One practice that makes planning a wedding easier is choosing a theme and decors. Having a clear theme makes it easier to choose a color scheme, venue, decor, and many more. One popular home decor and lifestyle trend have recently broken into the Indian wedding industry. We’re talking about the minimalist decor look. While we are fans of grand, OTT wedding decor, we also do love weddings with minimalist decor- there's something so nice and refreshing about seeing couples do things simple and easy! So we picked out a few of such weddings that blew us with their simplicity, while still looking elegant and unique! So if this is more your style, take a cue from these perfect couples who nailed it to perfection!
Gleaming Lanterns
Sparkling lanterns with beautiful twinkling fairy lights make any wedding event look like a fairy tale.
Different ways to create this:
• Hanging them from the ceiling
• Placing them in the middle of each table
• Dangling from tree branches
• Hanging them of different heights
• You can even use different objects to create lanterns like mason jars, glass fish bowls, and empty bulbs also.
These are easy and simple to DIY as you need two simple elements to create this look.
Minimal Mandap
This is a great option for any outdoor wedding. Fabric drapes and floral accents are all you need to decorate an outdoor wedding venue; nature’s beauty takes care of the rest of it.
Different ways to create this:
• Creating floor seating with colorful mattresses, booster cushions, floor cushions
• Simple chair seating arrangements with a bunch of colored flowers tied to the back of each chair
• Fabric drapes going along the pillars of the Mandap creating a mesmerizing colorful shadow
Under the umbrella
Umbrellas are a great prop for any event décor. The can be used to create different decoration, fun photo shoots and are also a practical part of a bright summer wedding.
Different ways to create this:
• Hand umbrellas from the ceiling
• Use traditional fabric to create the umbrellas for an ethnic touch
• You can use just the wire of an umbrella, spray paint them white and add a few pastel flowers to make a picture-perfect prop.
Cycle of Whimsy
The cycle of whimsy adds fun and Bohemian touch to any wedding décor.
Different ways to create this:
• Cover the entire bicycle with Marigold flowers
• Create a photo booth corner
• Turn this into a three-wheeler bombarded with flowers for some amazing pictures
• Add a placard with the bride and groom’s name on it and make each shot a memory
• Create multiple arrangements to fill up space
Creative Backdrops
You don’t need to add creative decorations to the entire venue, just a few stunning backgrounds do the trick.
Different ways to create this
• Use fresh flowers to create a stunning backdrop
• Marigold mesh backdrop for the perfect Mehndi pictures
• Papercraft is a great way to add interesting elements to the backdrop
• Dreamcatchers and windchimes for a dreamy backdrop