Buying a bridal lehenga or a groom’s sherwani for a single-day wear can burn a serious hole in your wedding budget, but it doesn’t have to. From bridal couture to groom’s sherwanis and guest outfits, renting wedding wear is fast becoming a smart, sustainable way to look your best without the steep price tag. Stage 3One of the most well-known names in the rental space, Stage 3 deals specifically in high-fashion, designer-label outfits. If you’ve had your eye on a Sabyasachi bridal lehenga or a Varun Bahl sherwani but can’t justify the purchase price, this is where you’d find it: a way to wear real designer couture for a fraction of the retail cost, without it sitting in a cupboard afterwards. Rent It BaeBeyond ethnic wear, Rent It Bae also stocks Western outfits and wedding accessories, so it works well if you’re dressing for a cocktail party or reception gown as much as a traditional ceremony. Grooms can rent sherwanis and tuxedos, and the brand runs a subscription-style ordering model with delivery across a wide network of cities. Rent An AttireWith physical stores in Pune, Delhi and Dehradun, this one stands out for its menswear depth: sherwanis, bandhgalas, tuxedos and other groom essentials sit alongside a full bridal and bridesmaid line. It also carries designer names like Sabyasachi, Amit Aggarwal, Dolly J, Pallod, Kalki and Kora, and extends rentals to groomsmen blazers and pre-wedding shoot outfits. Style on Rent (Pune)Based in Shivajinagar, this store keeps a large in-house inventory of over 500 outfits, spanning premium bridal lehengas, designer sherwanis, gowns and general ethnic wear. It’s a solid pick if you want to try on options in person rather than order sight unseen, and it caters to both brides and grooms under one roof. Jain Collections (Mumbai)Located in Borivali, this showroom

What are the key trends you see emerging for grooms in 2026? How is menswear evolving beyond the traditional sherwani? Menswear is becoming much more exciting. The sherwani will always have its place, but now there are shorter proportions, beautifully cut bandhgalas, layered tailoring, relaxed trousers and jackets that bring Indian craft into a more international silhouette. I also see grooms becoming more interested in texture and tone-on-tone embroidery rather than only very ornate surface work. For me, jewellery is becoming part of that evolution too: brooches and collar pins can completely transform a very clean, contemporary look. Are today’s grooms becoming more experimental with colour, silhouettes, layering and accessories? Completely! Men are far more involved in the process now. They are open to colour, embroidery, jewellery and interesting proportions. Even traditional ivory can become very modern through texture, layering or tone-on-tone craftsmanship. And I love seeing men enjoy fashion rather than treating their wedding outfit as something they simply have to wear. How important are details such as jewellery, footwear, brooches, layering and personalised embroidery in completing a groom’s look? They can completely change menswear. I particularly love brooches and collar pins from our jewellery collection because they let a groom add personality and preciousness without overwhelming the look. A beautifully crafted brooch on a bandhgala or a pair of collar pins can become the focal point. The important thing is editing. Every detail should feel intentional; you don’t need to wear everything at once. What are the three top absolute must-haves in a contemporary groom trousseau? A beautifully tailored bandhgala, an impeccably crafted kurta set that can be worn repeatedly, and one great ceremonial look- whether that is a sherwani or something more individual. And while technically that makes four, I would always add a great piece of