5 kurta looks for the modern Indian groom's family

You are not the groom. But you still need to show up

Indian weddings are a team sport. While the bride and groom get all the attention, the family surrounding them is photographed constantly — baraat videos, haldi reels, pheras, reception group shots. If you're the brother, the cousin, the best friend, the uncle, or anyone who will be within ten metres of the wedding couple, you need to look the part.

Here are five kurta looks — one for each function — from the RANJH menswear collection at Rangoli India.

1. The haldi / mehendi — go bright, go cotton

Haldi ceremonies are colour chaotic and joyful. Wear something you don't mind getting turmeric on, but don't go casual. A bright cotton kurta in orange, firozi blue, or mustard signals celebration. Our Firozi Cotton Kurta Set (Rs. 4,100) is perfect — vivid enough to read on camera, comfortable enough to actually dance in.

2. The sangeet — texture over formality

Sangeet is about personality. It's not as formal as the pheras, but it's photographed more than almost anything else. This is where you bring out a Tussar silk kurta with some textural interest — self-weave, thread detail, or a subtle print. Our Mauve Tussar Silk Kurta with Heavy Placket Embroidery Set reads beautifully on camera and won't clash with the bride's look.

3. The baraat — kurta jacket set, no question

If you're in the baraat, the jacket is non-negotiable. A kurta jacket set gives you the same impact as a sherwani without the heaviness. Browse the RANJH Kurta Jacket Sets for options that work across all seasons — structured enough for the moment, light enough for the dancing that follows.

4. The pheras — be formal, be sharp

This is the most photographed moment of any wedding. You need to be sharp. Our Off White Cotton Kurta Set (Rs. 6,600) is exactly what formal kurta dressing looks like — a clean silhouette, excellent fabric, and a design that holds up in full light without looking overdressed.

5. The reception — something that makes a statement

The reception is your opportunity. By this point, the wedding party has been photographed so many times that people are looking for standout moments. A navy kurta with contrast detail, or a rich maroon set — something that photographs darker and more dramatic. Our Navy Cotton Kurta Set (Rs. 3,300) does exactly that.

Shop the full RANJH wedding-ready collection

Visit the RANJH Menswear collection at Rangoli India for the complete range — including kurta pajama sets, jacket sets, sherwanis, and Nehru jackets for every function of the wedding season.