Donning a perfect bridal outfit on her big day is something that a bride dreams about even before the wedding is finalised or the wedding preparations begin (sometimes even before she has chosen a life partner). So, it is quite understandable that every bride-to-be spends endless hours searching for her perfect lehenga or bridal gown. It is not only something that she is going to don on that day, but a keepsake of her wedding day memories as well.
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- D-Day has to be special, it has to be memorable, it has to be beautiful, it is meant to be blooming and that feeling can only get when you choose your life-partner also when you shop the perfect dresses for that day!
- Wedding shopping in Delhi is very famous everywhere! People surely come to India from overseas to shop here for their perfect D-day!
- Often, the budget is the biggest constraint. But keep calm, girls! We’ve done the research and have found the top markets in Delhi where you can buy gorgeous, trendy wedding wear within your budget.
Chandni Chowk
The place needs no introduction among North Indians when it comes to Indian attires. The shopkeepers are well versed with latest fashion trends and you will get a perfect outfit here to wear on your wedding. The place is also known for selling designer lehengas. You can do shopping for your entire family from here. Some well-known shops in Chandni Chowk are Om Prakash Jawahar Lal and Ram Kishan Sarees etc.
Karol Bagh
This place is dotted with a number of shops selling variety of latest designer sarees and men’s wear. There are many shops like Meena Bazaar and Frontier Bazaar from where you can choose the best wedding dress for yourself. Among all, Ajmal Khan Road is known for trendy outfits from some of the well-known global brands. This market is also known for the elegant jewelries and many other things. New Handloom Emporium, they have good choices of lehengas starting from Rs. 8000 but the work is not that detailed. A good bridal lehenga starts from Rs. 25000 and goes up to Rs. 3.5 lac.
Lajpat Nagar Market
If you still feel unsatisfied, Lajpat Nagar market offers a variety of wedding apparels. This market is known as a hub for all your needs, including wedding outfits, artificial jewelry and home decor. All of these things are available at moderate price. You don’t have to be much worried about the budget as they have options from lowest to as expensive as you want. And this market has its fair share of designer stores as well. Check out Kapil & Mmonika’s store, near the Lajpat Nagar metro station, if you are looking for heavy stuff.
Rajouri Garden
Rajouri garden is an upscale market in the heart of the West Delhi. Stores like Bombay Selection, Shakuntalam, Lucky and many other will help you finding a budget friendly wedding outfit that is trendy as well. You will get here unique and beautiful Indo-western lehengas, gowns and Anarkali suits at very reasonable price. It can taste from Rs. 10,000 to 50,000.
Shahpur Jat
Shahpur Jat is full of the disintegrated streets and leafy lanes that are dotted with numerous one-storey houses inhabited by Haryanvi Jats. It has become a hub for budding bridal and Indian-wear designers. This place is frequently visited for trousseau shopping in Delhi. There are several vintage apparel stores and eclectic jewelry boutiques, which are sited adjacent to the homes of turbaned locals. Some popular stopovers at this location are kanelle, Sahiba Singh and Collart.
Defence Colony
If you don’t want to wear lehenga or saree, Defence colony market is perfect place to start hunting for your gowns. This is a luxury shopping destination where a lot of high-end designer boutique stores are there. You can buy here great variety of customized outfits from famous Bollywood films. Some designer shops of Tarun Tahiliani, Shantanu & Nikhil and Anjalee are available here.
On Rent
Obviously, no market but nowadays, people believe in saving their money and spending their bucks on worthy stuff. So, yes, this option is the best – RENT ON! You will find a lot of shops in Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony or on the web like Lehengaonrent.com,
Secretwardrobe.in. The range starts from Rs. 1000 for day. These offer professional services guaranteeing dry clean and alterations according to your size.
Bridal Shows and Exhibitions
Is something still missing? Bridal Shows and Exhibitions come for your rescue. In last few years, these exhibitions are coming to liberate the bride-to-be and groom-to-be choose the best for their weddings. The exhibition display high end brands of outfits, jewelry, trousseau packaging and cosmetics. Celebrating Vivah, Wedding Bells, Wedding Asia and Bridal Asia are some of such events to buy for your wedding shopping in Delhi.
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- Prepare for your wedding day now with full zeal, enjoy your day and yes, do not forget to click loads of photos with these beautiful lehengas, sarees and gowns.
So, the question is, are you ready to shop?