A Maharashtrian wedding includes several rituals, each with its own mood and outfit. Many brides combine family gold for key moments with imitation jewellery for other looks, so they can coordinate every outfit without the cost and worry of buying gold for each.
Sakharpuda (engagement)
A graceful necklace set with matching earrings suits the engagement ceremony. Choose pieces that match the saree's colour and the ring ceremony's formality.
Haldi and mehendi
Light, playful jewellery works best: floral-inspired pieces, small jhumkas and simple bangles. See haldi and mehendi jewellery ideas.
The wedding day
Traditional Maharashtrian brides often wear:
- A nath.
- A choker such as thushi or chinchpeti.
- A long necklace such as a saaj, mohanmal or laxmi haar.
- Traditional earrings.
- Green glass bangles with patlya and tode.
- Vaki armlets and a kamarpatta.
- A mundavalya (forehead strings of pearls or flowers) tied on the forehead.
See our nauvari jewellery guide for layering tips.
Reception
Many brides choose a modern look: an American diamond or kundan necklace with statement earrings, matched to a lehenga or designer saree.
Planning tips
- 1List every ritual, the outfit and the jewellery needed.
- 2Decide which pieces will be family gold and which imitation.
- 3Try each complete look before the wedding.
- 4Keep each set in a labelled box, so nothing is misplaced on busy days.
For the family
Mothers, sisters and relatives also need coordinated jewellery for multiple functions. Imitation sets make this practical.
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