Contents - Brides & Grooms Wear

Classic Contemporary Bridal Jewels

Shringar Patti

Shringar patti can be described as kind of tiara, usually in gold which adorns the forehead of the bride. It is placed along the hair line and has a plaque [mostly circular] in the middle, which hangs below the hair line (on the forehead).

Nethi Chutti

This is a shortened version of the shringar patti. It comprises of a string, with a center piece attached to one end and a hook to the other. It is worn by the bride in centre parting of the hair.

Bridal Set (Necklace & Earrings)

The outfit of a bridal is incomplete without bridal set, which comprises of a heavy neck piece, along with matching earrings. It is usually selected keeping in mind the color and overall style odf the bridal dress.

Nose ring [Mookuthi]

This forms yet another important part of the bridal jewelry. It comprises of studded nose ring, which has a long chain attached to it. The chain is hooked up in the hair of the bride, above the ear.

Valayal (Bangles)

Bangles of the gold as well as in glass, makes up a part of the overall jewelry worn by the bride. In some of the cases(like Punjabi weddings), the glass bangles are replaced by ivory ones, in red and white color (called chuda).

Hathphool (Bracelet with rings)

Hathphool is a beautiful piece of jewelry that adorns the wrist as well as the fingers of the bride. It comprises of a bracelet, with one of the more strings attached to it, having rings at the other end.

Anguthi (finger rings)

While wearing hathphool is not compulsory for a bride, anguthi surely is. Apart from the engagement ring, in the ring finger of her left hand, she wears one or more gold/diamond rings as well (in the other fingers).

Metti(Toe ring)

As essential part of the bridal jewelry, in amny states of India, the metti comprises of a toe ring, usually in silver. It is also regarded as one of the signs of a married women and is usually worn in pairs.

Kolusu(Anklet)

Along with the ring, a bride is always required to wear a pair of kolusu, to complete her bride’s look. It adorns the ankles and is made of silver (mostly) and has meenakari,kundan or beads as decorations.

Ottiyanam(Waist band)

This heavy piece of jewelry is meant to support the heavy wedding dress and to keep it in place. It also accentuates the trim waist of the bride!

Baaju Band (Arm Bands)

Baaju band used to be a necessary part of the bridal jewelry, at one point of the time in the past. However, these days, wearing it is optional. Some brides might wear one in each of the arms, while other may go for a single piece only.

Source: Indian Wedding Photographer and Net