A Head to Toe Bridal Accessory Checklist That Every Bride Needs!

Every bride is unique, but there are somethings that are common to all, and that is the bridal jewellery or accessories- while of course you can choose to wear whatever you want, we made a bridal accessory checklist for every bride just in case... you can never be too prepared when you're the bride!

Engagement

Image via Raaga & Paul ( Kerala)

• A pretty embellished pin to add some charm to a bun or hairstyle! 
• Dainty earrings that are understated and pretty! Long studded ones work great!
• A simple necklace to bring the look together- we love diamond and emerald ones!
• Dainty hand jewellery pieces that are elegant, but don't steal the ring's thunder!
• A nice studded bracelet or bangle that's always classy!
• An embellished or studded clutch. 
• A classic pair of heels. 

Mehendi

Image via Meghna & Parag (Ooty)

• A funky head accessory- be it a Mathapatti, a Maangtikka, a zardozdi hairband or a simple head chain- you can go as boho or colourful with it as you want!
• Fun earrings- be it gota ones, floral ones, meenakari or even long tassel ones! Ear cuffs are cool too!
• A choker necklace- gota or floral ones work well!
• A floral armlet or waist belt if you want one!
• Bangles and Kadas that are bright and funky and go with your overall look! Haathphools or hand harnesses look great too!
• Gota rings or enamel ones look great for the Mehendi!
• A pretty anklet or funky Payal looks good too!
• An ethnic colourful clutch or pouch.
• Juttis or kolhapuris to complete the kitschy look!

Cocktail or Sangeet

Image via Arshiya and Akshay's Wedding

• A simple maangtikka, passa or mathapatti which isn't OTT if you're wearing a lehenga. Nothing like that with a gown.
• Tear drop or elegant long diamond earrings which are a showstopper- perfect for a gown.
• A diamond necklace or a beaded embellished one with a gown and a pretty Kundan or polki choker with a lehenga.
• Bangles and Kadas with a lehenga and a bracelet or cuff with a gown- you can even choose not to wear any!
• A cocktail ring and your engagement ring.
• A clutch or wristlet to go with the lehenga or the gown.
• Bridal heels- stilettos or wedges!

Wedding

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• A statement bridal mathapatti or maangtikka with or without a jhoomer. 
• Jooda pin for the bridal bun or hair accessories for the braid for South Indian brides.
• A Nath with or without a chain if you want to wear one!
• Statement earrings with or without a support chain.
• One heavy or multiple layered polki or Kundan necklaces. Choker or bib necklace layered with long ones.
• Your engagement ring and/or a cocktail ring.
• Chura or bangles with kadas and haathphool.
• Kaleere for North Indian brides and armlets for South Indian brides. 
• Waistbelt- fabric, gold, chain or embellished one if you want to wear it.
• Pajeb or paayal- heavy ones for the wedding.
• Bridal shoes- wedges, stilettos, juttis, flats or sneakers- whatever rocks your boat!

Reception

Image via Puneet and Nisha's Wedding

• A simple maangtikka, passa or not if you're wearing a lehenga. Embellished pin or not with a gown.
• Tear drop or elegant long diamond earrings and a matching diamond set with a single or few strands.
• Bangles and Kadas with a lehenga and a bracelet or cuff with a gown- an elegant watch also looks great!
• Chura if you are wearing one.
• A cocktail ring and your engagement ring.
• A clutch or wristlet to go with the lehenga or the gown.
• Bridal heels- stilettos or wedges!

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