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What Makes a Reception Outfit Different
A reception outfit for an Indian wedding can differ from a ceremony look through its color, embellishment, fabric, or overall styling. While some people choose a traditional look, others opt for more contemporary details like sequins, metallics, structured blouses, or Indo-Western and fusion silhouettes.
Reception Outfits for the Bride
An Indian bridal reception outfit is often the piece where a bride takes the most creative liberties. After a more traditional ceremony look, many brides choose something with a different color, a fitted or corset-style blouse, or a more modern silhouette for the reception.
A few things to check before choosing yours:
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Blouse and bodice fit, since reception styles often run more fitted through the waist
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Fabric and finish, since sequins and metallics photograph differently than matte silk
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Comfort for a full evening of standing, dancing, and photos
If you're deciding between a traditional or more contemporary look for your reception, call us to talk it through, or book a showroom appointment to try a few options.
What to Wear as a Reception Guest
Guests attending an Indian wedding reception can choose from a range of traditional, contemporary, and Indo-Western styles. A reception outfit for guests can be a lehenga, sari, sharara set, or Indo-Western look depending on the dress code and formality of the event.
Color and Style for the Evening
Reception outfits tend to favor:
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Rich jewel tones and metallics, which read well in evening light
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Sequin and embellished fabrics, for a more polished, photo-ready finish
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Fitted or structured blouses, including corset styles, for a more contemporary silhouette
Whether you prefer a traditional or more contemporary style, consider the dress code, venue, and level of formality when choosing your reception outfit.
Renting Your Reception Outfit
Most pieces in this collection are available to rent, with a standard rental period of 7 days and the option to extend a rental up to 12 days total. Rentals can be booked up to 75 days in advance, so it's worth reserving your reception outfit once your event date is set.
You can shop and rent online, or visit Aayka's NYC showroom at 45 W 34th Street, Suite 911, New York, NY 10001, by appointment, to see pieces in person. Book a showroom or virtual appointment if you'd like to try on a few options first.