Presenter, producer, and co-founder of content studio By The Gram, Aaliya Amrin is the definition of a modern multi-hyphenate. She’s also, conveniently, always at a wedding. Scroll through her Instagram and you’ll find a greatest-hits feed of her friends’ big days—each one accompanied by a perfectly considered guest look. We caught up with Amrin to talk about destination wedding hacks, outfit strategy, and how to stay dressed up without losing personal style (or your sanity).
Wed count: “I’ve attended around five weddings in the past year alone, each wildly different in mood and scenery. From sun-drenched Mallorca to palatial Istanbul and Doha, a coastal San Diego wedding, and, of course, the never-ending Mumbai circuit. Each destination wedding has its own rhythm and dress code, which is half the joy and bane of being a guest.”
Wedding guest style: “My wedding guest style is rooted in familiarity—silhouettes I know and trust since eons—and always leaves room for instinct. I gravitate towards dhoti pant sets, strong jackets or capes, and I’ll almost always choose a sari over a lehenga. I love the intelligence of a sari, the way it allows you to drape, move, sit, dance, while still carrying so much drama!
Textile-wise, I’m deeply drawn to the art of mixing Indian fabrics in a way that feels more intentional rather than costume-y. Indian weddings today often come with hyper-specific themes and “wardrobe planners”, but I think it’s crucial to still look like yourself. Comfort is non-negotiable for me, if you’re not at ease, it shows. I wish there were a neat formula, but modern weddings are designed to be as maximally unique as possible, which means any formula gets joyfully thrown out the window.”
