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What to Wear to a Tamil Wedding as a Guest (Muhurtham & Reception)

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At a Tamil wedding, female guests traditionally wear a silk saree, often a Kanchipuram (Kanjivaram) silk, in rich colours like mustard, magenta, emerald, maroon or peacock blue.

What should you wear to the muhurtham?

The muhurtham is the auspicious moment when the groom ties the thaali (mangalsutra) around the bride's neck.

Which colours should you wear to a Tamil wedding?

Tamil weddings love bright, auspicious colours. Guests usually choose:

What should you wear to a Tamil wedding reception?

The reception is the glamorous evening event. Guests wear heavier silk sarees, designer sarees, lehengas or Anarkalis. This is the moment for shine and embroidery.

Styling a Tamil wedding guest look

1. Jasmine flowers (malli poo): a string of jasmine in a braid or bun is a lovely, traditional touch.

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What to wear to a Tamil wedding as a female guest: silk sarees and silk-look kurta sets for the muhurtham and reception, the best colours, colours to…

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