Let’s get you dressed

Guests at a Hindu wedding will wear a different attire for each event, ranging from smart casual to very chic depending on the event. Below are some tips and tricks for the ones amongst you who feel like showing off their Indian vibes 😉

Most of the wedding events are associated with a specific colour. Green for Mehendi, the colour of Henna and yellow for Haldi, the colour of Turmeric, are usual in Hindu weddings. In addition we have decided blue for Sangeet while Shaadi is left free for you to choose 🙂

That being said, please feel free to wear whichever colour you like at any event!

ladies

While there is no strict dress code at an Indian wedding, people do see it as an opportunity to flaunt all their true colours 🙂 At our wedding, Mehendi and Haldi are day events, so we would suggest you keep it light with a sun dress. If you want to go traditional, a “suit” or Salwar-Kurta are best suited. You could also opt for a light Lehenga (a long skirt) if you prefer.

Sangeet, the music night, calls for evening dresses. Just make sure that you dress to dance the night away! A sari, for example, might be too hard to handle 🙂

If you are going to dress up in traditional Indian for only one event, then the Shaadi, or the wedding ceremony, should be the one. If you have wanted to ever try a Sari, this is your chance. We will try to have someone who can drape it on you, so no worries if you have never worn it before. Otherwise you cannot go wrong with the righteous Lehenga mentioned before.

MEN

The day events (Mehendi and Haldi) are more casual and the usual (very comfortable) attire is the Kurta, which is a long cotton shirt. On top of the Kurta it is possible to wear a sleeveless jacket, called Nehru jacket, which adds an extra layer of style 😉 Below the Kurta you will need to get yourself the ample, usually white, pants called pyjamas (and yes this is where the word comes from), also available in many different fabrics and shapes. As footwear you will want to wear the traditional Mojdi.

For Sangeet you can decide to wear a more formal attire such as a fancy Kurta ensemble or the usual suit that you would wear during a traditional western wedding.

Indo-westerns suits are a fusion of western Indian style and are probably one of the most stylish things to wear for men. Similar to a Kurta, it is also usually worn with pyjamas below and the same footwear. If you decide to take the leap, keep it for the main wedding event, Shaadi, to stand out from the crowd 😉 

Where to GET STUFF

Delhi will of course be the place, but where? The so-called “bazaars”. These are places in the city with a very high concentration of shops where you will be able to find all of the above attires, ladies and men alike. Once you enter a shop, you will be assisted by an ever-so-helpful team happy to answer your questions and show you the thousands of models they have in stock 😉

Such places in Delhi are:

• Connaught Place
• Chandni Chowk
• Karol Bagh

A more convenient way than the bazaars would be to go to Fabindia, a chain store with elegant ethnic clothing that can be found all across Delhi (and India).

We understand the dressing part might be a bit tricky if you decide to dress traditionally, so do not hesitate to let us know or comment below if you have questions!

A Word About the Weather

October is right after monsoons in the north and in some years may still see rain showers. The resort, though right at the foothills of the Himalayas, is at an altitude of no more than 500 meters. So expect the weather to be a little humid with pleasant temperatures reaching the low 30s, the minimum being about 15°C. More like a European summer, dressing light is recommended during the day with an extra layer (shawl/sweatshirt) for the cool mornings 🙂