15+ Stunning Decor Ideas For a Mehendi Ceremony
A well-curated mehndi event at a bride’s home is an unequivocal way to embrace some cozy moments with loved ones. Imagine your girl gang dolled up just to get a few memorable clicks with you. And what can be a better way to get the prettiest pictures with the help of a gorgeous backdrop? To let you stay ahead of the curve, we have compiled a list of mehndi decor ideas that are exceptionally stunning and unique. Whether you want a photo booth or follow the ‘jhoola’ norm, there’s something to enchant every bride out there.
1. Floral Canopy for the Prettiest Bride
A gorgeous canopy of flowers with a fair amount of colorful drapes makes for a jaw-dropping backdrop for a mehndi event. It will fit your bill as most flowers are inexpensive. Add the touch of brightness and traditionality to the decor with a Marigold canopy. Or glam everything up through a pretty amalgamation of pink & white rose and blue drapes.
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2. Cycle Decor
Using a bicycle or rickshaw as a prop at the mehndi ceremony will amp up everyone’s excitement. It is also a fun approach to add some quirkiness to the existing decor. For this, take an old cycle or rent a rickshaw or carriage and get it bedazzled with colorful blooms or ribbons. Something that will enliven the venue while acting as an amazing mehndi backdrop.
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3. Rajasthani Delight
Rajasthani prints stay unmatched when it comes to wedding day decorations. Those vibrant hues of Rani pink, orange, and yellow will perfectly deliver traditional vibes. Make use of colorful umbrellas and drapes to craft a fun and lively backdrop or ceiling decor for your mehndi function. Pair up those ethnic prints with florals for an irresistible charm.
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4. Simply Floral
Do not settle for a boring seating arrangement when you can effortlessly have an exquisite setup. Apart from having flowers cascade and making a dreamy canopy, you can use the blooms to prettify pillars around the sofas or chairs. Fulfill your obsession for colors by using plenty of hues in vibrant shades that look nothing less than ethereal.
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5. Indian Traditional Style
Want to embrace traditional vibes at your mehndi function? Then settle for an Indian-style baithak seating arrangement for your big fat event. Nothing will exude more opulence than those traditional khats or diwans arranged in a regal manner. For this humble decor, you can use colorful elements like pillow covers, umbrellas, suitcases, and mirrors.
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6. Ceiling that Talks
An idyllic ceiling decor can add the desired grandeur feel to your event. Give your venue or home a swanky appeal with a ceiling decor full of florals, tassels, props, or fairy lights. From classy bohemian to pretty pink, get the roof decorated in the way you fancy. If you are someone who cares for the precious environment, use mini flowers embedded in tiny glass bottles.
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7. Cutout Tent
Make your outdoor mehndi event splendid with a cutout tent that adds fun and fervor to the pious ceremony. A colorful tent that’s cut out in a captivating design imparts some drama to the venue and that too without overdoing anything. Plus, your guests can enjoy subtle shade if the sun shines brighter that day.
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8. Swing aka Jhoola Decor
The idea to use a swing adorned with pretty blooms tends to stay at the forefront. Swings are super comfortable for a long mehndi session plus a hassle-free way to add some excitement to the event. The best part – they are so easy to bedeck. Whether you are planning to conduct a henna session indoors or outside your home or resort, you can incorporate a swing into your theme. Something that will also serve as a fascinating backdrop for a snap-happy bride!
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9. Mehendi by the Pool
If you have always cherished poolside parties, what can delight you more than your mehndi ceremony by the pool? A tented decor with alluring seating arrangements can perfectly epitomize an exemplary function. And don’t forget to get the resort pool decorated for an attention-grabbing look.
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10. Colorful Umbrellas
Add a splash of color to your wedding saga with colorful umbrellas you can use for ceiling decor or for adorning the sideways. Make use of solid colors or Rajasthani prints to create a lavish space. Impart some extra bling to the umbrella decor by teaming it with vibrant drapes. For tent decor, a small miniature fountain right under the umbrellas can add additional drama to the setting.
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11. Tent Full of Colors
Love colors like nothing else? Then don’t shy away from showcasing your love for choicest hues at your mehndi function. If you are planning an outdoor event, a colorful tent bedecked with vibrant drapes is an incredible way to flaunt your fondness for colors. You may use a good mix of red, yellow, green, and orange for a contrasting appeal. Or select 2-3 pastel or light colors for the mehndi tent.
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12. The Game of Drapes
Any wedding event is incomplete without drapes. Be it Haldi, mehndi, or D-day, drapes are a must-have decoration staple. Gather single-color drapes and deftly use them to create a backdrop or something like a canopy. If there are tents or pillars, get them adorned with both light and dark hues of the same color.
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13. Hexagon Tunnel Entrance
Don’t want to settle for ordinary? How about getting a unique tunnel entrance assembled for your mehndi ceremony? A tunnel entrance made with drapes and rendered in a hexagon shape looks breathtaking. Use light-colored drapes like peach or pastel pink for this tunnel entrance. For the entrance roof, consider opting for hanging floral baskets that can enliven the entire setup in one go.
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14. Pinwheel as Center of Attraction
Among aesthetic decor, cutesy decor elements like pinwheels reign supreme. Right from the tables to the seating area, these elements can be used to turn the space picture-perfect. Decide to make use of hues of hot pink, white, green, orange, and yellow for pinwheel table or seating area decor. For the backdrop, you may consider lighter shades like sky blue, baby pink, and lime green.
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15. Green & Yellow Combo
You can not go wrong with the yellow and green combo that holds prime importance at a mehndi ceremony. Use the color theme for every decor element including drapes, flowers, ribbons, umbrellas, pillows, and more. Utilize the combo creatively in such a way that the space being decorated doesn’t look overpowering.
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16. Paper Lanterns
Gorgeous paper lanterns featuring colorful hues never fail to impress. No matter whether you use them for ceiling decor or as table centerpieces, they spark joy like nothing else. If you use them for the party tables, complement them with matching floral bouquets for a simple yet alluring look and feel.
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17. Everything Natural
A simplistic walled backdrop featuring natural elements like flowers, leaves, wood, and straw can add an unparalleled charm to any event. Add a dash of color by arranging balloons on the sides. A setup that looks downright for a backyard mehndi function!
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18. Chandelier Love
For an elaborately done setup, count on chandeliers for your mehndi decorations. Add a beautiful chandelier or two to a floral backdrop to perfectly offset the colorful setting.
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So, what’s your major inspo from this decor list? Use the choicest ideas curated here to create a dream decor for your mehndi session.
