Getting ready for another invitation to the wedding? Already, we can sense your excitement—and why not? Indian weddings are, after all, among the most fun and exciting events to attend! These events are among the most elaborate and priceless occasions, with a lineup of vibrant ceremonies and lengthy social hours decked out in the finest Indian wedding attire.
It’s always advisable to have a well-planned wedding dress when attending a wedding because of the cultural norm of ostentatious clothing as well as social presentation issues. Each gathering at an Indian wedding has a unique significance and differs in ambiance, necessitating the need for various dress codes. You must therefore step up your efforts to select the wedding dress for your wedding party.
You can scroll down for a detailed explanation of each ritual to see how this post can help you plan the appropriate wedding outfit for every Indian wedding function!
Haldi Ritual
The Haldi ceremony, while messy and lovely, calls for a careful selection of outfits. The bride and the groom must both have their faces covered in turmeric paste as part of the ritual.
For the Haldi ceremony, a printed wedding saree, a semi-formal palazzo suit, or a skirt and crop top combo are the best options. Choosing clothing in shades of yellow is a good idea for two reasons: first, they hide the splotchy appearance of turmeric stains, and second, yellow has almost completely replaced red as the Haldi ceremony’s designated color.
Mehendi Party
One of the most amusing events of an Indian wedding is the mehendi ceremony, which features hands painted with henna designs and an air filled with the scent of eucalyptus oil. Today, both the bride’s and the groom’s families organize a mehendi party for their guests, but historically, only the bride’s family and friends attended.
You can either go for something green or something sparkly or something sparkling green for the occasion.
Sangeet
The Sangeet is a celebration you wouldn’t want to miss if you were going to an Indian wedding! The sangeet function, a musical evening with enthusiastic dance performances by family and friends, has the same upbeat atmosphere as the main wedding ceremony.
This event calls for something full of glamor and comfortable at the same time. Go for a light lehenga, an embellished sharara, or a gown.
The Ring Ceremony
The ritual of the couple exchanging rings a day or two before the wedding is one imported from western culture. The ring ceremony typically lacks cultural components and more closely resembles a cocktail party. The bride arrives at the event dressed in a fairytale designer gown, more akin to an evening ball. You can emulate her style by donning an elegant gown made of silk, satin, or another flattering fabric, or you can update your wedding saree with a statement blouse and diamond earrings.
The Wedding Day
The Indian wedlock ceremony is a beautiful sight to behold. It consists of seven circles and seven vows. There are a number of religious rituals involved, and only traditional wedding dresses are appropriate. Women dress to the nines in voluminous silk sarees, wedding sarees, shimmery, ostentatious lehengas, and a bevy of jewelry.
Reception
The reception is a formal after-wedding celebration where family members, friends, and business partners bless the newlyweds as they approach a stage or backdrop that has been decorated. You might need to dress up your appearance by wearing a heavy wedding dress in order to keep up with the sparkling setup. Unless otherwise specified by the host, there is typically no dress code for the reception.
