Attending an Indian Wedding

For wedding guests

Your invitation to an Indian wedding

First big fat Indian wedding, or your fifth? Here’s what to wear, what to expect, and everything you’ll want to carry, beautifully sorted.

What to wear

Outfit cues for every ceremony.

What to expect

The celebration, ceremony by ceremony.

Accessories

Bangles, bindis, potlis and more.

Know-how cards

Traditions, explained simply.

What to expect

A wedding is many celebrations

Most Indian weddings unfold over several days. Here’s the rhythm, and what to wear to each.

Day one

Haldi

A morning of turmeric, music and a lot of yellow. Expect to get a little joyfully messy.

Wear: Yellows and easy fabrics you don’t mind staining.
Before the wedding

Mehndi

Intricate henna, sweets and slow afternoon celebration.

Wear: Bright colours; keep your hands free for henna.
The big night

Sangeet

The night everyone dances, rehearsed and absolutely not.

Wear: Your most festive outfit and comfortable shoes.
The ceremony

The Wedding

Rituals, fire and a great deal of meaning. Take it in.

Wear: Traditional and elegant, silks, lehengas, kurtas.
To close

Reception

Dinner, toasts and the last dance of the celebration.

Wear: Cocktail-formal with an Indian twist.
Accessories

The pieces that make the outfit

Small things, sourced from India, that turn a guest into a participant.

Wrists

Bangles

Stacks of colour. Match your outfit, or clash on purpose.

The finishing dot

Bindis

From the simplest dot to jewelled and ornate.

Carry it all

Potli Bags

A little drawstring purse for your evening essentials.

Drape it

Dupattas & Stoles

Wrap, drape or throw over a shoulder for instant occasion.

Know-how cards

Walk in knowing the story

Short reads to make your first Indian wedding feel like your fifth.

Coming to a wedding?

Let’s get you ready

Tell us which ceremonies you’re attending, we’ll help with the rest.

Accessories & guest kits · Sourced and shipped from India

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