For the Mehndi and Sangeet, the groom usually steps down a tonal level from the ceremony sherwani — a cotton or linen kurta, an embroidered bandhgala, or a printed achkan. Bright palettes work here: turmeric, indigo, sage, terracotta. The goal is "festive and dancing-ready", not "matching the wedding day."
What works: tailored fit at the shoulder and waist (no boxy hand-me-down kurtas in 2026 photos), a churidar or slim trouser bottom rather than full pyjama, and a contrasting waistcoat or jacket for the Sangeet to differentiate from the Mehndi outfit.
