MEHNDI

Mehndi : pre-wedding celebration when the bride has the red-orange mehndi
"stain" (henna) applied to her palms, back of hands, and feet.
: for guests (men, women, children), it can be put on palm and back of
hands
: it takes 15-30 minutes to dry (just peel it off, don’t use water)

Outfit Guide

Women

Saree or Kurta for traditional

option or long dress in any
color preferably not too
bright or striking

No strapless, No spaghetti
straps, no slit
 Men
Semi-casual long sleeves
polo (with or w/o vest)
and pants, any color
preferably not too bright

SANGEET
Sangeet : music night with dance performances from everyone
: bride´s family and groom´s family are introduced to the guests
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Women

Lehenga choli or indo-western

clothes, long flowy gown, blouse
and long skirt combination in any
color

Men
Similar to mehndi outfit, or
formal, or semi casual with
or without coat
 HALDI
Haldi : turmeric, oil, and water are applied to both the bride and groom by
close relatives and friends on the morning of the wedding
: Clothes can get wet and stained, you can change clothes afterwards

Outfit Guide

Women

Kurta, lehenga choli, or dress in

shades of yellow, orange, green,
any bright color
 Men
Casual shirt, long sleeves
or anything, shades of
yellow, orange, green,
any bright or light color

WEDDING CEREMONY
Baraat : groom's wedding procession riding horse but we prefer no animal
Varmala : exchange of garlands followed by dinner

Pheras : proper wedding ritual, late night

: bride and groom taking seven rounds around the fire
Outfit Guide

Outfit Guide
Men and Women - Formal