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Monica & Alexander

June 27, 2026 • Burlingame, CA
39 Days To Go!

Monica & Alexander

June 27, 2026 • Burlingame, CA
39 Days To Go!

Below is a guide to help you choose outfits for each event. Indian clothing is warmly encouraged for everyone, but always optional. Many guests choose to wear Indian attire for one or more events, and we’d love for you to join in.


How many Indian outfits do you need?


Most non-Indian guests choose to wear 1 to 3 Indian outfits across the weekend. You do not need Indian attire for every event. Many guests mix Indian and non-Indian outfits or rewear outfits across events.


A quick note on weather: the Bay Area can get chilly, even in June, especially near the water. A light jacket or wrap is recommended for outdoor portions of the weekend.

Mehndi & Welcome Gathering (Thursday Evening)

Attire: Festive Casual

Festive, colorful outfits are encouraged.


Women: casual Indian outfits, summer dresses, or fun separates

Men: casual kurtas or collared shirts with chinos or neat pants

Haldi Ceremony (Friday Morning)

Attire: Yellow

Light, comfortable outfits in any shade of yellow fit the tradition.


Women: light sarees or kurtas, or yellow dresses or separates

Men: yellow or light-colored kurtas, or a simple button-down or polo

Sangeet Night (Friday Evening)

Attire: Festive & Colorful (Indian or Cocktail)

Color and sparkle are welcome.


Women: lehengas, sarees, anarkalis, or cocktail attire

Men: kurtas, sherwanis, or an evening suit

Baraat & Wedding Ceremony (Saturday Morning)

Attire: Formal (Indian or Non-Indian)

If you plan to wear Indian attire for just one event, we recommend saving it for the Wedding Ceremony.


Women: sarees or lehengas, or formal daytime dresses

Men: sherwanis or formal kurtas, or a suit

Wedding Reception (Saturday Evening)

Attire: Black Tie Optional

Women: gowns, lehengas, or sarees (please avoid white)

Men: tuxedo or dark suit

Where to Shop (Optional Resources)

Online Stores

*If the link does not work the first time, try clicking it again.


- Kalki Fashion

- House of Indya

- Lashkaraa

- Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop

- Aza Fashions

- Manyavar (especially good for men)

In-person Shopping

Los Angeles (Artesia / Little India)

Frontier Heritage

Sari Palace

Dreams Collections

Loveleen Sari Palace





New York City / New Jersey

The largest Indian shopping hub in the U.S.

Jackson Heights, Queens:

Pashmina Fashions

Rahul's Couture

India Sari Palace

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Edison/Iselin, New Jersey (Oak Tree Road):

Manyavar

Khajana Boutique

Sunanda Kumar

Stylish Chakra Fashion Outlet



Boston Area

Chaubandi Boutique (Arlington)

Chhabra Bridal Wear (Arlington)

Aalok International (Waltham)