Below you will find suggested descriptions of what to wear to each event and where to find Indian attire. Please note that these are just recommendations! You are more than welcome to wear whatever style you are most comfortable in. We're just so thrilled you will be joining us!!
Pithi: Beach Casual
Indian wear
Men: Kurta pajama
Women: Salwar kameez, shararas, anarkalis, indo-western sets Western wear
Men: Slacks or shorts, button downs, soft collared shirts
Women: Sundresses, skirts or shorts with tops, rompersThe Pithi ceremony is traditionally associated with the color yellow, as turmeric, the bright yellow spice, plays a central role in the ritual. Yellow is considered auspicious and symbolizes purity, prosperity, and happiness.Therefore, we invite all of our guests to wear yellow or similar colors to this event!
Men: Kurta pajama
Women: Salwar kameez, shararas, anarkalis, indo-western sets Western wear
Men: Slacks or shorts, button downs, soft collared shirts
Women: Sundresses, skirts or shorts with tops, rompersThe Pithi ceremony is traditionally associated with the color yellow, as turmeric, the bright yellow spice, plays a central role in the ritual. Yellow is considered auspicious and symbolizes purity, prosperity, and happiness.Therefore, we invite all of our guests to wear yellow or similar colors to this event!
Welcome Party & Mehndi: Dressy Casual
Indian wear
Men: Kurta pajama, modi jackets, nehru jackets
Women: Salwar kameez, shararas, anarkalis, lehengas, indo-western outfits Western wear
Men: Slacks or shorts, dark jeans, button downs, soft collared shirts, blazer optional
Women: Sundresses, maxi dresses, skirts, dark jeans, jumpsuitsNote: If you have just arrived from your travels, come as you are! We would love for you to swing by once you've settled in to say hello and grab some food and drinks!
Men: Kurta pajama, modi jackets, nehru jackets
Women: Salwar kameez, shararas, anarkalis, lehengas, indo-western outfits Western wear
Men: Slacks or shorts, dark jeans, button downs, soft collared shirts, blazer optional
Women: Sundresses, maxi dresses, skirts, dark jeans, jumpsuitsNote: If you have just arrived from your travels, come as you are! We would love for you to swing by once you've settled in to say hello and grab some food and drinks!
Baraat, Wedding, & Garba: Cocktail (Formal Optional)
Indian wear
Men: Kurtas, modi jackets, sherwanis, nehru jackets
Women: Sarees, lehengas Western wear
Men: Suits, business casual
Women: Cocktail dresses, formal dresses, jumpsuitsWhen selecting your Indian wear for these events, we recommend choosing an outfit made of a lighter material, as all of these events will be held outside, and the baraat (mid-day) and garba (nighttime) involve lots of dancing! For those wearing heavier materials to the baraat and ceremony, you are more than welcome to change before the garba for optimal mobility and dancing conditions! Women should avoid wearing red/maroon to these events
Men: Kurtas, modi jackets, sherwanis, nehru jackets
Women: Sarees, lehengas Western wear
Men: Suits, business casual
Women: Cocktail dresses, formal dresses, jumpsuitsWhen selecting your Indian wear for these events, we recommend choosing an outfit made of a lighter material, as all of these events will be held outside, and the baraat (mid-day) and garba (nighttime) involve lots of dancing! For those wearing heavier materials to the baraat and ceremony, you are more than welcome to change before the garba for optimal mobility and dancing conditions! Women should avoid wearing red/maroon to these events
Cocktail Hour & Reception: Formal
Indian wear
Men: Sherwanis, bandhgala suits, nehru jackets
Women: Sarees, lehengas, indo-western outfits Western wear
Men: Suits
Women: Floor length, tea length, or midi formal dresses, jumpsuitsIt is very customary for guests to wear western attire to Indian receptions! Women should avoid wearing white to these events
Men: Sherwanis, bandhgala suits, nehru jackets
Women: Sarees, lehengas, indo-western outfits Western wear
Men: Suits
Women: Floor length, tea length, or midi formal dresses, jumpsuitsIt is very customary for guests to wear western attire to Indian receptions! Women should avoid wearing white to these events
Shopping
For those interested in ordering Indian clothes for the wedding, the websites below offer an extensive variety of outfits with optional custom stitching for reasonable prices! As these stores primarily ship from India, you will want to order your outfits a few months before the wedding to allow ample time for shipping and any additional tailoring needed at home.Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to run your outfit ideas by us :)