Have a wedding to shop for… But also got a tight budget? Don’t worry, with this handy guide, you’ll be able to get your wedding wardrobe ready without going broke. All that you need to do is head to Lokhandwala market, STAT! These stores will sort you out for reception, haldi, mehendi and shaadi wear if you’re a wedding guest.
Wedding Wows: Get Wedding Attire Under 6K At These Lokhandwala Shops
Dezaki
Dezaki is a Mumbai-based designer store where you can find your dream wedding outfit with the perfect touch of elegance and sophistication. They provide a wide range of bridal wear to cater to all your nuptial ceremony functions and give you that dreamy diamond-studded gorgeous look. Their elegant pieces are crafted keeping in mind the personality and latest trends in fashion. So be rest assured that you'll find attires for the engagement party, a classy cocktail party, a big fat reception, and even your wedlock day. While they do have a few Indian pieces, their USP lies in sequin dresses and gowns.
Price: INR 4,500 upwards
Aseesa
A majority of their collection is casual wear, but the festive wear does fall under a budget and we love it! We’re big fans of fresh designs, trendy prints, and comfortable materials, all of which Aseesa has. Check out their anarkalis if you’re looking for outfit inspo for the next wedding.
What's More: Aseesa also offers block printed and ajrak printed clothes to choose from, in case you're looking for something light yet classy.
Shell Out: INR 2,000 onward
Peachmode
Peachmode is a global online store for designer ethnic wear or traditional wear, and much to our relief has an outlet in the bustling market of Lokhandwala. They provide handpicked designs of wedding sarees, designer anarkalis, lehengas, and kurtis from various parts of India, at a very affordable rate. The fabric of their bridal wear is quite versatile and represents all of India. From Bhagalpuri silk, georgette, cotton, and Banarasi silk, to chiffon, art silk, and Mysore silk, they've got everything.
What's More: Peachmode is a one-stop-shop as it houses Indian bridal jewelry to complement your outfit as well.
Shell Out: INR 2,500 onward
Vintage Earth
If you’re all about keeping it elegant and classy, check out the stuff at Vintage Earth because we know you’re gonna love what you see. Trendy designs, floral patterns, bright colors make the clothes stand out. Most of the clothes here are made out of either mal mal, cambric cotton, georgette, and a little chiffon as well.
What's More: We love the collection of palazzo pants and skirts here, as we can mix and match with the kurtis to have our wedding outfits in place.
Shell Out: INR 2,000 onward
Prints & Weaves
If you love saris, this is the only place you need to check out in the Lokhandwala market. This is a treasure-trove of natural and handwoven fabrics, and we’re total fans of the Maheshwari sari collection. Plus they’re all hand-woven!
What's More: They also have a section for bags and laptop sleeves with quirky prints.
Shell Out: INR 4,000 onward
Raj Gharana
This is a hotspot for wedding shopping, and for good reason. From bridal lehengas to anarkalis and shararas, they have the best designs in all the trending colors and prints. Don't forget to check out their pastel lehengas when you go.
What's More: They have a total of two outlets in the Lokhandwala Market, and both of them specialize in shades of red, maroon, and pastel.
Shell Out: INR 4,500 onward
Insha Creation
Done on cotton, silk cotton, georgette and even raw silk, their designs are sure to breathe a new life into your age-old wardrobe collection. Their range goes from casual wedding wear to really heavy pieces with intricate and detailed work. If you’re hunting for some fancy wedding wear kurta sets, they will show you plenty of options. We picked a gorgeous firozi blue set (pre-stitched) in georgette that falls like a dream.
What's More: We also found out that the kurta that Jhanvi Kapoor wears in Dhadak is available for INR 1,500- INR 2,000 here (it’s gorgeous!)
Shell Out: INR 3,000 onward
Eleven Eleven
A new store that's uber pretty even from the outside, Eleven Eleven offers readymades and custom-made clothing. Head here to shop for both basic and OTT wedding clothes, and if you've got an idea in mind that you'd like to see stitched well!
What's More: Although most of the clothing here is blingy, you can always choose to customize a product so you get what you need!
Shell Out: INR 5,000 onwards
Sonu's Studio
Well-known in the area for their tailoring, Sonu's Studio, led by designer Sonia, is a popular one amongst TV actors in the area, too! You can go here not just if you're planning on attending a wedding, but also if you're the bride - they're well-equipped to design stunning bridal wear, too. It's a large studio with MANY options on the shelves that'll give you a fair idea of what you could get made.
Shell Out: INR 4,000 onward
L'effet
So it's a task finding traditional wear which is understated, relatively somber, and simple. If no-frills shaadi ke kapde are your jam, you're gonna love everything L'Effet has to offer. Packed with simpler silhouettes, soft colors, and classy accents that don't overwhelm you, L'Effet's a go-to for everyone who's a fan of timeless clothing.
What's More: The staff helps you choose an outfit on the basis of your body type, so that you feel confident in what you wear.
Shell Out: INR 4,500 onward