The diversity of India and our rich cultural heritage have gifted us a plethora of art forms, leaving no dearth of creative inspiration and innovation. When in doubt, we seek to look back to our roots. Even though this generation is quick to follow up on the mantra “out with the old, in with the new,” traditional and folk art continues to be recycled, revived and refurbished among other things, to doll up wedding venues with the dramatic flair associated with a desi wedding.
We tried to gather the traditional and the nostalgic and concoct peppy and exuberant wedding décor themes out of them to dress up your special day in the most delightfully colorful and sparkling robes. From the Rajasthani firki to the glinting mirror work embroidery, we have uncovered hordes of theme wedding decoration ideas to take your wedding to the next level.
Funfair
Ours is a land of seasonal and regional fairs. What hooks frolicking kids and attracts the masses also makes for visually-gripping wedding aesthetic. Paper fans, firkis flirting with the wind, tassels, dreamcatchers and other fair artifacts aren’t just reminiscent of our childhood but can also be transformed into décor gold. Origami, beaded ornaments and woodwork pieces are some of the many options you can incorporate into your marriage decoration.
Regally Rajasthani
Katputlis, conch shell bangles, colorful embroidery studded with shiny mirrors and ample use of deep reds and greens will help you set up a royal ambiance for the occasion. Go for traditional modes of lighting such as diyas and oil lamps. Include heavy drapes for wall liners and backdrops and maybe even a hookah for show.
Golden Decadence
The graceful dance of light amid ornate filigree paints the whole place incandescent. Engraved lanterns, shimmery streamers and chains of sequins and even gilded trellis panels can be installed in a remarkably luminous setting.
Dupatta delights
Make your wedding look like a scene from a Bollywood song with the stunning range of dupattas and odhnis at your disposal. From translucent georgette and delicate lace to bold bandhani and crisp cotton, swap your customary drapes decoration with an assortment of dupattas. They can be stretched into canopies, used as pole drapes and backdrop décor, twisted and wrung for pathway decoration, etc.
