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Kerala Hindu bride in a red and gold silk sari beside the groom in white at a lamp-lit wedding ceremony, South Asian wedding

Bridal Outfits by Tradition: What the Bride Wears, and Why It Is Not Always Red

by Zorsay

What South Asian brides wear, tradition by tradition: Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Jain, Christian, Parsi, Nepali, Sri Lankan, Bhutanese, and diaspora.

Chaniya choli and kediyu at a Gujarati sanji (music night), South Asian wedding

Sangeet, Dholki, Garba, Jaggo: What to Wear to the Music Night

by Zorsay

What to wear to a sangeet, dholki, garba or jaggo in the US: fabrics that survive hours of dancing, sparkle that photographs, options for every gender.

Guests in formal shalwar kameez, kurtas, saris and dresses posing together at an evening wedding in Lahore

Reception, Walima, Bou Bhaat: What to Wear to the Last Night

by Zorsay

What to wear to a South Asian wedding reception, walima, or bou bhaat: suits, gowns, pastels, black, and color rules for guests, parents, and the couple.

Janti groom procession in Janakpur, South Asian wedding

Baraat, Jaan, Janti, Bor Jatri: What to Wear to the Wedding Procession

by Zorsay

What to wear to a baraat, jaan, janti, or bor jatri: shoes, headwear, and outfits by tradition for men, women, and nonbinary guests.

Henna-decorated hands held palms up at a mehndi, South Asian wedding

Mehndi and Henna Night: What to Wear When Your Hands Are Wet for Three Hours

by Zorsay

Mehndi outfit guide for guests, family, and the couple: henna-friendly sleeves, color rules by tradition, men's kurta options, and what not to wear.

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