TIMMY’STIPS
DO YOU HAVE A DÉCOR QUERY? ASK OUR EXPERT TIMMY. Email your questions to [email protected]Décor Expert Timmy Kader from 1SW Events answers your design dilemmas
(^1) Low seating adds a wonderful dimension
to evening events as it creates a more relaxed
environment. Create feature areas but remember
they are not for everyone, so ensure you have
enough seating for those who cannot sit on the
floor.
(^2) Fresh flowers add an authentic touch. If your
wedding was being held abroad, fresh blooms
would be the norm, they immediately signify that
a function is taking place and of course, they look
stunning. Opt for big, bright varieties.
(^3) Mehndis and sangeets are colourful occasions
so décor will always be in vivid shades but
one thing to keep in mind is not wearing the
same shades as your stage, otherwise you’ll be
camouflaged. You can however have touches of
your outfit shade in other aspects of the décor
like cushions, table covers and garlands.
(^4) Dress the walls. This is another traditional
element and it makes your event feel more cosy.
Your décor company will arrange for the right
types of fabrics to match the overall theme.
(^5) Keep it different to your main wedding day.
These functions occur ahead of the main day
and most guests will be attending both events,
so give them something to get excited about by
providing two different experiences.
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Pre-wedding
Mehndis & Sangeets
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Wedding décor isn’t just about making
your Big Day look beautiful. Mehndis
and sangeets are one of the most
important pre-wedding ceremonies
in Asian weddings and traditionally
theming and décor has played a
significant role in them. Both are
considered family affairs and are a time
for the different sides of the family to
celebrate the forthcoming nuptials in a
relaxed environment.
The role of pre-events
At mehndis it’s traditional for henna
patterns to be applied to the bride. The
mehndi is sent by the groom’s family,
starting the bond which grows deeper
throughout the wedding period; the
deeper the colour the stronger the love
the groom has for the bride. It’s often
held the day before the wedding, as are
sangeets, though it’s becoming more
popular to hold them a few days earlier
to allow time to rest. Music, dance,
entertainment and food are key features
of the day, but what holds them together
is the overall atmosphere, inspired
largely by the look and feel of the event.
How décor can enhance your event
Whether you hire a venue or choose to
celebrate at home, the more colourful,
you can dress the room, like a rainbow,
the more impact your event will have.
This is your chance to go to town with
bold, bright colours. So while you may
be opting for subtle, sophisticated,
vintage, regal or Mughal décor for your
main day, the mehndi and sangeet
is where vibrant hues are the norm.
Think touches of yellow, red, orange and
fuchsia: all traditional Asian colours.
Different aspects of your décor
Firstly make sure your décor is suited
to what you intend to do. If you need a
large dance floor or space around it then
don’t have too many chairs or tables
which will get in the way. If the bride is
being brought in on a doli or the groom
has a floral canopy over him, then you
may need space for an aisle.
Draping ceilings and walls with
colourful fabrics creates an exotic feel.
Incorporate traditional patterns, shapes
and motifs like paisleys, elephants,
marigold garlands and carved props to
add the feel of a traditional wedding in
India, Pakistan or Bangladesh.
Fresh flowers have long been a
favourite, not just in décor, but also
as floral jewellery for the bride and
her family, while floating flowers
and candles add a beautiful touch.
Themewise be as adventurous as you
like, we’ve arranged fun beach and
tropical themed mehndis and sangeets.