Indian Wedding Decoration Ideas

Check out these ideas to incorporate modern wedding decoration ideas with traditional Indian wedding customs for the big day of your dreams!

Every Indian wedding is incomplete without a thematic element to the décor and the centre stage. By incorporating a theme in wedding celebrations, most people want to attract their guests and convey their interests in the best possible way. After all, the wedding couple will be the centre of attention and the centre-stage will rule all photographs of the album. Hence to create the best possible impression of the wedding, here are some special Indian wedding themes that can help you stand out from the rest. The latest stage background décor trends are taken in consideration for the list here:

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1. Vintage Theme

With vintage taking its place in fashion, one can expect the vintage theme at wedding receptions, especially in Indian weddings. Pale colours and use of lace is popular in this theme along with antique mirror frames, and candles. Do have hydrangeas flowers to be placed on the table centrepieces along with the tables in cups. The vintage theme is also realized with some traditional glory where the family heirlooms are on display and the wedding couple gets to fulfill the family tradition.

Check out the video of Trisha and Birja’s traditional Indian wedding below.

This video was filmed by friends and family of the bride and groom using the WeddingMix App and Cameras.

2. Indoor Garden

This theme is perfect for summer, or in venues where one can experience natural beauty with natural freshness to add to the décor. One can bring the entire garden feel to indoors, as walls can be covered with creepers and climbers while large green trees can house some brilliant candles, the trellis can feature over the dinner spaces. All in all, greens will feature prominently on hanging chandeliers and lights where green and brown will be the colours reigning the ambience. The indoors and the banquet hall will resemble a forest party or a green home celebration easily!

3. Black and Gold Combination

This combination theme is for those who love their parties in black and gold. The aura of the theme is mystical and all guests would be required to wear those colours. Although black is not the ideal colour for weddings, some couples tend to go crazy for the wedding reception where their preference for the colour overrules all tradition. Weddings that are wacky in nature or weddings that feature inter-religious couples can always opt for this royal theme where graffiti and gold will rule in abundant glory as black foiled arches, candles and red roses will push the glam quotient to a new level altogether.

4. Paper and Origami Theme

This theme is usually picked up traditionally for the Mehendi ceremony although some people prefer it for the weddings too. Paper and origami feature widely in children’s parties, but those looking for a unique view or a throwback to innocent times would love this economical option for wedding décor. One can utilize paper flowers on tables, while origami cranes can hang down from trees. Watch out for some floral fringed streamers that provide the perfect backdrop for great photographs of the couple along with buntings in colors right on the ceiling.

5. Rajasthan Style

The Rajasthani theme is a popular wedding theme throughout India and the affluent families, especially the Rajputs prefer the style. Brides usually prefer Rajasthani art-inspired mehendi for the wedding and want red and orange to rule the ambience. One can find several elements of local rajasthani artifacts including pinwheels, puppets, used dhols and filled chai as indicators of the Rajasthani culture. Even the dresses for both the bride and bridegroom will feature Rajasthani attire including the pagari and the choli along with rest of the dress. The clay elephants in bright neon colours look resplendent during the night and add to the glamour. Girls are required to wear lac bangles, bandhani duppattas and even walk with traditional jootis.

6. Rustic Theme

The rustic chic theme is nowadays getting modern makeovers as each aspect of the rustic countryside is recreated with modern finishings and antiquity in flavours. One can expect nature to feature heavily in the rustic theme although local culture in terms of lamp shades, mats and flower hangings can be used. Also, most starters will have real fruits as their main element for decorating purposes as well as for food.

7. Fairy Tale Theme

Brides and grooms who are keen on having a dreamy wedding that looks out of the world in a modern setting can opt for the Fairytale theme where they can dress up as fairies or angels. The best part is that one can balance white attire with different colours and smoke and vibrance. You can encourage your bridesmaid for becoming a lovely fairy with a wand in the hand. This theme is one of the favorites for those who read too many fairytales and wish for such a wedding in real life. Although expensive, it is worth the moments one can experience in the theme.

Check out Niket and Mira’s traditional Indian wedding below.

This video was filmed by friends and family of the bride and groom using the WeddingMix App and Cameras.

8. Eco-Friendly Theme

One can expect people to go for eco-friendly weddings that although rustic in nature, might also focus on ways to save the environment. Most nature lovers opt for this style of eco-friendly theme to give back to nature. One can expect the popularity of the theme to rise during weddings, as most of the elements will be strictly re-usable and eco-friendly even the food served to guests. For example, the lights can feature eco-friendly lamps made of mud to add glow to the proceedings.

9. Flowers and Satin

This is one dramatic theme and set up, which focuses on getting the combination of flowers and satin right. Satin provides the glamorous feel while flowers can embed romance in their fragrance. Flowers and satin combination provides an eye-catching display of royal drapes and trendy flowers all in different and interesting designs that render a rich yet natural feel.

10. Pastel Shades Theme

This Pastel shades theme is perfect for summer, or for natural avenues that can bring instant freshness to the ambience along with openness. The pastels tone the environment down from the glitz and glamour providing pleasing views with varied hues and subtlety in each layer. This theme is perfect for those who do not like glamour but the serenity of pastel colours throughout the wedding.

These ten wedding reception themes are immensely popular but no option fits all choices. One can opt for the right theme for the wedding that balances the couple’s tastes and fulfills their desires. After all, most of the Indian weddings strive to thrive a lifetime!