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Indian wedding guest guides
Everything a guest needs: dress codes, colours, jewellery and gifting.
What to wear to an Indian wedding as a guest: outfit ideas for women and men, colours to avoid, and what to wear to the mehndi, sangeet, haldi, ceremony and reception.
Read the guide → Event-by-event guideWhat to wear to each Indian wedding event: mehndi, haldi, sangeet, the ceremony and the reception, with the right colours, formality and fabrics for each.
Read the guide → Colour guideWhich colours can guests wear to an Indian wedding, and which to avoid?
Read the guide → For non-Indian guestsA reassuring guide for non-Indian guests: whether to wear Indian clothes, what to choose, the colours and etiquette to know, and where to find an outfit affordably.
Read the guide → Men’s style guideA men’s guide to Indian wedding attire: kurta pajama, Nehru jacket, sherwani and indo-western looks, plus what to wear to each event, colours and footwear.
Read the guide → For close familyWhat close family and bridal-party members wear to an Indian wedding: how it differs from a guest, coordinating colours, what to wear per event, and budgeting for multiple outfits.
Read the guide → Accessories guideHow to accessorise an Indian wedding outfit as a guest: jewellery, footwear, bags and finishing touches, plus what works for men and how to avoid overdoing it.
Read the guide → Guest etiquetteWhat to gift at an Indian wedding: why cash is traditional, how much to give, shagun envelope etiquette, registry and physical gift ideas, and what to avoid.
Read the guide → What to expectA guide to Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and South Indian weddings: what happens at each, the etiquette to know, and what to wear as a guest to every kind of ceremony.
Read the guide →Festival and occasion
What to wear for the celebrations through the year.
What to wear for Diwali: festive outfit ideas for women and men, the best colours for the festival of lights, and how to dress for a daytime puja versus an evening Diwali party.
Read the guide → Festive style guideWhat to wear for Eid: elegant, modest festive outfit ideas for women and men, the colours people love for Eid, and how to dress for morning prayers versus evening gatherings.
Read the guide → Festive style guideWhat to wear for Navratri and Garba nights: the chaniya choli explained, outfit ideas for women and men, and how the nine-colour tradition works.
Read the guide → Festive style guideKarva Chauth outfit ideas: what to wear, the traditional colours, the jewellery and shringar that complete the look, and how to reuse or find a festive outfit.
Read the guide →Style, fit and cost
Know your outfits, learn the drape, and understand what pieces cost.
A clear glossary of Indian outfits: what a lehenga, saree, anarkali, sharara, gharara and salwar kameez are, how they differ, and when each is worn.
Read the guide → Step-by-step guideHow to wear a saree for beginners: a simple step-by-step guide to the classic drape, what you need, beginner tips, and how to wear a saree for a wedding.
Read the guide → Pricing guideHow much does a lehenga cost?
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