| | APRIL 202119acclaimed by complementary sofa sets to allow the guests to rest. It will be considered a faux pas if details are not paid attention to. Thus, for this event, TWD specially curated quirky Rajasthani inspired royal seating so that the customs and rituals with the bride and the groom could be carried out in the spotlight. Motifs reminiscent of kitschy Indian designs inspired by traditional Rajasthani culture interspersed with delicate marigolds make up a partition, that drives in the boho-chic theme of the mehndi function. The sangeet is meant to be a joyous celebration of the union of two families, usually preceding a serious exchange of vows and pheras. TWD tries to deliver a night full of pomp and show for the sangeet. It is quite trendy to have a literature-inspired sangeet, reminiscent of any classic novel, like Pride and Prejudice, Emma, or Sense and Sensibility. For this instance, we went for a retro theme and coupled with the vintage theme inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's American classic - The Great Gatsby. Recalling the previous argument made about having beautiful night lighting was put into practice here as the function was characterised by twinkling lights and red roses for a dramatic touch. We usually use ambient warm white lighting as a primary source of illumination. Such type of lighting is best for marvellous photographs. In order to really drive the point about having a retro vibe to the event, we set up the stage of extraordinary proportions with red roses, Edison bulbs while the backdrop was inspired by a royal palace. Despite catering to the guests, we cannot forget that the wedding ceremonies are all about the bride and the groom. Keeping that in mind we decorated the gates of the venue with a pair of delightful initials of the bride and the groom, made out of red roses, and the path leading to the event itself is flanked with asymmetrical lamps. When talking about the penultimate event of the Great Indian Wedding, bigger is always better. We need to show that the marriage ceremony is nothing to sneeze at. Opt for opulent themes and tones. Therefore, we choose a regal colour palette of gold and blue for this occasion. Again, it is very in-vogue if the wedding follows a particular theme inspired by a tourist destination. The theme for this event was that of "Orient Express." Following a similar trend to that of the sangeet, the wedding and the reception had warm, yellow lighting. An opulent, crisscrossing and hollow tunnel led to the event. The seating area for after the wedding was emulating a parlour from a castle - the seats were plush sofa sets, and it was well-lit with the help of lamps on the wall. Planning a wedding is exhausting work, especially when you're carving a path for your life. One of the most essential decisions taken will be regarding the lighting and the decor for the wedding. The former will dictate the quality of the pictures taken, and the latter will dominate the aesthetic of the wedding. The importance of both these elements cannot be overemphasised, as it can make or break the wedding. WHETHER THE THEME OF YOUR WEDDING ENTAILS A VINTAGE THEME OR A MORE RELAXED BOHO-CHIC OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA, LIGHTING WILL AMPLIFY THE DECOR BY LEAPS & BOUNDSPrerana Saxena, CEO & Founder
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