A Groom’s Guide To Outfits For Every Wedding Event

It doesn’t have to be so complicated after all!

Sep 4, 2025
  • URanveer Singh on his Mehendi
    Ranveer Singh on his MehendiInstagram/Deepika Padukone

    Dear grooms, we get it. Finding the perfect outfit for every event of your wedding festivities can feel like a full-time job. From matching the vibe of each event to making sure your look stands out just enough, so you do not outshadow the bride! It’s a lot to think about! To make things easier for you, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you dress impeccably, every step of the way.

    What To Wear For Each Event Of The Wedding As A Groom

    Mehendi


    Vibe: Fun and vibrant

    Vicky Kaushal at his Mehendi
    Vicky Kaushal at his MehendiInstagram/Katrina Kaif

    Mehendi is for outfits that are fun, vibrant, and colourful. Ditch the neutrals, keep it very desi, and don’t forget to be a little playfulquirky prints, colourful florals, mirrorwork, statement sunnies, the works!

    Dil Saaz Rafi Jacket, Torani
    Dil Saaz Rafi Jacket, ToraniTorani

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    Shadin Kurta and Jacket Set, Mayyur Girotra
    Shadin Kurta and Jacket Set, Mayyur GirotraMayyur Girotra

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    Sage Green Raw Silk Floral Embroidered Sherwani Set, Seema Gujral
    Sage Green Raw Silk Floral Embroidered Sherwani Set, Seema GujralSeema Gujral

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    Haldi


    Vibe: demure

    Sidharth Malhotra at his Haldi
    Sidharth Malhotra at his HaldiInstagram/Kiara Advani

    For your haldi, you might want to dial down on the color. Think beige, ivory, cream and all shades of yellow! Go for easy, relaxed silhouettes, and keep it minimal—Chikankari embroidery, sheer kurtas, minimal accessories.

    Mushroom Hand Embroidered Bandi Kurta Set, Rahul Mishra
    Mushroom Hand Embroidered Bandi Kurta Set, Rahul MishraRahul Mishra

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    Printed Kurta, Tarun Tahiliani
    Printed Kurta, Tarun TahilianiTarun Tahiliani

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    Beige Chanderi Embroidered Angrakha Kurta, Amrit Dawani
    Beige Chanderi Embroidered Angrakha Kurta Set, Amrit Dawani Amrit Dawani

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    Cocktail


    Vibe: Cool and contemporary

    Vedang Raina
    Vedang RainaInstagram/Gaurav Gupta

    This is your moment to bring on the suave. Keep it very cool, contemporary, and sharp. Impeccable tuxedos with not a hair out of place should be your mood board for this one. Or even if you’re going to wear something Indian, keep things very chic. That super cool, slightly futuristic Amit Aggarwal outfit you’ve been wanting to wear forever? Now is your time!

    Corded Tessellation Tuxedo Set In Velvette, Amit Aggarwal
    Corded Tessellation Tuxedo Set In Velvette, Amit AggarwalAmit Aggarwal

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    Metallic Drip Velvet Overlap Bandhgala, Gaurav Gupta
    Metallic Drip Velvet Overlap Bandhgala, Gaurav GuptaGaurav Gupta

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    Sufi Night


    Vibe: regal

    Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma
    Rishabh Rikhiram SharmaInstagram/Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma

    If you’re hosting a Sufi Night for your wedding, your mood board as a groom better be rich, regal and dramatic. Seriously, we’re talking period-drama level regal. Try to channel your inner Sanjay Leela Bhansali male lead for this one. Stunning drapes, angrakhas, sharp achkans with intricate zardozi embroideries, bandhgalas with embroidered shawls!

    The Bageecha Angrakha, Raghavendra Rathore
    The Bageecha Angrakha, Raghavendra RathoreRaghavendra Rathore

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    Teal blue Choga set, Rimple and Harpreet Narula
    Teal blue Choga set, Rimple and Harpreet NarulaRimple and Harpreet Narula

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    Wedding


    Vibe: Classic, with lots of gravitas

    Vicky Kaushal at his wedding festivities
    Vicky Kaushal at his wedding festivitiesInstagram/Katrina Kaif

    For the wedding, keep things classic—Sherwanis, Bandhgalas, Achkans. You can take the maximalist route with an all-over embroidered sherwani, or choose to keep things minimal, with a simple plain sherwani and a layered necklace. But always keep it classic.

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    Ivory Kashmiri Embroidered Sherwani Set, Manish Malhotra
    Ivory Kashmiri Embroidered Sherwani Set, Manish MalhotraManish Malhotra

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