Page 33 - Masala Lite Issue 160 April 2024

BLING, BAAJA,
BARAAT

How to design your wedding décor
with no flowers.
BY KRIPA SINGH

Creating original wedding décor involves exploring If you want to support local handicrafts, you can get extra creative and source palm-
different materials and textures. For couples who want sized rattan birds. These handmade props can be suspended from mehendi canopies
to add an earthy edge to their big day, rattan is the way to or strung along with green foliage and lightbulbs at a beachside dinner.
go. This natural material, created from thin palm stems, is
versatile, eco-friendly, and perfect for an elegant aesthetic. Tablescapes with a Twist
Elevate your table décor with rattan baskets,
From a coastal celebration to a traditional mandap or placemats, or napkin rings. These subtle yet
rustic soirée, the woven textured Manila cane lends itself stylish accents add texture to your tablescape.
well to a tropical wedding in Thailand. Here are a few Pair them with vibrant floral arrangements,
fun and creative ways to incorporate rattan into your palm leaves, shells, and dimly-lit candles for an
wedding décor.
elegant table setting.
‘Au Naturale’ Mandaps Island-Inspired Bars
Opt for a natural aesthetic for your wedding ceremony Create a rustic bar using rattan bar stools, shelves,
by choosing a mandap with intricately woven rattan or hanging baskets. Complement the tropical charm
arches or pillars. The texture and earthy tones of rattan by serving refreshing cocktails in rattan glasses or
will complement the lush greenery of outdoor venues, creating a serene and natural coconut shells, transporting your guests to an island
ambience for your big day. Beige is the classic color for rattan, but you can explore paradise.
different hues for your wedding ceremony. Opt for white for a clean look, or a forest
green for a deeper colour palette. Personalised Signage and Wedding Favors
Add a personal touch to your wedding décor with
Rustic Seating Arrangements customised rattan signages or wedding favours.
Replace the traditional Tiffany or acrylic chairs with rattan seating options. These Offering woven hand fans will look beautiful in
statement pieces not only provide comfortable seating for your guests but also add pictures and help your guests to beat the heat. If you
a bohemian flair to your wedding décor, perfect for outdoor mehendi ceremonies or want to get extra creative, you can personalise your
by-the-beach weddings. Add small dried flower arrangements as chair-backs for a fans by engraving your names on them. Your loved ones
detailed touch.
can take them home as charming keepsakes of your special day.
Dreamy Ceiling Installations Bohemian Photo Backdrops
Transform your reception venue into a tropical wonderland by hanging rattan Create photo-worthy moments with rattan photo backdrops enhanced with floral
chandeliers with fairy lights. The ceiling installation will enchant your guests as they arrangements, macramé hangings, or vintage frames. Encourage your guests to strike
dine, drink, and dance beneath a canopy of woven wicker.
a pose and capture memories from your special day.

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