Best Affordable Wedding Shopping Markets That Won't Burn Major Holes In Your Pockets

A wedding involves a lot of expenditure, right from the venue bookings, decor to the food, cards, gifts, and the trousseau – it all adds up to a helluva lot and hence cutting costs wherever possible is a wise decision. Keeping this in mind, we bring to you the best, affordable wedding shopping areas in Delhi.

1. Chandni Chowk

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Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest markets in Delhi with shops & shops selling bridal wear and jewellery at pretty affordable prices. Some of the shops that you must visit in Chandni Chowk include Om Prakash Jawahar Lal, Surya Sarees and Rati Ram Ram Vinod, amongst others. For jewellery, you can try Shri Ram Hari Ram, Ram Gopal & Sons and Multan Enamel Mart Jewellers. The market remains closed on Sundays.

2. Chawri Bazaar

For wedding cards, you can totally depend on Chawri Bazaar in Old Delhi! There are more than 500 shops here that specifically deal with wedding cards and have been in business for several decades. Whether you want a simple wedding card or a colourful, out-of-the-box quirky one, the shops here will oblige you readily. Many of the shops here are small, guaranteeing personal attention to your wedding card orders. The market remains closed on Sundays.

3. Karol Bagh

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If you choose Karol Bagh as your wedding shopping destination, we're happy to announce you've made the right choice. Here you can find beautiful sarees, exquisite lehengas, and great jewellery that'll fit every budget! Karol Bagh also has many designer and high-end stores, thus making your wedding shopping even more fruitful. Meena Bazaar, Satya Paul Store, Frontier Bazaar, and Meenakshi Creations are some of the shops that you must have a look at when doing your wedding shopping. For jewellery, you can visit PP Jewellers, Beli Ram, Janak’s, and Hari Shankar Sunil Kumar Jewelers. The market remains closed on Mondays.

4. Lajpat Nagar

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Lajpat Nagar holds within itself a vast reservoir of all things shopping! It's got all types of shops (big or small, designer and local) where you can indulge in wedding shopping. You can shop for lehengas, saris, jewellery, accessories, shoes, and lots more. It's amazing to find that some of the small shops here can hold so many exquisite products. For lehengas and suits, you can visit Roshan’s and Shakuntalam. For shoes, you should drop by Stelatoes. Also, if looking for chooras, do visit Babu Churi Wala (basement, Alankar Road) as he stocks a wide range of amazing bangles in every possible colour and style - they also customize chooras to match your wedding outfits! Overall, this market is a maze of wedding goods, so make the most of it. The market remains closed on Sundays.

5. Kinari Bazaar

Kinari Bazar should definitely be on the top of your list if you’re looking for heavily discounted jewellery and gotta-patti. It has several age-old shops standing here with pretty lace & borders adorning the beautifully stacked shelves. Using these, you can defo dream of designing your very own bridal lehenga. There are several shops like Fancy Lace Collection, Aggarwal Zari Emporium, Maharaja Traders and Gupta Zari Emporium, amongst many that are totally worth checking out!

6. Jwala Heri Market

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Jwala Heri Market is a famous destination where you can find jewellery at throw-away prices. This market is pretty famous for its range of affordable jewellery and latkans. You will even find a range of gorgeous and vibrant juttis to complete your wedding-day look for bargainable prices. So, go and check it out for yourself to see what the buzz is all about!

7. Rajouri Garden

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Rajouri Garden is pretty much a pot of gold when it comes to wedding shopping. What sets this place apart from others is the fact that they have shops like Flyrobe for renting lehengas and sarees, if you're not in the mood for splurging on a one-time-wear. And yes, these are all by top-notch designers in the fashion industry! Moreover, you will find several showrooms here with an exquisite range of jewellery to ensure that your dream day looks every bit magical.

8. Laxmi Nagar Market

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Laxmi Nagar Market is pretty famous and one can find everything from lehengas to accessories. You will find a great variety of accessories like colourful potlis and juttis that will make your wedding outfits look absolutely gorgeous. Plus, there are some jewellery shops over here from where you can pick up trendy designs and complete your wedding day look. A bustling market, it often provides some affordable picks at showrooms like Saree Mahal, Dulha Studio and Veron’s Bridal, to name a few. 

9. Sarojini Nagar Market

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Sarojini Nagar Market will come to your aid when you require anything from accessories to the most fashionable sarees. This market sells everything from garlands to pagaris to exquisite sarees and fabrics. So, if you're worried about all those shagun gifts you still need to buy, this market is a great option. Furthermore, there are numerous shops here where you can snap up jazzy lehengas, suits and sarees!

10. Kamla Nagar Market

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If you’re on the lookout for elegant bridal or groom’s wear at an affordable price, then Kamla Nagar Market will come to your rescue. They have multiple shops here that sell gorgeous lehengas and smart sherwanis. Showrooms like Shree Sons By Tarun Varun, Manyavar Mohey, Shehnai and more are parked here. Plus you will also find shops selling vibrant-hued pagris that you can wear with style!

11. Lal Quarter Market

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Lal Quarter Market is one of the most bustling shopping hubs in East Delhi. This market has shops with rows and rows of everything ranging from accessories to the trendiest lehengas in the town. Boasting gorgeous lehengas and elegant sherwanis, there are multiple showrooms like Pankaj Emporium, Emporium By Manik, Tushar's Jewellery & Wedding Items and many more that are stationed here!

12. Rani Bagh

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Rani Bagh near Shakurpur is another popular hub for wedding shopping where you can find some gorgeous lehenga and sherwani picks for a much affordable price. Malhotra's Lehenga House, Vastaram and Aakarshan BTQ are just some of the many showrooms over here. So, while you’re at it do make sure to shop for gorgeous footwear that you will certainly find in huge numbers here.

Besides these markets, you can also shop at many other markets for all your wedding needs. Have a happy, fruitful shopping session that doesn't gouge a hole in your pocket!