Which colours should Pakistani wedding guests avoid?

Red at the baraat, white if the bride wears it, and any shade the bride has announced for herself.

Pakistani Wedding Guest Outfits | What to Wear to an Asian Wedding

Q: What should a guest wear to a Pakistani wedding?

Festive occasionwear matched to the event: bright for the mehndi, refined for the nikah, jewel tones for the baraat, soft polish for the walima.

Pakistani wedding guest outfits — what to wear to an Asian wedding, answered properly: hand-embroidered occasionwear from £200 that respects the etiquette (red belongs to the bride; white only if she isn't wearing it) while making sure you still turn heads. Every piece is made to your measurements, filmed before dispatch, and delivered worldwide duties-paid — with in-stock pieces in 10–12 days when the invitation arrived late. Browse by event: mehndi, walima, nikah.

Wedding guest etiquette, answered ▾

What should a guest wear to a Pakistani wedding? Festive occasionwear matched to the event: bright and danceable for the mehndi, refined for the nikah, rich jewel tones for the baraat, soft polish for the walima. Our complete UK guest guide walks through every event.

Which colours should guests avoid? Red at the baraat (the bride's colour), white or ivory if the bride wears it, and any shade she has specifically announced for herself — the full Pakistani wedding colour rules are worth five minutes before you shop.

How dressed-up is too dressed-up? At a Pakistani wedding, almost nothing — guests are expected to shine. The only ceiling is the bride: never heavier or in her colour.