Don't Forget a Thing on Your Wedding Day
Planning a South Asian wedding involves dozens of moving parts — and bridal accessories are one area where it's easy to overlook something until the last minute. This checklist is designed for South Asian brides in Canada to ensure every detail is covered, from the main ceremony to the reception and every event in between.
Save this page, print it out, or share it with your bridal party — and check off each item as you go!
Jewelry Checklist
Necklace & Earrings
- ☐ Main bridal necklace set (for wedding ceremony)
- ☐ Earrings to match (jhumkas, chandbalis, or studs)
- ☐ Lighter necklace set for mehndi/sangeet
- ☐ Reception jewelry set (if different from ceremony)
Head & Hair Jewelry
- ☐ Maang tikka
- ☐ Passa (side headpiece, optional)
- ☐ Hair pins or jhoomar
- ☐ Matha patti (forehead chain, optional)
Choora & Bangles
- ☐ Choora set (in correct size — measure wrist in advance!)
- ☐ Kaleeray (attached to choora)
- ☐ Additional bangles or kadas for other events
Hand & Wrist
- ☐ Haath phool (hand harness jewelry, optional)
- ☐ Rings (engagement ring, wedding band, cocktail rings)
Anklets & Feet
- ☐ Payal/anklets
- ☐ Bichhiya (toe rings, optional)
Nose
- ☐ Nath (nose ring, if wearing)
- ☐ Nath chain (if applicable)
Hair Accessories Checklist
- ☐ Floral hair accessories or gajra
- ☐ Decorative hair pins
- ☐ Dupatta pins or clips
- ☐ Hair comb or tiara (for reception, optional)
Outfit Accessories Checklist
- ☐ Dupatta (confirm it matches or complements lehenga)
- ☐ Dupatta pins or brooches
- ☐ Potli bag or clutch for ceremony
- ☐ Bridal shoes or heels (broken in before the wedding!)
- ☐ Backup flats for reception
Pre-Wedding Events Checklist
Mehndi / Henna Night
- ☐ Lightweight jewelry set
- ☐ Comfortable outfit that allows henna to dry
- ☐ Hair accessories
Sangeet / Dholki
- ☐ Statement earrings
- ☐ Bangles or kadas
- ☐ Comfortable shoes for dancing
Choora Ceremony
- ☐ Choora set (confirm size and color)
- ☐ Kaleeray
- ☐ Choora box for gifting presentation
Day-Of Emergency Kit
Pack a small bag with these essentials:
- ☐ Safety pins (multiple sizes)
- ☐ Double-sided fashion tape
- ☐ Extra earring backs
- ☐ Small jewelry repair kit
- ☐ Blotting papers
- ☐ Touch-up makeup
- ☐ Pain reliever (for heels!)
Shopping Timeline
To avoid last-minute stress, here's when to shop for each item:
- 6+ months before: Main bridal jewelry set, choora and kaleeray
- 4–6 months before: Pre-wedding event jewelry, hair accessories
- 2–3 months before: Shoes, bags, dupatta pins
- 1 month before: Final fittings, confirm all pieces are ready
- 1 week before: Clean and organize all jewelry, pack emergency kit
Shop South Asian Bridal Accessories in Canada
Touch Of Elegance is your one-stop shop for South Asian bridal accessories in Canada. From choora and kaleeray to necklace sets, hair accessories, and bangles — everything you need for your wedding day is available online with fast Canadian shipping.