The Wedding List
WEDDING ON THE CARDS? HERE’S A CURATED LIST OF ALL THAT YOU NEED, FROM KANJEEVARAM SAREES ONLINE TO CUSTOM JEWELLERY TO QUIRKY INVITES.
A curated list of all that you need for a dream wedding—from Kanjeevaram sarees online, custom jewellery to invitation cards, and something for the grooms too.
Precious Connect Ananya Fine Jewellery
Having grown up surrounded by fashion and design, it wasn’t surprising that young Ananya Malhotra, 26, found her passion in jewellery. She studied jewellery design at Central Saint Martins in London and went on to learn gemology at Gemology Institute of America (GIA). “I always wanted to create jewellery that celebrated the profound bond between the wearer and the piece, and that is the philosophy of Ananya Fine Jewellery,” says Malhotra talking about her design ethos.
The brand takes its inspiration from Hindu and Buddhist philosophies and her first collection was titled Celestial Lotus. “Lotus is represented in each chakra and I wanted to explore how a piece might influence the wearer when connected to chakras and colours,” she explains.
Besides retail, Malhotra also caters to the bespoke wedding market where each piece is curated and customised basis the bride’s needs. The services are not just limited to brides but also include pieces created for the family, and buttons and cufflinks for grooms too that fit the larger wedding theme. “I realised how deeply personal the entire process was when I designed my own wedding jewellery,” she explains.
Talking about her clients and the response in the market, Malhotra says, “A bride once told me that designing and creating her jewellery was the best part of her wedding”.
AT Evoluzione, 3, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nugambakkam, TEL 28333627
PRICE ` 5 lakh onwards for bespoke pieces
Collectors’ Choice Kamadhenu Select
From the house of Kamadhenu Jewellers comes a new exclusive boutique, Kamadhenu Select. Amidst price wars and mass-produced jewellery, the store that opened its doors in October puts spotlight on collectors’ pieces. “We cater to people who are looking for exclusive designs in fusion and antique jewellery and exquisite diamond jewellery. Our target group is jewellery aficionados,” says Karhikeyan Thirumalai, 35, COO. Offering no discounts or price reductions, the brand prides itself on craftsmanship and its customer experience, coupled with a large selection of styles. From traditional South Indian and antique jewellery to contemporary diamond pieces, there's a lot for brides to choose from.
The newest offering includes an exclusive collection by Mumbai-based jewellery designer Gautham Banerjee, which is made up of precious stones, uncut and polki diamonds.
AT Kamadhenu Select, 176, Eldams Rd, Vannia Teynampet, Alwarpet, TEL 46591818
PRICE ` 1 lakh onwards