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What to Wear to a Nepali Wedding as a Guest

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At a Nepali wedding, female guests traditionally wear a saree or a kurta suruwal (a kurta with trousers and a shawl or dupatta). For the reception, an Anarkali, lehenga or festive gown is very common.

The events of a Nepali wedding

Customs differ between communities (Bahun-Chhetri, Newar, Gurung, Magar, Tharu and others), but a Hindu Nepali wedding often includes:

What to wear to the ceremony

The ceremony is the most traditional part. A silk or georgette saree is the classic choice. If you do not wear sarees, a kurta suruwal or kurta set with a dupatta is perfect and easy to sit…

What to wear to the reception

The reception is more glamorous and modern. An Anarkali suit or gown, a lehenga, or a designer saree all work. Embroidery, sequins and shimmer are welcome in the evening.

Colours to wear and avoid

Lucky and popular colours: pink, magenta, green, yellow, orange, maroon, royal blue, teal.

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What to wear to a Nepali wedding as a female guest: saree or kurta suruwal, outfits for the ceremony and reception, lucky colours, colours to avoid…

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