20 September 2025 · By Ayesha Noor · 3 min read
When to book your bridal trial — and what to bring
We recommend booking your bridal trial six weeks before the wedding. That is late enough for the final dress fitting to be done, so we can work to the actual neckline and sleeve. It is also early enough that if something does not work, we have time to rework the plan without panic.
Bring: your dupatta, your jewellery (at least the earrings and maang tikka), a photo of the dress, a photo of two or three reference looks you like, and ideally a friend whose taste you trust.
Expect the trial to take 90 to 120 minutes. We do hair and makeup together because the two have to balance. You will leave the chair with the same look we plan to create on the day, so wear a top you can photograph in.
The trial is PKR 18,000 and is fully credited against your Barat or Valima package if you book within 30 days. We tell you this up front in the consultation so it is never a surprise.
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