Attire Guide
Each event has its own mood and dress code. Here's a quick guide to outfits to help plan what to wear throughout the celebration.
These are just suggestions, style as you please! (But do wear Indian on 19th and Glam on 20th!)
February 18th
Daytime — Mehndi
Join us by the lakeside for a sun-drenched afternoon of henna and music. Think bright, breezy, and botanical.
Dress Code: Mehendi Party Green / Florals
Suggestions for Women: Shararas, flowy co-ord sets, floral dress or floral skirts.
Suggestions for Men: Chikankari Kurta, light-colored Nehru jackets, Cowl Kurtas.
Pro-Stylist Note: Wind Alert: Tie hair back; the lake breeze is strong!
Evening — Sufi Night
A candlelit evening of Qawwali. We encourage rich jewel tones and royal textures like velvet and heavy silk.
Dress Code: Mughal Mystique
Suggestions for Women: Floor-Length Anarkali, Sharara or Gharara Suit, Velvet Kurta Set.
Suggestions for Men: Velvet Bandhgalas, Achkan with Churidar, Pathani Suit with a Waistcoat.
Pro-Stylist Note: Warmth: It's cold near the water; bring a heavy pashmina.
February 19th
Daytime — The Sunshine Haldi
Celebrate in the colors of the sun. Prepare for a playful afternoon poolside!
Dress Code: Shades of Sunshine - Yellow, Orange, or Tangerine
Suggestions for Women: Light yellow shararas, breezy palazzo sets, yellow maxis, flowy skirts
Suggestions for Men: Yellow kurtas or fun hawaiian shirts
Pro-Stylist Note: Turmeric Zone: Wear fabrics that can handle a bit of yellow color.
Evening — The Royal Indian Wedding
Traditional Indian ceremony. Wear your finest heritage attire. It's in a palace afterall.
Dress Code: Traditional Royal Indian
Suggestions for Women: Formal Lehengas in bright wedding colors, Heavy Anarkalis or Heritage Sarees (if you dare drape one :))
Suggestions for Men: Sherwanis, Heavy Kurtas.
Pro-Stylist Note: Accessory Max: Indian attire is 50% jewelry tonight! Expect a long day so bring comfortable footwear. Men, invest in juttis and women, think about potlis.
Where to Buy outside India:
NYC:
- The Designer Flagship: Anita Dongre (Soho), Sabyasachi (WV)
- "Jackson Heights" (74th St, Queens): Vintage India NYC, Raas
- Oak Tree Road, Edison/Iselin, NJ: Nazrana, Manyavar
London:
- Ashni & Co (Marylebone): stock top-tier designers like Sabyasachi, Anamika Khanna, and Rahul Mishra. It's an appointment-only, high-end experience.
- Pernia's Pop-Up Studio (Grosvenor Square): A multi-designer store. They can also take orders here and deliver in India at indian prices
- Southall (The Broadway): Mongas (great for custom men's sherwanis) and Frontier Raas (heritage bridal and heavy lehengas)
Some Example Brands:
Anita Dongre, Rimple & Harpreet Narula, Shyamal & Bhumika, Jayanti Reddy, Seema Gujral, Vvani by Vani Vats, Frontier Raas, Marwar Couture
February 20th
Daytime — The "Newlywed" Welcome Lunch
A relaxed but refined garden lunch. Think European resort meets Indian heritage in soft, romantic pastels.
Dress Code: Resort Chic
Suggestions for Women: Linen dresses, or breezy maxis. Anything you'd wear to a fancy brunch
Suggestions for Men: Smart casual, Anything you'd wear to a fancy brunch
Evening — Bollywood Awards Night (Sangeet)
High-octane glamour. Think sequins, shimmer, and 'Main Character' energy. More is more!
Dress Code: What would you wear to the Oscars or Filmfare Awards?
Suggestions for Women: Sequin sarees, shimmery cocktail gowns, or blingy lehengas,capes.
Suggestions for Men: Mirror work kurtas, Velvet Sequinned Jackets, sequinned Nehru Jackets, high-shine Bandhgalas.
Pro-Stylist Note: Hair that let you sweat away and waterproof makeup. You will dance more than you think.
Where to Buy outside India:
NYC:
- The Designer Flagship: Anita Dongre (Soho), Sabyasachi (WV)
- "Jackson Heights" (74th St, Queens): Vintage India NYC, Raas
- Oak Tree Road, Edison/Iselin, NJ: Nazrana, Manyavar
London:
- Ashni & Co (Marylebone): stock top-tier designers like Sabyasachi, Anamika Khanna, and Rahul Mishra. It's an appointment-only, high-end experience.
- Pernia's Pop-Up Studio (Grosvenor Square): multi-designer store, they can also take orders here and deliver in India at indian prices
- Southall (The Broadway): Mongas (great for custom men's sherwanis) and Frontier Raas (heritage bridal and heavy lehengas)
Some Example Brands:
Amit Aggarwal, Papa Don't Preach, Abhinav Mishra, Arpita Mehta, Astha Narang
February 21st
Daytime — The Haldi Holi
A dry, floral celebration. We request everyone to wear white forward so colors can show.
Dress Code: White Forward
Suggestions for Women: White Lucknowi kurtas, simple cotton suit, white tshirts and light jeans.
Suggestions for Men: White Kurta Pajamas or white linen shirts/trousers.
Evening — The Grand Finale Reception
A classic English-style reception. Formal evening wear to close our celebrations under the stars.
Dress Code: Black Tie & Evening Wear
Suggestions for Women: Floor-length gowns or sophisticated evening sarees.
Suggestions for Men: Classic Black Tie (Tuxedos) or Dark Formal Suits.
Pro-Tips for the Udaipur Guest
0. Weather: February is sunny during the day (~25°C/77°F) but drops significantly at night (~10°C/50°F). A pashmina or jacket is essential for all evening events
1. The "Grass & Marble" Footwear Rule
Udaipur's palaces are legendary for their marble floors and sprawling gardens.
The No-Stiletto Rule: For the Mehndi, Haldi, Wedding, and Lunch, thin heels are your enemy. You will sink into the grass and trip on the cobblestones. Stick to block heels, wedges, or dressy flats.
Sangeet & Reception Exception: You can finally break out the stilettos for the Ballroom events! However, remember: You will be dancing more than you think. Comfortable glamorous footwear is the ultimate pro move.
The "Jutti" Hack: Gents, skip the oxfords for the Wedding night. Pick up a pair of Juttis or Mojaris (traditional leather flats) in India. They look significantly more "Royal" with a Sherwani and are much more comfortable for a long ceremony.
2. Hair & Makeup vs. The Elements
The Lakeside Breeze: Our venues for the Mehndi and Welcome Lunch are right on the water. The wind can get wild! We suggest sleek low buns, chic braids, or half-up styles to stay photo-ready. Hair left down may end up in your lip gloss!
The Sangeet Sweat: Between the stage performances and the dance floor, the Sangeet is high energy. We recommend waterproof makeup and hair styles that keep your neck cool so you can dance until dawn without a worry.
3. Accessories: The "More is More" Culture
Jewelry is 50% of the Look: In India, your outfit is just the canvas—the jewelry is the art. For the Wedding and Sangeet, we encourage you to go bold. Oversized Jhumkas (earrings), Maang Tikkas (headpieces), and stacked bangles are the standard.
The "Potli" Bag: A standard leather shoulder bag will clash with the delicate fabrics of a lehenga or saree. Invest in a small Potli bag (an embroidered drawstring pouch). It's the chicest way to carry your phone and lipstick while keeping your "Royal" silhouette intact.