Marriages are said to be made in heaven, blessed by the Gods and our ancestors. Steeped in traditions that are the legacy of generations, our wedding customs define and exhibit our culture. Set up the ideal traditional Indian wedding decor to invoke the soothing aura of familiarity that binds us to our roots with these ideas.
Take the help of the traditional wedding flowers- roses, marigolds and jasmines for the marriage decoration. Arrange them in alluring patterns along the pathways for a gorgeous entrance to welcome your guests. Metal embellishments can be added for a more authentic feel.
A simple decoration comprising dreamcatchers with colorful tassels hanging from the edges of canopies or ceilings look charming. The vibrant colors are a nice variation to include in the decor.
Make liberal use of flower garlands in your wedding stage decoration. Marigolds in lively yellow and orange colors are combined with greens and banana leaves that lend an august appearance to the venue.
For a beautiful outdoor venue, make use of parasols, canopies made of drapes, floral strings and other light embellishment to give the setup a tropical feel. The decor is ideal for a South Indian wedding out in the open.
Adorn an all-white setup with thick strings of the radiant marigold blooms, suspended from the ceilings in looping patterns and accompanied by floral pomanders. The decor is inherently summery and exudes zest.
Marigolds rightfully have the status of the most popular Indian wedding flowers. They are a quintessential part of the decor and can be used in myriad ways. Combine them with other flowers in strings to decorate mandap and stages or lay them down on the floor in decorative patterns along with vases, metallic pots, earthenware, etc,
Do not leave any corridor or pathway unadorned. Line them up with flower petals and cascading flower garlands.
A simpler but pleasant entrance decor can be done just with strings of bicolored marigolds. The elaborate floral design extending down to the floor is stunning to look at.
Red and yellow are the traditional wedding colors that deserve to be included in the decor just as much as the bridal attire. Drapes decoration such as the one below adds color to the entire venue. The backdrop is covered in floral garlands with a centrally placed outline of Lord Ganesha. It is completed with wooden pillars and banana leaves.
