yeah i wasn't going to dress in traditional wear, as i dunno i think it would look weird on a white girl.. lol..
so semi-formal eh.. excellent.. great excuse for shopping!!

Bullet proof vest.

bet u ten bucks this song will be played at the reception

wear something comfortable while sitting down in ... and make sure you cover your head with some sorta scarf.
You can pretty much wear what you would wear to a regular wedding really.

I think it would be a neat opportunity to wear something traditionally Indian... You might want to check out a Sari shop just for fun and try a couple outfits on. They can be very pretty.

i say you go indian, its the way to go. my sister in law is white but wears east indian cloths all the time, and now a days, theyre more western than ever. try main street vancouver or scott road surrey

First off I think its great that your willing to try something new and are thinking bout wearing something traditional. I remember goin to my first church wedding. I had no clue what to expect and was freaking out for nothing. Half hour later its already over...lol. Kyser's got some good ideas........and as far looking weird because your white is ridiculous. Ive seen lots of white / asian girls at east indian weddings and they all looked really good

As for some ideas and helpful hints seeing as how this is your first indian wedding heres some that might help u out if u don't know about them already.....

1) Like SoniaxDesi mentioned.......check out some of the indian stores down 49th & Main st first or Scott Road in Surrey......whichever is more convenient. U'll get a good idea of whats out there and what catches your eye.

2) Worst case scenario....try askin your bf's buddy (the groom) if maybe he knows someone (sister, female friend) who can take ya shopping or help u out

3) Keep in mind some of the stuff can be really really expensive....and if your only gonna wear it once and buy 2 outfits (wedding & reception).....definately keep that in mind.

4) U don't have to go all out.......some of outfits Kyser recommended look really good........but your right....its summer......and its freakin hot. Not to mention some of the temples don't exactly believe in A/C.......lol. Having said that....the weddings themselves can really drag on and seem like hours and hours (so hope and pray there are NO SPEECHES !! lol).

5) Don't know if anyone mentioned this to u or not....but unlike Church weddings....u won't be able to sit with your bf cuz u'll be sittin on the ground on the left.......and he'll be sittin on the ground on the right side. Not to freak u out or anything........but its better that u know that now rather than found out once u walk in at the last minute.

If your goin to the reception u'll probably see a lotta girls wearing the kinda outfits in kyser's pics. They look really good......but like i said they can be $$$. Just shop around first and compare prices in the different shops........don't just settle for the first thing u see. Hate to say this but some shop owners might try seeking u out and try ripping u off if u go by yourself just because they see your white thinking u have no clue.

Other than that have fun.......u'll definately will at the reception

ADVICE:
don't wear a sari to the wedding- too hard to handle. Stick to a simple salwar suit. U can get cheap nice ones along the Punjabi Market on Main Street
Something like this maybe:


Also do NOT wear red! That's the bride's color for her special day.

Are u also going to reception? If so then maybe something like this:

These are the newest styles from India, the sari days are kinda old now.

Here's the website for a local girl who sells the newest styles here in Vancouver:
http://www.raaz.ca
Have fun!!

I work at three East Indian banquet halls and I see non east indian girls wearing saris and langas to the receptions all the time. I don't think it looks bad at all. I also see people wearing dresses too and that looks fine. I also think it would be fun to wear a sari or langa I love them (i don't really care for the suits thoug). And I would do what others have suggested and see if you can borrow something from the groom's sister or cousin or something.

at a sikh temple you have to cover your head with a scarf