Flowers have always held a special place in Indian traditions. Whether it’s a birthday, housewarming, baby naming, or a religious ritual, fresh flowers are part of the celebration. But when it comes to Indian weddings—the most elaborate of all occasions—flowers do much more than decorate the venue. Today, they’ve become a part of the bride’s look. And not just through garlands, but as jewellery.
Floral jewellery has become a big trend in recent years, especially for pre-wedding functions like haldi and mehendi. From maang tikkas and haathphools to kaleeras, payals, and even full dupattas made of fresh blooms, brides are turning to flowers for a look that’s fresh, elegant, and environmentally conscious.
Why Fresh Flowers Are a Hit at Indian Weddings
Indian weddings are known for their colours, rituals, and multi-day celebrations. Each function has its own vibe—mehendi is colourful and fun, haldi is more traditional and intimate, and the wedding ceremony itself is full of emotion. Floral jewellery fits beautifully into this setting. It adds a natural charm, feels light to wear, and brings in a sense of freshness that heavy gold or imitation jewellery simply can’t match.
Take for example the rise of haldi ceremonies where brides wear yellow outfits paired with white mogra or pink carnations. These combinations not only photograph well but also reflect a softer, more natural aesthetic. In summer weddings especially, floral jewellery helps beat the heat and gives brides a breezy, effortless look.
Bollywood Brides Set the Trend
The shift towards floral jewellery really picked up steam when actor Sonam Kapoor chose it for her pre-wedding ceremonies in 2018. Her custom-designed floral kaleeras and headpieces became the talk of the town. Since then, Bollywood brides like Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Kajal Aggarwal, Kiara Advani, and Radhika Merchant have all chosen fresh floral jewellery for various wedding events.
Radhika Merchant’s wedding especially stood out—her floral chadar (dupatta) was widely shared online and sparked a trend across bridal fashion circles. According to Srishti Kapur, founder of Floral Art and the designer behind many celebrity looks, “Floral jewellery is now a key part of the bridal look, especially for daytime functions. It’s fresh, customisable, and blends perfectly with any bridal outfit.”
She explains that her studio offers everything from sheeshpattis and hairbands to corsages, bangles, baju bandhs, neckpieces, and kamarbandhs. Each piece is made by hand and matched to the bride’s outfit, skin tone, and function theme. And the best part—it’s sustainable.
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Why Sustainability Matters Today
More and more couples are trying to make their weddings eco-friendly. From digital invites to zero-waste decor, there’s growing awareness around sustainability. Floral jewellery fits right in. Srishti Kapur adds, “Fresh flower jewellery is made with biodegradable materials. There are no plastic parts, no artificial elements. It’s meant for single use, and it goes back to the earth after the celebration. That makes it a smart and mindful choice.”
Real Brides Share Their Experience
It’s not just celebrities—real brides across India are loving this trend too.
Neelam Upadhyaya, who is related to Priyanka Chopra Jonas, wore floral jewellery at her haldi ceremony at Army Club, Juhu, earlier this year. “I chose mogra flowers to break the monotony of my yellow outfit. I didn’t want to wear imitation or real jewellery for every function, so I tried something different. The flowers added freshness to the entire look, and they stayed intact throughout the function. I’d definitely wear it again—maybe a floral ring or a haathphool. It’s simple but eye-catching.”
Tejaswi Ajmera, a senior associate in medical affairs at Pfizer, also wore floral jewellery for her mehendi and haldi. “I had floral bangles, earrings, maang tikka, necklace, and even floral payals. I stored them in the fridge and wore them again the next day. Even my varmala was made from fresh flowers. I didn’t want to waste anything, so I gave the pieces to my stylist to reuse for another bride. It’s beautiful and it doesn’t go to waste—that’s the best part.”
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Care Tips: How to Keep Your Floral Jewellery Fresh
Fresh flowers are delicate, so it’s important to store them properly. Here are some useful tips shared by experts:
- Keep them refrigerated: Store floral pieces in the fridge until just before the function. It helps maintain freshness and prevents wilting.
- Avoid direct sunlight: Keep the flowers away from heat and light, especially if your ceremony is outdoors.
- Skip the perfume and water: Don’t spray fragrance on floral jewellery. The chemicals can cause the petals to brown or wilt.
Want a low-maintenance version? Go for paper, fabric, or shell-based floral jewellery. These are ideal for destination weddings or summer functions where freshness might be hard to maintain. Designer Nikhil Jain from Lamansh adds, “Shells and paper flowers are becoming popular too. They’re lightweight, easy to manage, and can be reused.”
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re going for a big fat Indian wedding or a close-knit ceremony, floral jewellery adds a unique charm. It’s lightweight, beautiful, customisable, and sustainable—a rare combination. And with so many options now available in India, from fresh to fabric to shells, brides can pick what suits their style and still stay close to tradition.
If you’re planning your own wedding or helping a loved one prep for theirs, floral jewellery is definitely worth considering—for haldi, mehendi, or even a modern bridal shower. Sometimes, all it takes is a bunch of fresh flowers to make a statement that’s both stylish and thoughtful.
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