7 New Themes That Will Dominate Indian Weddings in 2016!
BY The WMG Bride | 23 Dec, 2015 | 19724 views | 5 min read
Every year, weddings seem to demand more and more newness and novelty. Themes from this year where soft metallics and quirky ideas ruled the roost are now being replaced by gentler ideas and interesting decor - a kind of conscious and deliberate way forward to keep things subtle, chic and unique. So as we move towards 2016, we took a long look at the themes that will soon dominate Indian weddings and realised that, while newness will always be a big draw, it is the execution of these themes that will rake in the brownie points - slow and steady is the way to go. And the biggest trend this coming year will see, is the emergence of order and minimalism - across categories. To not go overboard with decor but spend with more intention. So take a look at the 7 themes that we think will take over 2016 and make your notes. Remember that well-prepared is half done. Oui?
Bold Bohemian
Picture Courtesy: (L-R): Nikita & Karan's Wedding; Anupa Shah Photography ; Design Tuk Tuk ; Manish Arora ; Karan Sidhu Photography ; Luxury Weddings by Abhishek ; Devika Narain and Company ; Imran & Aslina's wedding; 3Productions
The thing about boho decor is that it is no longer about kitschy done-to-death ideas. It's not about Bollywood retro either - the trend is slowly moving towards more couture and artisanal. Marigolds are replaced by baby breaths and quirky prints with bold hues, chai glasses with old-school kettles, poster-ed walls with stained glass separators and embellished heels with sneakers. The hipster bride is here to stay and she's looking her best in aviators and a big smile. A kind of classier bohemian world is being created - so chic!
Soft Pastels
Picture Courtesy: (L-R):Anushree Reddy ; Love Dope Studios ; Expressing Ideas ; The Dream Cakes ; Pomegranate Events; Yuvna & Sudhanshu's Wedding; Devika Narain and Company
Pastels got softer with Pantone's new shade card for 2016 - happy blue and nice baby pink lead the way this coming year. And elegance and romance is once again treated with a bit of chic so it looks dreamy and fairy-tale-like. Use unusual hues like mint or pale yellow into the mix too and stay minimalistic.
DIY & Eco-friendly
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DIY weddings are the trend du jour, this year. But in the next few years, you will see that rustic DIY has given way to a more classier and elegant DIY idea list. From making your own party favours to investing in eco-friendly and reusable stuff.
Modern & Minimalistic
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Modern weddings are all about simplicity and minimalism - it's all about balancing opulence with elegance and creating a new look altogether. So if you like lillies, just use them. If it's just a sofa and fairy lights - don't add a chandelier into the mix. Remember, less is more!
The New Vintage
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We have seen vintage weddings done over and over again and trust us, we've seen those bird cages before. But the new trend in vintage is to go all Marie Antoinette with a twist - so use Indian desserts in a french way or add florals on bird cages in a smarter way. Keep romance on a more even keel with floral walls and mirrored additions.
Modern Mughals
Picture Courtesy: (L-R):Gurleen M Puri ; Saba's Nikah; Ruta & Prateek's Wedding; Sabyasachi's Lookbook; Goyal Tent House ; Pomegranate; The Wedding Weavers
Indian wedding ideas went away from all the bold hues this year and lo, we have a softer, more subtle side to royalty and tradition. Mughal influences are very prominent - marble as a hue is exploited to the fullest. The colour palette is not colourful but vibrant - and old ideas come up with more modern takes. Tents are shaped like durbars, palanquins get a vintage makeover and benarasi with all it's subtle nuances becomes the new fabric to look out for.
Rustic Chic
Picture Courtesy: (L-R):Splendid Servings Cake Design ; The Wedding Salad ; The Wedding Weavers ;Devika Narain and Company ; ShaadiPlanners
Rustic isn't so rustic and green anymore this coming year. It got a chic makeover and it's modern and contemporary as hell. Plants on tables decorated with lamp shades or cakes with real fruits nad flowers - these are just the tip of the trend. The idea is to go the "glamping" route - turn a rustic outdoorsy activity into a glam one with the addition of modern amenities.
