As a wedding guest, it's appropriate to wear lehenga (skirt & top), sari or kurta pyjama. Many formal attire rental websites have Indian formal wear, such as saris, that you can borrow. If you're unable to procure traditional Indian garb, formal Western attire, like a suit or cocktail dress, would also be acceptable.Indian weddings are super colorful. Let your imagination flow with color choices for outfits. It is best to be wearing more flowy outfits versus things that are bodycon dresses. Most events, unless specified, are formal events which require suit and tie or tux.

Sangeet is a Hindu wedding tradition that takes place one to three days before the wedding to celebrate the union of two families through music and dancing. The word "Sangeet" translates to "music" or "sung together" in Hindi.

Haldi is a prewedding ritual common at traditional Indian weddings. It is celebrated on the wedding day and is usually a close-knitted event. The closest family, relatives and friends come together on this auspicious occasion to apply turmeric paste (haldi) on the bride and groom's face and body. Some families also smear chandan (sandalwood powder) with rose water on the bride's face and hands and shower flowers on the couples. The occasion is celebrated with dhol (drum beats), Bollywood songs and endless dancing.

In most Indian wedding celebrations, the day begins with the groom’s procession, as his entire family and friends all lead him to the wedding altar. This is called the "Baraat". This ceremony within a ceremony is where the groom, riding on a white horse, makes his grand entrance. He is ushered in by a long line of his family and friends, who are all singing, dancing, and shouting out traditional Indian well wishes. It is a rousing spectacle! After that, the bride and her family greet the groom and the couple exchange floral garlands, to wear around their necks. These symbolize their acceptance of one another. The bride’s parents and family, including uncles and aunts, all welcome the groom and his entire family. Then they escort the groom and his immediate family to their place of honor at the altar.

The Ceremony Under the Mandap Hindu weddings take place outside under a canopy known as a Mandap. Both sets of parents and any siblings stand up at the Mandap during the ceremony. The officiant, bride, groom, and bride’s parents sit beneath the Mandap. In the centre under the Mandap is the sacred fire. The fire can be small and confined to a brazier or dish for safety. “Agni,” the god of fire, is said to sustain life and thus gives life to the marriage. The ceremony starts off with the bride’s parents giving away the bride in a ritual called Kanya Daan. The bride and groom then join hands and circle around the enclosed fire in a ritual called the Pheras, the walk around the fire. The bride and groom walk around the fire four times, with each turn representing a major goal in life: Dharma, morality; Artha, prosperity; Kama, personal gratification; and Moksha, spirituality. As they perform the pheras, the Pandit (Priest), who chants verses during the ceremony, ties them together. In another ritual, the priest takes the scarves the bride and groom are wearing and ties them together before walking them around the fire. They all are given a mix of flowers, rice, and herbs to offer to the holy fire, which is in the center of the mandap to complete the prayers. This practice is called Havan. Seven steps are taken as they vow to support each other and live happily together this is the Saptapadi. Each step represents a marital vow, a promise to be committed to each other and to take care of each other. The priest offers blessings for an abundance of food, prosperity, eternal happiness, children, harmony, and friendship. Finally, the groom will apply a red powder to the center of the bride’s forehead and tie a necklace made of gold and black beads, and sometimes diamonds as well, around her neck, symbolizing that she’s now a married woman. This is called the Mangalsutra, the groom’s gift to the bride. For happiness and prosperity, friends and families also throw flowers after the couple is married.