'The wedding day is the most awaited day for a bride, and she plans for it with all her heart. Every bride wants it to be the perfect day of her life, and of course, she wants to look more than just perfect in every way possible during each of the functions of her wedding. She wants everything to look just out of a fairy tale, from her attire to her bridal jewellery.
But what comes in her way of preparing for this big day is a lot of confusion. We know that selecting or deciding something for the bride is not that easy! The perfect lehenga, the flawless makeup, the matching hairdo and most essential of all, the tremendous bridal jewellery that will decide the authentic charm of the bride's attire.
As your hands would be the ones grabbing all the attention in most bridal ceremonies. From the engagement day to Mehendi, Haldi and the Sangeet, your hands will feel like the show's star. And when you sit for your final wedding vows, your hands will accompany each ritual.
So, it will be hard to deny that your hands will be a part of every frame clicked on the marriage album. It is equally essential for you to find bangles that team up with your personality. Hunting down those perfect bangles for all your wedding outfits won't be less than a mission. But we are here to help with a few tricks.
Trendy or Classic Bangles
Take it from the experts who say: Always pick your jewellery before stitching your bridal lehenga. It's evident and wise, as you don't have to keep adjusting those necklines with your necklaces. Moreover, you can match your jewellery the way you want. But with innumerable options available, how to pick your perfect bangles? Simple. You need to decide whether you will be going trendy or classic.
If you want it like the new-age millennial brides, then go ahead and experiment with colour combinations and metal mix-ups and even break the rules a bit. For anything that needs to be done the traditional way, subtle choices are always the move. Gold Kadas, Pearl bangles, Glass Choora and many more. Take some tips from the Indian ancient queens if you have to.
Try Family Heirloom Bangles - 'The Pushtaini Kangan'
It is a typical gesture in most Bollywood movies when the mother presents her daughter-in-law with the inherited family gold bangles saying, "my mother-in-law gave it to me, now I'm giving it to you." But on a serious note, you can enquire about a similar custom in your family. Check if your mother or granny or mother-in-law has any family heirloom bangles or jewellery. If you can wear something as precious as that at your wedding, it will make you shine more and have some extra touch of family emotions.
Something to Last a Lifetime
While picking the suitable bangles for your other ceremonies, you can go for the matching and trendy ones to make your looks appear dynamic. Glass bangles for the sangeet and Mehendi or artificial gemstone bangles for the engagement day. However, pick something to complete your attire with extra charm and value for the wedding day. Gold bangles are the perfect call. And if you don't like those heavily studded gold kadas or intricate gold bangles, go for something stylish yet minimal.
For bridal jewellery, trendy gold bangle designs are also available that are gorgeous. Not just in yellow gold, you can choose bangles in white gold, rose gold, platinum or studded with diamonds and gems. Choose something you can also pass on to the coming generation as your family heirloom jewellery.
Buy from Trusted Sources
Buying the artificial ones from the local market is okay, but always take extra care while shopping for precious gold or diamond jewellery. Just because it is for your big day, you don't want to end up in a forgery making a last-minute purchase. Take your time and buy only from trusted sellers.
While purchasing bridal gold bangles design, always look for the BIS hallmark on the inner side of the bangle. Check the purity percentage in your bangles. A simple calculation or an online gold purity calculator tool can help you. For diamond or gemstone studded bangles, ask for certifications like GIA or IGI to prove genuineness.
Customized Bangles are Lit
This tip is again for the millennial brides who want to go a step forward in selecting a versatile look. If your lehenga can be custom made, so can be your bangles. From unique gem-studded designer bangles to name-engraved chooras, you can get your bangles personalized the way you want. Some online and offline platforms give brides the liberty to customize their bangles. Add that to your research list now!
Comfort is the Key!
Lastly, apart from the above tips, the most important thing is to feel comfortable with what you wear. Be it your jewellery or your outfits, choose something that gives you the freedom to enjoy all the functions freely. After all, this is the big day we are talking about. You would want to look fantastic and comfy while feeling happy about each possible moment.
Try to avoid very heavy jewellery for the occasions where you are required to dance. Much heavy metal or studded bangles can weigh your hands down and make them tired before you can do anything else with them. So choose your bangles wisely while carefully considering your comfort level for each occasion. And above all, shine like a princess and have a perfect dream-style fairy tale wedding!