Curating your bridal trousseau is no easy feat. You might get guidance from your personal stylist to choose stunning bridal couture but picking jewellery is nothing short of an expert’s job. It includes one of the major expenses of the wedding. Thus, it is ideal to choose your bridal jewellery before you finalize the attire. From picking the right gems to the perfect design, curating perfect pieces of jewellery for your trousseau needs a knack of attention to detail and finest of choices. Whether you’re going for matching sets or choosing statement-makers, count in your wedding theme, the colour of your bridal ensemble and even the versatility of pieces to choose perfect jewels. If you’re having a tough time choosing the right pieces amidst the wedding prep chaos and the opinions of well-meaning relatives and friends, here’s a lowdown on gorgeous costume jewellery pieces that you should be including in your trousseau.
A gorgeous pair of statement chandbaali earrings is a bridal trousseau staple. A versatile pair of kundan earrings can be adorned for pre-nuptial ceremonies and will be a perfect addition to your jewel box for upcoming festivities too. For low-key wedding affairs, keep a couple of pair of drop earrings or jhumkis to enhance your striking glow through the festivities.
Traditional motifs have found their way into contemporary designs but a classic remains a classic. Chokers have always been a part of bridal jewellery; so your trousseau is incomplete without one. A multi-string pearl choker with kundan or meenakari work will go well with your bridal lehenga as well as your benarasi sarees later. A Rajputi Aadh necklace is another antiquated version of a choker that can be bequeathed to posterity.
Gone are the days when bridal jewellery would be locked in a vault after the wedding. Globally-savvy fashionistas these days are choosing timeless pieces over trend-led baubles to glam up days to come. A sizeable selection of cocktail and traditional rings can be curated to complement your appearance for not just your wedding but for several others’ too.
A meticulously-curated bridal trousseau must hold at least one heritage-worthy jewellery set; something that exudes royalty at every glance. A beautiful set jewelled with emerald or rubies makes for a perfect pick to accentuate your bridal glow. Style your cocktail look and reception appearance enriched with imperial nuances to channel a princess-like vibe.
Investing in sizable pieces of bangles is no brainer to go with your desi appearances post the wedding. There’s nothing more eye-pleasing than dainty bracelets staked to complement your ethnic ensembles. Also, a couple of statement cuffs are proven saviours from your accessorizing dilemma.
Headpieces are an important part of your bridal repertoire to complete the look. Invest in a dainty polki maang tikka for pre-wedding affairs and a statement piece for grand galas like sangeet night or reception soiree while a beautiful matha patti piece can be reserved for the big day.