Bridal grills are the unexpected wedding accessory we never saw coming

When you think of bridal jewellery, what comes to mind? Gold necklaces, diamond earrings, or perhaps even pearls? While those classics never go out of style, today’s bride doesn’t just wear her diamonds—she grins in them. She walks down the aisle wearing what might just be a dentist’s retirement plan: bridal grills. That’s right—grills have made the leap from music videos to marriage vows. Wedding day glamour just got a serious upgrade.

Dental adornments have been in the fashion scene for a while now. And for any concerned mums or dentists wondering what exactly grills are, let us explain…

What are grills?

Grills—also known as “grillz”—are custom-fitted, removable tooth embellishments worn over the teeth, typically crafted from metals like gold, silver, or platinum, and often encrusted with diamonds or other gems. While they became a hip-hop staple in ’80s Brooklyn—thanks to designer Eddie Plein and icons like Slick Rick and Nelly—their roots run much deeper.

Dental bling actually dates back to ancient Etruscans, Mayan royalty, and Southeast Asian elites, all of whom used tooth adornments to signal power, status, and wealth. Fast forward to today, and grills have travelled from the streets of New York to the wedding aisles of New Delhi.

Tailored to your teeth 

Few bridal accessories rival the sheer opulence of custom grills. Fitted precisely to the bride’s teeth and drenched in gold, platinum, or diamonds, nothing says extravagance quite like a grill. Whether you opt for something understated or over-the-top, these dental adornments are made to order, turning dental precision into high fashion. After all, why shouldn’t your smile be couture too?

A love letter in gold

Every detail of a bride's look carries meaning—no matter how trivial it seems to that distant aunt she’s meeting for the first time. Brides are now teaming up with jewellers to incorporate initials, meaningful symbols, and even heirloom stones into their sets, transforming grills into deeply personal treasures. These aren’t just accessories; they’re heirlooms with edge.

The most iconic pop culture proposal with grills

Mentioning grills without recalling one of the most iconic moments in pop culture would be impossible: A$AP Rocky’s music video for D.M.B.—a visual love letter to Rihanna. In it, Rocky’s grills spell out “Marry Me”, while Rihanna flashes back with a shimmering “I Do”. It doesn’t get more iconic than that—a love story told entirely through grills.

Bridal grills are here to stay—and they’re rewriting the rules of wedding glamour, one dazzling smile at a time.

Lead image: @clovajewellery, @customgoldgrillz, @garvinthejeweler/Instagram

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