Sep 23
Wedding Shopping in Delhi: Tips and Recommendations
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Thanks for the extensive list. I’m flying down to Delhi in November to shop for my wedding items. Am looking for south Indian silks for my ceremony – are there any other stores specializing in this besides Nalli’s?
Hi Veena,
You’re very welcome! I am most familiar with Nalli in Delhi. I did do a search online, and this is what I found: http://www.asklaila.com/search/Delhi-NCR/-/delhi%20kanjeevaram%20sarees/?searchNearby=true&type=plugin
I also think most saree shops would carry some collection of South Indian silks. Good Luck with your shopping!
Thanks a bunch, Neha. Looking forward to my Delhi shopping trip
Hi Veena, thats a lovely outfir you got from roshans!
im going in 3 weeks time to do my wedding shopping to delhi and punjab… do you know where is best to get a design made.. i wanted something quite modern – an indian style one piece dress for my reception.. do you know where is best for this?
This is a great blog by the way! sooo helpful!
thank you!
sorry i meant to say thanks NEHA!! sorry neha!
Hi Mina,
I am in Delhi currently – I have seen one piece dresses with Indian flare at Shakuntalam in Lajpat Nagar and also at Kimaya.
Hope this helps! Thanks for the props on the blog btw.
thanks neha!
Im going out there on the 21st and will be constantly checking your blog for updates! its great! also, do u have a list of things to get from india on this blog, or things needed for weddings.. eg.. bridesmaids suits/favors/bindid&bangles or accessories for ladies sangeet… im making a list at the moment and just hoping im not forgetting anything!
Hope you’re having fun
Mina
Hey Mina,
Here is a list that I posted some time back on how to shop for your wedding in India: http://www.marigoldevents.com/2010/03/how-to-shop-for-your-wedding-in-india/
Good Luck! I am sure you will have a wonderful trip to India.
take care,
Neha
Hey Neha,
Thanks for these tips. I’m not heading out till this Dec (2012) but really nervous about not being able to find anything. I love your lengha. Did you find others similar to that but different colors? I like that its not too blingy but very classy and love the embroidery work.
Thanks,
Swati
Hi Swati!
I can understand your nervousness. Thanks – lehengas are usually one of a kind and this is two years old. How long are you going to India for? If you are going to one of the major cities, you will have a ton of options to choose from. Unfortunately, if you want something custom designed, then you might have to give the store/designer at least a month’s notice.
I would suggest that you take a lot of pictures of what you like when you go to India as you can get anything custom made to order over there.
Also, if you need an outfit by a certain date, tell the shop owner/designer that you need it by certain date – 5 days. I am saying so because there are always adjustments that need to be made after you give the trial.
Wish you all the best with your shopping and wedding planning!
Thanks, Neha. I’m only going for 3 weeks to Delhi. So it takes 1 month for custom made? Wonder if you can pay a little bit extra for faster service. But I am just hoping I can find something off the rack
Hey… Thanks fr such wonderful tips fr shopping in delhi! I’m goin there next week but just for 4 days!
I realllllllly hope and wish I come back smiling with all of my wedding shopping done! Will come back and give my feedback here, so that it helps others too! 
Thanks agn!
thanku neha for your tips. actually im from bangladesh and im coming to delhi for a week. i have my wedding in next december and i want to buy both of my wedding and reception lehanga from there. would you please tell me how much money should it take to buy two nice lehanga. as i have no idea so im asking you. again thanku a lot.
Thank u so much for this list! I was new to Delhi, yet decided to shop for my wedding there. Your list was a blessing!! I loved Surya Sarees and got my wedding lehenga from there! thanks a lot
Hello Lovely Ladies!
Swati – Did you get your Bridal Shopping in Delhi done already? I hope you were able to get the bridal outfit you were looking for!
Richa – How was your shopping experience in Delhi? Hope you were able to get your shopping done.
Samira – How was your trip from Bangladesh to India? Were you able to find something in your budget?
Astha – You are very welcome! I am glad that my list could help you! Where and when is your wedding?
Hey Girls: I just got married a couple months ago and when i went to delhi for my shopping my friend told me about a service called Rani. It was a blessing in disguise. Before i had even arrived in delhi they had an itinerary planned out for me according to my budget, and a shopping consultant even went with me to check out outfits/jewelry/give aways/invites! It was so efficient and helpful for me especially since ive only been to delhi a few times in my life. I would definitely reccomend this service for all the brides-to-be or anyone who is going to be going to india for their wedding shopping.
Hello Gals,
I am going to India for my marriage in November & interested in Delhi shopping as I heard I can find lot of designer shopping places. I will highly appreciate if you all can guide me. I am looking for a one piece wedding dress (Lehenga)+ Dupatta. Not so heavy but then also classi. Anyone of you know where I can find something like that or somebody can make for me?
Great insight into Delhi’s shopping. Very helpful for people going to the capital for their wedding shopping. Please have similar information for other cities like Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
Cheers!
helloo
am a journalist with CNN IBN, kerala. coming to delhi nxt month fr wedding shopping. will u b able to help me?
Hey Neha,
I’ve never shopped in Delhi before, but I’m considering going there for my wedding shopping. I’ve shopped in Bombay early this year for my sister’s wedding and have a good understanding of what they have, locations as well as prices. Just to get an idea, would you be able to provide a price idea of some of these locations. And if it isn’t personal, how much you paid for your reception lehenga, just so I can have an idea of price comparison between the two cities.
Thanks
Hey Neha,
Your blog is very helpful. For shopping for bridal lehngas which are exclusive and heavy one where should I go first and whats the approx range for heavy lehngas .
Hi Neha,
Can you give me an idea of the pricing at Roshan’s…how much approximately that lehenga costed you?
Khyati & Dakshina – Hope your weddings went well! I apologize for the delay in response. Hope you were able to find your dream outfits!
Radha – You can get outfits in any range in Delhi. From my understanding and experience, Delhi is more reasonably priced than Mumbai. I had bought a sari from Mumbai, which I found in Delhi later on for cheaper.
Nishu – By exclusive, do you mean designer lehenga? Look up the Fashion Friday posts on my blog to get idea of the different designers. Email me at neha@marigoldevents.com if you have follow up questions.
RBM – All the places in this post are reasonably rated. Email me if you have specific questions.
I leave for Delhi tomorrow, I haven’t been in 19 years so I’m not sure what to expect! I was just doing some last minute research when I stumbled across your blog, THANK YOU so much! It’s fab, and I feel much more at ease now!
Sonia – I hope you were able to find everything you needed for your wedding in Delhi! Let us know if you found some interesting places to shop at while you were there!
Hi Neha!
Can u please tell me of some affordable boutiques in delhi that design custom made sarees based on the pictures we give? i have abt a month’s time!
I can’t make it to India before the wedding!
Ladies, do you have any suggestions for online bridal shops? I’m having a difficult time finding reputable designers
Thank you!!!
Neha I must appreciate your patience of going by each comment & individually reply back to them with detailed knowledge which you posses.
Hi,
This was indeed a very interesting list to shop in Delhi. I would surely try all the stores. I am from Jaipur, anyone wants to know about here, can contact me.
Srishti – Try visiting Dolly Jhunjhunwala in Hauz Khas or Niharika Pandey in Shahpur Jaat in Delhi.
Cece – What kind of online bridal shops are you looking for? Couture or budget?
Savia and Kritika – Thanks so much
Very helpful blog Neha
I am getting married in October and definitely going to kickstart my shopping with your list.
Btw do you have any recommendations on where to get blouses stitched in Delhi? I have a few ideas/pics but don’t know of any place that can implement those ideas perfectly without burning a hole in my pocket!
Hello RJ: Thank you – How is the planning coming along? There are a number of mom and pop kind of shops for blouse tailoring in Delhi. Every major marketplace has its own tailor. One tailor that I do know is called Eve’s in Greater Kailash M-Block Market. They do require appointments and are a little on pricier side. But the fittings are great and the options endless. When are you visiting Delhi?
Hi Neha, Hope you are well..
I am planning a trip to Delhi late October this year for my wedding shopping. Can you advise whether Tilak Nagar is any good for Bridal Lehngas and latest fashion range? What area would you say is best for wedding shopping so i can arrange to book hotel near by. Thanks. The blog above is great.. Exactly what i was looking for..
Hi Suky – The closest shopping area to Tilak Nagar is Rajouri Garden, and they are both connected via Delhi Metro. Rajouri Garden has a few malls and a shopping strip with stores like Meena Bazaar and Bombay Selections, both of which have good collection of Indian Wedding Outfits. Hope this helps.
Hi Neha
Can you please suggest where should I go for buying bridal lehnga? Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Frontier Raaz???
My budget is upto 35k and i went to 555 Saree House(opp HaldiRam), Chandni Chowk and selected one lehnga but my beutition told me silver tone lehnga will not look good. Choli and Lehnga is of cream color and dupata is in red color. My skin color is wheatish..which color combi is in now a days??
Dear Neha,
Read above list and seems like it’ll take at least a week to shop around… I am from Nepal and in bangkok right now. We plan to get married early next year but going back to Nepal on Aug. We are planning to take route to Delhi and stopover for 2-3 days for wedding saree shopping there. So i’d like to request for your expert advice on the 2-3 main places you’d recommend to check for wedding sarees (gerogette, party wear, dupatta with tash, dunno what else they have in saree
…). We have 2 full days only this time, and maybe we’ll take same route bkk-del-ktm next year before wedding too if we cant find good ones next month…
best regards,
Ashi
Pree – I would suggest going to Roshan’s or Shakuntalam in Lajpat Nagar. Surya Sarees in Chandni Chowk is really nice as well. I think you should be able to find something in that budget at any of these places. As far as colors are concerned, red never goes out of fashion for brides. If you want something more trendy, go with fuchsia and tangerine tango/orange.
Ashi – I hope its not too late, but here are my recommendations: for wedding sarees/lengha, I would suggest going to a place where they carry a wide variety. Like I said above, Roshan’s and Surya Sarees are great options. I also like Ushnak Mal. Can you tell me your budget range, so I can suggest accordingly?
Hello Neha,
, my budget is around 60 to 70K. Can you please suggest which amoungst the stores you have listed above will be best for me. Thanks so much.
Seems to be a very useful information about the best pick and to-go places for bridal shopping.
I am from Mumbai and my marriage is in the month of Jan next yr, i have been investigating for Lehenga like crazy, but doesnt find anyone impressive enough, and if they are the prices are sky-high. so i’ll be travelling to Delhi in the month of Sept but only for 2 days
Hi neha,
My wedding is next year in July and planning on going to India for 2 weeks in march. Do you
Think that’s enough time and is it too close to the wedding. Also, I’ve never been to Delhi except the airport. Shouldi consider shopping in Punjab where my moms family lives. If so do you any good places there. Thank you
Hi I am going to India in three weeks. Will be in Delhi for a week, which area do you suggest I prioritize to buy beautiful sarees and wedding lehnga?
I have never been to Delhi…. But heard its beautiful.
Hey Ladies – So excited that you guys are considering Delhi for shopping. Here are my tips -
Deepti – I would suggest three stores for you: Surya Sarees (Chandni Chowk), Roshan’s and Shakuntalum (both in Lajpat Nagar). I am pretty sure you will be able to find something in your range in those three stores. Hope this helps!
Preet – It is a good amount of time to get a lot of stuff done. I would suggest that you go for readymade outfits in that time period. You should have enough time to get your alterations done and blouse stitched once you have bought the outfits. I am not sure about places in Punjab, but can recommend an article: http://www.redwhiteanddiamonds.com/post/2591152663
Hope that helps!
Dj – It depends on where you would be staying in Delhi. I would suggest Chandni Chowk or South Delhi (Lajpat Nagar/South Extension). Both of those areas have many bridalwear shops in close proximity to each other.
Good Luck and hope you find your dream outfit!
Warmly,
Neha
Hey, i Wonder if you know any good bridal salon’s in Delhi as well? My wedding is just 17 days away and not living in Delhi so if you know some give me some names, I was thinking maybe khan bazaar would be the place to find some salon am I right ?
Hi Mojdeh – Which part of Delhi will you be in? You could try the salons at any of the five star hotels. Other make up artists to consider are Ashmeen Munjal and Ambika Pillai. Hope this helps!
Hi Neha,
My wedding is in first week of feb. Can you please suggest what will be the best time for shopping Sep 15 to Sep 20 or Dec 1st week. I want to know when the bridal collection is good in market. I got to know that before shrads (which is starting from Oct 2nd), there will be hardly any new collection in the market. Is it true.
Hi Neha,
I too have my wedding in February next year. I am planning to go to Delhi at the end of Oct / start of Nov. I am worried about shops being too busy or having sold out of outfits at that time (as it is just before Diwali). Do you think this will be an issue? Would it be better for me to delay my trip to late Nov / Dec – although I’m also worried this will be leaving the shopping too close to the wedding. Any advice would be great!
Thanks
Hi Neha,
Really liked your blog & the way to respond to each & every query..
I wanted to know the budget for the bridal Lenhgas & Sarees. Pls suggest.
Regards,
Sony
my friends wedding is next month,plz help me find saree for me for aprox 10k…
Hi Neha…
Ur blog is great to say the least … I am from Mumbai and getting married in May 2013. I have 5 days each during Diwali n christmas for shopping (since I wont get off otherwise)..needed ur opinion as to when shud i travel to delhi …will lehengas be overpriced during Diwali time? (atleast thats what one of my friends told me) and which one month can one get good deals on bridal wear?
Waiting for your reply ….
Hey,
I am looking for anarkli suits or something gud in trdaitional like sarees to wear in my brothers marriage.
I have this week only as i have to return bck to pune.
so plesae suggest some nice place wherein it will get easy to shop with number of beautifull choice.
Regards,’
Sujata