NEW : President toasts India prime minister , urges greater cooperation between two countries . Tuesday 's dinner is the first state dinner of the administration . State dinners are deemed one of the most treasured and formal honors . Obama , in a black tuxedo , and the first lady , in a dazzling cream gown with silver accents , greeted Singh and his wife , Gursharan Kaur , as they arrived , shaking hands on the White House steps and posing for pictures before leading their guests inside . Menu includes flowers from White House garden , honey from White House kitchen .
NEW : President toasts India prime minister , urges greater cooperation between two countries . Tuesday 's dinner is the first state dinner of the administration . State dinners are deemed one of the most treasured and formal honors . Menu includes flowers from White House garden , honey from White House kitchen .