Vibrant Indian Wedding aisle with tall greenery and colorful blooms | PartySlate
photographer: Z Molu Photography | décor & lighting: Yanni Design Studio | venue: The Palmer House Hilton
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Indian Wedding Décor Inspiration for Couples Who Want to Stand Out

Vibrant Indian Wedding aisle with tall greenery and colorful blooms | PartySlate

India is a multiethnic country with many different religious groups. While these various cultures often feature similar or overlapping wedding traditions, every sub-community has their own unique rituals. Even regions differ in aesthetic. As such, Indian wedding décor is never one-size-fits-all.

PartySlate spoke with Paige Graham, Senior Design Consultant at Yanni Design Studio, to learn more about Indian wedding customs and décor. Graham tells us, “We design weddings for clients from North India to South India and everywhere in between. Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, and Catholism are the main religions that our clients observe.”

With so many subtle distinctions amongst various communities, it’s paramount to hire a design team fluent in these differences. Graham shares how this makes the process easier for couples. “We are familiar with the terms and understand what décor elements are needed to create these various pre-ceremonies, ceremonies, and receptions. Additionally, we have in-house props that our clients can customize to create these stunning events.”

PartySlate searched through hundreds of real Indian wedding albums to find unique décor elements for couples who want to evoke a specific wedding style — while also standing out from the crowd. Whether you’re having a Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, or Christian wedding, the right décor will take your celebration to the next level. 

Mendhi & Sangeet Decoration Ideas

Celestial Dreams Décor

Celestial Sangeet at Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, FL | PartySlate

photographer: Tara Tomlinson | Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

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Sangeet with Indian wedding décor that includes blue drapery backdrop and white jhula with blue pillows | PartySlate

photographer: Lauren Ashley Photography | Yanni Design Studio

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Marquee tent in blue shades stars on canopy for outdoor Sangeet ceremony | PartySlate

photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography | Amazae Events

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Punchy Pops of Floral

Sangeet with Orange flower décor | PartySlate

photographer: Dewitt For Love Photography | TAS EVENTS AND DESIGN

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Oceanfront Indian Wedding Décor

Oceanside Sangeet with colorful floral décor | PartySlate

photographer: Banga Studios | L’Escape Destination Weddings, Worldwide

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Jhula beneath a mandap of blue, gold, and peach drapery at Indian wedding | PartySlate

photographer: Sweet Caribbean | JC Castillo Weddings

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Bold Jewel Tones

Bride dance against purple backdrop at Indian wedding sangeet | PartySalte

photographer: R.A.G Artistry | KP Style Events

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Vibrant Umbrella Accents

Jhula against bold yellow, blue, red, and purple drapery with umbrella décor | PartySlate

photographer: James Anderson Photography | Chandai Events., Inc

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People dance on shiny pink dance floor under umbrella ceiling décor at Indian wedding sangeet | PartySlate

photographer: Reichman Photography | KIS(cubed) Events

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photographer: Ray Antoni | Karma Events

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Wedding Ceremony Decorations

Ultra-Mod Décor

Modern all-white wedding mandap with suspended white floral fringe | PartySlate

photographer: Jashim Jalal Studios | Gaurav Anand

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Modern gold Indian wedding mandap structure with bold pink flowers and touches of greenery | PartySlate

photographer: Sapan Ahuja | Siblana Events

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Dreamy and Romantic Décor

Ballroom Indian wedding mandap with white poles and lavish pink ombré flowers | PartySlate

photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography | David Tutera Planning and Design

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Lucite wedding mandap with pink floral canopy and suspended white floral fringe | PartySlate

photographer: Lauren Ashley Photography | Yanni Design Studio

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Indian wedding mandap with pale pink drapery, focal point chandelier, and crown of pink and white flowers | PartySlate

photo courtesy of: The Crystal Plaza

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Pink Indian wedding mandap in purple uplit ballroom | PartySlate

photographer: Nadia D. Photography | Table 6 Productions – Florida

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Waterfront Wedding Décor

Oceanside mandap with tropical palm décor | PartySlate

photographer: Sweet Caribbean | JC Castillo Weddings

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Oceanside mandap with tie-dye pink drapery | PartySlate

photographer: Shannon Cronin Photography | Pocketful Of Plans

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Outdoor ocean side Sikh wedding ceremony under translucent white tent with white-draped mandap covered in light colored flowers | PartySlate

photographer: MP Singh Photography

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Wedding mandap with lavish greenery and blooms and bright pink drapery | PartySlate

photographer: Bia Sampaio | White Hall Events

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Oceanside Indian wedding with beachy mandap crowned in wild greenery and bright pink flowers | PartySlate

photographer: James Thomas Long Photography | Event Success

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Indian wedding outdoor Nikah ceremony with pink-draped cabanas and raised stage with teal sofa and pink-floral-decorated arch | PartySlate

photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography | Leta Verbena Floral Design

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Vibrant Wedding Greenery

Wedding mandap with lavish greenery and red and yellow flowers | PartySlate

photographer: Into Dust Photography

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Modern wedding mandap with palm fronds | PartySlate

photo courtesy of: Diwan By Design

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Simple Nikah ceremony with pole wrapped in greenery and yellow blooms | PartySlate

photographer: MFields Photography | Events by C

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Sikh wedding mandap with greenery | PartySlate

photographer: Rahul Rana Photography | Events by C

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Ornate Ceremony Elements

Ornate golden mandap with rose crown and accents | PartySlate

photographer: Dybala Studio | Events by C

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Ornate golden mandap with red drapery for South Indian-Jain Wedding | PartySlate

photographer: Mari Harsan Studio | Events by C

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The Reception Feast Themes and Styles

Lavish Floral Finishes

Indian wedding reception stage décor with lavish white drapery with overhanging white and purple flowers | PartySlate

photographer: Braja Mandala | Events by C

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Indian wedding feast with towering pink and purple floral centerpieces | PartySlate

photographer: MP Singh Photography

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Indian wedding feast with lavish baby's breath and pink floral décor | PartySlate

photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography | David Tutera Planning and Design

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Multi-faith Sikh and Christian Indian wedding reception with cake and suspended entwining floral rings | PartySlate

photographer: Banga Studios | L’Escape Destination Weddings, Worldwide

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Indian ballroom wedding feast with sweetheart table and backdrop of white blooms | PartySlate

photographer: Tara Tomlinson | Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

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Unique Details

Indian wedding first dance inside giant snow globe | PartySlate

photography: R.A.G Artistry | KP Style Events

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Indian wedding reception stage with backdrop of different-height candles and surrounding white floral décor | PartySlate

photographer: Amrit Photography | KP Style Events

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Indian bride sits on wedding reception stage seating with blue uplit curved backdrop behind her | PartySlate

photographer: Amita S Photography | Eventrics Indian Weddings

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Indian wedding feast sweet heart table with elaborate metal branching backdrop and pink uplighting | PartySlate

photographer: Nadia D. Photography | Table 6 Productions – Florida

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Contemporary Flair

Ultra luxe Indian wedding reception with mirrored aisle, purple uplighting, and wedding stage with geometric lighting and suspended fringe | PartySlate

photography: Amrit Photography | KP Style Events

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Indian wedding reception with blue and purple uplighting as well as tablescapes lined with greenery and bright flowers | PartySlate

photography: Z Molu Photography | Yanni Design Studio

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Indian wedding feast with light bulb lighting installation and pink floral table décor | PartySlate

photographer: Studio This Is | Bliss Events Chicago

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Indian couple pose on wedding reception stage with contemporary sofa seating and geometric backdrop covered in pink and white flowers | PartySlate

photographer: Dreamlife | Chandai Events., Inc

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Simple Elegance

Outdoor poolside Indian wedding reception with two kings tables covered in white linen and neutral floral décor | PartySlate

photographer: Ken Luallen Photography | Magnolia Bluebird design & events

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Outdoor Indian wedding reception with white linen tablescapes with red napkins and elevated greenery centerpieces | PartySlate

photographer: Andre LaCour | Amanda Paige Events

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People Also Ask…

What South Asian wedding trends will I see in 2022?

PartySlate asked leading South Asian wedding planners and vendors for insight into upcoming South Asian wedding trends. South Asian couples, like other couples around the globe, must adjust to a changing wedding industry. For the first time, couples are rethinking elaborate multi-day weddings. Micro weddings are becoming increasingly popular. At the same time, supply-chain lags and double vendor bookings now lead to more stand-alone décor items. 

Of course, you can still expect the glamor that is synonymous with South Asian weddings. Industry experts expect to see everything from live entertainment to next-level lighting installations.

Where can I find more wedding inspiration?

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