Wedding season runs through November and December, and a single family wedding can mean four or five functions: haldi, mehendi, sangeet, the wedding itself and the reception. Each one has its own mood and dress code. This guide matches our ethnic wear to every function so you can plan your wedding guest looks in one go.
Wedding guest dressing in three rules
Ask the family if there is a colour theme for any function. Leave bridal red and the heaviest looks to the bride. And pick fabrics you can sit, dance and eat in for hours, because Indian weddings are long and happy.
What to wear to a haldi
Haldi calls for yellow, mustard and other bright, sunny shades. Choose something you do not mind getting a little turmeric on.
- Motichur Yellow Chanderi Jacquard Anarkali, Pant & Dupatta Set, a chanderi jacquard anarkali in yellow.
- Swaroski Mustard Woven Art Silk Kurta, Pant & Dupatta Set, woven art silk in mustard.
- Yellow Embroidered French Crepe Kurti & Pant Set
- Vaani Mustard Printed Rayon Slub Anarkali, Pant & Dupatta Set, a lighter printed anarkali for a day function.
What to wear to a mehendi
Green is the mehendi colour. Pick sleeves you can push back while your hands dry, and a dupatta that stays put.
- Avani Mehendi Green Embroidered Crunchy Silk Anarkali, Palazzo & Dupatta Set, heavy crunchy silk in mehendi green.
- Embroidered Vichitra Silk Anarkali Kurta, Pant & Dupatta Set in parrot green, rama green, chiku or orange.
- Sage Green Heavy Embroidered Fancy Silk Kurti, Pant & Dupatta Set
- Victoria Zari Embroidered Chinon Semi-Stitched Lehenga Choli Set, semi-stitched, in green with zari embroidery.
- Mehendi Green Embroidered Rayon Kurta, Pant & Georgette Dupatta Set
What to wear to a sangeet
The sangeet is the night to shine and to dance. Sequins, mirror work and outfits that move with you work best.
- Mumtaz Sequin Embroidered Fandy Silk Top, Sharara & Dupatta Set in firozi or pink.
- Koyal Firozi Sequin Embroidered Fandy Silk Kurta, Palazzo & Dupatta Set
- Reshma Mirror & Sequin Embroidered Fendy Silk Top, Palazzo & Dupatta Set in firozi, purple or maroon.
- Sherwani Embroidered Jalpari Kurta, Palazzo & Dupatta Set in black or magenta.
- Sequin Embroidered Heavy Georgette Saree with Unstitched Blouse in black, blue, green, petrol blue or red.
What to wear to the wedding ceremony
For the pheras or nikah, go traditional with rich silk, zari and jewel tones. A lehenga or an embroidered silk anarkali always fits the occasion.
- Mulberry Sequin & Zari Embroidered Fendy Silk Anarkali, Palazzo & Dupatta Set in violet, orange or maroon.
- Coco Purple Embroidered Silk Anarkali Kurta, Pant & Jacquard Dupatta Set
- Pushkar Pink Embroidered Roman Silk Ready-to-Wear Lehenga Choli Set, ready to wear.
- Sanjivani Embroidered Chinon Semi-Stitched Lehenga Choli Set in purple or rama green. It is semi-stitched, so allow time for stitching.
- Vivah Embroidered Fandy Party Wear Saree with Blouse in blue, red or orange.
What to wear to a reception
Receptions are evening events, so this is the place for sleek silhouettes, deeper colours and a polished, modern look.
- Ridhdhi Black Embroidered Silk Crepe Kurta, Wide-Leg Pant & Organza Dupatta Set, with an organza dupatta.
- Teal Embroidered Fandy Silk A-Line Kurta, Palazzo & Dupatta Set, fandy silk with a palazzo.
- Sakhi Wine Georgette Anarkali Gown with Embroidered Dupatta, a floor-length gown for an evening event.
- Kitket Brown Embroidered Net Saree with Velvet Blouse
- Isha Peach Embroidered Net Saree with Contrast Blouse
What to wear to a day wedding or roka
Day functions suit lighter colours and softer embroidery that look fresh in daylight photos.
- Mauve Bead Embroidered Chanderi Silk Kurta, Pant & Organza Dupatta Set, with an organza dupatta.
- Cream Garden Embroidered Assam Silk Kurta, Pant & Dupatta Set
- Lavender Embroidered Silk Crepe Kurti, Palazzo & Dupatta Set
- Karnival Pink Embroidered French Crepe Anarkali, Palazzo & Dupatta Set, a flared anarkali for daytime photos.
Plan your wedding looks early
Our orders usually arrive in 3 to 7 days. Semi-stitched lehengas need extra time with your tailor, so order those first. Most of our sets come in sizes up to XXL (44), some go up to 3XL (46) and a few up to 5XL (50), so check the size chart on each product page.
See all lehengas, anarkali suit sets and silk kurta sets. Celebrating before the wedding season starts? Read our Karwa Chauth outfit ideas and Diwali outfit ideas.
