TOP 10 PLACES IN INDIA THAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER FOR YOUR WEDDING SHOPPING
Wedding is a celebration reminiscent of all things glittery. It is nothing without new clothes and jewellery that adorn all the people who are a part of the occasion.
India is gifted with a culture that is spread across traditions and religions and marriages here are nothing short of a carnival. This element of territories adds its own style of celebration across regions and there are certain places that are known for its thriving shopping lanes and by-lanes, swanky malls and throbbing streets. Let’s look at certain places that make it a true destination to buy your dream wedding dresses.
- Delhi – Chandni Chowk in Delhi provides the right recipe for the bride and groom to buy their dream dresses with all designer labels available at affordable prices with detailed work. Other places in Delhi that could be considered for shopping include Karol Bagh, Ajmal Khan Road, and Greater Kailash areas.
- Mumbai – Mumbai is considered as the fashion capital of India and it is one of the best places to do the wedding shopping. Natraj Market in Malad has all the outlets that cater to different budgets and here one can choose from multi-branded stores to designer places that cater to individuals. Zaveri Bazaar is the place to be for a great jewellery hunt and if you are the one looking for an intrinsic piece that lights you up on a special day then certainly do not miss this destination.
- Jaipur – A city that is known for its royalty & lavish weddings, has an assortment of options for wedding shopping across MI Road, C-scheme and Amber Road, spread across all budget points – you can experiment with the jewellery from Gem Palace and Johri Bazar where glitter from gold, silver, precious and semi-precious gemstones will enlighten your outfit.
- Kolkata – Home to Bengali culture and place from where likes of Sabyasachi comes from – this city truly has the vibes of wedding designs comprising of unique places to get your outfits especially from Burrabazar and Gariahat. This street has a plethora of options based on the budget – choose from designers and multi-designer outlets such as 85 Landsdowne Road, Simaaya, Sabyasachi, Bon Bibi Kolkata.
- Chennai – Tamil Nadu’s capital has all the ingredients to get your best wedding outfit that can mesmerize the onlookers on the special day of your life. Known for gold, Kanjeevaram sarees and temples, Khader Nawaz Khan Road is the place to be for your shopping with the likes of Pothy’s, Nalli, etc, offering you the best silk sarees with silk mark tags of authenticity.
- Hyderabad – Land of Nawabs as it is called is a great example of modern architecture and adoption of IT culture making it one of the best cities to live in the country. Look for the posh locations in Hyderabad like Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills to get the best wedding collection ranging from sarees from Pochampally to Dharmavaram, etc. There is nothing that can stop you from looking at your true diva.
- Bengaluru – City of Electronics, IT & Science with establishments like IISc is also known for Mysuru Silk – a variety of silk that adorns many women in the form of a sari. This sari is available in all the major outlets of KSIC – a Government emporium to encourage sericulture. Located across all the major shopping areas of the city namely MG Road, Rajajinagar, etc, once you enter these stores, you will be mesmerized by the vibrancy of their collection. Other places that are highly recommended for wedding shopping include commercial street, old Pete areas – Chickpet and Kempegowda Road.
- Ahmedabad – A city with a rich history and heritage of Gandhi has Gujarati culture and is a great place to shop for textiles and sarees.
Some of the prominent areas for wedding shopping include Ashram Road and Vastrapur. - Lucknow – A truly majestic place with a history of great culture has a rich heritage of textiles and wedding lehengas. Also known for its intricate Chikankari clothes, one can find amazing wedding clothes in their budget from Alambagh, Prathap Market, Chowk Market.
- Indore – One of the fastest growing cities, also a part of central India has a rich culture of royalty. Inheritance of the Holkar heritage, it has great places and traditions that qualify for a great destination wedding. Places, where you can get transformed into the bride/groom of your dreams include Sitlamata Bazar, Sarafa Bazar, Kothari Market, etc. You also get access to the exclusive bridal wear and jewellery.
Wedding is a tedious process and does require a lot of work in the selection of dresses that can make you the bride and groom of your dreams. We have tried our best to list down the most known places for you to go and grab your outfits without stressing on from where to start. Shot Memories is known for best candid photography in Chennai. We believe that the right shopping and right selection of clothes and jewellery drive the photographs and become a part of your life, no matter how old you grow.