What to Wear • Soraiya & Rishub • Bodrum 2026

Saturday 10 October · 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Welcome Lunch & Mehendi

Outdoor garden · Midsummer afternoon · Resort chic

Think a gorgeous Riviera garden party with a South Asian soul. We're going for bright, joyful solids and elegant prints — think coral, turquoise, fuchsia, lime and sunset orange. This is the afternoon to break out your boldest colour.

Coral

Turquoise

Fuchsia

Lime

Sunset Orange

Marigold

For Her

Sharara Set

A flowy kurta with wide-leg sharara trousers in a bright solid — fuchsia, coral or lime. Lightweight fabrics like georgette or chiffon are perfect for an afternoon outdoors.

Cotton or Linen Salwar Kameez

Breezy and beautiful. Choose bold block colours or hand-block prints. A contrasting dupatta ties the look together.

Palazzo Set

A crop-top or embroidered blouse with palazzo pants in a vibrant print. Easy to move in and wonderfully resort-chic.

Casual Saree

A linen, cotton or chiffon saree in a bright hue — draped casually for a garden-party feel. Keep the blouse simple and colourful.

Midi or Maxi Dress

A bold-coloured or printed dress works beautifully too. Think floaty, summery and resort-ready.

For Him

Kurta & Pants

A crisp printed or embroidered kurta in a bright colour — yellow, pink, orange, blue or green.

Nehru Jacket & Trousers

A bold-coloured Nehru jacket over a plain kurta with slim trousers. Easy to layer and very dapper for a daytime event.

Linen Kurta & Chinos

Keep it relaxed — a turmeric or mint linen kurta over tailored chinos or linen trousers.

Resort Shirt & Trousers

A printed or colourful camp-collar shirt with tailored trousers — Riviera-meets-Bollywood energy.

A few tips

Mehendi will be happening — wear something you don't mind getting a little stain on, or plan to roll up sleeves!
This is an outdoor afternoon event so breathable fabrics are a very good idea.
Flat sandals, block heels or wedges are ideal — avoid stilettos on the grass.
White is best saved for other days, and avoid black as this is a daytime party.

Saturday 10 October · 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Sangeet

Evening outdoor celebration · Mughal grandeur · Dance floor mandatory

Think Mughal court meets Indian red carpet — rich, opulent and deeply glamorous. We're dreaming of jewel tones and dark, saturated colours: rubies, emeralds, deep navy, amethyst and gold. Come dressed like royalty and ready to dance.

Ruby

Navy

Emerald

Amethyst

Gold

Teal

For Her

Lehenga

The ultimate Sangeet look. A flared lehenga skirt with a crop blouse (choli) and dupatta — go for jewel tones with mirror work, sequins or heavy embroidery. More is more tonight.

Anarkali

A floor-length flared anarkali in a jewel tone, adorned with embroidery or sequin work. Effortlessly dramatic and very dance-floor friendly.

Indo-Western Gown

A fusion gown with Indian embellishment — think cape sleeves, mirror-work bodices or heavily embroidered hems in rich, saturated colours.

Saree

Bollywood starlet energy fully unlocked.

For Him

Embroidered Kurta Set

A richly embroidered or printed kurta with matching or contrasting trousers. Sequin or mirror-work kurtas are perfect for the Sangeet energy.

Bandhgala Jacket & Kurta

A structured bandhgala (Nehru collar jacket) in a bold jewel tone over a kurta — sharp, dapper and full of character.

Indo-Western Blazer

A statement blazer in a rich solid or printed fabric worn over a plain kurta or shirt with tailored trousers.

Sherwani

A full sherwani in a bold, richly embroidered fabric. Go for deep jewel tones — not the usual ivory reserved for grooms.

A few tips

You will be dancing — pick something you can actually move in!
Sequins, mirror work, heavy embroidery — all very welcome and encouraged.
Comfort on your feet matters: block heels, wedges or embellished flats are great choices.
There's an after-party immediately following — comfortable shoes are your best accessory.

Sunday 11 October · 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Hindu Ceremony

Outdoor morning ceremony · Indian dress code · Dusty pastels with gold

For the Hindu wedding ceremony, we're dreaming of a palette of soft, dusty pastels — think dusty rose, sage green, muted peach, powder blue and ivory — all with beautiful gold threadwork and delicate embroidery. Elegant, refined and traditionally Indian.

Dusty Rose

Sage

Muted Peach

Ivory

Gold

For Her

Lehenga Choli

A pastel lehenga in dusty rose, sage with gold zari (threadwork) or delicate embroidery. Choose lighter fabrics like organza or net for a morning ceremony in the sun.

Anarkali Suit

A floor-length flared anarkali in muted peach or lavender with gold embroidered border detailing — graceful and ceremony-appropriate.

Silk or Georgette Saree

A pastel silk, chiffon or georgette saree with a contrasting gold or embroidered border. Pair with a fitted or embellished blouse for an elegant, traditional look.

Palazzo Suit Set

An embroidered kurta in a pastel shade with matching wide-leg palazzo trousers and a sheer dupatta — the perfect blend of traditional and modern.

Patiala / Salwar Set

A beautifully embroidered kameez with patiala pants or a straight salwar in a soft dusty palette. Comfortable for sitting during the ceremony.

For Him

Nehru Jacket or Vest over Kurta Pyjama

A structured Nehru jacket or fitted vest in ivory, sage or dusty blue worn over a matching kurta pyjama — elegant, traditional and perfectly ceremony-ready.

Kurta Pyjama

A classic cotton or silk kurta in a soft pastel — sage, ivory or pale pink — with matching or contrasting churidar or straight-cut trousers. Understated and beautifully refined.

Bandhgala Suit

A muted pastel bandhgala jacket with matching trousers — a slim-fitting, polished look that reads formal without being overdressed for a morning ceremony.

A few tips

Indian attire is warmly encouraged and absolutely appreciated for this ceremony.
The ceremony takes place outdoors in the morning — light, breathable fabrics will keep you comfortable.
You may be seated on the floor or low seating during parts of the ceremony, so keep that in mind when choosing your outfit.
There will be a lunch immediately after, so a little extra comfort never goes amiss.

Sunday 11 October · 5:00 pm Nikkah · 8:00 pm Reception

Nikkah & Reception

Evening outdoor ceremony and dinner · Black tie / Formal

Our evening celebration calls for your most glamorous, formal look. This is the black-tie moment of the weekend. Dress to dazzle.

For Her

Gown / Floor-Length Dress

A long, formal gown.

For Him

Black Tie Suit / Tuxedo

A classic tuxedo or black-tie suit — black, midnight navy or deep bottle green. A bow tie is traditional; a silk tie works too. Timeless and always right.

A few tips

Please avoid white — this is reserved for the bride.
This is a black-tie occasion — the more glamorous the better!
The Nikkah ceremony leads directly into the Reception, so your evening outfit should work across both.
There is an after-party following the reception — bear in mind the dancing shoes situation.