What to Wear to a Mehendi Ceremony A typical Indian wedding begins with a mehendi—a lively, pre-wedding ritual where henna is applied to guests’ hands and feet.

Devika Narain, a wedding designer who is a go-to for Indian celebrities, said such weddings could cost anywhere from $1 million to $5 million, or even more, for about 250 to 500 guests.

Explore the top Indian wedding trends of 2025—from luxe micro weddings to eco-conscious décor, tech integration, and personalized celebrations rooted in tradition.

The formality, legacy, and elaborate detailing of traditional Indian garments adds an exciting element to the pre-wedding prep for any attendee. “For me, dressing as a guest for an Indian ...

Hemali Mistry and her husband got married in a mixed-culture South Asian wedding in 2021. The couple spent around $28,000 in total on their wedding, which didn't have a reception. Mistry said she ...

Join My Wedding allows tourists to purchase tickets to Indian weddings. Some say it’s resulted in meaningful cultural exchange. Others believe selling the experience can be cultural fetishism.

Indian couples are likely to spend a fifth of their lifetime earnings on a wedding, costing anywhere from an equivalent of $6,000 to $600,000 USD, according to a 2016 KPMG survey.