Haha.. I think I made a thread with the exact same title a year and a half ago...

Now I've been to a handful of EI engagements, weddings and receptions. I always wear traditional Indian clothes. I wore a saree to my first function and felt REALLY uncomfortable, they can be really difficult to walk (and dance in) especially if they’re not tied and pinned properly… but you do get used to it. I just wouldn't recommend it for your first time.

I’d personally feel more out of place if I wore regular clothes. Anyone I talk to appreciates it when people of different cultures make the effort to get dressed up for their functions. I've got a few sarees and suits of my own, but I've borrowed from my bf's sister and friends of mine. Last night we went to an engagement party and I wore a bright blue and green embroidered/beaded spaghetti strapped suit. Tonight we've got a reception and I'll wear a bright green saree. I'd suggest you go pick out some fabric and have a suit made for you (for the wedding).. it will be a little cheaper and will be made to fit. And if you have a friend you could borrow off of for the reception, that's the way to go. The outfits get quite expensive the more beadwork and embroidery they have.

A few examples:

This was a really fancy suit I wore to a friends wedding reception, long beaded top and skinny pants, I know you can’t really see it, but you at least get an idea of the jewelry:



This is a saree I wore recently to another friends wedding reception (again sorry, not a very good pic). It was a really pretty dark blue with little sequins all over it like stars:



This is the suit I wore to the Gurdawa in the morning:



Whatever you wear, make sure it’s comfortable… and if you’re going to a temple in the morning, make sure you have a scarf to cover your head with. Other than that, have fun!

unbound you are so pretty

well, i think we're just going to the party the night before the wedding now, so i won't get a chance to wear a suit.. but next time i get invited to one of these things i'll get all decked out
thanks!!

east indian weddings are awesome
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unbound u look so pretty in the indian outfits.hell u can wear a paper bag and still look hot!

I am going to my first one this saturday.

My gf will be lending me a few of her outfits. I can't wait to try them on!

The wedding was so fun!

My friends helped me get dipped out. Everything was borrowed.


Sikh Temple Ceremony:

Peek-a-boo, bollywood style in a long tunic and mc hammer pants.


Reception:

In a saree...


I went to a place on Main St. and got it wrapped and pinned by a pro. It did not feel uncomfortable at all. I think I paid $6 to get that done.

^ ^ Wow you look amazing! Love the first pic hahaha.

Ur looking very gorgeous in Indian dress .I appreciate that u love to wear Indian dresses .I also love Indian dresses like Indian Lehenga Choli, Wedding Saris , Salwar Kameez. First I was Wearing Lehenga Choli in my Indian friend's wedding .That was Fabulous and Simple .A lot of people gave me good complement and i felt very nice. I purchased so many Indian dresses from http://www.bride-pride.com .

If anyone has a question about what to do or wear attending a cultural wedding, I can help. You do not need to feel like you are stepping in another persona to be a part of the crowd. You try having an outfit custom made and designed in a cultural fusion design that blend Asian with the west. There is a designer specializing in fashion fusion for this purpose. She can be contacted at this email address carlinebangar@yahoo.com.

I wish you a happy ceremony and even happier love after