Attire
Holi, Mehendi, Haldi, 4pm, Dec 6th
There will be Mehendi artists available for those of you who want henna done on your hands/feet. Please come ready wearing something you are okay with getting pigment on. It should wash out, but on the off-chance it doesn't, you don't feel terrible. Casual shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops are perfect. For those wanting to jump into the pool, carry a bathing suit.
Welcome Dinner, 7.30pm, 6th Dec
Indo-western, or even western semi-formal works great! Think evening colors - greens, reds, blues, orange. For the ladies - long skirts, dresses, and jump suits. For the men - light sports jackets, nehru jackets, or classic shirts Please wear shoes that you can walk on grass with.
Wedding, 9.00am, Dec 7th
Light Indian formal. Think pastels - peach, sky blue, pistachio greens, light yellows etc. For the ladies - lehengas, sarees, or formal salwars. For the men - set-mundus, dhoti-kurta, or kurta pajama. Please wear shoes that you can walk on grass with.
Sadhya Lunch, 11.30am Dec 7th
We suggest you wear the same outfit that you are wearing to the wedding for the lunch that follows. Please wear shoes that you can walk on grass with.
Sunset Sangeet, 6.30pm, Dec 7th
Indian formal. This is the event to dress up for. Think royal blues, purples, deep greens, maroons etc. For the ladies - Lehengas, sarees, anything that is Indian glam. For the men - formal kurta pajamas, Nehru jackets. For the Indians, this is where the golds, and silvers can come out. For those looking to purchase Indian ware, here are a few options: Etsy; Pothys; FabIndia; Vastramay; Aza Fashions; Pernia India-Pop-Up. Most of these will ship directly to the US. Please wear shoes you can dance in! Please note: We do NOT recommend wearing heavy garments or multiple layers. Kumarakom remains warm even in the evenings. While there will likely be a breeze given the lakeside location, it will not be cold.
Afterparty, 11pm, Dec 7th
We're going to party the night away. Please wear anything you are comfortable in. You can stay on in your sangeet attire, change into pajamas, change into club-wear or athleisure. Essentially, plan on staying up. Caffeine and alcohol will be both provided. This event is the true essence of the Indian wedding.
Where can I buy Indian attire?
For those of you living outside India, here are some recommendations. (1) Buy it online. (a) Etsy is a very good option. You can do custom tailored outfits from India shipped to you, for a fairly reasonable price. (b) Aza Fashions (c) Pernia India Popup (d) Pothys (2) Buy it in India. If you are in Kochi a few days earlier, you should be able to obtain ready made clothes. (a) Westside: It's a national clothing chain (somewhere between Macy's and Kohl's) where you will have plenty selection of Indian, Indo-western, and western attire to choose from. (b) Fabindia: It's a national store that sells clothes, homewares, spices etc. The material used in Fabindia tends to be organic cottons. Fabindia is a go-to for simple Indian attire. Please note, if you want custom made Indian garments (not through Etsy) ping us, and we can help connect you to local tailors.