Yuvika and Eric's Wedding in India

Event Details

Where: Diggi Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

When: October 21st and 22nd, 2026

First day, October 21st: Welcome, Mehndi and Sangeet Night

Second Day, October 22nd: Haldi, Wedding and Reception

Third Day: Check out from hotel at 10:00 am

Attire

You don't need to wear an Indian outfit! You are certainly welcome to! For the Haldi event on October 21st, it's traditional for everyone to wear yellow. Otherwise, any color is fine for any event, except for white - not because the bride wears white (she doesn't) but because it's usually considered a color for mourning in the Indian culture.

Some of the traditional wedding attire for men are kurtas with pajamas or regular western outfit, and for women are saris, salwar-kurta or lehenga or western dresses.

Purchasing Attire

Your cheapest option for buying an outfit or two is to get it in India. Yes, they can be tailored in a day or two or there are plenty to choose from that are ready to wear. For men’s wear there are ready made options in Jaipur at Patwa & Co. For unisex clothing, Fabindia is a one-stop shop for pretty much everything. There are many others and we are happy to suggest once you are there! Avoid places that thrive on bargaining - you will never win.

If that makes you nervous and you want to have an outfit before you get there, you can check out these websites:

Food

We know there are gluten and dairy dietary restrictions. Please let us know if there are other dietary restrictions so we can make sure there are food options for everyone for all the meals.

Ceremonies

Mehndi

The Mehndi ceremony is a vibrant, traditional pre-wedding celebration, especially in South Asian cultures, where the bride (and often other women) has intricate, temporary designs applied to their hands and feet using a paste made from henna (mehndi plant leaves). It symbolizes blessings, good health, prosperity, and good luck, with the dark stain representing love and commitment, often featuring music, dancing, food, and blessings from family.

Sangeet

Sangeet means “sung together”. Sangeet night is traditionally an event filled with music, dancing and performances by the friends and family of the bride and groom to celebrate their union.

Haldi

The Haldi ceremony is a vibrant, traditional Indian pre-wedding ritual where a turmeric (haldi) paste is applied to the bride and groom by family and friends, symbolizing purification, protection from evil, and bestowing a radiant glow for their wedding day, fostering joy and bonding with bright yellow decor, music, and blessings.

Vidai

After check-out from the hotel, there is a ritual that will take place for the bride and groom, marking the bride’s departure from her parents (in this case, grandparents) to her husband’s, symbolizing her transition to a new life and family. It involves symbolic acts like the bride throwing rice over her shoulder to ensure her parents’ continued prosperity, signifying her gratitude and leaving her childhood home in happiness.