The Best Indian Bridal Stores in North America
/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!
NEW YORK
Sabyasachi
India’s most iconic bridalwear designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, opened his U.S. flagship store in the heart of NYC’s most beloved neighborhood, Soho in 2022 — and yes, it has all the opulence you would expect from a Sabyasachi store! If you want the most luxurious bridal shopping experience, this has to be your first stop because it truly doesn’t get much better.
Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre is the first renowned 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.
Ave India New York
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.
ND.NY
ND.NY is a cozy multi-designer showroom in midtown Manhattan with a stunning selection of bridal and indowestern guest wear. If you’re looking for something a little more on the edgy or contemporary side, ND.NY will definitely have something for you! ND.NY often hosts trunk shows with designers like Papa Don’t Preach and Payal Singhal, so give them a follow to stay up to date with their events!
NYRAA
Nyraa is another multi-designer showroom with an incredible range and selection of bridal, festive, indowestern, and western wear from some of the most up and coming designers in India. Also by appointment only, so please make sure to reach out ahead of time to schedule your consultation!
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!
NEW JERSEY
Nazranaa
Nazranaa on Oak Tree Road in New Jersey is one of the most well-known Indian wedding stores in the tri-state, and for good reason. They carry one of the largest selections of Indian wear I’ve seen. They specialize in Lehengas, sarees, anarkalis, sherwanis, and kurta pajamas. They also carry an extensive jewelry collection, and can design custom gowns!
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!
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!
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.
LOS ANGELES
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. They recently opened a stunning showroom in LA and you’ll definitely get the full bridal experience with the Kynah team!
CHICAGO
Studio East6
Studio East6 has a stunning range of of designer-wear for every occasion that you can try in on in Chicago. Check their website or Instagram for their walk-in hours, or make an appointment to guarantee you get to try on the outfit of your dreams!
Ave India Chicago
Sister-location to the iconic multi-designer retail storefront in New York, Ave is an exciting new addition to the Chicago bridal scene. Make sure to ask for my good friend Amit, his styling expertise will really take your experience over the top!
HOUSTON
Panache by Sharmeen
If you’re looking for a one-stop shop in Houston to try on every major South Asian bridal designer, Panache by Sharmeen is the place to go. From Aisha Rao to Papa Don’t Preach and everything in between, Panache by Sharmeen is sure to help you find the outfit you need.
SAN FRANCISCO
Vama Designs
With a stunning new showroom in the Bay area, Vama Designs has the elevated pieces you need for your big fat Desi wedding! You can also customize outfits for yourself and your bridesmaids with Vama Designs.
TC Urban
TC Urban is a luxury Indian Bridal boutique in Cupertino that specializes in customized Bridal wear. They’re also the primary Papa Don’t Preach stockist in the Bay area.
ONLINE
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!
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.
NAVAA
Boston-based online retailer NAVAA has an amazing collection of bridal wear, guest wear AND accessories!
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
