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You're stuck at home and bored out of your mind. But the worries about your upcoming wedding and its preparation never leave your mind. 

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and the lockdown of many cities by the authorities, many of us have been unable to move out of our houses for our safety and the safety of others. However, the growing pandemic has put many important things in our lives on hold for now, including many weddings. While you cannot go out and relish in the joy of going from shop to shop, choosing your bridal outfits, you can stay at home and browse through the internet for your wedding essentials. Wedding shopping from the comfort of your homes may just be what you need to alleviate yourself from the boredom caused by social distancing. 

So, scroll down below to find out how and where can you purchase your wedding necessities online! 💻👰🏻

Online Portals For Easy Wedding Shopping

Wedding shopping online? It may sound a bit absurd, sure. But it can be so much fun, considering all the amazing options out there in the online world. And then again, there is the question of where to do bridal shopping online? Due to the rising concern around COVID-19 and to take precautionary measures against it, many renowned brands have taken their operations online. This way they can not only continue their business but also encourage future brides and their families to buy things for their wedding online. From your bridal outfit to the most gorgeous pair of footwear and even the most regal set of jewelry, you can find everything online. 

Outfit Shopping 🥻

Whether it's your wedding lehenga, a stunning Mehendi outfit or Nehru jackets for grooms, it's extremely easy to find wedding outfits online. You can either buy or rent your bridal outfit with much ease. Many famous designers have moved operations to online platforms to aid authorities in fighting against the Coronavirus by encouraging and enabling people to make purchases online. Here are some of the platforms that you will find useful while shopping outfits for your bridal trousseau online. 

Pernia's Pop Up Shop

Started by stylist and fashion icon, Pernia Qureshi, this online platform hosts a wide range of renowned designers and the best of their work. This is one of the best bridal shopping websites for everyone. From bridal gowns to jewelry, footwear, and even home & living, you can find an unending variety on this website. Through this ambitious website, India’s premier designers are accessible to a global clientele. Whether you’re in Lucknow, New York or Sao Paolo, the elite labels of Indian fashion are just a click away.

Carma Online Shop

Carma Online Shop is the online platform of a renowned multi-designer store known as Carma in New Delhi. Started by Malvika Poddar, this website is home to several established names in the world of fashion. This destination website is known for its high quality ethnic and bridal wear. Plus, they are immensely helpful in terms of helping you personalise your purchase due to their staff who specialise in bridal fashion. 

OGAAN

Accessories, clothing, footwear, and much much more! OGAAN is the home of designers new and old who specialise in all genres of fashion. In fact, it is one of the first multi-designer stores in India. Ogaan is not just a revolutionary store offline but also one of the best places to do bridal shopping online. Known for bringing many designers under one roof, or online platform, for the first time, this high-end clothing store can be your one-stop-shop for everything bridal fashion!

Aza Fashion

Aza, or 'desire' in Sanskrit, was founded by Dr. Alka Nishar in 2005. A user-friendly and welcoming website, the luxury fashion site is host to some of the top names in bridal fashion like Manish Malhotra, Anamika Khanna, Sabyasachi, Anita Dongre, etc. Plus, Aza also introduces new designers regularly. From grooms-wear to bridal clothing and even kids fashion, find it all at Aza.

Kalki Fashion

KALKI, the brand that houses an exclusive range of bridal, couture & prêt collection as well as accessories, footwear & jewelry which makes it one of the most sought after shopping destinations for women. Everything is crafted with an incredible range of fabrics and appliqué work. The classic collections of its timeless designs and ensembles for every woman are versatile and aesthetically appealing.

Note: Apart from these, you can also visit the individual websites of designers and select your clothing, which will be made to order for you by their label. 

Footwear 👡

You've spent hours on online shoe shopping before. Then why not for your wedding? You can find an amazing variety of footwear online for both brides and grooms. It is much easier to shop online for shoes than to visit millions of stores on foot looking for the perfect pair of quirky footwear for your wedding. And the best part about shopping online for shoes? Online sales and seasonal discounts!

Fizzy Goblet

Hand embroidered designer juttis. Need we say more? Founded by young Delhi entrepreneur  Laksheeta Govil, Fizzy Goblet houses ethnic footwear which is not just for brides but something that can be a part of your bridal trousseau for daily life. Find yourself the perfect pair within their limited edition heels, kolhapuris, juttis, and sneakers!

Needledust

Yet another jutti brand we adore. Needledust specialises in designer leather juttis which are crafted by extremely talented shoe designers. In fact, for their latest anniversary special, the shoe brand collaborated with renowned designer label Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, showcasing some grab-worthy ethnic footwear for brides.

LBB Shop

LBB is a renowned online platform that works as the go-to guide for food, shopping, events, and travel in nine cities. And it has a shop section which gives you access to hundreds of homegrown brands to purchase from. We especially love their footwear section due to the variety present. 

Jewellery 💍

What wedding shopping is complete without some jewellery options? We know you're wondering about the authenticity of it when it comes to bridal jewellery.  Finding authentic jewellery online has become easier than ever. And if you're wondering where to shop bridal jewellery online, then check out these websites:

Tipsyfly

A chic jewellery website for the millennial bride, Tipsyfly is an affordable designer jewellery platform. The website's jewellery is curated in such a way that it gives the luxury of style choices without the financial woes to the 21st-century bride. Their specialty- Baroque pearl and meenakari jewellery!

BlueStone

Still, deciding between solitaire or platinum? Then head to BlueStone. BlueStone is India's leading destination for high-quality fine jewelry with strikingly exquisite designs. this online jewelry website has revolutionised the fine jewellery market segment by making these amazingly crafted pieces easily available to the customer. 

Nykaa Fashion

The one website that will spoil you with its variety. Nykaa Fashion is a subsidiary of a multi-brand beauty store Nykaa. It houses jewellery from brands of all price ranges and styles that range from traditional oxidised jhumkas to heavy Kundan sets. 

Voylla

Looking for some affordable imitation jewellery for smaller functions? Then Voylla is the answer! It is one of the best websites for budget bridal shopping online. From ethereal ethnic designs to more contemporary and quirky Indian jewellery, you can find everything here! 

Wedding Invitation 💌

Your wedding may have been postponed or may even be months away, but it's never too late to plan your wedding invitation. However, with the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, a very important question has arisen amongst many of you. Should you be sending out physical invitations for your wedding?

Though it is completely your personal choice to get invitations designed and sent out to family and friends, we do suggest you go in for E-invites. E-invites are a great and quick way of sending save the date reminders to your friends and family. If your wedding plans have been put on hold, you can inform your guests faster through the means of a digital save the date card. And the best part about E-invites is that you can either get them designed by E-invite designers who will give a more professional touch to your card with personalised elements or you can use online websites to make an E-invite yourself!

(Also Read: Video Wedding Invite Ideas that are Super Adorable & Quirky!)

Things To Keep In Mind While Shopping From Home 🏠

Online shopping is fun, but considering the situation created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are some things you should keep in mind. Here are some pointers to go by while shopping online for your wedding. 

1. Order at once. Do not create small or multiple orders on one single platform. It will be easier for the website to send you the order at once, rather than deploying multiple executives to deliver each item individually.

2. Be understanding if there is a delay in delivery. Since there is a shortage of staff and restrictions in movement, many websites may be facing difficulties in making next day deliveries (a policy which many platforms like Amazon follow). 

3. You have time, so do not freak out. Take your time while shopping online as there are a lot of options to choose from. 

4. Many websites have a disclaimer that the product displayed on the screen may vary slightly from the one delivered in terms of colour. Keep that in mind while shopping. 

5. Returns and refunds on products are easy. However, due to the Coronavirus outbreak operations may be slow and websites may take longer than usual to initiate a return or refund request as their priority lies in the delivery of orders. 

(Also Check Out: Wedding FAQs During Coronavirus Outbreak)

We hope you enjoyed this online shopping guide! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Until next time, Stay Safe & Stay Healthy!

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