“My name is Neetu and I’m getting married in August (yay!). I live abroad and there’s a very limited selection for clothing. I don’t know when or if I’ll be able to travel to do my wedding shopping so it’s really scaring me that I’m going to get stuck in something…ugly (haha) or at least something I don’t love. So, I’ve been considering online shopping and I was just wondering if you’ve ever heard of Benzer World? The clothes look lovely online but you never know! If you know anything or have any other site suggestions, I’d really appreciate it!”

“Thanks so much and this goes without saying but I LOVE The Sari-Clad Bride—definitely a part of my daily routine…twice on Fridays.”

Hi Neetu,
First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Online shopping used to be a very scary thing but nowadays a lot of brides are depending on online stores with good reputations for their wedding needs! Here are some quick thoughts on our favorite (including Benzer World!) e-commerce wedding shops that ship world-wide.

BARGELLO
Bargello is one of our favorite sites for desi fashion simply because there is so much to choose from! They have everything from lehengas to salwar kameezes to saris to groom’s sherwanis to jewelry, etc—and the best part is that they have tons of color and style options! Bargello has customer reps all over the world including New York, Australia, U.K, etc. If you’re looking for North Indian, Punjabi, and Pakistani bridalwear, Bargello will definitely meet your needs. The website recommends ordering bridal items 25-50 days before your wedding event.

BENZER WORLD
Ahh, Benzer World—how we swoon over you. One of the oldest brands in India, their quality is pretty much guaranteed. Benzer World’s bridal collections are eagerly anticipated by the South Asian fashion world and they always produce outstanding designs every season. We would definitely recommend shopping here (If the price points meet your budget), since its street-store to online store reputation precedes itself!

ART KARAT
Our absolutely favorite place to oogle at bridal jewelry online. We recently got their catalogue via snail mail and wanted every.single.damn.piece. Kundans, pearls, emeralds, antique gold—you name it. They ship worldwide and offer a 100% money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied within the first 30 days of your purchase. Check out their bridal studio and don’t forget to sign up for their catalog for bridal look inspiration!

COUTURE RANI
This is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for straight-off-the-runway Indian couture. Couture Rani carries the best in designer-wear such as Ritu Kumar and Varun Bahl.

ANGARKH
A cross between Benzer World and Bargello, Angarkh.com is our newest find in e-commerce South Asian wear. Look for a multitude of Desi looks from trendy to traditional. They ship worldwide and have great sales.

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