While many of us associate beautiful, one-of-a-kind couture with a huge price tag and are happy to settle for copies of famous designs, we believe it’s time to turn that page. Ditch the Sabya and Manish Malhotra imitations and aspire to something as exclusive and special as you are. And this is beauty that doesn’t break the bank.

Breeze through our top picks under INR 50,000, flawlessly tailored to complement your beauty.

1. Aastha Narang, Carmine Pink Floral Work Lehenga
Price: INR 44,000
Shop Now: Astha Narang

2. Abhinav Mishra, Pink and Gold Lehenga Set
Price: INR 35,000
Shop Now: Ogaan

3. AVDI, Fuchsia Shaded Lehenga Set
Price: INR 45,000
Shop Now: Carma

4. Bhumika Grover, Dusky Pink Sharara Set
Price: INR 49,000
Shop Now: Aza Fashions

5. Aastha Narang, Sky Blue Cluster Lehenga
Price: INR 48,000
Shop Now: Aastha Narang

6. Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary, Yellow Embroidered Lehenga Set
Price: INR 49,200
Shop Now: Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP

7. Vandana Sethi: Rasberry Pink Silk Lehenga Set
Price: INR 37,500
Shop Now: Aza Fashions

8. Prathyusha Garimella: Mint Green Lehenga Set
Price: INR 48,800
Shop Now: Aza Fashions

9. Priyal Prakash, Light Blue Lehenga Set
Price: INR 36,000
Shop Now: Ogaan

10. Varsha Wadhwa, Tea Rose Embroidered Lehenga Set
Price: INR 49,500
Shop Now: Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP

11. ZORAYA: Maroon & Beige Lehenga Set
Price: INR 25,100
Shop Now: Ogaan

12. Pink Vandana Sethi lehenga
Price: INR 42,500
Shop Now: Aza Fashions

13. Shyam Narayan Prasad, Navy Blue Lehenga Set
Price: INR 40,000
Shop Now: Ogaan

14. Bhumika Sharma, Autumn Teal Lehenga Set
Price: INR 48,412
Shop Now: Aashni and Co

15. Shiba Mir, Red & Aqua Blue Embellished Lehenga
Price: INR 48,000
Shop Now: Aza Fashions

Inspired? Now remember these rules to find a bridal lehenga that is true to you. First, choose a muse for your look. It could be an era (vintage glam?), a season (spring bride?), a motif (natural, floral, geometric?)… you get the drift. Then pick a color palette you love that also flatters your complexion. Pick a skirt length for your height, sleeves for your body structure and a neckline that will flatter your collar-bones and your jewellery. Then choose the details that will put the final stamp of exclusivity to your outfit – embroidery, detailing, borders, the dupatta…