Your guide to prepping for your best friend’s wedding

It’s not every year that we get to celebrate a best friend’s wedding. But when we finally get the chance, it’s non-negotiable that every nuptial we partake in, every gift we give and every outfit we don has to be no less than perfect. While planning all the details sure does sound exciting at first, it’s bound to get confusing when each of our Pinterest boards and Instagram saves gives out a distinctly different vibe. When it comes to clothing, we end up wondering whether to channel our excitement through richly-hued traditional lehengas or stick with pastel and neutral colours. In terms of zeroing in on a present, there’s always a battle between a state-of-the-art luxury bag, precious fine jewellery and a timeless watch. And packing for the week-long phenomenon? It’s, safely, the most difficult feat to achieve—considering the last thing we want to do is leave those matching earrings behind.

So in case you’re nearing the occasion, but are still at the first step of preparation, we’ve penned down a guide that will help you untangle your thoughts. From what to pack, to what to wear, scroll down for our all-inclusive edit of the products you can swear by.

What to pack

It’s a no-brainer that your packing list involves your outfits for every ceremony, but it’s important that you give your accessories due consideration as well. This involves jewellery, bags, footwear, perfume and at least one luxury watch to complement every look.

Jewellery

If there’s one jewellery piece that makes it to this list, let it be Bvlgari’s Serpenti Viper Necklace which will elevate any outfit that has gold details in it. For days you decide to ditch classic gold and instead go with silver details, pack the white gold Serpenti Viper Necklace by the Italian luxury house. They’re both versatile, yet striking enough to make heads turn. In addition, the gold B.ZERO1 Earrings or the Serpenti Viper Earrings make for ideal accompaniments too.

Watch

Choosing a watch that transcends styles can be tricky business, but the iconic Bvlgari Bvlgari Watch features diamonds, rose gold and stainless steel to round off any look. The bracelet spirals elegantly around the wrist, and the small fuss-free dial champions minimalism and grace. We suggest you place this one high on the priority list.

Bags

One of the most important accessories, a bag can make a lot of difference when it comes to festive dressing. For a wedding where you don’t want to be weighed down by heavy essentials, consider pairing a modern Indo-western outfit with the Serpenti Forever Mini Bag. But if going small is not a viable option, the Serpenti Forever Top Handle Bag does the work well.

Perfume

There’s no denying the fact that you’re never fully ready without wearing the perfect scent. Our recommended pick for a wedding would be the Rose Goldea Eau de Parfum which combines the radiant rose and sophisticated musk to concoct a bold yet seductive fragrance.

Footwear

Just because it’s not always visible under the floor-grazing attires, doesn’t mean a standout pair of footwear isn’t a good investment pre-wedding. Before you begin packing for your best friend’s big day, try to tie your looks together with different kinds of shoes. Think, juttis with zardozi work, custom-made embroidered heels or a pair of hand-painted shoes that add the final touch to everything.

What to wear

Now, to more important questions. How do you dress for every small and big ceremony of one of the most memorable weddings you’ll ever attend? What you wear, truly speaks of your personal style. So before you start eyeing on the slightly tweaked versions of what your favourite influencers are wearing, find your own flair.

If you choose to wear a twirl-worthy lehenga during one of the nuptials—or on the wedding day itself—take inspiration from Katrina Kaif’s floral Sabyasachi lehenga. Or channel your enthusiasm through a saturated-hued piece like Ananya Panday’s.

In case you’d rather flaunt a festive saree, something like Alia Bhatt’s red embroidered drape is an ideal pick.

For more intimate nuptials, we recommend you swap your twirly skirt for flared palazzo pants or experiment with dhotis paired capes. But whatever you decide on, let it be comfortable enough to perform your bridesmaid duties. 

What to gift

Secret Serpenti Watch

Once the grand ceremony is over, we can safely presume that your newly-wedded best friend will be a part of multiple family dinners and at least one long vacation. While her trousseau will most likely be well-equipped with outfits to go with these occasions, there’s no such thing as enough accessories to style them with. At the top of our gifting recommendations list is Bvlgari’s Secret Serpenti Watch which doubles as a magnificent bracelet. The rose gold timepiece features round and marquise-shaped diamonds and coils around the wrist quite elegantly.

Serpenti Forever Jewellery Box

There’s nothing better than a high-quality vanity case—which can also be used as a bag—to choose as a wedding present for her. And the Serpenti Forever Jewellery Box fits the bill. It comes with a detachable chain and leather strap, multiplying the ways it can be styled (or placed in your fashion closet).