21 Indian Wedding Outfits To Show Off Your Style!!
Are you looking for Indian wedding outfits?
Indian weddings are all about glamor and dazzle! Most Indian weddings last 3-4 days and include multiple functions, so dressing up vibrantly is an important part of the wedding festivities!
I’ve attended many multicultural weddings, and I understand how difficult it can be to decide what to wear, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the culture and customs.
That is why I have compiled a list of chic and sophisticated Indian wedding outfits that you can wear as a guest. In addition, I’ve included the accessories and footwear to complete your perfect look!
Ready to rock at the wedding? Let’s go!
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Indian Wedding Outfits: Mehendi Function
The Mehendi or Henna ceremony is one of the most important functions where the bride and groom, and the women in their families get detailed designs done on their hands with henna. Guests can also get henna tattoos on their hands.
You’ll find most people in attires of various shades of green for this ceremony, followed by yellow, orange, and pink colors.
Ideal outfit options for Mehendi are:
Lightweight Saree
When in doubt, go for a saree! It’s the classic option at a wedding and you can never go wrong with a saree.
For the perfect look, you can select a lightweight green saree that would match the event’s theme! Pair it with a statement necklace, and a mangtika (to be worn over the forehead) for a flawless touch.
Check out this Georgette Saree
Check out this Georgette Saree
Palazzo Set
A palazzo set is an elegant but comfy option for the Mehendi ceremony. With a Kurti top and wider bottom pants (palazzo), it allows for movement so you can shake a leg too!
Check out this Palazzo With Flared Kurta Set
Check out this Palazzo With Flared Kurta Set
Check out this Palazzo With Crepe Kurta Set
Ethnic Kurti Dress
Donning a long ethnic style Kurti dress is a great choice for the henna function. The attire will be lightweight but not too plain. Pair it with leggings for the complete look. You can style it with or without the dupatta.
Kurti With Pant
An embroidered Kurti with matching pants is quite popular as a wedding guest ensemble. The pants aren’t too wide but aren’t skintight too. You can go with or without a dupatta.
Anarkali Gown Dress
Long Anarkali gown-style dresses are also trending currently as wedding wear. It perfectly combines Indian ethnic style with Western style. This is an ideal option if you want to go for a graceful look.
Indian Wedding Outfits: Sangeet Function
Sangeet is a very important function in most Indian weddings, focusing on music and dance throughout the party so you need outfits with heavy embroidery work that allow you to dance.
Lehenga Choli Set
Lehenga Choli is one of the most popular outfits, for women of all ages. You can find lehengas in rich colors and embroidery work, and they also allow you to move freely.
Banarasi Silk Saree
A Banarasi silk saree is an excellent option for the Sangeet function. The gold-heavy Zari work on the saree and the Pallu give off a refined look apt for the event.
Sharara Set
Sharara with a kurta is a popular ethnic wear option for Sangeet. The flowy, embroidered Sharara complements the wearer beautifully.
Salwar Kameez
A Salwar bottom with a long Kameez is another ethnic attire preferred by many women for wedding functions. The fabric is embroidered or has sequin work and looks stylish for a Sangeet function.
Patiala Suit
A Patiala suit is a type of salwar kameez, where the Kameez/Kurti is shorter (knee-length) and the bottom salwar is loose and pleated.
Patiala suits are available in a variety of bright colors and you’ll surely turn many eyes if you decide to wear one at Sangeet.
Indian Wedding Outfits: Haldi Function
The Haldi function is an event held on the wedding day before the marriage ceremony where turmeric paste is applied on the bride and the groom by their family and close friends.
As with most events, this function is also accompanied by music and dance to celebrate. You’ll find most people wearing shades of yellow and orange, so it’s best to choose a similar fit to go with the theme.
Chiffon/Georgette Saree
A lightweight chiffon or georgette saree with some embroidery is an apt choice for a Haldi function. You can pair it with dangler earrings and some bangles/bracelets that complement the look.
Palazzo Set
If you’re thinking of a comfy outfit, palazzo is your best bet! With a Kurti top and wider palazzo pants, it’s an ideal attire for a Haldi event.
Co-Ord Set
A practical outfit many young women are choosing these days, Co-Ord sets have a top and a bottom with the same color combination and prints. This can be considered fusion wear as it blends Indian and Western fashion.
Kurti With Pant Set
A long Kurti with fitted or wider pants and a dupatta is another option for the Haldi ceremony.
Unlike heavy dresses like lehenga, you can move around easily in this attire, and because it’s easy to wash, you won’t have to worry much in case you get a turmeric stain on the dress.
Check out this Kurti with Pant Set
Check out this Kurti with Pant Set
Check out this Kurti with Pant Set
Indian Wedding Outfits: Wedding Ceremony
Wedding being the most important event, it’s ideal to dress up in the fanciest, heavily embroidered dress that you have.
Just to give you an idea, Indian weddings are such that women even wear their own engagement dresses to someone else’s wedding as you can never outshine the bride.
So don’t hesitate to buy that colorful shimmery dress.
Kanjivaram Silk Saree
Kanjivaram/Kanchipuram Silk saree is the top outfit option for the wedding ceremony. It’s a heavy silk saree with gold Zari work on the border which gives it a very royal and classy look.
Check out this Kanjivaram Saree
Check out this Kanjivaram Saree
Embroidered Lehenga Set
Lehenga is one of the most elegant Indian outfits, available in versatile designs and colors, and is most loved to be worn at a wedding function.
For a wedding event, it’s ideal to choose a heavily embroidered lehenga (skirt) with a matching choli (top) and a dupatta.
Embroidered Salwar Kameez
You can even wear an embroidered salwar kameez at a wedding. An outfit made of silk or satin fabric is perfect for wedding wear as it gives that classy look.
Embroidered Anarkali Suit
A graceful traditional outfit, the Anarkali suit is a flared dress popular for its detailed designs and royal look. The kurti of an Anarkali suit is frock-style and long, falling anywhere between the knees to the ankles.
The bottoms of an Anarkali suit are fitted or tapered and not flared.
Indian Wedding Outfits: Reception Party
This is the last event in most Indian weddings and you’ll find most people wearing either Indian or Indo-Western fusion dresses.
Designer Gown
You can don a designer western style gown or an Indian gown dress for the reception party. the gown dress combines the elegance of Indian culture with the Western evening gown. It’s paired with a dupatta most of the time.
Designer Lehenga Choli
The classic lehenga choli is yet again an excellent choice for the reception event. You can go for a lehenga with prints or light sequins and pair them with statement jewelry to complete the look.
Palazzo Set
Palazzo pants paired with a kurti or top and matching jacket are also a trending fusion attire for weddings. Silk/muslin fabric is ideal to give off festive/celebration aesthetics.
Footwear For Indian Weddings
Open Toed Sandals
Open-toed sandals complement all Indian ethnic outfits and are preferred by most women. As Indian weddings are all about the shine, no one will bat an eye if you go for glittery, designer ones with or without heels.
Juttis
You can also go for traditional Indian juttis (ethnic style ballet flats) to go with your attire. Juttis are usually decorated with mirrors and beads and can be styled with different outfits.
Accessories That Go With Indian Wedding Outfits
Jewelry
Indian women tend to select the complete set of a necklace, matching earrings, and mangtika that go with their outfits. However, you can also mix and match or go for a necklace with jhumkas (danglers or hoop earrings) and skip the mangtika.
Bangles
Bangles are traditional, colorful bracelets worn by women with Indian outfits and an essential accessory with ethnic wear. You can choose to go with bangles the same shade as your outfit or monotoned gold or silver ones matching with your attire.
Check out these golden bangles
Bindi
Bindi is a colored sticker worn on the forehead with traditional Indian attire. Though not essential, it beautifies your overall look and is like a cherry on top with ethnic outfits.
Purse/Clutch
To carry your phone, keys, and other stuff, you can go with a stylish clutch or purse that complements your outfit.
What NOT to Wear At An Indian Wedding
- Avoid wearing white or black outfits as they can be considered inauspicious. Choose vibrant outfits with detailed designs or gold/silver sequined work.
- Avoid wearing a red colored lehenga or saree, especially at the wedding ceremony as red is traditionally worn by the bride.
- Choose conservative outfits that aren’t too revealing, expose your shoulders, or rest above the knee.
- Casual outfits like jeans or trousers with tees are an absolute no-no at Indian weddings. You can opt for a fusion palazzo with a kurti or a co-ord set if you don’t want to go the traditional route.
- Carry a shawl/scarf/dupatta to cover your head if the wedding ceremony is at a temple.
Dos and Don’ts At Indian Weddings
1. Avoid black or white colored dresses at any function. You can wear red-colored outfits at other events except for the wedding ceremony.
2. Dress modestly in traditional Indian or Indo-Western fusion wear. Avoid wearing above-the-knee, casual, or revealing dresses.
3. Accessorize your outfit with jewelry, bangles, and a Bindi.
4. Unless mentioned on the invite or by the invitee, don’t bring your plus one.
5. A few ceremonies might go late into the night, so be prepared for that.
6. When gifting cash, giving the amount in ‘1’ or ‘51’ is considered auspicious, like 101, 151, and 1001.
FAQs
What Is The Dress Code For A Hindu Wedding?
Traditional Indian outfits like a saree, lehenga, Anarkali suit, or other types of ethnic suits are ideal for women for a Hindu wedding.
At the wedding ceremony is the main event, a modest, embroidered dress is recommended. For the reception, casual and comfortable outfits like a co-ord set or palazzo set are popular.
What Is The Best Color To Wear To An Indian Wedding?
It is best to wear vibrant colors such as yellow, orange, pink, blue, green, or purple to an Indian wedding.
Indian weddings are celebrations similar to festivals, so you should dress accordingly. Avoid wearing red, especially for the wedding ceremony, as traditionally the bride dresses up in red.
What Not To Wear In An Indian Wedding?
Casual outfits like T-shirts, distressed or regular jeans, revealing clothes, or ones that end above the knee should not be worn in an Indian wedding. Avoid wearing white, black, or red-colored outfits.
Choose modest ethnic attire in bright colors paired with statement jewelry.
Given the number of events, choosing the ideal dress for an Indian wedding can be a little stressful, but if you stick to the list, I’m sure you’ll find something stylish and comfortable.
Now that your outfit is all set, get ready to groove to the beats of the Dhol!!
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