Your definitive guide to bridal shopping in Mumbai
- The Wedding Chest
- Aug 15
- 6 min read
Navigating Mumbai’s vast bridal landscape can be exhilarating for a bride-to-be, but also overwhelming for those unfamiliar with the city. Across its bustling neighbourhoods lie designer flagships, curated boutiques, accessory ateliers and iconic bazaars, each offering something distinct.
This is your curated guide to the city's must-visit, organised by location and category – ideal for brides building their wedding wardrobe piece by piece.
Index
1 Where to Stay
Base yourself in either North West or South Bombay. Both are strategically located near key shopping areas, offering easy access to marketplaces, boutiques, and designers, and are just a short drive away from each other.
Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences
Bandra Kurla Complex, Siddharath Nagar, Vakola, Vicinity
2 Must-Visit Boutiques
Pernia’s Pop-Up StudioÂ
The ultimate multi-designer destination with labels spanning emerging talents to couture icons, offering a full spectrum of options.
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE is a curated edit of India’s top luxury designers, from bridal couture to contemporary occasionwear.
3 Shopping by Location
Kala Ghoda & Kalbadevi
Curated Boutiques
Mentioned above, a must-visit hub for exploring various brands, styles, and price points.
Mentioned above, a pioneer in Indian multi-designer retail. Offers a range of curated bridalwear with a luxury tilt.
Designer Brands
Sustainable design rooted in heritage. Her bridalwear blends regal detail with wearability.
Structured corsetry, ornate embroidery and draped lehengas. High-glamour couture at its finest.
A bridal pilgrimage. Visit for heritage-inspired ensembles, timeless accessories and the brand’s celebrated opulence.
For dramatic embellishment and high-shine drama. Best suited for receptions and fashion-forward brides.
Edgy, eclectic and vibrant. Perfect for brides looking to break the mould.
Voluminous gowns and elegant lehengas. Classic bridal with a couture touch.
Playful appliqué, vivid colour stories and experimental cuts.
Art-meets-fashion bridalwear. Statement-making and avant-garde.
Ready-to-wear
Indrani Silks | Indrani Couture
A legacy store offering rich silk sarees and bridal couture. Ideal for brides seeking tradition with gravitas.
Jewellery
Zaveri BazaarÂ
An iconic jewellery destination. Explore stores large and small for gold, kundan, jadau and diamond bridal sets. Prices vary widely, so patience pays off.
Elevated Basics
Elevated cottons, chikankari and breezy styles. Trousseau-friendly separates in a clean, romantic palette.
Markets
Colaba Causeway
Great for statement jewellery and budget-friendly bridal accessories.
Khar, Santa Cruz, Bandra, & Juhu
Curated Boutiques
Designer multi-brand boutique with a wide edit of bridal and festivewear. Their Juhu store is a spacious, well-organised stop for everything from mehendi lehengas to reception gowns.
Designer Brands
Signature mirrorwork, structured drapes and pastel palettes define Arpita Mehta’s contemporary festive aesthetic.
Bold prints, easy silhouettes and a vibrant energy. Ideal for pre-wedding events and statement moments.
Heritage prints and traditional embroideries come to life in lehengas, sarees and suits. A reliable choice for classic bridal.
Ready-to-wear
Offers both made-to-measure and ready-to-wear. A one-stop shop for lehengas, gowns and shararas in a range of budgets.
Traditional bridalwear with a classic bent. Think timeless reds and ornate zari work.
Extensive bridal collections with customisation options. Popular for sangeet and reception outfits.
RaasÂ
Chikankari, sequins and Indo-western fusion pieces. A good pick for cocktail nights.
Budget-friendly saree and lehenga options that are still glam.
Jewellery
Modern heirlooms with clean design. Specialises in diamond and coloured gemstone pieces with a minimalist edge.
Understated luxury meets tradition. Ideal for engagement rings or investment jewellery that still feels bridal.
Shoes
Juttis with flair. Their bridal collection includes embroidery, mirrorwork and comfortable soles – perfect for long hours.
A softer, more feminine take on juttis with embroidery and embellishment. Look out for designer collaborations.
Elevated Basics
Minimalist occasionwear with delicate detailing. Great for pujas, intimate gatherings and events post-wedding.
A range of timeless, handmade casual wear, ideal for family gatherings or religious ceremonies.
Markets
Santacruz Market
Packed with potli bags, imitation jewellery, bindi and bangle selections, and fabric stores perfect for custom bridal outfits and blouses.
Lower Parel
Designer Brands
Contemporary sarees with artistic prints, ideal for modern brides looking to add statement drapes to their trousseau.
Ready-to-wear
Elegant lehengas and sarees with timeless appeal, perfect for pre-wedding events or intimate ceremonies.
Ideal for coordinated bridal and groom wear with traditional flair and accessible pricing.
Handcrafted Indianwear with a nostalgic, heirloom aesthetic; a charming pick for haldi or mehendi looks.
Shoes
In-between Bandra & Khala Ghoda, Tiesta offers fully custom footwear tailored to your outfit. Schedule a visit after finalising garments for a perfect match in fabric, colour and embroidery.
4 Getting There
Quick links via the Google Map pins
Designer Brands
Footwear
Markets
5 Recommended 5-Day Schedule
Day 0: What to do before you arrive
Moodboard each function: Decide how dressy each event will be, shortlist colour palettes, and gather Pinterest inspo. Note your preferred silhouette for every look: lehenga, saree, sharara, gown, fusion?
Create a detailed list of the smaller essentials: Think of the entire outfit down to the bindi, so you allot time to buy everything.
Set ballpark budgets: For bridalwear, family outfits, jewellery, shoes, tailoring, etc. It’ll help with faster decisions on the ground.
Save reference images: For embroidery, colour palettes, draping, and styling ideas.
Check your baggage allowance: You’ll be bringing back a lot. Make sure your allowance is generous or upgrade in advance.
Day 1: Set the tone in Kala Ghoda
Start at Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio and Ensemble in Kala Ghoda. It’s the best place to get a feel for India’s leading designers across styles and price points, all under one roof.
Once you have a sense of your preferences, visit the flagship boutiques of any standout designers to try full collections, explore fabrics, and understand price tiers.
Day 2: Refine the look in Bandra, Khar & Santacruz
Head west for more ideas with a mix of luxury and accessible options. Boutiques like Kalki, Seasons, and Raas offer more affordable options. This area is also home to a Pernia's Pop Up Studio outlet and other major designers, such as Anita Dongre and Arpitha Mehta.
This is also the right time to begin browsing accessories. Visit Fizzy Goblet and Needledust for juttis that can add flair to a look or anchor a bold lehenga.
Stop by Kumari Fine Jewellery and Mahesh Notandass for earrings or neckpieces to complement specific outfits. Do note that these are authentic jewels, so the price points will be higher.
Take photos of your shortlisted outfit from accessories to jewellery, so you can visualise the full look.
Day 3: Finalise, fit, and confirm
Revisit any designers or stores where you're serious about purchasing. If you're ready, confirm and place orders for any customised lehengas, blouses or gowns today.
With confirmation, you can start focusing on and confirming the nitty-gritty outfit details like shoes, bags, and jewellery.
Day 4: Traditional jewellery and any loose ends
Wrap up with a trip to Zaveri Bazaar in Kalbadevi, Mumbai’s historic jewellery district. Here you’ll find kundan, jadau, gold, temple jewellery and more, across a wide range of price points.
Set aside time to compare, ask questions, and negotiate. Use the afternoon for any backup fittings, blouse orders or final tweaks.
You can also use this day to revisit shoe or jewellery boutiques if your colour palette and outfit details are final.
Day 5: Trousseau staples and special touches
Wrap up with a trip with a focus on your ready-to-wear, post-wedding wardrobe and versatile pieces. Head to Juhu for elevated basics at Aza, Mulmul, and Nirraamyaa — all ideal for pujas, paaths, brunches, travel or trousseau wear.
Keep an eye out for versatile dupattas or blouses you can rewear across events.
Use the afternoon for any backup fittings, blouse orders or final tweaks before you jet off!