36 Best Wedding Mandap Ideas

This lucite mandap with overflowing florals tempts guests to keep their eyes on the ceremony at all times — despite the stunning ocean views. We adore how event planner Eventrics Indian Weddings and designer Prashe Decor create the illusion of free-floating florals that extend down the aisle with clusters of soft-toned blooms.

Event planner Tum Hi Ho Events captures our imaginations with this stunning wedding mandap that combines a sleek gold structure with soft cascades of pale-pink drapery. L’Ambiance Weddings perfects the look with clusters of pink and blue blooms that mirror both the sheer fabric and ocean backdrop.

Gold Hindu patterns decorate the aisle and lead to this stunning mandap by KP Style Events and Divine Decor Of Dallas. The Hyatt Regency Bellevue’s golden chandeliers further illuminate the gold and pearl columns — not to mention, the shimmering crystal fringe.

Ornate columns with paisley design-work rise to meet two rose-covered crescent moons, and the result is pure magic. We especially love how the half-rings of red roses meet beneath a glittering waterfall chandelier. Event planner Events by C and decorator Shaadi Creations perfect the scene with adjoining wall panels of red roses.

Utilizing traditional red and gold, event planner Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants worked with Elegant Affairs for a decidedly nontraditional luxurious mandap. Hundreds of strands of ivory flowers tipped in red roses and ornamental gold balls were suspended above ornate gilded chairs while golden palm fronds amped the glam even more.

With violet uplighting and a mix of hot and soft pinks, this vibrant mandap from Table 6 Productions in Florida is decked out in glorious floating florals from Occasions by Shangri-La. Modern brass supports decorated in strings of red carnations suspend the draped confection.

This glamorous modern Seattle wedding from New York-based Premini Events featured a chic mirrored mandap. The structure was draped with white florals from Flora Nova Design while evolution event rentals utilized stylish ghost chairs that perfectly fit the contemporary design of the ballroom-set ceremony.

This creative modern floating mandap from Los Angeles-based Nahid’s Global Events and Shawna Yamamoto Event Design is suspended from a towering ceiling ballroom ceiling at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort. Beautifully draped in strings of glittering crystals and miles of luxe white orchids, it’s a statement-making design.

Event planner Sabrina Hans Events envisioned a luxe affair that beautifully fit the historic grandeur of Chicago’s The Drake Hotel. The seemingly miles-long aisle at the stunning ceremony was flanked by gilded peacocks. We especially love how richly-hued petals led to a Yanni Design Studio-created clear acrylic mandap with gorgeous floating florals.

Anaïs Event Planning & Design created a gorgeous mandap set against a picturesque wine country backdrop. We love how filigree ironwork tops stately stone pillars for an enchanted garden vibe. The addition of organic greenery and soft florals perfectly complete the look.

This traditional Southeast Asian wedding ceremony wows with a royal and romantic aesthetic. We love how the luxe wedding mandap by event planner JENNIEVENTI utilizes subtle purple lighting within the gold pillars to create a jewel-toned glow. Floral garlands by House of Dipali blend seamlessly with the red and gold color palette.

This stunning outdoor ceremony, planned by KIS(cubed) Events, wows with a unique wedding mandap. Occasions by Shangri-la reimagined a traditional design with side-swept drapery and exposed gold pillars with alternating floral tiers.

This luxe mandap by Stylish Events is so gorgeous that we need to see it twice. A mirrored wedding aisle beautifully reflects the golden structure wound in a luxuriant floral garland. Click to see how this opulent mandap design glowed jewel-toned come nighttime. 

This stunning destination wedding celebrated Latin and Indian cultures with a fusion celebration. Event planner Michigan Avenue Events partnered with designers Canteiro Weddings and Luis Bandha to create a wedding vibe that captured this idyllic setting — starting with a gorgeous mandap decked in lush tropical foliage and bright pink booms.

We love how soft and dreamy pink drapery contrasts with luxe gold pillars on this stunning mandap by Denise Lillie Engagements. Click to see how the circular gold crown is wound with spring-colored florals that perfectly match the clusters of blooms farther down.

This oceanside wedding, planned by Pocketful Of Plans, keeps the relaxed sea backdrop in mind with a slatted wood canopy and boho-style pink ombré drapery. Darker-hued blooms by Seascape Flowers pop against the elegantly-gathered fabric — completing the picture-perfect scene.

A lucite mandap structure by CG & Co Events adds a magical vibe to the garland of summery white and golden flowers by Elegant Affairs. Moreover, tassels of blooms create a shimmering golden curtain as a bright and cheerful contrast to the elegant backdrop of neutral-colored drapery.  

A circlet of simple and picturesque white blooms unfurls into unexpected (and absolutely delightful) orange-floral tassels by Purnima Patel. We also love how this unique wedding mandap at the picturesque wedding planned by Emily Jordan Events, features contrasting front and back pillars that effortlessly lead the eyes to the crown of white hydrangea.  

Fleurs de France strung florals from the back of this rustic glam mandap. The Napa, California landscape married perfectly with the branches winding the supports topped with wild red blooms at this Cole Drake Events-planned wedding.

The awe-inspiring mandap from this Indian ceremony used red florals to pop against the natural backdrop. Chicago-based Christina Currie Events, Inc. created a royal scene with gold, gold, and more gold — accenting everything from the aisle and pillars to the chairs.

This outdoor ceremony in Sands Point, New York, made beautiful use of the wind with a mandap of billowing jewel-tone silk drapery.  Lifetime Events by Jacqueline created a communal space of enveloped beauty with strings of white blooms from Shadi Paradise and a sparkling chandelier at the structure’s center.

This St. Pete Beach, Florida wedding used beachy coral shades, dark bamboo and strung pearls for a mandap from Tracie Domino Events that evoked nature’s coastal bounty. Suhaag Garden outfitted the sleek structure with decadent florals in vibrant colors.

This outdoor wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes paired picturesque views with a pagoda-style mandap. Whitney Carillon Events brought the dreamy aesthetic to life with delicate tendrils of greenery and rosy blooms.

This gorgeous wedding ceremony, set in The Addison Park in New Jersey, is the embodiment of luxury. New York-based photographer Philip Van Nostrand beautifully captured the floral-flanked aisle leading to the colorfully-draped mandap and its chic canopy of all-white blooms.

This draped masterpiece from Kehoe Designs featured gorgeous layered fabric in luxe neutral tones. The red chairs draw guests’ eyes to the familial area which was backed by a stunning floral Ganesh – God of beginnings.

The nature-set mandap by White Hall Events manages to be both refined and untamed. Port Jervis, New York provided a slope and pine tree-filled backdrop while Design House Decor used wildly curving branches and rich florals in shades of red and pink to keep guests’ attention focused on the beautiful ceremony.

A Fine Fête kept the floral motif front and center at this stunning indoor ceremony. Bright blooms popped against a white garden trellis and drapery backdrop. Make sure to see the rich variety of colorful linen by Nuage Designs at the floral-forward reception.

This stunning ceremony made beautiful use of its Rhode Island ocean backdrop. Perfect Surroundings, Int’l designed a mandap of simple white draping outfitted with luxe details like gold trim and strands of windswept richly-hued purple florals.

Design House Decor and RB Event Design created a glamorous organic setting with hundreds of swirling hand-opened roses adorning this romantic mandap. Hanging white wisteria added drama to the breathtaking structure.

This epic South Asian celebration highlighted its New York waterfront view at Pier Sixty with a mandap canopy of white ruffled fabric as envisioned by Tara M. Events. Atlas Floral Decorators strung ethereal florals floating against the fall sky.

Cascading pink florals from Elegant Affairs add whimsy to this stunning mandap, while a sparkling chandelier adds even more glamour. Event planner Tara M. Events created a modern, yet traditional, ceremonial garden spot for this gorgeous Indian wedding.

This ethereal floating mandap from Clementine Custom Events and Yanni Design Studio gives the impression of a gorgeous floral cloud raining down lush blooms – even its height (thanks to the towering ceilings at the Loews Chicago Hotel) adds to the illusion.

This gorgeous mandap feels utterly unique with its mix of cotton candy-colored roses and baby’s breath. Make sure to see how the invitations by VS Invitations were just as unique with a colorful, hand-painted design.

Siblana Events paired dreamy garden vibes with modern glamour at this ballroom wedding. We love how the transparent wedding aisle, suspended over a criss-cross of greenery, led to a floral-covered mandap with more cascading greenery. Sigh.

Mita Events brought a dreamy vibe to this ballroom ceremony with a copper mandap covered in sheer blush drapery. We especially love the chandelier-like cascade of blush florals that were suspended over the couple as they exchanged vows.