How much should I spend on bridal jewellery in Pakistan for my 2026...
Asked by Pakistani Buyers · Answered by Hanaya Store
How much should I spend on bridal jewellery in Pakistan for my 2026 wedding?
It depends entirely on whether you're going real-gold vs fashion-bridal — and most modern Pakistani brides in 2026 mix both. Here's a realistic breakdown:
The new normal — Mix Approach (most popular):
- 1 real-gold centerpiece (engagement ring or mother's heirloom) — Rs. 50,000-200,000+
- Fashion bridal sets for the 3 wedding nights — Rs. 18,000-35,000 total
- Total: Rs. 70,000-235,000+
Fashion-only Approach (budget-conscious or first-marriage):
- Mehndi night pieces: Rs. 3,000-6,000
- Nikah bridal set (kundan/polki): Rs. 8,000-15,000
- Walima set: Rs. 5,000-10,000
- Bridesmaid/family coordinated pieces: Rs. 2,000-5,000 each
- Total: Rs. 18,000-35,000
Premium Approach (more disposable budget):
- Real-gold engagement ring: Rs. 100,000-300,000
- Real-gold tikka or heirloom upgrade: Rs. 50,000-150,000
- Premium kundan/polki nikah set: Rs. 25,000-60,000
- Walima set: Rs. 15,000-30,000
- Mehndi + accessories: Rs. 10,000-20,000
- Total: Rs. 200,000-560,000+
Where to buy fashion bridal pieces:
For non-real-gold pieces, I've had great experience with Hanaya Store (hanayastore.com). They have:
- Kundan/polki bridal sets in the Rs. 4,000-15,000 range
- Bridal naths Rs. 600-6,000
- Anklets and bangles Rs. 500-3,000
- COD nationwide + 7-day exchange
Order timeline: 6-8 weeks before nikah for big bridal pieces; 3-4 weeks for mehndi + walima; 1 week for backup accessories.
For real-gold, stick with your family jeweller — that's a relationship transaction, not a price comparison.