Haldisunshine & pastels
Haldi
Friday, May 14
- Men
- A light cotton kurta with white or cream trousers. A bright summer shirt works too.
- Women
- A light anarkali, kurta set or simple lehenga. A yellow, orange or pastel summer dress is perfect too.
What to wear
Every event has its own dress code, and below you’ll find a look and a color palette for each.
Sangeetmusic & dancing
Sangeet / Welcome Reception
Friday, May 14
- Men
- A bandhgala (Nehru) suit, or a kurta with a jacket. A sherwani or a suit works too.
- Women
- A lehenga, saree, sharara or anarkali, ideally with a little sparkle for the dance floor.
It’s a night of music and dancing, so wear shoes you can dance in.
Colors for inspiration only — wear any shade you love.
Hindu ceremonybright & traditional
Baraat & Hindu Ceremony · Wedding Lunch
Saturday, May 15
- Men
- A sherwani or a kurta set in a bright color.
- Women
- A saree, lehenga or anarkali in a bright color.
By tradition, white and black are avoided at Hindu weddings. Lunch follows in the monastery gardens, so stay as you are.
Colors for inspiration only — wear any shade you love.
Receptionevening glamour
Catholic Ceremony at Igreja da Penha Longa · Cocktail Hour · Reception
Saturday, May 15
- Men
- A tuxedo, or a dark, well-cut suit with a tie.
- Women
- A floor-length gown or an elegant formal dress.
Cocktails are outdoors on the monastery grounds, so block heels or flats are kinder on the paths, and evenings can be cool.
Colors for inspiration only — wear any shade you love.
Helpful notes
- Indian outfits are warmly welcomed on every guest. Wearing one is part of the fun, and Western formal wear is always fine too.
- Everything here is a suggestion, not a rule: the looks and colors are just inspiration, so wear what you love and feel your best in.
- At the Hindu ceremony, white and black are avoided by tradition.
- Several events are partly outdoors, so pack comfortable shoes and a wrap for cooler evenings.