My husband and I are attending a hindu wedding in July. The couple were both raised in Western countries, but the info on the wedding says there will be a traditional hindu ceremony (plus buffet beforehand, and reception after). I've not been to a hindu weddin before, and don't want to make a faux pas in my dress. Looking online, I've learnt to go with bright colours, avoid black or white (which I would have avoided anyway) and a red/gold combination (traditional bridal colours). Lots of sites recommend wearing a sari, which I'm very happy to do so long as I'm certain it won't look out of place or be seen as a Westerner trying too hard... If wearing Western dress, I gather I should cover my arms, and definitely below knee length skirt, but does it need to be longer again (i.e. Maxi)?
Any tips greatly appreciated!