The 'haldi' ceremony is the most fun pre-wedding celebrations of them all. You have fun applying, and sometimes smashing, turmeric on the soon-to-be married couple. The ceremony has got a vibrant feel like no other—everyone's donning a shade of yellow, one brighter than the other, and then there's all the pretty floral decoration. If you’re looking for something stylish kurtas to wear at a haldi ceremony, some of these leading couturiers and brands will help you ace the look.
ANTAR-AGNI

From left to right: Classic citrine kurta, ₹15,500; Hyphen kurta, ₹19,500; Side pocket shirt (worn over kurta), ₹12,900
ARCHANA JAJU

From left-right: Thread and mirror-work straight kurta paired with churidar, ₹54,999; Thread and mirror-work embroidered jacket paired with hand-painted kalamkari kurta and churidar, ₹78,999.
ROHIT GANDHI AND RAHUL KHANNA

Olive and maroon mosaic embroidered silk waist jacket paired with an ochre silk kurta, ₹69,000.
KUNAL RAWAL

Olive big braille kurta, ₹67,000.
ANITA DONGRE

From left-right: Navodit kurta, ₹12,900; Vanshul Kurta ₹10,900.
Shasha Gaba

Glow Kurta: Printed Vis. Chanderi, Santoon
Price: ₹14,000/-

Pratap Kurta: Machine embriodery with bead work
Price: ₹29,000/-
Abhinav Mishra

Ivory with yellow embellished kurta
Price: ₹62,000/-
After years of distance, dreams, and growing together, Sapna Rai and Ashish Chauhan returned to the mountains where they first imagined forever for an intimate wedding rooted in love, culture, and intention.
From a traditional South Indian Muhurtham to an Anand Karaj in Bangalore and a dreamy waterfront wedding at Taj Bekal, each celebration beautifully honoured every part of who they are.
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