What do I wear to a Hindu wedding?

What do I wear to a Hindu wedding?

“If it’s a traditional Hindu ceremony, then women can typically wear sarees or a pantsuit outfit. The reception tends to be a bit more lenient because you’re there to celebrate and you want to be comfortable. Being comfortable is the most important thing at these weddings because it’s easier to move around.”

What do you wear to a Pithi ceremony?

What should I wear to the Pithi (Haldi) Ceremony? If this is at the family’s home, you will want to wear upscale casual clothes. For women, a casual, modest sundress. For men, a pair of slacks and short sleeved button down are appropriate.

What should you not wear to a Hindu wedding?

Just like you wouldn’t wear white to a Western Wedding, at an Indian Wedding, you should avoid wearing the colors black and white. These colors can be seen as disrespectful since they are common colors when attending a funeral. Also, it’s polite to avoid wearing shades of red because the bride typically wears red.

What is Barat and Milni?

The baraat is welcomed by the bride’s family—a ritual known as milni takes place at the venue’s entrance where the groom’s family and the bride’s family meet. The bride’s mother applies a tilak (ceremonial red dot) on the groom’s forehead and performs an aarti to ward off any evil.

What happens at a Pithi ceremony?

A pithi ceremony is a joyful, playful and fun occasion in which family members and friends bless the couple with well wishes. They rub the pithi paste onto the bride and/or groom’s arms, neck, face, hands and legs.

Do guests attend baraat?

Absolutely. They will lead the celebration. His parents, closest cousins, aunties, and uncles and all his friends will all be there to celebrate. Is there a special way to dance?

What is baraat and Milni?

The baraatis all wear matching turbans too. Next comes the sawaari or the climbing on the horse (or chosen vehicle) in preparation for the journey. The baraat is welcomed by the bride’s family—a ritual known as milni takes place at the venue’s entrance where the groom’s family and the bride’s family meet.

Can I wear black to Hindu wedding?

Black is another color that is best avoided at an official ceremony as it is considered as very inauspicious in India. Although many like this color for its sensuous appeal, it will also make you stick out in a crowd that is dressed in vibrant festive colors, which won’t help you to blend with other guests.

What colors should you not wear to Hindu wedding?

As a guest to an Indian wedding, you are encouraged to wear bright and colorful clothes. Vibrant blue, mint green, orange, and bright pink are good choices of colors. The only color you should avoid is red, since the bride would be wearing red in one of the main events.

What color to wear to an Indian wedding?

What do you wear to a baraat?

For those who cannot resist wearing a lehenga for wedding functions, an indo-western skirt and crop top set is ideal for baraat processions. Opt for a plain set with light embroidery and embellishments or a colourful printed set to make an impact while being comfortably stylish!

What do you wear to an Ismaili wedding?

To begin the third day of the wedding there will be a Nikkah ceremony where the couple will submit their vows through the Ismaili constitution. This is a religious and formal setting where the men are in their formal suits with modest style and the ladies will be in formal Indian or Pakistani clothing.

What should I wear to Shanti Grah?

Traditionally during the Grah Shanti pooja, grooms wear comfortable clothing such as kurtas pyjama, sherwanis, and dhotis while brides wear saris or salwar kameez/churidhar. In keeping with ritual traditions, the pooja is performed while sitting on the floor so comfort is important.