I’ve been invited to an Indian wedding & I need your help 🥰
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- Опубліковано 23 кві 2023
- I'm beyond excited for my first Indian wedding! I'm a bit nervous as I'm not sure what to wear to ensure I'm being culturally appropriate and what about gifts. Any Indian friends that could lend a helping hand would be greatly appreciated!
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Indian wedding’s are never on time like Arab wedding, we tend to give money and bright clothes and chunky costume jewellery is definitely a must!!! Enjoy ❤
Lots of sweets we tend to feed everyone sweets ❤
@@jchirayu definitely 😂😂😂
Although it is not necessary that there would be a box in front to drop off money. We usually give hand over the envelope to the bride/groom or their parents
@@jchirayuyes these descriptions are perfect
Wear a saree or kurti
as an indian ive got no clue but I can tell you that we typically wear traditional dresses and lehengas to weddings and that we are never on time 😂
I Loooooove lehengas but they are soooooo expensive.
@@Min-e5 get sticted by your tailor nearby your house.
@@Khanquirat the problem is, the fabric itself cost around RM 200 and above. Fee to have it made into lehenga is twice the fabric price or above. To put it into perspective, our minimum wage is RM1500/month.
@@Min-e5 well that's true with everypassing day everything is getting so expensive. My cxn sister got married last spet and we crossed over 100k for dresses for all functions. But the thing is we are reacting them for his brother's wedding this June. So, save some money get it done and you can aways reuse it.
Brroooo by the time we get to the party it's like time for the return gifts. Lol
Trust me when I say this that "cultural appropriation" is a word invented in the west. We Indians LOVE when people from other country wear our traditional dresses (sarees, lehengas, dhoti, veshti etc.) Its a way of showing respect and appreciation. In India itself a saree is worn in multiple ways depending on the state we live in. So you can never "offend" an Indian when you wear our traditional dress. We feel honoured and appreciated and happy. ❤
Cultural appropriation does exist, it's just that the West takes it to the extreme. We Filipinos also love it when foreigners wear our clothes or eat our food. But there are parts of a culture that are sacred and must be respected, otherwise in my opinion, being insensitive to the subtleties and boundaries of a certain culture is what constitutes as cultural appropriation.
Cultural appropriation does exist, but it depends entirely on the wishes of the people from those cultures. In most cases people are fine with sharing their cultures and that’s great! It’s just important to recognize when there are some things cultures want to keep to themselves.
as a summary of what i think is correct:
cultural appreciation = taking part
cultural appropriation = taking advantage
exactly same for Ghanaians and most of Africa from what I have observed
Thank you so much for this. When I was a kid, I had to dress in another country’s attire while selling Girl Scout cookies, and I chose India. I got a dress shipped from India and everything. Several years later, I found out about “cultural appropriation” and felt awful for the _next_ several years. I’m so glad I can finally rest assured that I wasn’t being offensive.
Depending on which part of India your neighbours are from, you might have to go for the event. In my culture, the wedding starts right on time because they usually have decided a time that is auspicious, so in that case if you don’t want to miss out, you need to reach on time.
Same in our culture, timings do matter in some parts of Indian weddings :)
What's the culture if u don't mind.
@@beberexx5352depends on the state in India where someone originated from.
Yes, in Andhra (Southern India) weddings there’s a wedding muhurat (an auspicious time to tie the knot) & we have to be on time to not miss it!
@@beberexx5352 Most if india ( Hindus) follow auspicious time called ‘Muhurtham’ for wedding nuptials but wedding ceremony process depends on which state ( culture) you come from.
Indian wedding guide
- gift money along with a box of traditional sweets
- wear any colorful dress or lengha
- leave an hour late if you actually want to do something
There are like Arabic weddings
From an Indian personally
Exactly what this person is saying
Yess, it would also be nice to have netti chutti cos they pretty
or wearing a saree will be nice
Is it also spelled lehenga?
@@kaylahall1219 your right I spelt wrong srry
I would just ask them. When I went to my neighbor’s Indian wedding, they actually loaned both me and my mom traditional dresses.
Oh yeahhh, i have done this more times than i can remember. Even at this moment, 2 of my canadian friends are wearing my Pakistani dresses at an Indian wedding in LA 😊😂
Then there will be the lone person who accuses you of cultural appropriation when they see an out of context photo of you on social media.
Well that worked out well 👍
@@susansmith493 who cares those people are losers for sticking there nose where it doesn’t belong in the first place 🤷♀️
@@susansmith493 ignore those.
I notice someone's mentioned in the comments: the punctuality depends on which part of India they are from. Some Indian communities are strict about starting wedding ceremonies on time, so better check that! You definitely don't want to be late if that's the case.
As an Indian Indian weddings are sooooo much funnnnn
indian weddings never start on timeee 😭😭😭 please go atleast an hour late.. and you can wear any long dress or even invest in some indian outfits cuz they’re gorgeousss!! and you can give moneyy.. you can add an extra dollar and make it an odd number.. it’s considered as a sign of good luck if you give like $101 or so 🙊🙊🙊 hope i helped!!
Not all Indian weddings start late
True
bruh that ain't indian money $100 is alot😭
muhurut naam ki bhi cheez hoti h... the rituals take place on time...
@@shubhbutnotsabkipriya We literally gift Gold in weddings at times... 😅
As an Indian all I can suggest you to wear whatever you want. And weddings do not start right on time. 😂
And for the gift thing, you can give them money. We've done that multiple times. We put the money in an extravagant envelope and write our message for the newlyweds. It has never been a problem.
You're such a sweetheart Mimo. I'm sure everything will be great. 💖
She can't wear white though isn't it ?
@Hajar Ousguine brides traditionally wear red instead of white, so I'd steer away from red
@@hajarousguine7965 she can ^^ brides usually red so we avoid red
@@hajarousguine7965 that's for western/Christian weddings. For Indian weddings as a guest you shouldn't wear red.
You can wear any colour. Except the colour pitch black. We can wear black during Reception though
It's okay to wear Red or anything in the shade of Red, you can wear white also...make sure you pair it with something gold though ... don't wear full white.
You’re so respectful to other cultures Mimo thank you 😊❤
what in the ultra worm hole is that gogoat doing on my screen
For the dress, please avoid red, white and black colours. Some ppl can consider black as a symbol of bad luck, white (plain white, no problem if it's with more colours) is usually worn at a person's death, so no no, and red is usually worn by the bride. Apart from that, go all in! Also, if you have a good height, a saree could look verryy elegant and there's many tutorials on yt on how to wear one. If not, lehengas are what we usually wear
Another thing, depending on the family, some people can be conservative about sleeveless and backless clothes, so be careful about that
~A silent viewer who has fallen in love with ur cakes 🥰
Well I get the feeling mimo isn't going to be after anything sleeveless or backless lol
Noone cares if she wears red, our brides stand by no matter what
@samarpitabhattacharya5953 i picked a red shalwar for my sister then realized 😳 at the last minute what I had done and chose a completely different color. I would agree people don't wear red. It's tacky. People don't wear white to American weddings, it's tacky.
@@andynonymous6769 Ya i agree you do have to keep in mind she is muslim so she has to keep this in mind
Indian weddings are the best. I'm not Indian but i went to my first one. I wore a beautiful blue kaftan (which I've just learned is Moroccan) dress with the pants and it had pink, white and gold in the embroidery. With gold and blue accessories (Bracelets, necklace, and center head piece that sat on my forehead). Have fun Mimo!
It sounds absolutely amazing ! But kaftan is a moroccan dress not indian . I’m not trying to be rude i just wanna make sure you know there’s a difference with the two of them . I’m pretty sure a traditional indian dress is called a sari. Correct me if i’m wrong tho!
that sounds lovely! however, caftans are moroccan and not indian ☺️💕
@@ok.7058 thank you. No offense taken I was just happy to be apart of the nuptials and I seemed to fit in with everyone at the wedding. I'm a big girl and was bigger than, so I was kinda scared to wear a saree. But I agree saree is the traditional Indian dress.
@@diffidentnebula Now I've learned from and @ok. being that I lost alot of the weight if I'm ever invited to another Indian wedding I'm gonna get a Saree 🥻. Thank you both 💞.
@@ok.7058 I wish I could show you and @diffident nebula some pictures so you guys can see. Everything about the wedding was beautiful I even cried lol.
What to where: the more bling the better
Gifts: money ( taking Indian sweets is also a nice gesture- I actually have made a Ras Malai fusion cake and. Gulab Jamun fusion cake. Got the recipes online)
Time: Indian time is always late! 😊
Have fun!!
Dearest " S Lady, " would you mind sharing where you found those cake recipes - THEY MUST BE SOOO DELICIOUS !! Thank You.
Indian are sometime late but can also be on time depending on who is invited because some start to free a hour before the wedding it takes them them two hour to get ready so you should probably go a hour later , hope it helps😅
A gulab jamun cake sounds SO GOOD 😭❤️ Please share a recipe of you have one, I’d love to try my hand at making it!
I have always wanted to go to an Indian wedding! Oh you're so lucky. Hope you have fun!
Some brides have particular themes and/or colours. Avoid same colours as the bride and family. Just ask them, they will probably be very glad to answer.
Honestly, I would ask the bride to be what her preference is for the dress code, as it will pay her the most respect, and she might be able to suggest a shopping trip where you could also see about special jewellery and even henna that you could to have applied on just your fingers as a tribute to your Muslim faith and hers (not assuming a specific religious belief on her behalf, but I know you understand what I mean), so you can bring the most honour to the ceremony on your family’s house.
Also, you could always bring a special gift of a cake that she has with her immediate family before the ceremony, as a tribute to your neighbourly friendship and your desire for her to have a sweet, delicious, and prosperous life.
Usually for colours I tend to avoid white and red cause most of the time the brides outfit will be either red or white
@@A_TP white is less likely if its a Hindu wedding as it is worn on funerals
@@anakhanair_ that's true most Indian wedding no matter the religion choose red but nowadays some people choose to have a western wedding dress.
This was so interesting with a lot of cultural specifications thank you 😊
Agree, should ask the neighbor about the outfit,but I really like to see mimo in indian dress with all the accessories...
Indian weddings do begin on time but the main ceremony takes place after some time . With regard to dressing there’s an unspoken role that everyone dresses as grand and rich as possible 😂so you can wear any kind of saree lehenga anarkali or even a long sequin maxi dress will also do . With regard to gifts usually it’s mentioned in the invitation if gifts are not accepted but usually we give money sweets souvenirs and other gifts that they can use later on . Hope it helps ❤❤❤❤
Shouldn't wear red
@@Romy--- nope. Not a mandate. In India, whoever wants can wear any colour they want.
@@Romy--- it's funny to saw your comment, since childhood we know if it's a wedding we wear red. Specially red. It's not American wedding where people make such a huge deal if someone wears white. People know who is the bride😅😅😅
@@Romy--- in my culture in india ( i don't speak for all) if there was someone that was recently married in the close related family (like cousin etc) the said cousin would actually be encouraged to show up in the wedding wearing her bridal lehenga (to show that she was recently married) 😂 ofc not with the jewellery and the bridal get up. I know it's crazy 😂 but the guests usually just get crazy done up because they're not going to come close to the bride in terms of the jewellery and makeup anyway.
@@Romy--- actually most of the time guests wear their wedding saree or lehenga in others wedding. We usually go in our best attire. It doesn't matter because no matter what someone wears the bride will be the most elaborately dressed and in bridal makeup and jewelry.
I wish I could attend an Indian wedding! They are soo beautiful with all the vibrant colors 😍😍
I've always wanted to go to an indian wedding cause they look like so much fun. Hopefully you have fun!
It depends on if it’s an Indian Sikh , Muslim or Hindu wedding
That is an obvious question but so far nobody else asked that.
But I think overall the basic will be same... every wedding will be late... you have to wear traditional colourfull vibrant clothes and we can gift Money as well but it should be like 51,101,501 ....other things are much specific and can be asked directly but for guests I don't think that's very very important....but ofcourse I may be wrong... because I live in India and in wedding i attended as a guest the nikah was either late or was in the afternoon or it happened and no one knew...in Hindu wedding the pheras were in night and so after jaimaal every one ate dinner and left and I have only attended Sikh receptions...so my perception is that guest come give their gifts, bless the couple meet friends and family eat and leave...
Most likely Hindu
I been to multiple Indian Sikh weddings before so if it is a Sikh weddings go a hour later or at least half an hour later
For gift you can give them cake or sweets they are fond of sweets for some reason. The clothes will depend on what culture wedding your to you should wear there there culture tradition drees or clothing
Our Buddhist, Christian or atheist...
Since the wedding's next door you could just go whenever you hear a crowd so you know that you'll not be the only person there. And for gifts its just like Arab weddings, you could give money or even anything else. Make sure you wear something fancy and if you have traditional Indian clothes it would be amazing! But anything fancy would work.
Have a good time ❤
Omg you should make them a cake! I’d love to see that! I would for sure ask the bride about fashion and gives. She most likely feel very respected because you have taken an interest in her culture. Or make a small newlywed cake!
As an Indian who went to a wedding in June I suggest you wear a full coverage suit ,Saree or a lengaa.😊 and also be prepared Indian weddings have extremely loud music 🎵 😊
Insha Allah I hope you'll find the answers your looking for! Weddings can be such a handful but they always are so beautiful in the end :)
Im not indian but im desi and the weddings are similar
Most people request you dont bring boxed gifts (they prefer money instead) but its usually on the card
Also DONT WEAR RED its the bride’s colour
It depends if they're from North India or the south. The red rule only applies to the Northern States. For the South, brides usually wear White, or Golden /yellowish outfits( Kerala and Tamil brides with an exception, they wear red sometimes)
You may wear whichever color you like! I am an Indian and we do not have rules where guests can not wear the colors of the bride. Everyone wear whichever color they prefer as long as its traditional saree, lehenga, or anything resembling traditional outfits. Hindu weddings are very easy on the guests. Just go with a heart full of blessings and some money in an envelope as a token of your affection.
We can wear red, infact newly wed couples who attend someone else's wedding tend to wear their own wedding lehengas because you can never outshine a Desi bride unlike in a Christian wedding... Atleast that's what happens around where I live
@@charmi839 so true! I myself have worn my wedding saree to couple of weddings so did quite a few of other ladies I know.
Sounds so considerate. Have fun, enjoying the celebration with them.
As a Pakistani who hasn’t gone to a wedding since pre-corona lol, i would say don’t be afraid of dressing too fancy, there is no such thing as “overdressing” at Indian weddings lol so fancy jewellery and clothing is an absolute must, more importantly tho have fun :))
I'm not Indian but I love Indian weddings!!!! I watch alot of the wedding shows on UA-cam the clothes are so beautiful
Omg I’m so excited for you. Wearing Indian clothing is not at all cultures appropriation and we love to see others embracing our culture since it was looked down upon in the past. For gifts typically money is a good one.
Wow, I didn't know that! My friend in Chicago and I used to go to the sari shops and admire the saris, never dreaming we could wear them!
@Linda C same! I admire Indian weddings from afar and always wish I could attend and wear beautiful sarees! One day I'll be invited!! ❤
@@LindaC616 Aww, dont feel like youre taking advantage of any culture, most of the indians dont give two shits about what youre wearing.
@@LindaC616 you can totally wear them to appropriate Indian or South Asian cultural events! Like New Years or Diwali celebrations or someone's wedding or if you get invited over to someone's house for dinner and they're South Asian. All are appropriate times to wear Desi clothes!
Inappropriate times would be showing up to prom in a lehenga or sari and you're not South Asian, wearing it for Halloween, wearing it to a gala and you're not South Asian or wearing it just because you think it's cute and want to walk around the city in it. Usually there's a purpose. Another good, appropiate instance would be if you have South Asian friends and they tell you to put on your sari so the both of you can take cute sari pics together! That's totally fine.
It's like with any other cultural clothes. I personally wouldn't walk around in an Ao Dai just because I think it's cute, but b/c I'm going to a Vietnamese event or my Viet friends wanna take group pics of all of us in Ao Dais. Same with traditional tartans or German dirndls. So thank you for being aware and for wanting to wear South Asian clothes!!! Sending some good luck your way so you get invited to a South Asian event and can wear that sari!
@@LindaC616 you gotta go to a south Asian wedding trust me people will u love you there for wearing a saree
In India there are many cultures. Different cultures have different traditions. As a South Indian from Tamilnadu, we have a sacred time slot within which the wedding has to happen. So if the time is like 6 to 7:30 it will happen before 7:30. You can be a little late as there will be many rituals going on before the wedding, but the wedding will happen within the slot. As for dress, you can wear anything(but showing very little skin is appreciated). We do wear heavy jewels with silk saree.
It's the same for north indian as well.. the muhurt time is fixed but the rituals before that are always always late...!!😂
even in North, there's a fixed auspicious time but it's mostly in night-time so the party starts way early in the evening itself. By the time the main rituals happen, most guests are gone and only family remains.
I don't have any advice for you, but just gotta say, Idian wedding dresses are SO GORGEOUS 😍
You're so lucky, I've always wanted to go to an Indian wedding 😭
Anything with sequins and beads. That will glitter when lights fall on them. Any combination of gold fabric or beads or jewelry would go well. Avoid black. Wear it for evening reception if you want to 😊
You can't go wrong with money as a gift. Otherwise, depending on your budget, you can get any home decor if you know them, like wall hangings or paintings. You can buy them any gift cards, travel coupons. Some do gift kitchenware if you think you know them well.
If it is a Hindu wedding and it says the muhurat from 10AM -12, try be there by 11. As it is likely, they will finish by 11.45. So you didn't say which part of India this is hence I'm guiding with the one I know. 😊
For all south Asian weddings we usually gift money! And if you can find or borrow traditional clothes, that’s totally the way to go
Indian weddings are royalty in the traditional way!!✨
Mimo... You can wear your brightest coloured dress to the wedding. A sari is not necessary. You can wear your traditional dress. 😊
I am indian and you have got so many appropriate suggestions so i would just request you make follow up videos and let us know what do you decide to wear/gift. And how was your experience at an Indian wedding?❤
I would love to attend an Indian wedding, I imagine it’s extremely colourful & beautiful. I was lucky enough to attend a multicultural all girls school growing up. I got to attend a Lebanese wedding as well as a Macedonian, Croatian, Vietnamese. Absolutely amazing experiences. I hope you have an amazing time.
usually at Indian weddings we give money and like a card and a box of diff nuts. That’s what my Indian fam does and when we go I just wear a Lengha but you should be comfortable because there is A LOT of dancing
Girl, Indian weddings never start on time.
As for what you should wear, we usually wear anything that is bright and colourful but it also depends on the theme of the wedding cause many modern Indian weddings nowadays tend to have a pastel theme.
You can gift something exquisite cause tbh we don't mind gifts but giving money is also totally culturally appropriate.
Enjoy!🏵
Omg subtly tell them you can do their cake - I would LOVE to see all the colors and decorations you do for that 😍
except wedding cakes aren't traditionally part of Indian weddings at all. it's a western tradition
even today the vast majority of homes in India do not have ovens so 'baking' isn't a thing there. it's a bit rude to impose ur own traditions onto a wedding as guest
Wear a lehenga or a saree if you can! Heavy jewellery is a plus aswell! In terms of gifts- generally Indians gift each other home appliances ranging from mixers to tea sets, the price of which depends on how close you are to the couple.
And the weddings do start on time if there's a ceremony- these are time bound and based on a "muhurat".
Whatever it is, I'd recommend you go on time, cuz you're never to early for free food!
for gifts you can definitely give them kitchen essentials like a set of beautiful plates, customised family pic coffee mug or home decor
I love how helpful and so thoughtful on their responses here ❤️❤️❤️
Don’t worry about the background video, she’s just getting ready to play Jenga
As for what to wear, it depends on their faith (since that'll determine what the invitation says), which part/region of India they're from, and if the invitation says "Mayo," "Mehndi," "Sangeet," "Nikkah," "Ruksati," "Barat," or "Valima," since there are usually several functions in a South Asian wedding, and these functions typically have their own unofficial color codes.
If it says mayo, then wear either yellow or green. If it says Mehndi or Sangeet, then wear something colorful and bright, since this is supposed to be the "fun" function where most of the wedding dances will occur. Also, if it does say Mehndi or Sangeet, then avoid wearing any dull colors as most people do opt for bright colors. If it says Nikkah, then wear something light (both in color and weight), since this is the function where the marriage ceremony occurs (it usually occurs in the afternoon for South Asian Muslims and at night for Hindus; not so sure about other religions; Might also occur during the Afternoon for Sikhs). If it says Barat, Ruksati, or reception, then you can wear any color you want, except for red - which should be avoided as a main color regardless of the function - since it mostly is the bridal color in South Asia; red as embroidery in the outfit is fine tho. Also, white might also have to be avoided since some brides do wear white on their wedding. But, if you do wear white, then I think wearing a white shalwar kameez or lehenga or maxi with a colorful dupatta/shawl can work quite well for the Mehndi function, especially since there's a very very low chance of the bride wearing a white outfit to this function and a very very high chance of her wearing a colorful outfit instead. If it says Valima, then opt for pastels or blue or turquoise.
You might want to look online, but I think those would take too long to arrive. But, since I think you told us you live in Wayne County, Mi, I recommend going to Indian/Pakistani/Bengali/Desi stores in Hamtramck or Garden City. There are also some shops in Troy, Canton, Southfield, Warren, etc.
If possible, you could also ask your neighbors what the dress code is and if they have some tips for what you could wear or where you could get some South Asian outfits from.
Also, even though I've talked a lot about South Asian outfits, you don't have to wear anything South Asian. Anything Middle Eastern or Western would work well too, as long as it's a bit on the heavier/ highly embroidered side (Since South Asian Wedding outfits are usually much fancier than what you would typically see at an American wedding). But, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and that you have fun!
As for the gifts, usually money is given (~$100-$300), and, according to other comments, sweets as well (In this case, gifting Middle Eastern Sweets would work really well too).
Also, if the time is before 7:30-8:00pm, definitely go a bit "late" (like an hour?), since people are usually always late. But, if it's the marriage ceremony itself, then don't be more than half an hour late, since the officiant of the marriage is usually called for a specific time. Or, you could get ready by around the time given and then just go based off of how many cars/people you see outside.
In Indian weddings, we wear brightly coloured clothes, if possible get a lenga or a kurti, go for something that has Golden embroidery.
As for gifts, usually we give money in a small packet. But PPL can gift anything they like.
Also, the wedding never starts on time, it is always 30 mins to an hour late
Note: The wedding starting late happens in actual India.
But maybe your neighbour might start on time, idk, maybe ask them once, anyways u can just hop into their backwards as they are your neighbours.
Moneys total fine in terms of gifts! I feel like i usually end up wearing a really nice shalwar kameez or a nice sari :) also definitely take your time getting there lol
FIRST!! im not indian, but i have heard that you should wear bright colors such as mint green, blue, pink, etc! but avoid wearing red since that is what the bride will normally wear at big events. have fun! :D
Red not an issue. Because you will not be decorated as a guest as much the bride does😂 she will still out do you😅
🥇congrats you are first👏
@@blobofconsciousness i googled it so thanks for the heads-up
For Indian weddings you just bring your blessings. That's it😊
As an Arab who married into the South Asian culture, bring money, arrive an hour late and don't wear red or white. It's very hard to predict what colour wedding dress the bride will wear. Some wear white, some wear red and some wear blue or green. It generally doesn't matter so much but its best to avoid red of white. People usually wear a saree or shalwar kameez and they love it when you make an effort and wear their cultural clothes. If you don't want to, thats also fine and just wear an evening gown with a lot of jewellery.
best answer !
Believe me Mimo you are going to have lots of fun and the food is going to be next level .
We Indians usually give money, bouquets, dinner sets or anything they can use in their day to day life.
For the dress you can go with something indo-western such as a long skirt and top and pair it with an embroidered coat.
Hope this helps you 😊
Heyy.. I can share what's the norm here in India. However, it might be different since your neighbours are living in a foreign country and might have adopted some of the local etiquettes.
1. Don't worry about being overdressed. Wear whatever you wish cus trust everyone is going to be bright and colourful.
2. even here to gift money. However if the couple is going to move out after the wedding you can gift something that'll be useful in their new home.
3. The rituals are set to start on astrological timings. So yes, most probably the ceremony will begin on time. But you can go a little late during the end of ceremony/ reception/dinner
4. Don't forget to have fun!!!!
it's definitely an experience and do not show up on time because you will be waiting quite the while and you can get anything even vaguely traditional and it'll fit right in
You can wear any sparkly dress/ kurti you would have Mimo. Also you can give money for gift as well. Be prepared to do lots of dance 😀. You are going to have great time. Time wise really depends on which wedding you are going. For example some people consider certain time auspicious for events like this and they would tend to stick to the time for the actual ceremony. Hope this helps.
Indian weddings usually Tell you what to gift with either a registry or the invite says "no boxes gifts" which means money only 😊
Going to have to come back and check the comments later because I’m so curious 😂
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Same _😂😂_
I usually like gifting a voucher or money at a wedding so the couple can use that to start their life. Not everyone starts on time some do. And what to wear! You could wear anything! Just make it extra glam and don't think you will be overdressed because you won't be
For the gift, recheck the invitation. Usually there would be info or small signs there which indicate which type(s) of gifts they're rather accepting, like items, money, flowers, etc
NGL, kinda jealous. Everything I've ever heard about Indian weddings is that they are SO MUCH FUN! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
As a pakistani I believe you can wear any traditional clothing of yours and gifts could include gold jewellery a lot of people gift that in Pakistani and I Indian culture as well as just plain money. Hope this helped. Love u ❤😊 byee. Also for the time come like 30 mins late that’s when a lot of people will be there.
Gild jewellery is mostly from immediate famly members so dont worry mimo u as a neighbour arent expected to show up with that!! But if u can somehow manage ut im sure they'll be honoured
remember , even if you feel youre overdressing , you're never gonna outshine their bride cause she gon be decked up to another level.
feel pretty and wear what you like ! Saree would be an easy and elegant option
India is a hugeeee country and an Indian wedding is not a simple affair. I'm from South India and we have a concept of "muhurtham" where it is extremely important that an important part of the wedding happens at exactly that time. And that is one of the most important parts of the wedding. I said important so many times to emphasise on the importance 😂. Well you can wear anything that is Indian- sarees, salwar, anarkali suits. You usually avoid the colour black for any auspicious function in India, including weddings. Usually gifts are money or any thing that is useful for the newly wed couple( especially if they are moving into a new home )
In Singapore, it’s not a problem to wear Indian ethnic clothes (I was loaned some on my first Indian wedding I attended) and those who are Muslims are also welcome to wear traditional clothes (hijab and all if you wear it). One of the things I love most about my country! It’s also customary to gift the couple money. I hope you enjoy your first Indian wedding-they’re a league of their own/definitely a cultural experience 💯✨
Have fun!!!! I’ve only been to one wedding in my life lol! It was American and I am Mexican so it was totally overwhelming I remember the feeling! Hope you enjoy the wedding mimo!
You’re so wonderful to ask all these questions beforehand! You can honestly wear whatever you are comfortable in. You can never go wrong with a saree, lehenga, or tunique and palazzo pants. Just don’t wear white because that’s typically the color we wear to funerals. Also don’t go too heavy on red/pink because that’s typically the brides color. Blue/orange/purple/light green will work.
More Indians are opting for registries, so check the invite. If not, money in a cute envelope is a good way to go. My family usually gives money in an odd number ($51/$101) because it’s supposed to suggest continual growth of wealth!
Depending on the total invitees, I’d say walk over after you see about 20% of the guests reach. If you’re early, you’ll end up helping in set up and end up being part of the wedding party, but that too is always fun!
Hope that helped and hope you have a wonderful time!
Jewellery is the best gift for Indian weddings.
I learn so much from you, I love it! 😊
I’m a pakistani not an indian but it’s slightly similar so i would suggest to wear a sari that fully covers you (in case it’s a mixed wedding) and as a gift, money is most common. I hope that helps!
Sari which covers , damn you can wear anything as you wish , Indian people value people as they are , doesn't need to change, what similar the way you describe looks like undeveloped rural Indian wedding
you don't need to wear only saree and also saree doesn't cover you fully. your belly will be showing
You can wear whatever you want in the wedding....there are some aunties who will talk but who cares...show some body if you want😂😂😂
@@mishthi2828ha ha ha how much developed you are...
we know it well.
there was nothing undeveloped in her comment.
people bring gifts other than money aswell.
For Indian weddings, we usually wear whatever we want. Indian brides aren't bridezillas about the dresses, cause it's gonna be impossible to outshine them anyway🤣
Get any kind of gift which you want to give them, we usually don't have registries or anything like that.
As for time, there is an auspicious time for the wedding, so the wedding will happen within that time.
Do confirm all of these with the bride and groom, and also...have fun! Indian food and cultures are AMAAAAZINGGGG😍😍😍
No one can really give the right answer for an Indian wedding because it's unlike other countries where you have the same type of wedding, in India there are different kinds of weddings, depending on religion and also states....
You'll likely be working on DST (desi standard time) which is about 1 and a half hours off as well. Also, don't be afraid to dress up and maybe avoid red as that is a traditional bridal color but I feel like that has been changing a lot recently
DST took me out😂😂😂 . As a Black American of Gullah Geechee descent...this is HILARIOUS because. ..same 😂
You sound a little bit excited about going to this wedding. ❤️ ☺️
If anything they start whoever the first person gets there! Super fun, we’re party people lol, hope you have a great time!!!
Lots of colors that complement each other
When my mom invites her friend over for dinner they always ask if it’s Lebanese time 😂
no clue but in pakistan we wear shalwar kameez and gifts are usually money and jewellery for the bride
Okay Mimo I'll share the best I know being an Indian ☺️
1. You can wear anything that is ethnic you know not the evening gown and stuff until and unless it's indo-western (I'm not sure you get these type of outfits over there or not), but you can go with your Sharara sets or any type of kurti or suit if you have.
2. For a gift I would prefer money in the odd number ($51,$101,$151 something like that) because it would be like an option for them to get whatever they want or how they wanna spend it but if you're close to them you can just think about it and go for whatever you like :)
3. Timings 😂 it's the same, usually we would go after an hour or so as it has been printed on the wedding card.
Hope this helps if you get to read this 🫶 Don't forget to enjoy and do not stress a lot, I'm sure it's gonna be fun 💯✨
I went to one for my best friends mum last year!!! We brought money and we were encouraged to wear traditional Indian clothing, which were beautiful 😢❤ and no, we were a bit late and it was pretty empty even then. But it got really full later on!
You can do a saree for some extra oomph but I would not recommend beginners to drape their own saree so you would have to find someone who can do it for you. If not then a lehenga or kurta is always a safe option. Make sure to add a bindi to your forehead before you go to complete your look. Gold jewellery is always the way to go. Pro tip: Indian weddings are usually a lot of dancing so make sure you are in a somewhat comfortable outfit and your heels are not too tall. And the weddings are usually pretty late. A box of mithai or traditional Indian sweets with money or something that the couple can use for their new home together is usually included in the gifts! I hope you enjoy our culture :) do share what you end up wearing and how it was!
Hey Mimo, I cannot wait for you to attend your first Indian wedding. Firstly, have you just been invited to the wedding or all pre-wedding functions as well ?? If so, then that will have an effect on the type of gift as we tend to give a little something at each event. It really depends on your relationship with them. If its just the wedding money is best tbh. It would be the most appropriate. If you are going to all events you can gift them at one of the smaller events its more intimate or if its just the wedding the ln of course on the day. Timings wise: usually always late. If you are invited to the henna function please get henna embroidered on your hand. And have lots of fun. Looking forward to hearing about your experience. 😊
You are the real lioness Maryam , polite but firm and always on point ❤❤
It's an Indian wedding so follow the below:
1. there's nothing known as too much bling 😀 So bring out your most bling dress that you got and put it to use. You can wear anything; a dress, a lehenga, a saree, a gown; literally anything!! ( you want to invest in an Indian traditional dress only if they are close to you or else you can pull out your dress or gowns and wear them)
2. Wearing white is not a problem as Indian brides normally tend to wear bright colours like red, pink etc. Many brides are opting for pastels but there are hardly brides who wear white. So pull out that white wedding gown you got🤪
3. For gifts- you can gift anything that you feel would be useful or helpful to the couple. This is a wide range and if you know them well, try getting them something they would like. If you're unable to think of anything, grap a pretty envelope, throw in cash (odd number) and give it to the couple along with a beautiful card 😍
4. Timing: they normally start late. Since they are next door, you should go when you can hear a little chaos 😀 That means the guests have arrived and the party has started.
ENJOY ❤️
You could give some money in an envelope with a label that provides the sender and receiver names
DRESS BIG!! Go big or go home!! Money is a perfect gift and coming early would be coming an hour after the given time to give you an idea of how late it always starts 😭!! Take this w caution tho bc I’m Bengali not Indian tho!
I'm an Indian and our wedding was right on time. There were a few people who turned up after an hour and a half, and by then the wedding was all over. They only joined for lunch!
1) Most people attend Indian weddings in traditional or ethnic dresses, vibrant but not too loud colours(try to avoid black or very dark looks)
2) You can give money but in India, the money is given in envelopes and handed either directly to the bride/groom(whoever you know) or to their parents. If you wish to give a gift though, I would suggest you to gift them something that will be useful for them in their married home life😅(we prefer money bcoz it's less hazzle)
3) The reaching on time thing is a myth, it is same as Lebanese or Arab weddings like you said.
For indian weddings we DO NOT GO ON TIME ON EVENTS it usually starts really late from the mentioned timings and we wear colorful and bright clothes such as lehenga or you can wear a suit /Sahara its like an abaya.And Chunky colorful jewellery is a MUST❤and in gifts we give money in extragavent envelopes ❤🎉
ENJOY❤❤❤
Hello!
As an Indian I recommend wearing a Ghagra choli. You can wear a long sleeved shirt underneath if the sleeves are see through and you can wear socks if the pants aren't long enough but most likely they will be:) Also people usually come in late to Indian weddings and as for gifts you can just give them clothes, food or jewelry or anything else it's not really specific a gift is a gift after all its the thought that matters 😊
If I’m not too late, as a teenage Indian Muslim who wears a scarf everywhere, I have to also cover up, and so when going to Indian weddings I usually wear long Indian styled gowns. If you’d like something to wear that easier to move around on, a shalwar kameez is an option as well.
Woah have fun! Just wear anything you like :)) it could be some shine and glitter but really I think whatever you like wearing
We mostly gift money in an envelope or gold or bright coloured clothes
Some even gift casseroles, kettles,etc.
As an Indian, usually it is common to give traditional dress to the bride and we are never on time 😂😂😂😂 but be there around 30 late or something cause you never know if they are prepared before time and they plan to start on time. So worst case scenario just go at the time they tell you
The state and religion i belong to in India, the wedding starts at around 9 pm and it ends early morning 2-3 am..
Pakistani here and Indian weddings are quite similar to ours.
1) You're gonna want to be a little late like about 1 or half an hour atleast.
2) Money as a gift, you can add bangles (which are an option for the bride maybe) or sweets up to you but money is perfectly fine.
3) For thr dress, there are many options like lehnga, shalwar kameez or to keep it very simple you could wear a bright coloured frock/dress.
hope this helped.
You can wear anything and gift anything there's nothing rigid in an Indian wedding moreover in Indian culture you will be welcomed and accepted as it is.
Whatever is good to wear at an Arab wedding is good to wear at an Indian wedding. Ask the hosts if they have a dress code, whether western clothes or cultural clothes are preferred, plan accordingly! The bride wears red, there’s no hard rule to not wear red but just to be safe I would say avoid it.
that's so exciting! Okay so our weddings tend to start a little later than the time mentioned, as for gifts almost anything works, you can give them money or stuff that'd be useful in the house or jewellery or anything within the budget you set really...and make sure to DRESS UP coz we really go above and beyond with our outfits haha I think you could go for an Anarkali(look it up, it's sorta like a gown?)...Have fun ❤️❤️❤️
You could wear a gorgeous sari 🥻or a lehenga....for a gift prolly something for the newly weds house!
The weddings do start on time, except just go maybe half and hour after the expected time! ❤