All set to tie the knot? Wait, before you say 'yes' to the 'mangalsutra', take cues from celebrity brides, who donned prettiest 'mangalsutra' and left our jaws dropped!
From Alia Bhatt's infinity designer mangalsutra to Katrina Kaif's designer Sabyasachi mangalsutra, celebrity brides have been inspiring us with their unique choices. Mangalsutra — is one of the most loved pieces of jewellery after marriage. It is a symbol of a married woman. While women may call it old-fashion, secretly, they all love flaunting it, especially during festivals. However, it is the new bride, who is obsessed with suhag ki nishani, mangalsutra. Well, this beautiful jewellery has evolved over the years. From heavy traditional mangalsutras to dainty pieces, brides are donning it all.
For those who don't know, mangalsutra is a sacred piece of jewellery that denotes a woman's marital status. Hindu women wear mangalsutra around their necks as an auspicious thread of goodwill and love. During the wedding ritual, when the groom ties the mangalsutra around the bride's neck, the wedding gets complete, and they are pronounced husband and wife.
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After tying the knot in an intimate ceremony on April 14, 2022, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt kickstarted their marital journey. While the couple's wedding pictures are still trending on the internet, it was the glimpse of Alia's unique mangalsutra that left everyone in awe. The actress' mangalsutra was made up of black beads and a gold chain, it also featured a teardrop diamond pendant with an infinity design made in gold. For those wondering why an infinity? Well, Ranbir Kapoor shares a deep connection with the infinity sign and the number eight.
On December 9, 2021, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with their family and close friends in attendance. Katrina looked gorgeous in a red Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer lehenga and jewellery. On the other hand, her groom, Vicky was looking dapper in a cream-coloured sherwani with a matching turban and doshala. Katrina's mangalsutra is designed by famous designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Hence, it is one of the most exquisite pieces of her bridal jewellery.
On November 15, 2021, Rajkummar and Patralekhaa had taken the saath pheras in an intimate ceremony in Chandigarh. While the couple is extremely private people, it was their first appearance as a married couple that left everyone in awe. And we got the first glimpse of Patralekhaa's designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee's mangalsutra. It is made from onyx and pearls. The unique set is made in 18k gold and features a black and golden beaded chain. The price of the gorgeous mangalsutra is Rs. 1,65,000.
Television actress-turned-Bollywood diva, Yami Gautam got married to Aditya Dhar on June 4, 2021, in her hometown. While her wedding festivities were all about a celebration of her infinite love for her husband, Aditya and her culture, it was her mangalsutra that caught our attention. It was simple yet stunnig with the diamond pendant.
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On December 25, 2020, Gauahar had happily said qubool hai to her darling husband, Zaid Darbar. For her nikah, Gauahar was looking mesmerising in an ivory sharara and double dupatta. Despite being a Muslim, Gauahar wanted to wear a mangalsutra. And Zaid had tied a mangalsutra around Gauahar's neck after their nikah was over. The actress often styles her dainty piece with Indian ensembles.
After dating for a couple of years, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain had tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Mumbai. Ankita often leaves us in awe with her jaw-dropping looks. However, it is her mangalsutra that takes center stage. The actress' mangalsutra featured black beads and five triangle-shaped diamond pendants.
Karishma Tanna got married to her longtime beau, Varun Bangera on February 5, 2022. She had a beautiful beach wedding, and the glimpses of it, still leave us in awe. Karishma just like her wedding look had opted for a dainty mangalsutra design. The necklace featured black beads and a round diamond pendant.
Well, we love the unique and pretty designs of mangalsutras donned by our favourite celebrities! Which one is your favourite?
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