Hindu Ceremony:

Formal Indian* or Western Formal attire

Welcome Party:

Smart casual

Wedding Ceremony/Reception

Western Formal/Cocktail attire or Formal Indian*

* Formal Indian attire:

Most women prefer to wear lehengas, ghararas, or salwars . If you are feeling ambitious, you can try a saree. These days, you can find pre-stitched sarees as well, which are super easy to wear and look just like the real deal.

Most men prefer wearing kurta pajama sets, with or without the addition of a Nehru jacket or dupatta.

Here are some suggestions to get beautiful outfits for the weekend for men and women. There is a wide variety of options suitable for different tastes and budgets.

In person in Columbus:

The Indian Trunk: https://theindiantrunkus.com/

2679 Federated Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235

Rangoli - The Indian Mall (near Polaris)

8701 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240

In person in Cleveland:

Sumika Collection: https://sumikacollection.com/

14033 Puritas Ave A, Cleveland, OH 44135

Zarufa Creations: Boutique at Solon Square Shopping Center selling traditional Indian and Pakistani clothing and jewelry.

33693 Aurora Rd, Solon, OH 44139

Online:

Manyavar: https://www.manyavar.com/en-us

Great selection for men.

Lashkaraa: https://www.lashkaraa.com

Good reviews and beautiful outfits but more on the expensive side.

HoliChic by Megha: https://holichic.com

Utsav Fashion: https://www.utsavfashion.com

Quality for items over $100 is reasonable but below that can be a miss.

Pernia's Pop-Up Shop: www.perniaspopupshop.com

Designer items but can be pricey; affordable good quality items if you use the filter.

Ethnovog: https://www.ethnovog.com/

ShopKynah: www.shopkynah.com

The Saree Room: https://www.thesareeroom.com

Great options for single pieces so you can mix and match different sets.

Rental:

Glamour Rental: https://glamourental.com

Borrow the Bazaar: https://borrowthebazaar.com

Amazon, ASOS, and Etsy also have some Indian clothing options with a great price point.

Our event planning team is available to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact Vini Desai at vini@b3event.com or 614-547-9002.

You may have some questions as to what to wear, specifically about Indian/South Asian attire if this is your first Indian wedding. Luckily you’re in the right place and hopefully this breakdown can help give you some guidance. However these are just suggestions, PLEASE wear what is comfortable to you at each of the events, whether that is a suit, dress or Indian/South Asian attire.

*We recommend avoiding red for the Hindu ceremony and white for the Wedding ceremony as these are bridal colors!*

Guide to South Asian Clothing:

Feminine

Lehenga - A blouse and floor-length skirt with a scarf

Salwar - A dress and pants combo

Saree - A 6ft fabric draped around the body with a blouse

Saree Skirt - A pre-draped saree in the form of a skirt

Gharara - wide-legged pants with tunic

Most women prefer to wear lehengas, ghararas, or salwars . If you are feeling ambitious, you can try a saree, but definitely watch a few YouTube videos to learn how to tie one. These days, you can find pre-stitched sarees as well, which are super easy to wear and look just like the real deal.

Masculine

Kurta - A loose collarless shirt

Sherwani (M) - A formal version of a Kurta, usually with heavier patterns or embroidery

Jodhpuri Suit or Nehru Jacket - An Indo-Western formal outfit worn by men

Most men prefer wearing kurta pajama sets, with or without the addition of a Nehru jacket or dupatta.