Temple-Style Decor Tips for Mandapam Weddings
South Indian weddings are a wonderful mixture of culture, tradition and celebration in the divine name. Provided you desire to retain the spiritual feel of your mandapam wedding, nothing will do than to decorate your temple wedding with the sacred form of decor to help you keep your marriage associated with the sacred element. Keep in mind the details and textures and it may not look as stunning but on the basis of sheer beauty, traditional mandap decoration may make any hall a godly place where it is worth celebrating a grand event.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS TO SELECT A WEDDING DECOR OF TEMPLE STYLE?
Temple style-decor introduces an atmosphere of calmness and majesty of South Indian temples of antiquity into your wedding venue. The style is inspired by sculptures, floral garlands, and brass and it is the most suitable option in cases where the couple wants to make their wedding as traditional as possible. Nevertheless, when it is properly done, the temple wedding decor does not simply appear as a beautiful one; it also adds an ambiance charged with spirituality that suits the religious ceremonies perfectly.
TRADITIONAL MANDAPAM DECORATION ELEMENTS
A classic way of decorating a mandapam is usually based on symmetry, ethnic patterns and wealthy materials. The following are the main factors to take into consideration:
1. Torana Entrance Arch
It should start with an impressive entry by having floral arches, banana stalks, and conservational rangoli or kolam patterns. Add brass diyas, kuthu vilakkus (tall temple lights) and mango leaves to add sacredness.
2. Wooden Backdrops or Pillared Backdrops
Put decoratively carved panels of wood or false temple pillars at the back of the stage. These provide an attractive temple like atmosphere and also provide the ideal setting to the muhurtham.
3. Floral Decor
Temple wedding decoration is dependent on fresh flowers such as jasmine, marigold, and rose flowers. Make flower garlands (maalai) as layers that hang over the ceiling, over mandap structure and over the idols of gods. It helps to promote the devotional mood by using floral urulis and paths with petals.
4. Brass Designs and Classic Props
Brass lamps, bells and little statuary of Nandi or Ganesha can be included in the decor. Traditional decorations of mandapam like, Urulis, floated, candle, and flowers float well with mandapam and fit very well.
5. Lighting
The golden halo of the interior of temples can be achieved through soft ware lights (oil lamps or yellow LED lights). Do not use very bright or multi-colored lights as it would disrupt the sanctity of the place.
6. Mandaps Setup
The wedding mandaps is obviously the facing point of any mandapam wedding. Finish the temple look with temple-style pillars, canopy covered with silk or gold-colored fabric and floral hangings.
FABRICS AND COLORS PALETTE
Use earthy colors such as gold, maroon, cream, and green, the ones that are frequently used in religious buildings, temples. Silk and Brocade are suitable covering fabrics of the Seat, Table cover and Fronts of stages. This does not only add to the decoration but also raises the all richness of the ceremony.
Final Thoughts
A wedding in a mandapam will never be an event; it is a spiritual journey that ends in temple-style corporate wedding. With the traditional decoration of the mandapam and the consideration of cultural aspects you add sensitivity and elevated nature to the atmosphere of your wedding day filled with heritage. Temple wedding decor is a classic and divine touch to any wedding, whether it is an intimate ceremony or the larger one.
