Bridal Jewellery Box

There cannot be culture as rich as Rajasthan when it comes to jewellery.  From Choora, Ranihaar, Payal and Haathphool to Kamarbandh, Bajubandh, Necklace and Bichua , a Rajasthani bridal set boasts of exquisite jewels to bejewel the bride from head to toe.  Why not! The Mughal era and the Rajput culture have greatly influenced their designs, techniques and patterns. If that’s not enough, the colourful Meenakari , the alluring Kundankari and the sparkling gems have tranformed them into masterpieces.  But lets take a look at some of the exclusive designs that are not just unique to this glorious land of Rajas and Maharajas but also have all the trappings to make you fall in love with the place, people and their panache.      Nathani   You cannot think of a Rajasthani bride without nathani. It is the highlight of her whole look. It's basically a big nose ring to which a chain is attached that is fastened to the hairdo behind the left ...

Now, we hear that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s families have finally given a nod to their relationship. Not just that. The bride-to-be has also got her long-due shagun - a Sabhyasachi saree and a lavish diamond set . With that, band baja baraat is just round the corner. Must say, it would be another grand wedding in town, after the Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli wedding. Definitely there would be media frenzy around it and to fob off that, a hush hush arrangement would be made for the big occasion yet the grandeur will not be compromised. Just like Virushka, our beloved Bajirao and Mastani may zip off to a far-away location, followed by multi-city receptions for different set of guests and this way, make the most of their once-in-a-lifetime moment, away from media glare.    That is up to their families to decide but we can be sure of one thing – Deepika Padukone’s bridal look would be a talking point, occasion after occasion. From sangeet an...

Bridal photoshoots kept the Bollywood portals abuzz this year. From Katrina Kaif, Kirti Sanon to Alia Bhatt and Jacqueline Fernandez, a line-up of actresses kept the temperatures soaring in bridal attires all year long. But what sets this season of photoshoots apart is the distinct bridal ensembles that gave serious style goals to brides-to-be.    Each creation was different from what we are used to seeing (read gaudy red lehenga with golden embroidery) and that we had already seen. The designers went on to explore different hues, makes and cultures to create something unseen and unheard of. From boho chic and Cindrella-inspired to tribal grunge and European touch, they went all about to put together a unique look.   Our Indian weddings are basically a series of rituals. We have sangeet, we have mehendi, shaadi, followed by receptions and post-marriage ceremonies. Now-a-days, a lot of them hold a bachelorette party too. Keeping in mind each of these events...

Priyanka Chopra is riding high on her Hollywood success. But the more she’s overseas, the more her desi-ness is coming to the fore. Just recently she had posted a saree and temple jewellery look that garnered praises from all quarters on social media. Looks like she was so flattered that she showed up in an almost the same look to the Mumbai reception of Virushka. But to her dismay, her ensemble did not rise to the occasion. It was the occasion of the Indian skipper’s and Bollywood diva’s marriage celebration. The who’s who of Bollywood and the cricket fraternity were to be in attendance. What was she thinking when she decided to go the saree route? The problem is not with the saree but its ordinary design and also the plain-vanilla finish of the blouse. Especially when the Bollywood beauties have been finalising their look a month in advance to outdo each other in the best of their fineries at the country’s biggest wedding of the year. This saree may have worked for ...

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are breaking the internet with the scoops from their weddings. So much so that they are topping the Google ranking ever since the video clips and pics have been out. No one’s talking about Padmavati row anymore. No much is being talked about the series lost against Sri Lanka. Not even Gujarat elections are interesting enough. Just Anushka and Virat’s wedding. And why not? A considerable amount of attention has gone into prepping up for not just this fairy-tale wedding but also into putting together an exclusive bridal ensemble. From a designer lehenga and lavish jewellery to a stunning hairdo, it has been ensured that everything is unique and top class. To achieve a never-seen-before avatar for the big day, the leggy lass has also ditched the traditional red lehenga and went in for an unusual pastel colour outfit. While fans are gushing over her overall gorgeous look, girls are going green in envy. But there is someone who is having the last l...