Pakistani Wedding Season 2026 Jewellery Shopping Checklist

June 14, 2026|Hanaya Store

Pakistani wedding season runs from late September through February, with bridal preparations starting 3-4 months ahead. Here's a complete jewellery shopping timeline + checklist for 2026 — designed to keep you organised, on-budget, and stress-free.

Timeline — when to shop what

3-4 months before the wedding

Lock down the nikah bridal set (kundan/polki) — highest-value piece, longest lead time for customisation.
Discuss real-gold pieces with family jeweller (engagement ring, mother's heirloom).

6-8 weeks before

Order mehndi night jewellery (yellow/green/gota).
Order walima set (lighter, pastel-friendly).
Order nath (clip-on options take time to source the right size).

2-4 weeks before

Order bridesmaid/sister coordinated pieces.
Order mother-of-bride pieces.
Backup pieces for changes (extra earring set, lighter ring).

1 week before

Final touch-up: nail polish friendly bangles, hairpieces, hijab pins.
WhatsApp Hanaya for any last-minute confirmation.

Bridal Trousseau Checklist by Event

Mehndi Night

Yellow/green statement choker
Big floral jhumkas with tassels
Multiple bangle stacks (yellow gota or tribal silver)
Ghungroo payal
Maang tikka with ghungroo
Optional kalire

→ Mehndi & Mayun Jewellery collection

Nikah

Full kundan/polki bridal set (necklace + choker + earrings)
Full nath with ear chain
Heavy maang tikka
Hath ka zever (back-of-hand chain)
Bangle + kara stacks
Anklet/payal

→ Wedding Jewellery 2026 collection

Walima

Lighter polki or American-diamond set
Smaller nath or no nath
Polki or rose-gold earrings
Delicate bracelet or kara
Lighter maang tikka

→ Walima Bridal Set collection

Budget breakdown — what to expect to spend

Mehndi pieces: Rs. 3,000-6,000 total
Nikah bridal set: Rs. 8,000-15,000 (fashion bridal) or Rs. 30,000+ (premium kundan)
Walima set: Rs. 5,000-10,000
Add-ons (sister/mother pieces): Rs. 2,000-5,000 per relative
Total typical fashion-bridal trousseau: Rs. 18,000-35,000