Elevate your modern wedding by incorporating traditional decor elements. We can assure that it will be a talk of the town for days!
We live in an era of LED lights, minimalist decor, and futuristic wedding settings. But let’s be honest, there is something completely magical about the whole spirit of traditions. Soft glow of that flickering diya, the aroma of marigold garlands, the glint of gota work. Each of these small elements carries delicately within itself a precious past, enriched with culture and heritage.
So, our team at Wedding Affair thought, why not celebrate your big day by amalgamating old traditions with fashionably modern styles? Whether you’re tying the knot in a five-star ballroom or a dreamy beachside venue, traditional decor adds warmth, character, and a rich cultural touch that elevates any celebration.
And here we will tell you how to weave heritage into your modern wedding and make your big day both meaningful and mesmerising. Without further ado, let’s delve in!
Mandaps
The mandap is the spiritual core of an Indian wedding. So, let’s make it more worthy of all the attention that it gets by blending modern structure with traditional decor elements. Picture a glass mandap with clean glass and fresh jasmine strings, with antique brass bells wrapped around it. Or a simple bamboo structure tied up in sheer pastel drapes, balanced by heavy silver urli bowls brimming over with rose petals, looks dreamy too.
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Florals
Flowers have been the heart and soul of Indian weddings from times we can’t even remember. Roses and lilies are the first choice for contemporary colour schemes, but introduce marigolds, mogras, tuberose (rajnigandha), and lotuses for a retro flair into your wedding decor.
Mix these florals with pampas grass or eucalyptus leaves to provide an earthy-meets-glamorous atmosphere to your big day.
Vintage Textile & Drapes
Nothing is capable of creating an immersive experience like fabrics. Seeing fabrics like sheer organza is the norm in modern weddings. But, what if we provide the depth to the whole space by incorporating traditional prints like ikat, leheriya, or ajrakh? You can utilise these as table runners, cushions, or a mandap roof. It will bring the fun explosion of colours to your already vibrant wedding festivities.
Rustic Seating Styles
We know the rustic charm will always be a rage in Indian weddings, no matter how much time passes. So, combine traditional pieces of furniture with contemporary ones. Place ghost chairs with beaded Rajasthani bolsters, or use low-floor seating with vintage bolsters for the Haldi ceremony. These will look stunning with plush contemporary arrangements and can also act as intimate photo-ready nooks.
Food Setups
Why not extend traditional decor to your dining setup too? Ditch the plain buffet and embrace your rich heritage by opting for copper serving pots, banana leaf plates, and clay kulhads. Have traditional sweets displayed in ornate thalis or brass trays, and you’ve got a traditional decor moment that’s delicious and delightful.
Folk Art
Integrate regional folk art into your wedding aesthetics. From Warli wall installations and Madhubani seating charts to Kalamkari hangings and Gond-style signage, the scope of creativity is endless. Even rural-inspired props like bullock cart arrangements, cane furniture, and mud mural backdrops can conjure up an ageless atmosphere instantly during a Mehendi or Haldi ceremony. Combine these with contemporary design elements such as geometric borders, LED lights, or acrylic units to ensure the harmony of contemporaneity.
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So, go ahead and plan a wedding that you have always fantasised about by incorporating these traditional decor elements into your modern Indian wedding!
