The wedding season is just round the corner! Gone are the days when our parents used to call the ‘tent’ guy for wedding decorations. Wedding decor has evolved and so have our choices. Brides and grooms are more involved in the tiniest details of their weddings than ever before. Indian weddings are all about colour and splendour. How do you differentiate the events from each other? Here are tips on how to leave an impact on the wedding guests with fine decor.
Mehendi & Haldi – This is the time when you can get all your props out. From team bride posters to that floral rickshaw, it’s all about making the Mehendi function colourful and vibrant.
- Make sure you decide on the theme for your wedding. Among many popular themes are Bollywood, Gatsby, South sojourn, Nizamia and much more.
- Once you decide on the theme, roll out an invite which reflects the theme of the event and do not forget to mention the dress code.
- Talk to your wedding planner and make sure you visit the venue before hand to discuss where you would like the main setup for the Mehendi.
- Florals are the most popular choice for the wedding party. Right from Jasmine to Marigold, there are many options available for the decor.
- Make sure you have enough space and sit out area for your bridesmaids and relatives to participate in the Mehendi function.
- What’s a millennial wedding without a selfie booth? Get your wedding planner to set it up for you.
- If you choose South sojourn, get the decor right! From floral auto rickshaws to filter coffee pop-up station, there are many options you can choose from. Do not forget to add a dash of posters from the most loved Kollywood movies for the decor.
- Keep in mind, that the dress code, props and the decor should be in sync for those pristine photographs.
Wedding – Ours is a diverse country with many different traditions and religions. Whatever may be the tradition, the three main wedding styles are Hindu, Christian and Muslim.
- For any of the above weddings, the most important part is the venue. If it’s an indoor wedding, trust your wedding planner with the decor.
- For a Hindu wedding, look at the varied options for the Mandap (dias). Add your favourite colour or theme to the Mandap.
- If it’s an outdoor wedding like a beach wedding, keep in mind, to check the weather before you choose the drapes or the materials for the setup.
- For a Christian wedding hosted outside the church, check for the different floral arc options. Get married under the ‘Chuppah’ which is one of the most popular borrowed trends from the Mediterranean. If marrying in a Church, get your wedding planner to keep it simple and not to take away from the beauty of the interiors of the church.
- For a Nikaah, get the bride and the groom sections decked up with your theme-based decor. Many brides and grooms choose a white decor for their Nikaah, according to the wedding planners. Work around the bride and groom sitting area. Bring in the colourful cushions for the baithak and add a transparent drape between the bride and the groom sections for a peek-a-boo!
Reception – Many brides and grooms are refraining from setting up the traditional stage for their reception and are going for the cocktail party theme.
- As per the latest trends, brides and grooms prefer to walk around and meet up the guests rather than taking the top spot on an elevated stage.
- Even photographers prefer to take candid shots of the bride and groom than the traditional ones up on the stage, says Pradeep.
- Make sure your wedding decor and the reception decor are different and don’t look the same.
- Even if the theme for your wedding and reception is the same, discuss with your wedding planner to see how you can make the two events look different.