What to expect?

If you are interested in purchasing Indian attire for any of the wedding events, check out our womenswear and menswear pages!

Wearing Indian attire is not mandatory, we encourage you to wear what you are most comfortable with!

Mangalik Prasango / Mandvo

Mangalik Prasango or Mandvo is a pre-wedding ceremony that signifies the commencement of the wedding celebrations. During this event, the bride and groom participate in various rituals guided by a priest, exchange meaningful gifts, and receive heartfelt blessings from their loved ones.

This is followed by the Pithi ceremony where family and friends come together to bestow well wishes upon the couple by applying a paste to the bride and groom made from turmeric, sandalwood, rosewater, and other ingredients.

Dress code: Indian Semi-Formal

Alternative: Semi Formal for women || Smart casual for men

Mehndi Night

Mehndi night, a pre-wedding ceremony, involves the application of henna to the bride's hands and feet. This tradition symbolizes the strength and depth of the upcoming marriage, with a belief that the darker the mehndi, the more joyful and prosperous the union. Family and friends celebrate the bride-to-be and are also encouraged to have their hands decorated with henna.

During the ceremony, the groom's name is hidden within the bride's henna design. This playful tradition challenges the groom to find his name - let’s see if Sagar is able to find his name in Priya’s henna!

Dress code: Indian Semi-Formal

Alternative: Semi-Formal for women || Smart casual for men

Garba Raas

Garba-Raas, a vibrant Indian dance form popular among Gujaratis. "Sangeet" or "Garba Night" is held before the wedding day, where guests and families gather to dance, enjoy food, and socialize.

Event includes performances by friends and family, followed by Garba - a traditional folk dance characterized by circular, rhythmic movements - and Raas, which involves using festive sticks known as dandiyas. These dances are typically done barefoot, easy to learn, and it’s fun to watch even if you’re not the dancing type!

Dress code: Indian Formal (Lehengas are the most common style for women to wear)

Alternative: Semi-Formal for women || Business casual for men

We highly encourage wearing something that is comfortable to move in! A midi / maxi length dress or skirt also works.

Wedding Ceremony

Indian wedding ceremony is a vibrant and colorful affair, characterized by traditional rituals under a decorated canopy, with the couple in ornate attire, symbolizing cultural richness and joyous celebration.

We will share a detailed program during the wedding, so you are able to follow along during the ceremony. But the highlight of the event will be if Priya’s family is able to steal Sagar’s shoes!

Dress code: Indian Formal

Alternative: Formal attire