1. In a wedding in Tamil Nadu the bride wears a red or maroon nine yard sari symbolising energy, passion and fertility. She adorns her hair with fresh orange and white flowers.

2. The bride usually wears some or all the jewels given to her by her parents and specifically those gifted by the groom's family. Some of the jewellery that is no longer worn normally, like a Chutti, Raakudi (worn in the hair) and the Oddiannam (the belt) are sometimes hired for the occasion.

The groom wears a white dhoti embellished with zari borders. He drapes a silken stole, angavastram on his shoulders. Ha also has to wear a janeu.