Ice Blue Bridal Gown: How to Wear Jhoomar for Walima, Reception and Indian Weddings
How to wear Jhoomar, our ice blue open-front bridal gown with a pearl halter and sweeping train, for walima, reception,...
Some brides want their last function to feel like a breath of fresh air after days of reds and golds. Ice blue does exactly that: cool, quiet and luminous, it lets the handwork sparkle without shouting, and it looks as good under a chandelier as it does in the soft light of a haveli courtyard.
Jhoomar is our ice blue open-front bridal gown from the Vyah Diyan Tyaariyan collection. This guide explains how an open-front gown works, what goes into Jhoomar's handwork, how to wear it at a walima, reception or engagement, and how Indian and Sikh brides style it for their evening functions.
Jhoomar at a glance
| Colour | Ice blue with a soft misty grey tone, worked in silver |
| Pieces | Open-front gown, inner blouse, lehenga and dupatta |
| Fabric | Net, with a smooth ice blue train |
| Handwork | Dabka, naqshi, kora, resham silk thread and aari work with seed beads, cut-dana, crystal beads, Swarovski crystals, glitter sequins and piping |
| Price | Rs.850,000.00 for the full set |
| Making time | 10 to 12 weeks, delivery included |
| Sizes | Made to measure |
What is an open-front gown?
An open-front gown is a long, fitted outer layer that opens down the front, so the lehenga beneath shows as you move. It gives you the length and drama of a gown with the flare of a lehenga, and it photographs beautifully from every side. For other silhouettes and how they compare, see our bridal lehenga guide.
Inside Jhoomar's handwork
The pearl halter and keyhole bodice
A slim pearl halter frames a plunging V, and the inner blouse beneath is cut with a diamond-shaped keyhole at the midriff. Rows of pearls run down both front edges of the gown from neckline to floor.
Florals, paisleys and arches
Dabka, naqshi, kora, resham silk thread and aari work trace floral vines, paisleys and arched motifs across the gown, set with seed beads, cut-dana, crystal beads, Swarovski crystals and glitter sequins. Every edge is finished with fine piping.
Sleeves and cuffs
Full sheer net sleeves carry embroidered florals and end in wide cuffs of Swarovski and crystal beads.
The back and the train
The back scoops low, and the embroidery softens below the waist into a long, sweeping ice blue train.
The lehenga and dupatta
The lehenga is covered in glitter sequins and shows through the front opening. The soft net dupatta carries the same dabka, naqshi, resham and aari florals, a heavy embellished border and piped edges.
Why ice blue for a walima or reception
The walima is usually the calmest function of a Pakistani wedding, and the reception is the most glamorous. Ice blue suits both: soft enough for an afternoon walima, and luminous enough under evening lights for a reception stage. Because Jhoomar is worked entirely in silver, it keeps a cool, polished look rather than the warmth of gold.
Wearing Jhoomar at Indian and Sikh weddings
Indian and Sikh brides choose Jhoomar for the evening functions: the reception, the roka or engagement, the ring ceremony and the cocktail night, and it makes a striking sangeet entrance. For the anand karaj or the pheras, most brides keep to a traditional red or pink lehenga, and Jhoomar becomes the look for the celebration that follows.
Styling Jhoomar
- Jewellery: The pearl halter and plunging V do the work of a necklace, so choose long diamond or polki drop earrings and a single statement ring. Silver, diamonds and pearls suit ice blue; heavy yellow gold can look warm against it.
- Hair: A sleek low bun or soft waves pulled back keep the halter and the low back on show.
- Make-up: A silver-taupe eye, soft shimmer and rose-nude lips.
- The train: Ask someone to straighten it before your entrance and before photographs.
Ordering Jhoomar from abroad
Jhoomar is made to measure in our Lahore atelier and takes 10 to 12 weeks, delivery included. We ship free with tracking to India, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, the UAE and Europe. Our guide on how to measure for a made-to-measure bridal outfit walks you through it. Prices show in your local currency and checkout is in Pakistani rupees; international orders ship DDU, so any import duty is paid on delivery.
Questions brides ask us
How much is Jhoomar?
Rs.850,000.00 for the open-front gown, inner blouse, lehenga and dupatta, with free tracked shipping worldwide.
Is Jhoomar suitable for a walima?
Yes. The walima and reception are what it was designed for.
Can I wear Jhoomar at a Sikh or Indian wedding?
Yes, for the reception, roka, engagement, ring ceremony, cocktail night or a sangeet entrance.
Can the neckline or sleeves be changed?
Choose Customize and we will go over the neckline, sleeves and fit with you on WhatsApp before any fabric is cut.
What jewellery suits Jhoomar?
Diamonds, pearls or silver-toned pieces. Statement earrings work better than a heavy necklace.
Can I see it in person?
Yes, at our studio, 39-A MM Alam Road, Block B1, Gulberg III, Lahore. Bridal appointments are recommended.
Find your look
See every photo and detail on the Jhoomar ice blue bridal maxi gown page, browse Reception Dresses and Pakistani Wedding Gowns, or read our guide to Pakistani reception and walima dresses.