A bridal trousseau usually includes two kinds of pieces: outfits chosen by tradition and family, such as sarees given by elders and the outfits for particular ceremonies, and outfits the bride now chooses herself for her own taste and life. At House of Daisy on Golf Course Road, Gurugram, we often plan both sides at one consultation, with the bride, her mother and sometimes her grandmother at the table.
What has the family traditionally given?
Customs vary by family and community, but family-chosen pieces often include:
- Ceremony outfits. In many families, the outfit for a particular ritual comes from the bride's side or the groom's side by custom.
- Sarees from elders. Mothers, grandmothers and aunts often give a saree each, as a blessing.
- Heirlooms. An odhni, saree or shawl handed down.
- Gifts from relatives. Suits or dupattas given at the showing or at the wedding.
Some families also receive clothes for the bride from the groom's side. Ask what your two families expect, so no one buys the same outfit twice.
What do brides now choose themselves?
Most brides today want a say in nearly everything, and families are increasingly happy to let them. Brides tend to choose:
- The wedding outfit and the function outfits, colour by colour.
- Party pieces: gowns, Indo-western sets and co-ords.
- Everyday wear for work, home and travel.
- One or two pieces made purely for themselves, sometimes with a name or date embroidered inside.
How do you blend the two without friction?
The trick is to agree the list before anyone shops. Sit together and mark every item: family gives, bride chooses, or decided together. Then:
- Let elders choose the pieces that carry the most tradition, and invite the bride to pick colours within them.
- Let the bride lead the pieces she will wear most.
- Share one colour plan so gifted sarees and chosen outfits sit well together.
When a relative wants to gift an outfit but does not know the bride's size, the bride can come in later to be measured. We do not sell gift vouchers.
What about the mother's and sisters' outfits?
They are not part of the bride's trousseau, but they are often planned at the same time. One consultation can plan a whole family's coordinated outfits, with one palette, different styles and who wears which shade at each function. Our guide to outfits for the bride, her mother and sisters shows how.
What should never be in the trousseau?
Anything the bride will not wear and has no feeling for. A trousseau is her wardrobe. Pieces bought only because "a trousseau must have them" end up unworn. It is kinder to talk openly and keep the list honest.
How does made to order help both sides?
Made to order lets a family's tradition and a bride's taste meet in one piece: the traditional colour for a ceremony, perhaps, with a neckline and embroidery she chose. Trousseau planning is part of the free bridal design consultation, in the showroom or on a video call. You choose fabric, colour, neckline, sleeves, embroidery and its placement one by one, and in-house designers share a sketch for approval before anything is made. Pieces we make to order are made to your measurements and hand-embroidered in our atelier. Order a made-to-order bridal lehenga at least 8 weeks ahead. Each piece is priced on its fabric, embroidery and hours of work, quoted after the sketch. See our bridal lehengas for ideas.
Our only showroom is at Shop 226A, 2nd Floor, DT Mega Mall, Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 1, Sector 28, Gurugram, open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM. Bridal consultations are by appointment, and walk-ins are welcome to see pieces.
Questions brides ask
Can my mother and I plan the trousseau together?
Yes. Family are welcome at the free consultation, in the showroom or on a video call.
Can a relative gift me an outfit?
Yes. They can choose it, and you come in later to be measured. We do not sell gift vouchers.
Can you make outfits for my mother and sisters too?
Yes. One consultation can plan a whole family's coordinated women's outfits.
Do I have to wear the traditional colour for each ceremony?
That is between you and your family. We make any colour you want.
Trousseau mein kya ghar waale dete hain aur kya dulhan khud chunti hai?
Rasmon ke outfits aur sarees aksar ghar waale dete hain. Party aur roz ke kapde dulhan khud chunti hai. Har parivaar alag hota hai.
Kya saas ke diye kapde bhi trousseau mein aate hain?
Kai parivaaron mein haan. Pehle hi baat kar lijiye taaki ek jaisa outfit do baar na aaye.
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