Turban tying: a wedding guide
A turban artist ties the groom's turban on the day. Many tie them for the men of the family too.
When couples book this
Usually booked about two months out. The groom's trial tying comes a week or more before the day. It moves with your date.
Still deciding the wedding
Your wishlist
Answer these before you meet anyone.
Who's getting tied?
At a Hindu wedding the men of both families are often tied a safa, a color for each side. At an Anand Karaj the dastar is the Sikh groom's own; guests cover their heads with a rumal or scarf at the gurdwara door, so no station is needed.
What style and colors?
A dastar in the groom's own style and color, or a family one. A safa by region — Rajasthani or Jodhpuri, Marathi pheta, Gujarati — in the colors of the outfits.
Comparing your options
How it’s usually priced
Usually priced per service.
Possible extras: Baraat safa station (Hindu wedding), Safa or dastar cloth (if the artist provides it).
Booked and settling details
What you settle once booked
How many heads?
Whose fabric?
A Sikh groom's dastar is usually his own cloth, and a family's heirloom safa works just as well — the artist ties what you bring.
The week of the wedding
The day-of sheet
Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.
Across the whole day
Choose which moments to include.
- Turban tying
For businesses
The brief a couple sends you has these sections:
- The tying
- The event
- Contacts