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This guide covers outfit recommendations for our guests across the various events with an Indian dress code: the Mehendi, the Sangeet, the Wedding (which spans the Chooda, Baraat and Wedding ceremony), and the Reception. Outfits have been curated primarily from Ogaan, India's largest multi-designer platform. Comparable pieces are also available at Aza Fashions and Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, or in-store in cities with strong South Asian retail (Southall in London, Jackson Heights in NYC, Devon Avenue in Chicago, or any major Indian city).

A few quick notes:

•    Most pieces are made-to-order with 4–12 week lead times. We'd suggest ordering by late August 2026 at the latest. Use Ogaan's "Ships in 24 Hrs" filter for stock items.

•    We know that's a lot of events, and we absolutely don't expect everyone to have a new Indian outfit for each one. Western clothing in keeping with the spirit of each event is completely welcome — a bright sundress for the Mehendi, a jewel-toned evening look for the Sangeet, or something elegant and light for the ceremony. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and celebratory.

  • Mehendi

    Saturday daytime  |  Dress code: Bright pinks and yellows

    Cheerful, sun-soaked, and built for an outdoor afternoon in 28°C heat. Lean into the colour code — saffron, mustard, lemon, blush pink, hot pink, and fuchsia — in lighter fabrics like cotton, chanderi, or silk-cotton blends.

    Men: A bandi (sleeveless waistcoat) layered over a plain kurta is a smart, low-effort way to elevate a simple base. Tan or cream juttis (traditional embroidered slippers) finish the look without making it feel costume-y.

    Women: Lehengas, anarkalis, or sharara sets are all easier to move and sit in than a saree — practical for a day that involves both cross-legged sitting and dancing. Statement jhumkas (chandelier earrings) and fresh florals in the hair add presence without weight. One practical note: skip rings and bangles on the dominant hand if you're getting mehendi applied.

  • Sangeet

    Saturday evening  |  Dress code: Festive Royalty (jewel colours)

    Rich, regal, and built for evening lighting and a lot of dancing. Jewel tones lead the palette — sapphire, emerald, amethyst, deep teal, oxblood, and inky midnight — ideally lifted with silver, gold, or contrast embroidery. Heavier fabrics (silk, velvet, brocade, dupion) photograph beautifully under evening lights.

    Men: A bundi or bandhgala (the structured, button-up Indian jacket) layered over a kurta gives a more formal silhouette and is the easiest way to look intentional in photos.

    Women: Lehengas, structured sarees, and Indo-western draped gowns all fit the brief. Statement jewellery works best paired with a simpler outfit — balance embellishment in your clothes against embellishment in your accessories.

  • Wedding (Chooda, Baraat & Ceremony)

    Sunday  |  Dress code: Indian formal

    Elegant, refined, and intentionally understated — light enough to look right under the afternoon sun and to leave the spotlight clearly on the bride and groom. The palette runs to ivory, champagne, blush, dusky pink, sage, lavender, powder blue, and soft gold.

    Men: Sherwanis (the long, structured coat-style garment) are the most formal silhouette; a kurta with stole works as a slightly more relaxed alternative. A note on what to avoid: red, deep green, and ivory with heavy gold all risk overlapping with the bride's and groom's looks.

    Women: Flowing fabrics — silk, organza, tissue, georgette, or a Banarasi weave — work beautifully. Lehengas, anarkalis, and sarees all suit the occasion; pick whichever silhouette you'll feel most comfortable in across a four-hour afternoon ceremony. As with the men, best to avoid red, deep green, and ivory with heavy gold.

    One outfit covers all three Sunday events — the Chooda is morning, the Baraat at 2:30pm leads straight into the afternoon wedding ceremony. The Baraat involves a fair amount of energetic dancing, so a kurta set is more practical than a heavily embellished sherwani if you'd rather move freely.

  • Reception

    Sunday  |  Dress code: Indian or Western formal (Black Tie)

    Guests are more than welcome to stay in their ceremony outfit, but the reception marks a natural shift in the evening and is a good moment to change if you'd like to.

    Sharp, elevated, and open-ended — the one event where Indian and Western formal sit equally at home.

    Men: For Indian formal, a bandhgala or sherwani in a deep jewel tone, midnight navy, or black works brilliantly under evening lighting. For Western formal, a dinner suit in black or midnight blue is entirely appropriate.

    Women: For Indian formal, a silk or georgette saree, embellished lehenga, or structured anarkali all work beautifully. For Western formal, a floor-length or midi evening gown in a rich colour or classic black is perfect. Either way, this is the moment to lean into jewellery and embellishment.

  • Mehendi

    Saturday daytime  |  Dress code: Bright pinks and yellows

    Cheerful, sun-soaked, and built for an outdoor afternoon in 28°C heat. Lean into the colour code — saffron, mustard, lemon, blush pink, hot pink, and fuchsia — in lighter fabrics like cotton, chanderi, or silk-cotton blends.

    Men: A bandi (sleeveless waistcoat) layered over a plain kurta is a smart, low-effort way to elevate a simple base. Tan or cream juttis (traditional embroidered slippers) finish the look without making it feel costume-y.

    Women: Lehengas, anarkalis, or sharara sets are all easier to move and sit in than a saree — practical for a day that involves both cross-legged sitting and dancing. Statement jhumkas (chandelier earrings) and fresh florals in the hair add presence without weight. One practical note: skip rings and bangles on the dominant hand if you're getting mehendi applied.

  • Sangeet

    Saturday evening  |  Dress code: Festive Royalty (jewel colours)

    Rich, regal, and built for evening lighting and a lot of dancing. Jewel tones lead the palette — sapphire, emerald, amethyst, deep teal, oxblood, and inky midnight — ideally lifted with silver, gold, or contrast embroidery. Heavier fabrics (silk, velvet, brocade, dupion) photograph beautifully under evening lights.

    Men: A bundi or bandhgala (the structured, button-up Indian jacket) layered over a kurta gives a more formal silhouette and is the easiest way to look intentional in photos.

    Women: Lehengas, structured sarees, and Indo-western draped gowns all fit the brief. Statement jewellery works best paired with a simpler outfit — balance embellishment in your clothes against embellishment in your accessories.

  • Wedding (Chooda, Baraat & Ceremony)

    Sunday  |  Dress code: Indian formal

    Elegant, refined, and intentionally understated — light enough to look right under the afternoon sun and to leave the spotlight clearly on the bride and groom. The palette runs to ivory, champagne, blush, dusky pink, sage, lavender, powder blue, and soft gold.

    Men: Sherwanis (the long, structured coat-style garment) are the most formal silhouette; a kurta with stole works as a slightly more relaxed alternative. A note on what to avoid: red, deep green, and ivory with heavy gold all risk overlapping with the bride's and groom's looks.

    Women: Flowing fabrics — silk, organza, tissue, georgette, or a Banarasi weave — work beautifully. Lehengas, anarkalis, and sarees all suit the occasion; pick whichever silhouette you'll feel most comfortable in across a four-hour afternoon ceremony. As with the men, best to avoid red, deep green, and ivory with heavy gold.

    One outfit covers all three Sunday events — the Chooda is morning, the Baraat at 2:30pm leads straight into the afternoon wedding ceremony. The Baraat involves a fair amount of energetic dancing, so a kurta set is more practical than a heavily embellished sherwani if you'd rather move freely.

  • Reception

    Sunday  |  Dress code: Indian or Western formal (Black Tie)

    Guests are more than welcome to stay in their ceremony outfit, but the reception marks a natural shift in the evening and is a good moment to change if you'd like to.

    Sharp, elevated, and open-ended — the one event where Indian and Western formal sit equally at home.

    Men: For Indian formal, a bandhgala or sherwani in a deep jewel tone, midnight navy, or black works brilliantly under evening lighting. For Western formal, a dinner suit in black or midnight blue is entirely appropriate.

    Women: For Indian formal, a silk or georgette saree, embellished lehenga, or structured anarkali all work beautifully. For Western formal, a floor-length or midi evening gown in a rich colour or classic black is perfect. Either way, this is the moment to lean into jewellery and embellishment.

  • Mehendi

    Saturday daytime  |  Dress code: Bright pinks and yellows

    Cheerful, sun-soaked, and built for an outdoor afternoon in 28°C heat. Lean into the colour code — saffron, mustard, lemon, blush pink, hot pink, and fuchsia — in lighter fabrics like cotton, chanderi, or silk-cotton blends.

    Men: A bandi (sleeveless waistcoat) layered over a plain kurta is a smart, low-effort way to elevate a simple base. Tan or cream juttis (traditional embroidered slippers) finish the look without making it feel costume-y.

    Women: Lehengas, anarkalis, or sharara sets are all easier to move and sit in than a saree — practical for a day that involves both cross-legged sitting and dancing. Statement jhumkas (chandelier earrings) and fresh florals in the hair add presence without weight. One practical note: skip rings and bangles on the dominant hand if you're getting mehendi applied.

  • Sangeet

    Saturday evening  |  Dress code: Festive Royalty (jewel colours)

    Rich, regal, and built for evening lighting and a lot of dancing. Jewel tones lead the palette — sapphire, emerald, amethyst, deep teal, oxblood, and inky midnight — ideally lifted with silver, gold, or contrast embroidery. Heavier fabrics (silk, velvet, brocade, dupion) photograph beautifully under evening lights.

    Men: A bundi or bandhgala (the structured, button-up Indian jacket) layered over a kurta gives a more formal silhouette and is the easiest way to look intentional in photos.

    Women: Lehengas, structured sarees, and Indo-western draped gowns all fit the brief. Statement jewellery works best paired with a simpler outfit — balance embellishment in your clothes against embellishment in your accessories.

  • Wedding (Chooda, Baraat & Ceremony)

    Sunday  |  Dress code: Indian formal

    Elegant, refined, and intentionally understated — light enough to look right under the afternoon sun and to leave the spotlight clearly on the bride and groom. The palette runs to ivory, champagne, blush, dusky pink, sage, lavender, powder blue, and soft gold.

    Men: Sherwanis (the long, structured coat-style garment) are the most formal silhouette; a kurta with stole works as a slightly more relaxed alternative. A note on what to avoid: red, deep green, and ivory with heavy gold all risk overlapping with the bride's and groom's looks.

    Women: Flowing fabrics — silk, organza, tissue, georgette, or a Banarasi weave — work beautifully. Lehengas, anarkalis, and sarees all suit the occasion; pick whichever silhouette you'll feel most comfortable in across a four-hour afternoon ceremony. As with the men, best to avoid red, deep green, and ivory with heavy gold.

    One outfit covers all three Sunday events — the Chooda is morning, the Baraat at 2:30pm leads straight into the afternoon wedding ceremony. The Baraat involves a fair amount of energetic dancing, so a kurta set is more practical than a heavily embellished sherwani if you'd rather move freely.

  • Reception

    Sunday  |  Dress code: Indian or Western formal (Black Tie)

    Guests are more than welcome to stay in their ceremony outfit, but the reception marks a natural shift in the evening and is a good moment to change if you'd like to.

    Sharp, elevated, and open-ended — the one event where Indian and Western formal sit equally at home.

    Men: For Indian formal, a bandhgala or sherwani in a deep jewel tone, midnight navy, or black works brilliantly under evening lighting. For Western formal, a dinner suit in black or midnight blue is entirely appropriate.

    Women: For Indian formal, a silk or georgette saree, embellished lehenga, or structured anarkali all work beautifully. For Western formal, a floor-length or midi evening gown in a rich colour or classic black is perfect. Either way, this is the moment to lean into jewellery and embellishment.

A few styling notes

•    Footwear: For men, traditional juttis or mojaris in tan, cream, or maroon work across all Indian formal events. For women, block-heeled kolhapuris or embellished sandals are both practical and appropriate. Avoid trainers — even smart ones.

•    Stoles & dupattas: most sherwanis come with one included. For plain kurta sets, a contrasting embroidered stole adds instant gravitas — Ogaan stocks them as standalone accessories.

•    Sizing: Indian designers run made-to-measure or to body measurements. Have your chest, shoulder, sleeve, and waist measurements ready when ordering, and allow extra time for adjustments.

•    Layering for evenings: temperatures drop to 14–17°C after sunset in Udaipur in November — relevant for both the Sangeet and the Reception. A stole, wrap, or structured jacket is worth keeping to hand.

•    Stuck for ideas? Reach out to either of us directly — we're more than happy to help.