Budget Tips for Wedding Shopping in India
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    Budget Tips for Wedding Shopping in India

    Jan 28, 20266 min read

    Wedding shopping in India can be overwhelming — and expensive. But with the right strategy and our shopping assistance service, you can create stunning looks without breaking the bank.

    Set a Realistic Budget First

    Before stepping into any store, decide your total outfit budget and break it down:

  1. Bride's main outfit: 40-50% of budget
  2. Groom's main outfit: 20-25%
  3. Accessories & jewelry: 15-20%
  4. Other event outfits: 10-15%

    5. Our wardrobe planning service helps you allocate budget across all events.

    Best Markets for Budget Shopping

    Delhi

  5. Chandni Chowk: The holy grail for bridal lehengas. Shops like Asiana Couture and Om Prakash Jawahar Lal offer designer-quality pieces at wholesale prices
  6. Karol Bagh: Great for jewelry and accessories
  7. Sarojini Nagar: Perfect for guest outfits and trousseau pieces

    8. Our Delhi shopping service covers all major wedding markets.

    Mumbai

  8. Crawford Market: Excellent for fabric and custom tailoring
  9. Linking Road & Hill Road: Trendy accessories at bargain prices
  10. Dadar Market: Best for silk sarees

    11. Explore our Mumbai wedding shopping guide.

    Other Cities

  11. Jaipur: Gota patti work and Rajasthani textiles
  12. Surat: Wholesale fabric market
  13. Kolkata: Affordable Banarasi sarees for Bengali weddings

    14. Negotiation Strategies

  14. Never buy from the first shop — always compare at least 3-4 stores
  15. Visit on weekdays when shops are less crowded and sellers more willing to negotiate
  16. Ask about old stock — previous season designs at significant discounts
  17. Bundle purchases — buying multiple items from one shop gives you leverage
  18. Pay in cash for an additional 5-10% discount at most traditional markets

    19. Smart Alternatives

  19. Rent instead of buy for events like sangeet and cocktail parties
  20. Mix high and low — invest in the main outfit, save on accessories with imitation jewelry
  21. Consider pre-owned — platforms offer once-worn designer pieces at 40-60% off

    22. When to Start Shopping

  22. 6-8 months before: Main wedding outfits
  23. 3-4 months before: Accessories and jewelry
  24. 1-2 months before: Alterations and final fittings

    25. Want a personal shopper to accompany you? Our stylists help you get the best deals in any city. Book a session.

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