Your guide to Mid-Budget Lehengas in Mumbai
If you’re looking for a wedding lehenga that will break hearts but not the bank, we have just the list for you.
Picking a lehenga is tricky. You have to balance your dreams with your wallet, value with your personal taste. It’s true, luxury is priceless, but our experience in bridal trousseaus has taught us that you can buy the most exquisite lehengas on a budget! Don’t take our word for it.. Check out our list of multi-designer and standalone boutiques that are guaranteed to hold the best mid-budget trousseau treasures.
The Little Black Bow – Price starts at INR 30000/-
If you’re a bride who isn’t afraid to experiment and stand out in the crowd, then the collection at The Little Black Bow has much to offer. For this brand, it’s all about creating textiles and design that’ll not only look great on your big day but will also last for a lifetime. Adding their signature whimsical twist to traditional Indian wear, they use unusual motifs that capture the imagination.
Kimaya – Price starts at INR 11000/-
Offering an extensive selection of bridal wear that caters to almost all tastes, Kimaya is a popular store based in Mumbai. From dainty pinks to bold reds their lehengas strike a fine balance between modern and traditional designs with their clean silhouettes and delicate threadwork.
Jiya by Veer Design Studio, Santacruz East – Price starts at INR 44000/-
Catering to the new-age bride who isn’t afraid to make a statement and knows exactly what she likes, Jiya by Veer Design Studio’s collection has carved a niche for itself due to their versatile designs. With collections that are specifically designed for occasions, it’s hard to make a wrong choice no matter what you pick.
Pret’i by Priti Sahni, Chembur – Price starts at INR 28000/-
The brainchild of Priti Kamath Sahni whose passion for designing can be seen in each exclusive piece she creates, the brand Pret’i offers brides-to-be an incredible collection of timeless classics that can also be repurposed as festive wear. Exploring a plethora of styles from intricate thread work to quirky prints, this brand is bound to make you look like a queen on your big day.
Sapana Amin, Chembur – Price starts at INR 49000/-
Fusing traditional elements with contemporary styles, Sapana Amin’s collection of lehengas celebrates the fearless, modern Indian bride. With an ambition to create unique designs while respecting the conventional Indian aesthetics, this label boasts of fantastic fusion wear lehengas perfect for your big day.
Vvani by Vani Vats, Jangpura Extension – Price starts at INR 45000/-
Unconventional yet ethnic, Vvani by Vani Vats creates bespoke bridal wear by applying intricate embroidery, zari, and brocade ingeniously. Using the traditional techniques of hand embroidery, each of their lehengas are unique in their own way making any bride who dons it feel special.
Shyam Narayan Prasad – Price starts at INR 22000/-
Using rich jewel tones to their full advantage, the lehengas from Shyam Narayan Prasad, are filled to the brim with the quintessential flattering Indian silhouettes that are ideal for those who aren’t afraid to revel in their desi side. Each bridal lehenga is crafted with the utmost care and peppered with traditional motifs that reflect the rich Indian heritage.
AsoPalav – Price starts at INR 5000/-
If you’re a bride-to-be working on a budget, then AsoPalav probably has something in store for you already. Elegant, traditional, and most importantly, pocket-friendly their collection boasts of intricately embroidered wedding lehengas bound to make you a showstopper on your big day.
Kala Niketan – Price starts at INR 7000/-
Well-known and highly trusted, the brand Kala Niketan has been weaving gorgeous sarees for the past 70 years. But, as time has flown by, allowing the Indian bride’s needs to evolve along with it, they’ve added a long list of stunning lehengas to their collection that blend cultural heritage seamlessly with modern styles.
The Peach Project by Ayesha – Price starts at INR 27000/-
Using free-flowing silhouettes that flatter the figure, luxurious materials and vivid colors, The Peach Project By Ayesha is ideal for brides who share an affinity for minimalistic designs and traditional motifs. Feminine yet offbeat, their budget-friendly lehengas are enjoyed by brides all across the globe.
Sukriti and Aakriti, Juhu – Price starts at INR 38000/-
With their diverse designs that are brimming with color, Sukriti and Aakriti make generous use of conventional motifs to create eclectic ensembles that reflect the style choices of the modern bride.
Anisha Shetty, Goregaon West – Price starts at INR 15000/-
Catering to a wide range of tastes, Anisha Shetty’s collection carries a plethora of designs that cater to funky as well as sober tastes. Fusing Indian and western elements seamlessly, her lehengas are known for their intricate embroidery work. Also, each outfit can be customized to your individual size!
Warp n Weft, Marine Lines – Price starts at INR 16000/-
Celebrating the rich textile culture of India, Warp n’ Weft allows you to dive into a world filled with luxurious silks embroidered with designs that’ll take you back in time. However, their strength lies in ingeniously combining conventional motifs with modern cuts in order to help the bride of today flaunt her culture without compromising on style.
Manyavar – Price starts at INR 8000/-
A renowned brand with stores spread all across the globe, Manyavar has in the past few years emerged as the ‘go-to’ for grooms wear. However, in recent times, they’ve also added bridal wear to their portfolio which includes lehengas in a variety of vibrant colors and delicate embroidery.
Doree, Malad West – Price starts at INR 12000/-
Focused on customer demand and latest trends, Doree merges a variety of contemporary designs with pocket-friendly prices to give every bride a wedding wardrobe she’ll cherish for life. Minimalistic, modern yet glamorous their lehengas come in a variety of hues suitable for the urban bride.
KALKI Fashion, Worli- Price starts at INR 40,000/-
If you favour a fresh silhouette with an elegance and panache, then KALKI Fashion should be on your list. The store’s collection of beautiful bridal lehengas includes a huge variety of georgette, chiffon and silk brocade patterns with embellishments that you will fall in love with and will make you stand out on your big day.
Bawree, Santacruz- Price starts at INR 10,000/-
With 14 stores across India, Bawree has earned itself a reputation for creating outfits that exude urban elegance and beautiful bridal wear at affordable prices. Whether you’re looking for interesting colours, silhouettes, embellishments or design inspiration, they have a large, varied and very interesting selection to choose from.
Ella, Vile Parle- Prices start at INR 10,000/-
If you’ve been tracking bridal trends then you will know, after taking one look at the Ella wardrobe, that this store knows what’s ‘in’. Their bridal lehengas and ghagra cholis are fun, youthful and have excellent fabric integration to give their outfits a truly opulent look.
Benzer, Breach Candy- Price starts at INR 50,000/-
This classic store’s design philosophy is steeped deep in complementing the personality of every bride-to-be while safeguarding each bridal piece as a memory. Their selection includes bridal gowns, lehengas, ghagra-cholis and some lovely fusion, indo-western lehengas to appeal to the new age bride.
Sagar Couture, Khar- Price starts at INR 50,000/-
Sagar Couture is known for bringing a bit of shimmer and bling to everything. Their ‘modern’ saris were a rage a few years ago and if you like to make an entrance, you’ll love Sagar Couture’s bridal offerings. Their range of in-house designer collections include their now famous embellished lehengas and the delicately designed net lehengas.
Roopkala, New Marine Lines & Santacruz- Price starts at INR 15,000/-
A super combination of traditional lehenga design but updated and upgraded for the modern bride. Roopkala offers a great selection of ghagra cholis in chanderi silk and brocade but in more modern colours like pastels. And they’re also super affordable!
Seasons, Santacruz- Prices start at INR 10,000/-
If you’re in a rush and don’t have the time to browse through a dozen different stores then Seasons has it all. You’ll find a diverse mix of modern and traditional elements in its lehengas that are designed after taking into account current fashion trends, classic style, and trend-setting silhouettes.
Chamomile – The Store, Lower Parel- Prices start at INR – 20,000/-
All your favourite indie designers retail here, Gaurav Ritika, GopiVaid, DikshaRampal and more. Chamomile takes an alternative look at traditional lehenga-cholis offering you a fresh perspective on classic combinations. It also includes that rare bird, minimalist wedding wear for the bride whose personality needs no embellishment.
Aishwarya Design Studio, Vile Parle- Prices start at INR 10,000/-
If you want to look footloose and fancy-free on the day you tie the knot, then this store is for you. Whether you want to float in like a gypsy bride or unleash your inner glam goddess, pick an exquisite bridal lehenga from Aishwarya Design Studio. Their collection runs the gamut from muted earthy tones to elaborately embellished lehengas. You’ll have trouble picking just one.
Special Mention: Flyrobe
Check out Flyrobe for very affordable, very chic collection of designer lehengas at discounted prices.
*All prices are on an approximate basis.
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