So the wedding bells are ringing for you and you just can’t stop gushing over the latest designer lehengas . To be true, with each new season designers come up with something extraordinary that heart skips a beat not just once but don’t know how many times. But how many of us can actually get our hands on an original Sabyasachi, ManishMalhotra, AnitaDongre to name a few, lehengas. One question that makes rounds in almost every second brides mind is Buy or Rent ?
We all could relate so closely to Kavya from “ Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania ” who was crazy about the designer wedding lehenga. Talking about the designer lehengas, you need to shell out whooping 1 Lac+ Onwards for a bridal lehenga, depending on the designer you opt for. In the era of DIY’S and Pinterest weddings , getting yourself a customized lehenga or opting for a rented lehenga is a more practical approach.
If you seem to be confused between Buy or Rent here are few arguments to consider.
Talking of Economics
The wedding lehenga consumes up a lot of budget and honestly we splurge our budget when it comes to shopping. Coming to the wear ability, wedding lehengas are one time wear; at times you may also wear it once or twice for karvachauth or a family wedding if it isn’t too bridal. So the cost of the wedding lehenga doesn’t justify its tenure or duration of wear ability. So renting out one is practically better.
Talking of Desires
Well, who doesn’t dream of wearing one of the best bridal dresses that makes everyone go gaga? Owning a sabyasachi is every bride’s dream , but turning it to reality requires digging out lot of money . So if you are bride who eats , sleeps , talks of a designer lehenga , but can’t go overboard on your budget just Rent It . Renting out a designer lehenga costs fraction of the sum you would have to shell out to Buy One. A sabyasachi Lehenga worth Rs 3.5 Lakhs will cost you around 30-40 K .
Emotions
A wedding dress is not just a dress, but a whole lot of emotions. You will have so many memories attached to it, looking out for perfect dress, fittings to stressful purchases and a lot more. If you wish to keep it as a memoir and pass it down as a heirloom in your family, you should probably opt for Buying then Renting. Just like Kareena Kapoor wore her Mother-in-law lehenga for her wedding.
Trending Lehengas
With change in seasons there are change in trends, which altogether makes it impossible to find the latest on rent. So Buying is a better option to go for if you are looking for the Just-in collection.
The Feeling of New
The excitement of getting a new dress is no alien, but excitement of wearing a designer lehenga too is something different . If you are renting out a lehenga the feeling of something new will never be there . It’s a simple theory, if you can afford it then buy it if you can’t then rent it. In both the cases, you will get photographs of your lifetime in a beautiful designer lehenga.
Customizations
Well truth be told , not every lehenga on rent may be of your size and customizable. Though the rented lehengas do have a lot of scope for customizations . But it doesn’t guarantee exact fit . Nevertheless, if you are opting for a ready made lehenga the scenario is the same . Until and unless you are getting a fully customized lehenga as per your size and fit made, buying or renting are the same in terms of customizations.
Having Fun on Wedding Day
Weddings are larger than life events with constant rituals and each presents its own fun. Lehenga on Rent demands extra care while handling as it’s not your own property. Not that you can spill a whole glass of drink over your own lehenga and walk around with the stained lehnga all around. Either way the care of the wedding lehenga at least till the time the wedding is finished is utmost important, but with rented lehenga you need to be extra cautious till the time you hand it back to the owner. So having whole lot of fun in a rented lehenga requires your careful supervision.
The Elders View Point
Not to forget, you may be practical enough, but the older-generation of the family may be reluctant on you wearing a rented lehenga. There are lot of beliefs when it comes to your wedding dress, while one family may be completely ok with it , the other may not . In the end it’s matter of preferences and choice.
Storage
With a closet full of brand new clothes, makeup , footwear, gifts there is one item that will require cautious storage . The wedding lehenga storage needs are definitely paying attention on. You will have to cover up the lehenga is some good wraps , also careful hanging or locking up in suitcases, need to unwrap it time and again to clean it regularly. You would never want it to be lying in the truck or suitcases never to be opened again . Renting a lehenga will free you from the stress of maintaining it down the years.
Whether you Buy it or Rent It, don’t forget to flaunt it. It is not everyday that walk down the aisle wearing your dream dress, so make good use of it.
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