Bridal Lehenga Shopping: How to Avoid Getting Stressed

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Hello brides! If you’re getting married soon, we’re sure you must be on the lookout for the perfect wedding outfit. Whether you’re someone who loves getting an off the rack outfit or love getting yours customized, bridal shopping comes with a lot of stress and confusion. But now is not the time to worry, now is your time to enjoy and make memories of a lifetime. So let us take some stress off of your shoulders by sharing these important shopping tips with you. Wedding shopping should be fun, exciting and enjoyable. With these tips, you can make sure your bridal lehenga shopping is stress-free and seamless.

Start a few Months Prior to Avoid Last Minute Panic

We all know you want the outfit of your dreams and it’s not going to be easy to find it! Finding the right outfit for your wedding, getting alterations, customizing it, fittings, it all takes time. Most designers take about two to three months to get a bridal lehenga ready. Add to that the time for fittings, alterations etc, it can easily take up to four or five months. So it’s best to start your wedding dress shopping months in advance to avoid panic at the last minute. Get your outfit delivered at least two weeks before the big day and make sure to again try the outfit a week before the wedding. In case your fittings have changed, you’ll still have two weeks to get it altered. Simply plan these details in time and start early to avoid getting stressed.

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Decide Your Budget in Advance

This is a really important part of any wedding shopping. You need to decide your budget first and foremost. Your budget affects the designers you go for, the stores you shop from and and the different outfits that you’ll try. Map out your budget in advance and also figure the maximum limit to which you can stretch it. To make your wedding shopping stress free, try and stick to the decided amount. Most designers have their prices listed on their website. So make sure you do your research and visit stores that offer lehengas within your budget. This will save you time and you won’t be tempted to go overboard. Make sure you also allot a separate budget for jewelry and accessories as well.

Do Your Research on the Weather,  Location & Trends

Wedding lehengas cost a bomb! They are a major part of wedding expenses, and so, it is important to make sure you’re buying the right one, not just in looks, but also practically. In order to make your shopping trips stress free, make certain mental notes beforehand. The most important aspects before choosing any outfit are location, weather conditions and seasonal trends. For example, if yours is a winter wedding, then you can go for a velvet lehenga. But in summers, velvet will definitely not be appropriate. Similarly, you also need to consider whether your wedding is destination, local, minimalistic or OTT. And lastly, do your research on what is trending and what is new in the markets. You should also ideally check for comfort by walking in different bridal lehengas before saying yes to the dress.

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Choose a Store That has a Good Reputation

Buying a wedding dress is one of the most important decisions during your wedding prep. It is expensive, a once in a lifetime purchase and something extremely close to your heart. So make sure you choose a store that you can trust for your bridal lehenga shopping. Do your background check, read lots of reviews and try to get personal references from people you trust. For a stress free and seamless process, make sure you make appointments before visiting the stores. And keep your schedules light, don’t exhaust or overexert yourself. You can reach out to us for our bridal styling services and we’ll make sure to sort all of that out for you, from appointments to schedules and even customisations.

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Take Someone you Trust Along

Saying yes to the dress is a very special moment in any girl’s life. And it is best cherished with your bride tribe. Take your friends, family or anyone whose fashion sense you trust completely to help you decide. Of course, the best advice you can get is from professional stylists. Our talented and dedicated team of stylists can plan your entire shopping trip and also give you the best suggestions keeping in mind all the research and trends. This way, you can let go of some of the wedding planning chaos and enjoy a stress free shopping experience. 

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Don’t Second Guess Your Pick

The best advice we can give you regarding bridal lehenga shopping is to never second guess your pick. Once you’ve made a decision, trust your instincts and your choice. Do all your research beforehand and take a while to decide, but once selected, don’t doubt what you’ve ordered. This will only lead to even more stress and confusion. It might even cost you more money and time. A great advice is to stop looking at wedding outfits online or stop scrolling through the designers’ social media once you’ve placed an order for your outfit. Our minds are extremely fickle and there’s a new trend every other day these days, don’t overanalyze or confuse yourself.

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Get Familiar With Dress-Making Lingo

This one is not essential, but definitely a useful trick to make your bridal lehenga shopping stress free. Off the rack outfits don’t suit everyone. Especially if you’re a bride to be, you would want an outfit that fits you well and checks all your boxes. So getting a few customizations and alterations here and there becomes essential. Make sure you know all the dress making lingo and have proper knowledge about things like fabrics, stitching, materials etc so you can decide and explain your needs confidently. Don’t be scared of getting a few customisations done. We at Styl Inc specialize in helping brides get their customized and delivered seamlessly. So if you feel you need some extra helping hands that can guide you through the process, book your consultation now!  

We hope you find these tips helpful! For more such tips and hacks, stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

Keep’in it Styl’ ish,

Signing off,

Kashika