Bridal Jewellery Checklist: Wedding Day to Reception

Most brides need a main necklace set with earrings, a maang tikka or matha patti, bangles or kadas, rings and a nath for the wedding ceremony, then a lighter necklace and earrings for the reception and smaller sets for the sangeet, mehendi and haldi. The easiest way to plan is to list each function, note the outfit, and decide which pieces can be worn more than once. Custom bridal pieces usually take 2 to 4 weeks to make, so start early.

What jewellery do I need for the wedding ceremony?

This is your fullest look. A typical ceremony list:

1. Necklace: a choker or collar, often with one longer rani haar.
2. Earrings: jhumkas, chandbalis or long drops, with a sahara chain if they are heavy.
3. Maang tikka or matha patti: a tikka for a centre parting, a matha patti for a broader, royal look, or a passa on one side.
4. Nath: if it is part of your family’s custom.
5. Bangles or kadas: to sit with the chooda or family bangles.
6. Rings: one statement ring, or a haathphool that links ring and bracelet.
7. Anklets and toe rings: as per family tradition.

Polki is a popular choice for the ceremony because its warm, uncut look suits heavy, richly coloured lehengas. See our Polki jewellery range.

What do I need for the reception?

The reception is usually in the evening, and many brides wear a gown, a saree-gown, a silk saree or a lighter lehenga. The list is shorter:

• A diamond necklace or choker, or a long pendant necklace for a deep neckline.
• Matching earrings.
• A bracelet and a ring, often your engagement solitaire.

Diamond jewellery suits these cleaner outfits and the bright indoor lighting. Our natural diamond jewellery and lab-grown diamond jewellery collections both include reception sets.

What about the engagement, sangeet, mehendi and haldi?

• Engagement or roka: the engagement ring, plus diamond earrings and a pendant or light necklace.
• Sangeet: statement earrings or a lighter necklace that is comfortable for dancing.
• Mehendi: light earrings and a slim necklace; keep hands free for the mehendi.
• Haldi: minimal pieces, or floral jewellery.

These lighter pieces are the ones you will wear most after the wedding, so choose designs you can repeat at festivals and family functions.

Which pieces can I wear more than once?

Make a simple table: functions across the top, pieces down the side. You will usually find that:

• Earrings can move between the engagement, sangeet and reception.
• A ring and bracelet can be worn at every function.
• The ceremony necklace can be split, wearing the choker alone at a later function and the long necklace at another.

This keeps the trousseau useful and made to suit your budget. Since we make jewellery in our own manufacturing unit, a set can be designed so its parts work separately, and weight, length and gold karat can be adjusted.

When should I order bridal jewellery?

Custom and bridal pieces usually take 2 to 4 weeks depending on the design. Leave extra time for a fitting, small changes and resizing of rings or bangles (resizing is charged on actuals). A practical timeline:

1. Two to three months before: shortlist designs and share your outfit colours.
2. Six to eight weeks before: confirm designs and place the order.
3. Two weeks before: try everything with your outfits.

What papers should I receive with bridal jewellery?

Ask for these with every piece:

• A jewellery grading report from IGI, EGL or TGL, stating quality and origin (natural or lab-grown).
• Solitaire reports: each solitaire has its own report, and its number is laser-inscribed on the stone so you can verify it on the laboratory’s website.
• BIS HUID hallmark on the gold, which you can check in the BIS Care app.
• An itemised invoice describing small diamonds by total weight, number of pieces and quality.

Our FAQ explains each of these in more detail.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to make custom bridal jewellery?

Custom and bridal pieces usually take 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the design. Order six to eight weeks before the wedding to leave time for fittings and changes.

Polki or diamond jewellery: what should I wear for each function?

Polki usually suits the wedding ceremony with a heavy lehenga, diamonds suit the reception in a lighter outfit, and lighter pieces of either work for the sangeet and mehendi.

What jewellery should the mother of the bride or groom wear?

Graceful, comfortable sets that complement the bride without competing, such as a classic diamond set or a medium Polki necklace. Families often choose together so the looks feel connected.

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