Traditional Filipino Outfits for a Wedding: Guests, Couple and Entourage

Filipino weddings are big, joyful and full of tradition. Here's a guide to traditional Filipino outfits for everyone involved.

The couple

Many grooms wear the barong Tagalog, often in piña or jusi, over a white undershirt with dark trousers. Brides may choose a Filipiniana gown with butterfly sleeves or a modern dress with Filipino details.

The entourage

Principal sponsors, the ninong and ninang, often wear barongs and Filipiniana. Some couples ask everyone in the entourage to match a theme.

Guests

Unless the invitation says otherwise, men can't go wrong with a barong. Women can wear a Filipiniana dress or simply a formal outfit.

Traditions to know

Watch for the veil, the cord (yugal) and the arrhae (13 coins) during Catholic Filipino ceremonies, and the money dance at the reception.

For the after-party

Some families do a casual fiesta the next day. That's the time for a barong-style tee or a heritage jersey.

Wear the story

For the casual side of the celebration, shop UGAT's barong-style streetwear. UGAT means roots. Know yours.