The Best Indian Bridal Stores in North America
/After a year of delayed weddings and celebrations, wedding season is officially back on and I’m pumped! But the devastating situation in India and the constantly changing travel restrictions has made doing wedding shopping even more chaotic than anticipated. But don’t worry — as always, I have you covered. If you can’t make it to India to do your wedding shopping, here are some of my favorite places in the United States that can help you find the wedding outfit of your dreams. I’ve also included some brands from India that are particularly good at virtual consultations and shipments!
Jade: By Monica and Karishma
Whether you are shopping as the bride or as the guest - Jade’s handmade luxury designs have taken over South Asian fashion. Their signature is organza fabric encompassed by modern silhouettes and traditional elegance. While the designs start at a higher price point than others on our list, you pay for the utmost intricacy.
Papa Don’t Preach: Shubhika
With world-wide shipping, read to ship options, and a fusion of South Asian and Western designs, Papa Don’t Preach is making fashion fun again. If you are on the hunt for whimsical and colorful designs, you’re in the right place. But, if you’re not ready to dive in head first, there more subtle designs are equally beautiful.
To top it all off their shoe collection is what my dreams are made of.
Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre is the first iconic Indian designer to open a flagship store in New York City, and you best believe every Indian girl in the Northeast was rejoicing. If you want the ultimate bridal shopping experience in NYC, visit the Anita Dongre store in SoHo. In her designs, Anita Dongre combines the traditional elements of Rajasthan with modern influences. This store is a one stop shop for women, men, and all things wedding related including jewelry and accessories. Not only are the designs stunning, Anita prioritizes ethically sourced clothing that supports local artisans in India.
Terra Inde
Many of you may remember Terra Inde as New York City’s premier Indian Fashion retailer, but now Terra Inde has moved to Boston! Founded by my good friend Shilpa, Terra Inde is the main retailer for some of India’s most exciting brands like Falguni Shane Peacock, Papa Don’t Preach, Shloka Khialani, Mrunalani Rao, and more — and she carries all the latest trends in bridal fashion!
Shop Kynah
Kynah is quickly becoming one of the leading retailers for Indian lenghas and bridal wear — and it’s easy to see why. The founder, Aisha truly understands the modern American bride, and her customer service can’t be beat.
Nazranaa
Nazranaa on Oak Tree Road in New Jersey is one of the most well-known Indian wedding stores in the tri-state. They specialize in Lehengas, sarees, anarkalis, sherwanis, and kurta pajamas. They also carry an extensive jewelry collection, and can design custom gowns!
Ave India
Modern fashion meets timeless classics, that’s what you will get at Ave India located in New York City. Ave is a recent addition to the NYC scene and is perfect if you want to try on multiple designers. They carry a variety of brands all of which pride themselves on exceptional quality and authenticity.
Mall at Oak Tree
The Mall at Oak tree offers an extensive selection of beautiful, creative, and quality designs perfect for any occasion. They are located in Edison, New Jersey, or you can order online and take advantage of their free shipping!
Khajana Boutique
Khajana, is Gujarati for treasure, which is exactly how I would describe the pieces. They have two boutiques within walking distance from each other in Edison, New Jersey. In addition to their extensive catalog, they can also create custom options.
Harleen Kaur
Harleen Kaur combines Indian fabrics with modern silhouettes that are ethically produced right here in New York City. If you're looking to buy for the whole family, they carry women, mens, and kids clothing. Without compromising quality, they carry a great sale section!
Sajda by Suman
Everyone deserves to look like a queen, and you’re guaranteed to with any of these designs! Whether you want traditional or modern pieces, everything at Sajda hits the mark. The founder Nishi has incredible, modern style and it shows in all of her designs. Sajda by Suman is opening their flagship store on Oak Tree Road this September, and I just know it’s going to be the go-to spot for all of your wedding shopping needs!
The Regal Bride
Regal Bride carries designs from 15 different designers — including the iconic Payal Singhal and Masaba Gupta — ensuring you will find at least one to fall in love with! This is perfect for anyone in a time crunch, as they are located right here in New York and have “ready to ship” options available. You can use code ASHNI15 for 15% off when you shop!
Fashion Queen
I know how expensive weddings can get, so if you’re looking for something more reasonably priced, Fashion Queen is the place to go! In the world of high end designer wedding fashion, Fashion Queen provides great designs are prices that won’t break the bank.
Chamee and Palak
Chamee and Palak are located in India, but are known for their excellent virtual consultations and customer service. Chamee and Palak offer an exquisite collection of luxurious and wonderfully detailed designs. If you’re on a tight schedule be sure to check out their ready to ship options!
Pernia’s Pop Up
Whatever you’re looking for, you can probably find it here. Pernia’s Pop Up has the most extensive online selection of Indian designer wear for men, women, children and even incredible home furnishings! While they don’t have physical stores in the states, they offer worldwide shipping.
Kalki Fashion
Whether you’re the mother of the groom, ring bearer, or the bride herself, you’ll find incredible pieces at Kalki Fashion. Additionally, they offer a beautiful maternity collection, and an extensive sale section.
I’ll keep updating this post as I discover more brands. I hope this helps with all your Indian wedding shopping needs!
Any brands I missed? Please let me know, so I can have a running list. Happy wedding shopping babes! xx
