What does an English person wear to an Indian wedding?

Short answer

An English person should wear smart, colourful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, and should avoid white or black. You do not need to wear traditional Indian dress, but you may if you wish.

There is no special dress code for English people at an Indian wedding. You should dress as you would for a smart wedding, but lean towards colour rather than dark or plain tones. A dress, suit or smart trousers with a shirt are all appropriate. Many English guests enjoy wearing a sari or kurta if they have one, or they may rent or buy something to join in the fun.

The key points are to be respectful and comfortable. Indian weddings often last several hours and may include dancing, so choose shoes you can stand and dance in. If the event includes a religious ceremony or takes place in a home or temple, cover your shoulders and knees. A light jacket or shawl is useful for air-conditioned venues or cooler evenings.

Choose bright colours such as jewel tones, pastels or florals
Avoid white, which the bride often wears, and black, which can signal mourning
Wear slip-on shoes if you may need to remove them indoors
Bring a wrap for religious spaces or cool rooms

If you plan to attend a UK legal ceremony alongside the religious celebration, note that civil ceremonies cannot include religious content. A religious ceremony on its own is only legally binding in a registered building with an authorised person present. Check GOV.UK, the register office or your place of worship for the current rules.