Wedding season is here, and most of us want a wedding guest outfit that looks good in photos and doesn't feel heavy by the second event. A kurta co-ord set for a wedding with chikankari or Kashmiri embroidery does exactly that. You can sit through the ceremony, eat dinner and still dance at the end. Here are six sets from Shop Namastay, sorted by the function you might wear them to.
Haldi Outfit Idea
The Arz Sunflower Ombre Chikankari Kurta and Pants Set fades from sunflower yellow to orange, with red chikankari on the neckline, sleeves and hem. It's rayon, so it stays light through a long day. You get the haldi colours without wearing plain yellow from head to toe, which makes it an easy haldi outfit for a guest. More options are in our haldi dress collection.
Mehendi Outfit Ideas
You'll likely be sitting on the floor for a while, so pick something loose. The Heer Pastel Pink Fringe Kashmiri Kaftan Coord Set has Kashmiri embroidery and a fringe lace edge on the kaftan, with straight palazzo pants. The look is light but still works as a wedding guest outfit for evening functions.
The Laiba Pink Kashmiri Kaftan Kurta Set with Pants is a blush pink cotton kaftan with shimmer stripes and floral embroidery along the borders. The shimmer shows up nicely in daylight or evening, so you don't need much jewellery. Want more? Browse our mehendi dress edit or the full Kashmiri kaftan range.
Sangeet Outfit Idea
The Rabia Deep Blue Rayon Kashmiri Kurta and Pants Set is a good evening choice for a sangeet. The navy fabric makes the chinar and aari embroidery on the hem stand out. The kurta is short and the palazzo has an elastic waist, which makes dancing easy.
Ceremony and Family Lunches
For the more traditional parts of the wedding, go for something calm. The Eira Cotton Kashmiri Phiran Kurta and Palazzo Set is off-white cotton with hand aari embroidery. It has a straight fit with slits on both sides, and you don't need an inner layer. Explore more Kashmiri phiran styles if you like this cut.
The Noor Chai Pink Cotton Kashmiri Kurta and Pants Set is a warm pink with floral embroidery in lighter thread. Wear it with silver jewellery and juttis, or add a plain dupatta, and your look is ready.
Styling Tips for Your Wedding Guest Outfit
- Keep the rest simple. The embroidery is already doing the work, so choose one or two accessories at most.
- Check the fabric. Cotton is better for warm days. Rayon drapes more smoothly in the evening.
- Change the look with small things. Jhumkas, a potli bag or a dupatta can make the same set feel dressier.
- Read the care label. Most of these sets should be dry cleaned, and the embroidery shouldn't be ironed. Sort that out before the week of the wedding.
- Buy genuine. Not sure how to spot real handwork? Read our guide on how to identify authentic Kashmiri embroidery.
A well-made embroidered set is an easy way to dress for a wedding, whichever function you're going to. Browse all co-ord sets for weddings or the wedding kaftans for women collection to find yours.
