The Complete Guide to Hindu Wedding Outfits
    Cultural Guide

    The Complete Guide to Hindu Wedding Outfits

    Feb 20, 20269 min read

    A Hindu wedding typically spans 3-5 days with distinct ceremonies, each requiring a different outfit and aesthetic. Here's your complete styling guide for every event.

    Haldi Ceremony

    The turmeric ceremony is informal and joyful.

  1. Bride: Yellow or white salwar kameez, cotton saree, or even a trendy co-ord set. Avoid expensive fabrics — they'll get stained!
  2. Groom: White kurta-pajama with a yellow dupatta
  3. Family: Yellow, white, and marigold tones

    4. Mehendi

    Festive and colourful — this is where you can experiment.

  4. Bride: Green lehenga or sharara (traditional) or a fun printed outfit. Sleeves should be short or pushable for henna application
  5. Groom: Printed kurta or an embroidered Nehru jacket
  6. Tip: Our bridal styling service ensures your mehendi outfit is both photogenic and practical

    7. Sangeet

    The party night! Think glamour, sparkle, and dance-friendly silhouettes.

  7. Bride: A lightweight, swirl-worthy lehenga or a glamorous gown
  8. Groom: A stylish Indo-western look — bandhgala, cape kurta, or a well-cut suit
  9. Family: Coordinated jewel tones. Our family styling service creates a cohesive sangeet palette

    10. The Wedding Ceremony (Pheras)

    The most important outfit of the entire wedding.

  10. Bride: Traditional red, maroon, or gold lehenga with heavy zari/zardozi work. North Indian brides typically choose lehengas, while South Indian brides opt for Kanchipuram sarees
  11. Groom: Sherwani in cream, gold, or maroon with a coordinating safa/turban
  12. Parents: Rich, traditional outfits that complement the couple without competing

    13. Vidaai

    Often the bride changes into a lighter outfit gifted by the in-laws.

  13. Typical choice: A silk saree or a lighter lehenga in the in-laws' preferred colour palette

    14. Reception

    Modern, glamorous, and less bound by tradition.

  14. Bride: A designer gown, concept saree, or cocktail lehenga in non-traditional colours (emerald, champagne, midnight blue)
  15. Groom: A sharp suit, tuxedo, or structured bandhgala
  16. Tip: This is where destination wedding styling really shines — venue-appropriate outfits that photograph beautifully

    17. Regional Variations

    Hindu wedding attire varies dramatically by region:

  17. Gujarati weddings: Gharchola saree and bandhani for the bride, dhoti-kurta for the groom
  18. Bengali weddings: Benarasi saree with mukut and topor
  19. Marathi weddings: Nauvari (9-yard) saree in green
  20. Rajasthani weddings: Heavy Rajputi poshak with borla headpiece

    21. Our cultural styling experts ensure your outfits honour your specific regional traditions.

    Planning a Hindu wedding? Let us style every ceremony perfectly. Book your consultation.

    Back to all posts

    You Might Also Enjoy