The bride's barat dress is planned for months. The groom's sherwani is often chosen in a week, and it shows in the
photos: two beautiful outfits that look like they came from two different weddings. Renting a sherwani that is matched
to the bride's dress fixes exactly that, and it costs the groom far less effort than buying one he will wear for a
single evening.
This guide explains how renting a groom sherwani works at One Time Bridals, why matching it to the bride's dress
matters, and how to get the fit right.
Can You Rent a Groom Sherwani in Pakistan?
Yes. One Time Bridals rents sherwanis through its GROOM collection:
- Matched to the bride's dress. The studio team pairs the sherwani with the bride's outfit, so the two of you look
like one story on the stage and in every photo. - Three days with the sherwani. Enough for the barat, the photos and the drive home.
- A refundable deposit. You get it back when the sherwani comes back.
- A trial at the studio, or delivery. Try it on at the One Time Bridals studio in the Mall of Faisalabad, or have
it delivered within Pakistan: across Punjab, to Sindh (mostly Karachi) and to KPK.
Why Match the Sherwani to the Bride's Dress?
A matched couple looks planned, and on a wedding stage that matters more than any single outfit.
- The photos last forever. Couple portraits are the pictures families frame. When the colours and the embroidery
speak to each other, every frame looks finished. - Matching does not mean identical. The best pairings are complementary: the sherwani picks up one colour or one
detail of the bride's dress, rather than copying it. - The details carry the match. Embroidery in the same tone as the lehenga's, or one accent in the bride's colour,
ties the two outfits together without making the groom look like he borrowed the bride's palette.
How Does Renting a Sherwani Work?
- Send the bride's dress. Share a photo of the bride's dress on WhatsApp, with the function, the date and the
groom's size. If the bride is renting from One Time Bridals too, the studio already knows her dress. - Get a matched shortlist. The studio team suggests sherwanis from the GROOM collection that go with her dress.
- Try it on, or have it delivered. Visit the studio in Faisalabad for a trial, or have it delivered in Punjab,
Karachi or KPK. - Wear it for three days.
- Return it and get your deposit back.
Ask the studio about fittings and delivery timing when you book: the team confirms everything with you on WhatsApp.
Which Sherwani Colours Go With the Bride's Dress?
These are the pairings that work again and again at Pakistani weddings:
- Red or maroon barat lehenga: an ivory, off-white or gold sherwani, with embroidery that echoes the lehenga's
gold work. A small accent in the bride's red, a stole or a pocket square, ties the pair together. - Pastel nikah dress: soft gold, ivory or champagne, kept light, so the groom does not outshine a delicate look.
- Silver or champagne walima dress: off-white, light grey or champagne, with silver-toned detailing.
- Deep green or emerald: ivory or gold, which lets the green stay the star.
When in doubt, send the studio a photo of the bride's dress and let the team pick: matching is what they do every day.
For a broader look at what Pakistani grooms wear across the wedding week, see our
groom's sherwani guide.
How Do You Get the Right Fit in a Rented Sherwani?
A sherwani is fitted through the chest and shoulders, so measurements matter more than with a kurta. Send the studio:
- Chest and shoulder width, measured over a thin shirt.
- Sleeve length, from the shoulder seam to the wrist bone.
- Sherwani length: most grooms wear it at or just below the knee.
- Height, so the churidar or shalwar sits right at the ankle.
Bring the khussa or shoes you will wear to the trial: the length of the sherwani and the churidar only look right with
the actual shoes on.
Why Rent a Sherwani Instead of Buying One?
- It is worn for one evening. Very few grooms wear their barat sherwani again.
- No storage. A heavy, embroidered sherwani needs space and care for years.
- The match is easier. Renting the bride's dress and the groom's sherwani from one studio means one team plans the
couple's look from the start.
We compare renting and buying in detail in
rent vs buy a Pakistani bridal dress; the same
logic applies to the groom.
When Should You Book?
In wedding season, from October to February, the best dates go first. Book the sherwani together with the bride's
dress, so they are matched from the start rather than fixed at the last minute. Our
shadi season 2026 guide covers the peak months.
How Does Pricing Work?
Sherwani rental prices are not published online, because each piece is priced on its own. What the quote depends on:
- The piece. The GROOM collection runs from simpler sherwanis to heavily embroidered ones.
- The days. A groom rental includes three days.
- The deposit. Paid when you book, refunded in full when the sherwani comes back as it left.
- Delivery. Outside Faisalabad, the studio tells you the delivery arrangement together with the quote.
Renting the bride's dress and the groom's sherwani together is the simplest way to get one quote for the couple's look.
Send the studio the bride's dress, the date and the groom's size, and you get a clear price, not a range.
Where Is the Studio?
The One Time Bridals studio is at the Mall of Faisalabad. Trials are by appointment: message first, so the matched
sherwanis are ready when you arrive. Grooms in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan or elsewhere in Pakistan can
choose on WhatsApp and have the sherwani delivered.
Book a Matching Sherwani
Message the One Time Bridals studio on WhatsApp at +92 321 7853131 with a photo of
the bride's dress, the date and the groom's size. The team will shortlist sherwanis that match. You can also see the
latest additions on the rental page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I keep a rented sherwani?
Three days.
Is the deposit refundable?
Yes. The deposit comes back when the sherwani is returned.
Can the studio match a sherwani to a bride's dress from another shop?
Send the studio a photo of the bride's dress, and the team will tell you which sherwanis in the GROOM collection go
with it.
Do you deliver sherwanis outside Faisalabad?
Yes, within Pakistan: across Punjab, to Sindh (mostly Karachi) and to KPK.
How do I find out the price?
Prices are not listed online. Message the studio on WhatsApp with the date and the
function, and the team will guide you.