What with wedding costs skyrocketing and demonetization on everyone’s minds, brides looking to save money could consider renting their wedding lehengas. Today, we take a look at 5 of the best places to rent out your wedding lehengas.
Swishlist
Swishlist is a premium clothing rental service that lets “young women stay smart and spend smart”. The rental store offers a wide range of authentic designer fashion wear without the associated high costs. Visit this link here to take a look at their collection. They have anarkalis, saris, Kurta-lehengas sets, ethnic skirts and tops, gowns and pretty much everything trendy that you need this wedding season. Prices start from approximately INR 2000 per day for rental and they also retail the clothing.
Rentwala
Rentwala serves several cities across India from Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai and Pune to name a few. They rent not just clothing but furniture and other items as well. Basically it is a portal for renters and buyers to meet. Brides who no longer need their wedding dresses can also rent those and their wedding accessories on Rentwala to other to-be-brides. It is essential to take a security deposit from the buyer before using this service. One must also read the site’s safety rules before renting. For people who wish to take an item on rent, there is a wide range of wedding lehengas to rent from. Select the one you like, contact the owner, and negotiate the price. Pay a deposit and the item is yours for the time period. Once you are done, return the item and get back your deposit. It is a great place for people to make money once they no longer need their expensive wedding clothes.
Shilpa Bhatia’s Clothing Rental
The Clothing Rental not only rents out gowns and wedding lehengas, but accessories as well. The prices are decent and start at INR 5000 onward. Says Shilpa, the founder: “It is no longer a taboo renting your wedding wear. I have seen people from all walks of society coming in for renting my collection-from the super rich to clients without an inkling about fashion.” Having worked in the fashion industry for several years, Shilpa has hundreds of contacts as a result of which she is able to source a wide range of clothes to satisfy the pickiest of clients. Grooms to be: The Clothing Rental also has a wide range of Sherwanis and groom’s wear that you must check out. Check out Shilpa’s collection here.
FlyRobe
We love Flyrobe’s motto: “Buy Nothing, Own Everything!”. Flyrobe carries more than thousand designs and styles in premium fashion for men and women. Prices are decent starting from INR 3500 onwards. Check out the gorgeous navy blue gown above – perfect for your Reception or Mehendi evening.
Stage 3
What sets Stage 3 apart is the fact that you can try several different wedding attires in the comfort of your home before you rent them out. Select 3 dresses you love, try them out and their style squad (as they call it) will be at your place to measure you. They alter the dress and send it to you-it is yours to rent or buy. You wear it and send it back after you are done. It is that simple! Stage 3 also uses eco friendly dry cleaning techniques to ensure that the clothes look great for every client. You can also rent the look of your favourite celebrity. Check out the sari above, worn by Shilpa Shetty and designed by Anamika Khanna. Also take a look at their gorgeous rental wedding lehengas here.