We ask that our guests be dressed in traditional Indian attire so you're able to have an immersive experience at our wedding. At an Indian wedding, the safest bet to wear at any event is a lengha or sari for women, a Kurta (aka kurta pajama) for men, and your most identity-comfortable option for other genders or transition. It is also very easy to get lost in the world of traditional Indian wear, so we've tried our best to put together a vision board for potential outfit choices for each event. These are recommendations only, so please feel free to explore and be creative with your outfit choices as you deem appropriate. The main rules are to avoid pure white, which is reserved for funerals, and that only the bride wears red at the wedding. Red accents are okay. Just to be clear - while we provide recommendations for attire, let's not all comically show up in the same outfits, shall we? Have fun with it!

If you are planning a trip to India a little earlier, you will have a plethora of options where you can buy ready-to-wear/off-the-shelf or custom Indian attire. However, if you don't want to leave things till the last minute - you can use the links at the bottom of this page to browse for outfits and shop for them online. Some of them may have long delivery timelines, so please feel free to explore and put in your orders in advance. Note the jewelry and adornments as you browse. Bangels, earrings/jewelry sets, and tikka/bindi are basic staples for women, and men usually have the basics of western wear. Tops/blouses are the most difficult to fit so if you have a tailor or dressmaker you trust, they can fit it to your measurements more easily. If anyone has additional sites which are tried and trusted, we'd be happy to add them to our list. Etsy may seem like a good, trustworthy option, but the fit of the garment can often be unreliable and unalterable. We may be busy but never too busy to help you navigate the world of Indian attire if you have questions.

For those of you who choose to wear saris, we have two main drapes that you will see. You will most definitely see the Gujarati drape during the garba, as it allows you freedom to dance. Practice if you like!

Drape 1

Drape 2 (Gujarati)

Drape 3 (Gujarati)

Mehndi Night is a playful celebration that has an upscale lounge-y feel, with family and guests getting Mehndi on their hands. For this event, there are no rules - get innovative! From Anarkali to Saris to Lengha, it's your pick.

A few key things to keep in mind:

1. Short-sleeves are recommended so your hands are exposed for you to get Mehndi applied

2. Make sure you're wearing something comfortable because you'll have to sit stable for a period of time when you're with your Mehndi artist or friend who dabbles.

Some pictures for inspiration:

The Vidhi is going to be an indoor event and will be a relaxed pre-wedding event. The event will include several pre-wedding traditions and Indian smart casual attire is recommended. Yellow is a common color seen at this event but absolutely not required. Feel free to explore other colors and choose your fit.

As Gujarati as it gets! This event is for the fun song and dance - make sure your outfits are light and breathable, particularly the skirts. This is the first opportunity to dance and shake a leg. Women can opt for a Lehenga (voluminous floor-length skirt) paired with a top. Men can wear a Kurta, and will likely be thankful for the airy, colorful option. Bright colors welcome! Please use the provided resource in another tab to learn the very basics of garba. The groom will be happy to see you on the dance floor as this event is his favorite, apart from stealing away his bride.

Some pictures for inspiration:

The bride wears red! This is your chance to embrace a very traditional Indian look and explore a color of your choice (except pure white). For women, a Lehenga or Sari would be appropriate, although it is better to buy a pre-stitched/pre-draped sari (available online) so you do not turn to the Sari Tutorial YouTube gods to wear it last minute. Men can opt for Kurtas and perhaps dress it up with a vest.

Some pictures for inspiration:

It's your time to shine, literally! This is your big, glamourous Bollywood moment- bring the style, sparkle, and razzle dazzle with you. There are plenty of options for everyone. Women have floor-length gowns, dazzling Saris, Lenghas, and Indowestern gowns. Men have traditional Western attire, Indowestern suits with exquisite embroidery, Indian suits with a jacket/Kurta combo, and fancy Kurtas. Just be ready to join us on the dance floor!

Some pictures for inspiration:

All the websites listed below offer shipping to the United States, Canada, and the EU. Most of the sites also have US sizes, but be sure to double check. For saris or blouses, we recommend getting the regular unstitched option and taking it to your local tailor so they can fit it to you perfectly. If your size does not change, pre-stitched can be an option for you.

Kalki Fashion (Women & Men)

cBazaar (Women & Men)

Aza (Women & Men)

Pernia's (Women & Men)

House of Indya (Women)

Utsav Fashion (Women & Men)

If you're interested in custom-designed wear, we'll plug two friends who are both designers. One designs for women, and the other designs for men.

Ashwini Reddy

Upen Reddy

Many of the options above include Indian clothing for children but here is one store specializing in childrenswear.

Little Muffet