It’s the wedding season! Wondering what to wear to an Indian wedding as a guest? Anyone who is attending a wedding will be faced with the baffling question: What to wear to the wedding as a guest? Fret not we have you sorted here….

Wedding is a celebration known to be larger than life. So whenever you are invited to attend this extravagant affair, the first thought that comes to your mind is ‘What to wear?” Although we know that the main wedding is preceded by pre and post-wedding functions, each with distinct dress code, it’s helpful to place thoughts and efforts into the outfits you choose to wear.  To make it easy for you, here are some suggestions as per the ceremonies to help you steal the show. 

What to wear at Haldi

The haldi ceremony marks the beginning of the wedding day rituals and is one of the most important pre-wedding rituals.  It is not an elaborate affair so you can turn up for the event in ta simple outfit. Usually, all shades of yellow and orange coloured outfits are an excellent choice for two reasons: they conceal the appearance of turmeric stains and yellow has virtually become the de facto colour code for the Haldi ceremony. A safe bet is a pant-style bottom with kurti, a flattering indo-western palazzo suit for women and a simple mustard kurta and dhoti-style pant for men. For accessories, you can go with artificial flower jewellery or street-style tassel earrings.

What to wear at Mehendi

With bright ambience and vibrant wedding music and dancing, mehendi party usually has the most girl power as compared to any wedding event. The guest list for this event is generally smaller, so it is an honour to be invited. Floral jumpsuits and lehenga with cholis, crop tops or peplum tops are all appropriate for the occasion for women, while floral kurta pajama perfectly matches the vibe for men. Lady, be sure to wear an outfit with short sleeves!

What to wear at Sangeet

The sangeet is one function you wouldn’t want to miss! Here, the dress code is usually traditional ethnic. You can’t go wrong in a flattering indowestern lehenga or a vibrant palazzo suit. Men can don an ethnic kurta to set the energetic mood. Whatever you choose, make sure that it is comfortable as a lot of dancing is involved.

What to wear at the Wedding

The Indian wedding is a beautiful breathtaking event with the bride and groom. There are a series of religious rituals, and the dress code is purely traditional. Usually, women get decked up in heavy silk sarees, lehenga cholis with shimmery elements and lots of precious jewellery. Richly adorned sharara outfits and anarkali suits are also appropriate for the occasion. For men, traditional silk kurta pajama will make you rock the event.

What to wear at Reception

Its reception time, its time to get extravagant! So don’t be afraid to go all out with your makeup and jewellery and elevate your look by indulging in heavy wedding wear. For women, sequinned or crystal stone embroidered saree or lehenga choli looks great. While men can go all the way traditional by donning shimmering button-down sherwani suit with swag! Whichever outfit you pick, ensure it has a good amount of glitter or dazzling elements to it.

Wedding Party

Let down your hair in a dazzling saree or a gown. If saree draping is not your thing, you can opt for a pre-draped saree. A hint of ruffles on the edges would look trendy! Men can wear the classic well-tailored western suit with jacket to bring out their flamboyant style.

In the end…

Right from traditional ensembles to cutting-edge designer attire, your wardrobe choice should be dictated by the occasion and socially acceptable dress norms. But the bottom line is to enjoy while dressing up and keep it swish!