafas beautifully add a touch of elegance to every gift. This makes them a must-have accessory for gifting money, small tokens, or jewellery during wedding ceremonies.

6. Barat Swagat

Floral Elaichi Mala

When it comes to barat swagat, finding the right stuff that can make this moment more memorable is a dream of every bride. Exploring an especially curated barat swagat collection will ensure you discover the right accessories for this moment. 

From gifting a handmade brooch, a shubh labh hamper, a floral elaichi mala, to colourful hanging tassel bangles, every item will bring a sense of warmth, colour, and joy to the celebration, making the grooms and their family feel special.

Final Words

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Every detail, from bridal jewellery to other wedding accessories, deserves a special place in your wedding wardrobe. Be it a regal mathapatti or an elegant chooda, every accessory tells a story of tradition, beauty, and love.

In addition to the bridal jewellery, other essential items like haldi-mehendi favours, ring platters, and organisers also play a key role in making your big day extra special. Curating your wedding closet with both bridal jewellery and wedding accessories will help you strike the perfect balance between elegance and culture. When it comes to buying everything for your big day, Ishhaara’s wardrobe will surely become your one-stop destination. 

Our wedding store, combining a bridal jewellery collection, offers pieces that let you celebrate craftsmanship, emotions, and timeless style effortlessly on your special day. So, without ado, quickly dive into our wedding collection and begin your journey to becoming the bride you have always dreamed of in an instant!

FAQs

1. What are some must-have bridal accessories for a complete wedding look? 

Deciding on the must-have bridal accessories can be tricky at times. Some bridal accessories let you embrace your rich tradition, while others allow you to elevate your overall bridal look. When it comes to cherishing the culture, choosing chooda, kaleera, bridal nath, and kamarband, be it embellished, enamel detailing, or other styles, becomes essential.

In addition to these, including a stunning bridal necklace set, mathapatti, bangles, choti, and hathphool in your dream bridal trousseau can elevate your overall bridal look, ensuring you leave a lasting impression as you walk down the aisle.

2. What are shagun box lifafas, and why are they used during weddings? 

Besides bridal jewellery, shagun box lifafas are a must-have essential in your wedding trousseau collection. Designed either in envelopes or box style, these wedding essentials are used to present money or small gifts to both the brides and grooms as a blessing during the wedding ceremonies.

Symbolising good fortune, love, and best wishes from family and guests, shagun box lifafa are available in various eye-catching designs. You can explore the shagun box lifafa in embroidery, mirror work, or pearl detailing, adding a hint of thoughtfulness to the gifting tradition.

3. Can I customise my haldi-mehendi favours? 

Yes, Ishhaara offers customised haldi-mehendi favours that will beautifully match your wedding theme and personal taste. Be it personalised tags and packaging, or adding handcrafted goodies like scented candles, potlis, or skincare hampers, you can create your own haldi-mehendi favours that will not only reflect your unique style by also make your wedding celebrations more memorable and leave your guests feeling appreciated and delighted.

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