At Lalgate we know that your wedding day will be the most special day of your life. You can take advantage of the extra bridal services offered to you by Lalgate
We understand that the bride needs to look extra special and the wedding party ladies need to have that extra sparkle and edge to their outfit too. Lalgate will invite you and your wedding party to view our private collection or we can come to you
We like to go that extra mile for our customers so we are able to offer discounts on bulk bridal purchases so that everybody from the bride, the bridesmaids and not to forget the brides mother look extra special for all the weddings events leading up to your big day
Lalgate welcomes you to call 0844 414 5925 for a more informal discussion of how we can cater to your individual needs.
"At Lalgate we believe that every bride should know about
what wedding jewellery means and the various different elements of Indian
bridal jewellery that makes up a complete bridal set to allow a Lalgate bride
to look like a true princess on the biggest and most glamorous day of her life.
To imagine an Indian wedding without exotic jewellery is
completely impossible as the marriage ceremony and ornament go side by side
that communicate with an unspoken language presenting symbolisms and various
meanings. Intricately designed along with intricate patterns and great colours,
the gamut of bridal jewellery trousseau consists of Maangtika, Earrings, Rings,
Necklaces, Bangles, Anklets and Nose Hoops.
While you might see some variation in the bridal jewellery,
depending on the particular region of the country where it is taking place, the
basic items remain the same"
Siddharth Bulsara
LALGATE COMPANY DIRECTOR
Bridal
Jewellery Explained
Shringar Patti
Shringar Patti can be described as a kind of tiara, usually in gold, which
adorns the forehead of the bride. It is placed along her hairline and has a
circular plaque in the middle, which hangs below the hair line (on the
forehead).
Maang Tikka
Maang Tikka can be said to be a shortened version of the Shringar Patti. It
comprises of a string, with a centre 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 bride is incomplete without the bridal set, which comprises of
a heavy neck piece, along with matching earrings. It is usually selected
keeping in mind the colour and overall style of the bridal dress.
Nath forms yet another important part of the bridal jewellery. It comprises of
a 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.
Chudi (Bangles)
Chudi (bangles), of gold as well as in glass, makes up a part of the overall jewellery
worn by a bride. In some of the cases (like Punjabi weddings), the glass
bangles are replaced by ivory ones, in red and white colour (called chuda).
Hathphool (Bracelet with Rings)
Hathphool is a beautiful piece of jewellery 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(s) 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).
An essential part of the bridal jewellery, in many states of India, Bichhua
comprises of a toe ring, usually in silver. It is also regarded as one of the
signs of a married woman and is worn in pairs only.
Payal (Anklet)
Along with the toe ring, a bride is always required to wear Payal, also known
as Pajeb, as a part of her wedding jewellery. It adorns the ankle of a bride,
is made of silver (mostly) and has Meenakari, Kundan or beads as decorations.
Mangal Sutra (Necklace with Black Beads)
The most important part of the bridal jewellery is Mangal sutra. However, it is
not worn by the bride before the marriage. Rather, it is tied by her husband
(around her neck), as symbol of their union. It comprises of a string of black
beads, with a gold or diamond pendant.
Kamarband (Waist Band)
In the earlier times, the bride used to wear the Kamarband around her waist. A
heavy piece of jewellery, it was meant to support the wedding dress and keep in
place. These days, it might or might not be worn by the bride.
Baaju Band (Arm Bands)
Baaju band used to be a necessary part of the bridal jewellery, at one point of
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.
Lalgate.com provides brides with many of the above items, however due to varying demand not all the above items are on the website. We are able to accomodate personal requests to design and develop a bespoke piece for you whether it be a head-piece or waistband just call our design team on 0844 414 5925
