Wedded to luxury

Going by the Bollywood dialogue shaadi koi gudde gudiya ka khel nahi hai (marriage is not a child's play), which blatantly defines the seriousness of the most-celebrated affair in India, it is almost important, if not necessary, that one takes the arrangement seriously! After all, khaandaan ki izzat ka sawaal haI (it's about the family's respect)! So, after you are done calculating the budget of your social pride, you might as well head to hit a bargain at a two-day long wedding exhibition titled Wedding Wows at JW Marriott. Although the exhibition began on Saturday, welcoming the first spell of monsoon, even the full parking at the venue could not stop city folks from quenching their thirst for shopping - wedding shopping. In the labyrinth of over sixty stalls, exhibiting stitched and unstitched garments in silhouettes like silk, georgette, European chinon, net, and lawn, the exhibition also features stalls that attend to wedding photography, jewellery, mehandi and marriage se t designers. And those of you who want a peep into their married lives or if they are even getting married at all, the exhibition also offers tarot card readings that will cosmically sooth your worried nerves.

While the unstitched fabrics start from Rs 1,500, you can also get stitched lehangas at Studio Zoya stall for as much as Rs 3,500. The Tekchand Handloom House offers nets priced from Rs 400 onwards and we overheard a few women say, "Oh! It's a steal for just that amount of money!" Also, if you are a fan of Punjabi suits, the stall, Mutiyaar by Jasba offers interesting neck embroideries that are neither too flashy nor to jarring on the eyes, starting at just Rs 1,500. "We also have tops, dresses, gowns and tunics," informs the owner of the stall.

For those who would like to show their children how pretty they looked at their wedding with all that make-up, Deepika's Deep Clicks and Aman Sidhu Photography at the exhibition will take the bookings for you. And j ust when we thought that we forgot something, we are instantly reminded of the importance of the glow that is necessary for the bride-to-be. Let your ex-boyfriend whine and weep while you download the bulbul stylist app and get the bridal wellness and beauty regime at a click. "Since we are a start-up, we are offering services to people at very nominal rates. All you need to do is to download an app and book a bridal wellness and make up. The person will come to your house and give you the required services," shares Gagandeep of Bulbul stylist mobile app.

With stalls from designers belonging to the city, Punjab and Delhi, the exhibition really offers nominal pricing and a huge variety to choose from. However, a little heads up, mind the traffic jam around the venue. As for rest, happy shopping!

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