Anshul Kumar
Followed by numerous rituals and celebrations, a wedding is a gala affair in every household. Not only does the family adorn themselves with the best of clothes and jewellery, even the house is prepped up for the big event. More so if the wedding is supposed to be lavish and grand. Your home décor plays a critical role in getting the house 'wedding ready.' Let's look at some of the tips and tricks to redo your home just before the big day.
A wedding is a highly anticipated celebration of customs and rituals for two different families. From the best dresses, sumptuous food, entertaining music to grand celebrations, a lot more goes into having a 'Wow Wedding'. Getting your house wedding ready is one of the major overhauls that you will undertake. 99acres brings together a list of home décor ideas to enhance the beauty quotient of your home.
The theme is very important. Once the colour pattern is decided, it becomes easier to incorporate the right mix of light and décor in your home. From a fairytale theme to a star themed 'before marriage' party, one can work on customised cutlery, crockery, paper napkins or signage on boards to make it a special affair.
"A rickshaw decorated with marigold or a beautiful peacock center-piece made of flowers can be a showstopper for any wedding décor. When people want everything traditional about their décor, then themes such as Rajwada, Arabian Nights or Mughal always work," suggests Jayashree Sengupta, a Delhi-based interior designer.
Most memorable wedding events always have something unique to offer. If you thought it was only the invitation cards which could be personalised, then you were wrong.
Placing sweet wedding quotes at the entrance or around the dining area will grab everybody's attention. Little messages with old (of bride and groom) and new photographs (in photo frames) of the engaged couple at the dining table will certainly make your guests smile. Lawn area is a unique space that you can utilise before the wedding as well by making it the venue for Mehendi or Sangeet night.
After selecting this area as the venue for these ceremonies, decorate it perfectly as most of the photos will be clicked here. "I would recommend putting a centre stage in this open area. Choose bright hangings, satin drapes, shiny crystals or curtains of pastel shades for lovely backdrops. Place decorative matkas around the stage for a traditional ambience," adds Sengupta.
Why not usecandles for the weddings? This will add a festive charm to the most auspicious celebration. The synergy of flowers and candles is unmatchable. A string of lights combined with beautiful flowers will make their presence felt everywhere, especially in the living area. If your house size allows you to play with colours, then put some diyas and flowers arranged beautifully in a huge traditional vessel.
Other Tricks
l Bride's room can have flower curtains with strings of white lilies or jasmine. This way, guests will flow in through the door with a warm smile.l To pour in lots of colours on the wedding, you can have a combination of yellow and orange marigold to drape your gates and balcony.
l If you have a tree in your backyard, create space for hanging a Jhoola for the couple. Around the swing, you can have a photo-booth that will have couple's pictures from the engagement.
The writer is an interior decorator
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