A sea of matching phetas looks wonderful in wedding photos. With the right planning, tying them for many guests can be quick and fun.
Estimate the numbers
Count the men in both families and close friends who are likely to wear a pheta. Add ten percent for unexpected guests. Some families also offer phetas or safas to women guests, so ask in advance.
Hire or buy?
- Hire: cheaper, and the fetewala collects them after the function. A deposit may be needed, and damaged phetas may be charged.
- Buy: guests can keep them as a memory; good for close family. Costs more.
- Ready-to-wear: pre-tied phetas save tying time on the day and can be bought or hired.
Plan the tying time
Ask how many phetas each person in the fetewala's team can tie in an hour. Divide your number of guests by that to find how many helpers you need, and start well before the baraat or ceremony.
Set up a pheta corner
- A spot near the entrance with good light, mirrors and chairs.
- Phetas sorted by colour for the groom's side and the bride's side.
- A family member who knows the guests and directs them to the corner.
- Safety pins and a small table for the brooches or turras.
Confirm in writing
Note the number and style of phetas, colours, the number of helpers, the reporting time, whether they are for hire or sale, the deposit and the total price.
After the function
If phetas are hired, ask one family member to collect them from guests at the end and hand them back to the fetewala.
Find verified fetewalas on Wedding Events and ask for a guest pheta package.