You're warmly welcome in Western clothing throughout — and if you'd like to wear Indian attire, here's everything you need to know.
Western clothing is perfectly welcome on all three wedding days — the 24th, 25th and 27th. There's no expectation to dress in Indian attire at all. But if you'd love to, we'd warmly encourage it, and the most natural days for it are the second Jaipur day (the 25th) and the Delhi reception (the 27th). One Indian outfit can happily carry you through both days — or treat yourself to two if you fall in love with them.
There are two easy ways to get your outfit:
Either way, a tailor will be on-site at the wedding venue for any minor adjustments.
A saree comes in three parts — the blouse, the petticoat (an underskirt worn beneath), and the saree itself. The saree is one-size, draped to fit; the blouse and petticoat are sized, and can be pre-stitched, either in Jaipur or through some of the online shops. A tailor can make minor adjustments on the day, and there'll be helpers on hand to tie your saree beautifully.
If a saree isn't for you, lovely alternatives are a kurta or a lehenga — both pre-stitched, so simply choose your size in advance.
We'll help you pick — just send us the link and your size.
The traditional outfit is a kurta set — a long tunic (the kurta) worn with loose trousers (the pyjama), and, if you like, a sleeveless jacket (a bundi) or a long jacket (a sherwani) over the top. Kurta sets are usually easy to buy off the rack, and a tailor on-site can shorten sleeves or trousers if needed. It'll be warm, so a simple kurta and pyjama is perfectly fine.
24 Sep — Mehendi & high tea: summer light (daytime). Sangeet: Western festive (evening).
25 Sep — Haldi: summer light (you may catch some turmeric-yellow!). Ceremony & dinner: Indian festive.
27 Sep — Reception: Western or Indian festive.