The ‘big fat Indian wedding’ is all about a larger life extravaganza.
The ‘big fat Indian wedding’ is all about a larger life extravaganza. Be it the food, the clothes, the venue, or the decorations; more is always less. But, we as a culture, have long since surpassed the ‘lights, Shamiyanaa and Shehnayee’ for wedding arrangements.
The generation today is all about the latest trends, personalized arrangements, and out-of-the-box decoration ideas. While the age of wedding planners is in rage, however, it never hurts to try out your thing. What if you could make your wedding decorations from the materials available at home?
Not only does this makes for a cool and unique wedding idea that will be the talk of the town for months, but also helps you put a tab on the overflowing budget. So, let us take a look at some of the latest DIY wedding decoration ideas for this wedding season:
- Sasuraal Gendaa Phool
We Indians can never get enough flowers. All and any Indian function is incomplete without the flowers; Genda Phool or the lovely Marigold being a favorite. For fine DIY wedding idea, Marigold is a perfect choice.
But, bring in a modern twist to the traditional Gendaa Phool decoration by creating it into a ‘backdrop decoration’. This essentially implies arranging long garlands into a pattern to form a fine back-drop.
This could be in a simple square-shaped wooden scaffold where the garlands can be crisscrossed into interesting patterns. Another great idea is to hang the Marigold arrangements in front of basic White drapes on a wall or wall-like structure where you can create the ‘photo-booth’.
So, there you have it, a great blend of a traditional and modern twist to the lovely Marigold. Use of flowers is a great decoration idea, and most times, Indians can’t get enough of it.
- Tag-IT
Want to do something really interesting for the latest wedding in your family? Well, tag the Bride and the Groom. This means creating quirky, funny, and interesting nick-names for the couples instead of simply ‘Bride’ and ‘Groom’.
All you need to do is get some Placards, either colored or White and write in the nick-name in interesting fonts. Cute names like ‘Cuddles’, ‘Cutie Pie’, ‘Sweetie Pie’, ‘CEO’, ‘CFO’, and various such punky names can make your wedding interesting.
Likewise, come up with interesting Tag-names for the parents of the Bride and the groom and other members also. These placards can be hung or stuck on the backside of the seats for the respective people and relations.
- Bring In the Buntings
We Indians have an age-old relationship with the Buntings. These strings of tiny-cut flag-shaped decorations have always found a place in festivals and functions alike. But, you can give an all-new modern twist to the basic bunting and make your wedding venue the talk of the town.
Get hold of all the Cousins together and collect some interesting cloth pieces in perfect condition. These should include patterns, designs, or embroidery in various colors. Now simply cut these cloth pieces into Bunting arrangements on strings and hang them up at various key positions like the entrance or above sitting spots etc.
These are easy to create, on a budget, good to look at and make for a statement décor for any wedding. So, you can see DIY wedding decorations are a wonderful manner to invest a little more of yourself into D-day.
- Go Green
Plants and greens make for the perfect a budget wedding decoration. Most nature lovers opt to go for the ‘green-themed’ wedding décor that involves strategic placements of natural flora around the venue. This in combination with pillar candles makes for a ‘celebration within the greens’ kind of a vibe.
Tropical-themed weddings are the ‘in-thing’ today where a smart blend of indoor and outdoor plants makes for wonderful wedding decoration, on a budget, and with easily available resources. Greenery makes for one of the best ideas when it comes to ensuring, that your wedding remains the talk of the town.
Make the bride and groom stage set into a rustic-looking tropical spot with colorful cushions, some lovely indoor Palms on either side and a few greens as the backdrop. Carpets beneath, along with strings of Marigold garlands overhead, and lush greenery for company; are simply picturesque.
- Lights, Drapes, and Action
We all have a bunch of Fairy lights tucked away in our attics. Now is the time to get them out and put to some great wedding idea use. Combine color-themed drape arrangements along with strings of fairy lights all around the sitting arrangement to create a surreal experience.
This will not only offer you a nice classy yet colorful wedding decoration idea, but also much within your budget. Create sitting arrangements at strategic corners and spaces that coordinate with the drapes to make for a cool and comfortable venue that feels like ‘walking into a dream.
And yes, a few Hookah stands, incense, aroma sticks, flowers and you are good to go. So, there you have it, a few added attachments and you have wonderful diy wedding decorations on your hand.
- Origami, Dream Catchers, and a bunch of old sarees
Love the Bohemian theme? Well, get into the Hippie-mode with some great Origami-action. Get your cousins together and have an Origami making pre-wedding party, where you get lots of colored papers, scissors, strings, and huge amounts of fun while you’re at it.
Now, string up your creations either as a stage backdrop, or an overhead walkway. It is another level to enter a venue where you have lots of colorful birds and flowers to welcome you. Take a step further in the Bohemian theme and get those Dream catchers to work for you.
If it is a garden or a lawn setting for a wedding function, hang up the dream catchers along with the trees and branches for whimsical wedding décor. Candles and feathers tend to complete the arrangement for you. For the cushions, get hold of Mommy’s old Sarees and make DIY cushions out of these.
Create cozy sitting areas, spaces, and corners with colorful cushions, some great music, delicious food, friends, and an evening to remember. Likewise, Mason Jars with fairy lights and hung on top offers a great DIY wedding decorations idea and hence, make, for a unique theme.
CONCLUSION
Weddings are no longer about a sorrowful Bride and a tensed Groom in an ill-fitting suit. It is an occasion where personalities are put on display. Lately, couples tend to put in a lot of effort to personalize their wedding making it an occasion to remember.
Not just that, Wedding décor is one of the most important aspects where themes come to play. However, you don’t need to shell out big bucks to make it unique. All you need is an idea, some great friends and families to involve, and lots of fun while you are at it.
So, these were a few DIY wedding decorations ideas for you to take a look at. Be it the reception, or any pre-wedding celebrations, ensuring you have fun remains an important aspect of the occasion. So, get creative and go crazy, but remember to have a time of your life as you indulge in embarking on the most important day of your life.
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