Have you ever acknowledged a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony without a mandap? Obviously, Not! No matter you are having a big fat wedding or low-cost marriage; mandap constitutes to be an inevitable part of a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. It is indeed that special place where many significant rituals of the wedding or Shubh vivaah takes place like Saath phere, sindoor Daan, and mangalsutra. It is a most sacred place where two individuals become one for saath janamas and due to this fact, a mandap needs to be stunning.

With the mandap being this important in a Hindu wedding, choosing a mandap (canopy) can be a difficult task for a couple. But don’t fret. Though traditional mandap was decorated using Kalash, mango leaves, banana leaves, coconut, and flowers, we, at mangalparinay.com are enlisting few tips to decorate your mandap with a twist that will leave your guests speechless.

• Add Diyas/Candles

Give some space to “diyas” and candles placed inside water or Diya/candle holder to beautify your wedding mandap. No wonder, lightning diyas/candles will prove an amazing backdrop giving it a romantic touch.

• Opt for pastel colors

Not everyone likes to go bold and blingy with their wedding mandap decor. If you are among couples who don’t want to use bright colors for mandap decor; opt for soft hues like baby pink, light orange, or sky blue to keep the setting alluring.

• Consider bright drapes

Still in dilemma about how to decorate your wedding mandap to make promises? Opt for brighter shades as it livens up the whole ambiance. Match your wedding outfits according to the color used in the decoration of mandap to add an oomph factor.

• Choose Lanterns/Chandeliers

You may also opt for the colorful, artistic and fancy looking lanterns or chandeliers as they give a vibrant and dazzling touch to your wedding mandap.

• Choose flowers

Flowers have been a significant part of wedding mandap from ancient times. Use bright colored flowers of your choice to bedeck your mandap and prepare yourself for getting compliments for the spectacular and captivating decor.

• Use of earthen pot as a pillar

Placing Matke painted in different colors are surely a beautiful and do-able decor hack for a ceremonial day of a couple. You can use an earthen pot of brass, and other metals as pillars.