Wedding Gift Ideas and Accessories: A Handmade Guide for Wedding Season

Wedding season is here, and so is the big list. What do we gift? What do we wear? How do we look good for three events in one week without carrying a kilo of jewellery?

This guide is your one-stop plan. It covers gifts for the couple and the people around them, jewellery and hair accessories to wear as a guest, and small things to give out in bulk. Everything is handmade by women artisans in Gaya, Bihar, and the earrings and hair accessories are light enough to wear through the whole evening.

Pick what you need, skip the rest, and go enjoy the dancing.

Wedding gifts, by who you are gifting

The best wedding gifts feel chosen, not grabbed. Here is how to pick for the people on your list. Many of these pieces come from our Shagan collection, which is made for weddings and celebrations.

For the couple’s new home. A toran on the front door is a wedding classic, and a handmade one outlasts fresh flowers. The Genda Phool Toran (₹2,280) has orange marigolds with colourful beaded strands. The Tota Patti Toran (₹2,280) has yellow marigolds and green leaves on a red cord. The Devi Toran (₹2,280) adds medallions and red tassels. Pair one with the LED String Lights, Orange Rose (₹1,590) for their first festive evening at home.

Genda Phool Toran ₹2,280

Tota Patti Toran ₹2,280

Devi Toran ₹2,280

For the bride. Give her something she will actually use on the big days. A parandi (₹2,350 to ₹2,450) swings at the end of her braid, and a crochet gajra (₹1,650 to ₹1,890) never wilts. Or choose an Oriental Lacework Potli (₹4,250), available in rose gold, copper and gold, to carry her phone and lipstick.

For her sisters and friends. Keep it pretty and wearable. The Bhoomi Bangles Set in Gold-Silver (₹1,090) is lovely, and a Rangat zari bangle (₹650) is a sweet smaller gift. A Hair Comb Pin (₹1,280) or a Guncha Hairstick (₹950) works for hair.

For parents and elders. Go for useful and graceful. A Golden Chidiya Spec Chain (₹1,190) is a thoughtful gift for anyone who wears glasses, and a set of Curtain Tie Backs freshens up a room in two minutes.

What to wear as a guest, event by event

Wedding week means many outfits, and not all of them come with a heavy set of jewellery. Here is a simple plan for each event. New to crochet jewellery? Our crochet jewellery guide covers the basics.

Mehendi. Go bright and playful. The Mela Layered Necklace (₹1,980) is full of colour, and Swing Earrings (₹850) keep the look light.

Haldi. Think marigold and mustard. A yellow gajra like the Golden Poppy (₹1,890) and a Rangat Mustard Zari Bangle (₹750) fit right in.

Sangeet. This is statement time. Wear the Aneet Earrings (₹1,500) with a stack of Rangat bangles.

The wedding. Keep it graceful. The Adaa Necklace in White (₹1,100) or the Nazakat Nisha Necklace (₹2,150) looks lovely, and a gajra or parandi finishes the hair.

The reception. A Shringar Kaan Phool Ear Cuff (₹1,450) and a potli are all you need.

Mela Layered Necklace ₹1,980

Adaa Necklace, White ₹1,100

Nazakat Nisha Necklace ₹2,150

One more thing: the earrings and hair accessories are light, so you can dance for hours without complaints.

Wedding hair: gajra, parandi and more

Hair is where a wedding look comes together. Fresh flowers wilt by the end of the evening. Crochet ones don’t, and you can wear them again at the next wedding.

• Gajra (₹1,650 to ₹1,890). Wrap one around a bun and pin it in place. The White Mogra Moti (₹1,650) is soft and classic, the Floral Medow (₹1,890) mixes cream, red, orange and yellow, and the Golden Mahua (₹1,850) has gold petals with red beads.
• Parandi (₹2,350 to ₹2,450). It hangs at the end of a braid and sways with every step. Try the Pink & Gold Roses Parandi (₹2,350), the Red Beads & Pearls Parandi (₹2,350) or the Golden Birds Parandi (₹2,450).
• Hair comb pins (₹1,280). Slide one into a low bun. The Pink & Red Geraniums and Golden Daisies are popular picks.
• Hairsticks (₹950). Twist your hair into a bun and slip one in. The Guncha Coral Red Dahlia Bunch is bold and bright.

White Mogra Moti Gajra ₹1,650

Pink & Gold Roses Parandi ₹2,350

Red Beads & Pearls Parandi ₹2,350

Browse everything in one place in the Shagan collection.

Small gifts, favours and bulk orders

Weddings come with a long list of people to thank. These help you do it with style.

• Festive Gift Pouch, Set of 3 (₹1,050). Drawstring pouches with lace trim and tassels, in red, yellow, neutral and off-white. Fill them with sweets or a small gift.
• Samoolam Gift Bags. Handy for wrapping gifts for the family.
• Small gifts for the wedding party. Rangat bangles start at ₹650, hairsticks are ₹950, and flower hair clip sets for the little ones are ₹500.

Festive Gift Pouch, Set of 3 ₹1,050

Guncha Coral Red Dahlia Hairstick ₹950

Flower Hair Clip Set ₹500

Planning favours or gifts for many guests? Samoolam takes bulk orders and custom design requests. Send the details through the B2B enquiry page, and the team will get back to you.

Quick answers before you shop

What is a good wedding gift?

Something the couple will use and remember. A handmade toran, a string of fairy lights or a potli makes a lovely gift for the couple or the bride. For friends, a bangle, a gajra or a hairstick is easy to love.

What can I gift for under ₹1,000 at a wedding?

Rangat bangles start at ₹650, Guncha hairsticks are ₹950, and kids’ flower hair clip sets are ₹500. The Bhoomi Bangles Set is ₹1,090 if you can stretch a little.

What should I wear to a mehendi or a haldi?

Go bright for mehendi and yellow or mustard for haldi. Colourful beaded necklaces, swing earrings and a gajra work well for both.

Does a crochet gajra wilt?

No. It is made of crochet thread and beads, so it stays fresh through the whole event, and you can wear it again at the next one.

Can I order wedding gifts in bulk?

Yes. Send a bulk enquiry for favours, gifts for guests or corporate wedding gifting through the B2B enquiry page.

Will my order reach me before the wedding?

In-stock pieces are dispatched within 72 hours and usually reach you within 4 to 7 days of ordering. Made-to-order pieces take 10 to 15 days to dispatch, so order early for the date you need. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are not working days for deliveries. Questions? Write to support@samoolam.com or WhatsApp +91 95826 78898, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm IST. Full details are in our shipping information.

Enjoy every ceremony

Whether you are packing for a wedding week or choosing a gift for the couple, pick something made by hand. It will be noticed, it will be kept, and it will carry a story: this one was made by a woman in Gaya, Bihar.

Happy wedding season from all of us at Samoolam.