Hey guys, I’m getting married in just under 3 weeks (21st March) and need some advice regarding jewellery. My whole wedding is like really short notice, it wasn’t supposed to be happening till next year but my mum is really ill so we’re having the wedding asap. Its a really big ceremony (even though i wanted a small one due to my mums health) and mashallah everythings organised apart form my jewellery. I want to be a really simple bride, I’m wearing a Amna Kardar Sari, which has heavy kaam all over, so would it look odd if i only wore earings and a tikka? has anyone ever seen a bride who hasn’t worn a necklace? i feel it kind of over does my look, and i dont want to be too dressed up under the circumatnces im facing. What do you think?
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I think that given that your sari seems to be fairly heavy, you could probably get away without a necklace.
Couple of questions:
1. What does the neckline of the blouse look like?
2. How will you be wearing the dupatta?
A pic of the sari might be helpful. I have actually seen ALOT of brides who haven't worn a necklace because they wore long jhumkas or something. I think that it would look gorgeous.
And in the end, as long as you feel lovely, you WILL be lovely, no matter how much you're wearing.
Good luck - and hope your mum gets better soon!
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I think earrings and tikka are lovely - you don't have to wear the necklace unless your neck is very deep and appears empty. I was contemplating this look too. If you have tried the whole look and are satisfied go ahead. I'm not keen about necklaces with sari's as a whole...
Sorry to hear about your Mom's illness, May Allah aid her in her recovery and give her lots of strength. I hope your wedding goes fantastically well!!
Ive seen different combinations, the most common being earrings and a necklace. I think how simple it looks all depends on how extravagant the set is…its possible to look overdone even with a set of earrings that are really flashy. You could do a whole set as long as the teeka, earrings and necklace are simple.
This second bride with just the teeka looks very nice as well! Just thought Id attach some of the pics to give you an idea.
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You could wear a long chain, if you have one. Those always look nice on saris anyway, and it won't overcrowd your look.
Congratulations on the wedding and duas for your mom's recovery.
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if your neckline has some embroidery on it, or ur blouse has some embroidery on it OR if ur pallu is heavily adorned, AND the neck is not deep, you most certainly can get away without a big choker around your neck, esp if the earrings and teeka are heavy.
which sari did you get btw? is the green and blue one with the circular motifs on it?
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You don't have to wear multiple necklaces or even long necklaces. Just wear one choker type necklace....the kind that sits close against your throat/base of your neck if your blouse has a deep neckline. As shown in the first and third pictures above.
You can also wear just a few gold bangles instead of a ton of them.........but if you wanna play it down and keep it simpler........wear matching glass bangles instead. And your wedding ring. That's it. The makeup and the sari will also add to the overall look and you're good to go!
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If you've been given gold bangles, do wear at least some of them -- many people see this as very important for the bride. Your mom would probably like it.
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Couple of questions:
1. What does the neckline of the blouse look like?
2. How will you be wearing the dupatta?
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The neckline is circular, not too deep so my neck doesnt look empty per se as it has thick embroidery around it. I'm draping the sari as you would normally, and i have a matching duppata which i'll only be wearing during the nikah.
The necklace that matches the earings and tika is quite big, i loved the choker idea but it doesnt look good worn so high up. im wearing my hair down too, so i think it looks too busy with the necklace aswell.
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which sari did you get btw? is the green and blue one with the circular motifs on it?
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And yes thats the one i bought, its the only that was available on such short notice.
I'm wearing a set of gold bangles on one arm only, alongside my mothers wedding ring, and in the other im just wearing my engagement/wedding ring.
Do you think that sounds okay? I am definetly going for a simple look, but i dont want to look like a guest attending the wedding either.
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^ To dress it up without going over board, you should focus on the hair. Look at classy yet edgy up-dos, the kind done at the Oscars. It'll definitely make you stand out as a bride without over-doing it. With this type of hair, you can easily wear a tikka and earrings.
I hope your mom gets better.
The first pic is a girl who wore a sari on her valima. It looks like she just got an amazing blow-dry at a salon and she still looks very dressed up.
The second one shes only wearing earrings and I think the kaam is what makes it look so bridal.
You’ll look great iA Sonia. Praying your mom gets better soon inshaAllah and that she has the patience to go through such a tough time.
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^I might be mistaken but I don't think that's her valima. It's a wedding she went to after her wedding.
i think this is the event you’re thinking of.
it was her valima outfit though, she just wore it again to another event later on. someone posted a website (i think it was flickr) that had her pictures and the first picture was from a set that said valima on them. you can tell this one is different cause of the jewelery, makeup and her husband is even wearing different ties in each picture.
lol wow whyyyyyyy do i know random stuff about this chick
but i guess it couldve meant the valima of someone else? anyways, it still looks gorgeous and very dressy to me :)
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^ I posted the link to her pics, it was picasa. U probably know cuz she made such a pretty bride. :)
The neckline is circular, not too deep so my neck doesnt look empty per se as it has thick embroidery around it. I'm draping the sari as you would normally, and i have a matching duppata which i'll only be wearing during the nikah.
The necklace that matches the earings and tika is quite big, i loved the choker idea but it doesnt look good worn so high up. im wearing my hair down too, so i think it looks too busy with the necklace aswell.
And yes thats the one i bought, its the only that was available on such short notice.
I'm wearing a set of gold bangles on one arm only, alongside my mothers wedding ring, and in the other im just wearing my engagement/wedding ring.
Do you think that sounds okay? I am definetly going for a simple look, but i dont want to look like a guest attending the wedding either.
Hi Sonia,
It sounds like your idea of wearing just the Tikka and the earrings will be just PERFECT!!
With the neckline and sari that you described, it sounds like you will look very elegant and beautiful without the necklace. I say go for it!! :)
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I would do a really nice tika and earrings and call it a day. No necklace for me if I was wearing a sari.
The neck has work on it.. and now that we know u're having u're hair down.. u'd look pretty in just a delicate tikka and earrings!
Lots of dua's for u're mothers health..
