Indian Culture
In Indian weddings, jewellery plays a significant role. The bride typically wears a necklace, earrings, and a maang tikka, which is a decorative hair ornament. The jewellery is often made of gold
and is adorned with precious stones, symbolising wealth and prosperity. Traditionally the bride also wears a mangalsutra, a black bead necklace. which is tied around her neck by the groom during the wedding ceremony, symbolising their union.
Western Culture
In some Western cultures, it is customary for the bride to receive on her wedding day something old. something new, something borrowed, and something blue". often in the form of jewellery.
The age-old tradition is a Victorian superstition believed to bring good luck and symbolise connections to her past, present, and future. The blue element represents loyalty and faithfulness, with
blue historically associated with purity and trustworthiness. This charming tradition remains popular among brides today.
