If you're planning to make your way to Delhi to look for bridal wear, here's a quick guide for you...
Wedding shopping can be one of the most exciting parts of the whole planning process but there’s no denying that it could also be exhausting and daunting Having to think about what stores to visit based on your aesthetic isn’t as easy as it sounds. What if you just end up wasting your time at a store because that brand is simply not your style? If you’re a bride-to-be who is soon starting her wedding shopping but is clueless as to what stores to visit, fret not, because we bring to you a list of stores you can visit in Delhi, based on your style. Happy shopping!
Where: Defence Colony, DLF Emporio
If your aesthetic is minimal and earthy, Ekaya Banaras is just the label for you. You can choose to pay homage to the rich Indian textile through one of your wedding looks with Ekaya. They just launched a new collection in collaboration with 431-88 that brings together the easy, fuss-free silhouettes of 431-88 and the rich Indian textiles of Ekaya. The label has not one, but two stores in Delhi, one in DLF Emporio, and the other in Defence Colony.
Where: Mehrauli
Another brand that’s all about rich Indian textiles is Shanti Banaras. If Banarasi lehengas and saris are your jam, there is no way you can miss this one. There is something super elegant and effortless about brides wearing Banarasi lehengas and saris at their wedding. If you want to be one such bride, you can not miss the Shanti Banaras store in Mehrauli.
Where: Lodhi, Chhatarpur
Raw Mango is another great option for brides who are all about timeless, rich fabrics and not blending in with the crowd. Put their Delhi store in your shopping itinerary if you want to explore stunning Indian brocades and classic silhouettes for your wedding day outfit or even your trousseau.
Where: DLF Emporio
Brides that love everything fun, quirky, edgy and colourful have to check out Aisha Rao. If you are one such bride, you can not miss this one, for the sheer drama it offers in terms of colours and prints. Lucky for us, Aisha Rao just launched a new store in DLF Emporio!
Where: Mehrauli
This one is a no-brainer. The Papa Don’t Preach bride is nothing if not quirky. Dopamine colours, and offbeat, striking embroideries make it a perfect pick for the quirky bride. What’s more, they have really cool shoes and bags as well.
Rimzim Dadu
Where: DLF Emporio
No one does textile innovation like Rimzim Dadu. If you’re a bride that would like to deviate from anything remotely mundane, Rimzim Dadu is just the pick for you.
Where: DLF Emporio, Mehrauli
While we are on brides who like to experiment, Amit Aggarwal is another brand unconventional brides can not miss! Their ICW 2024 collection, in particular, is a lesson in unconventionalism, nonconformity and futurism. As a lover of avant-garde fashion, I feel like a kid in a candy store at Amit Aggarwal stores. They have 2 stores in Delhi—one in Mehrauli, and another at DLF Emporio!
Where: DLF Emporio, Mehrauli
You can not talk about avant-garde Indian designers and not mention Gaurav Gupta. You can go for a beautiful GG lehenga, or try something more nonconformist, like the metallic breastplates they did recently. Gaurav Gupta also has two stores in Delhi—one in Mehrauli, and another at DLF Emporio.
Where: Khan Market
Nobody can deny the opulence of a Torani creation. The label has a certain old-world charm that makes it stand out. Brides who love traditional creations with beautiful silhouettes and intricate embroideries will love Torani and should visit their store in Khan Market.
PS: They have not one, but two stores in Khan Market!
Where: Mehrauli, Defence Colony
If you as a bride want to channel your inner Sanjay Leela Bhansali main character (you’re not alone), this brand is for you. Their traditional, opulent and larger-than-life creations are perfect for a bride who’s all about drama!
Where: Mehrauli
Falguni Shane Peacock is another option for the opulent, maximalist brides. Except, here you will also have more contemporary, glam options to choose from. If drama and maximalism is your jam and you haven’t considered Falguni Shane Peacock, what are you doing?
Where: Mehrauli
One store in Delhi that maximalist brides should not miss is Megha Bansal. While their surface ornamentation is great, what truly makes this brand a maximalist’s dream is the over-the-top silhouettes that some of their pieces have.
Where: Hauz Khas
Dear brides-to-be, it’s almost criminal not to consider Aikeyah if your wedding mood board is all elegant, minimal and ethereal. Because their breathtakingly beautiful creations are every romantic, minimal bride’s dream.
Where: Khan Market, Hauz Khas, Mehrauli, DLF Emporio, The Dhan Mill
Ogaan is a great multi-brand store for wedding shopping. No matter what you’re looking for, Ogaan has something for all kinds of brides, given that it has a plethora of brands to choose from. Another great thing is that they have a bunch of stores across different parts of Delhi.
Where: Defence Colony, Mehrauli, South Extension
Another great multi-brand store is Aza. They have the crème de la crème of Indian designers like Anamika Khanna, Kshitij Jalori, Rishi & Vibhuti, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Ridhima Bhasin among many, many more. So if you’d rather go to a one-stop destination for your wedding shopping as opposed to going to 10 different stores, you can’t miss this one.
Where: Where: DLF Emporio, Khan Market
With two stores in Delhi, Ensemble is another great option for brides who like multi-brand stores. It has brands like Anushree Reddy, Punit Balana, Archana Jaju, and Bhumika Sharma to name a few. Safe to say, this one is a must-visit.
Where: Mehrauli, DLF Emporio
You can not talk about multi-brand stores and not mention this one. They are arguably one of the best in the business and have practically every designer under the sun. Who doesn’t like to be spoilt for choice?
We hope we made it a little easier for you to decide what stores you can visit in Delhi for your wedding shopping!
With an experience of 4 years as an editorial fashion stylist, Palak Valecha is the Senior Stylist and Fashion Writer for Manifest. Apart from having an immense penchant for Alexander McQueen, she derives her sanity from buying more books than she can read. View Profile
