Ok so I don’t know which way it goes… Is the color of the venue decorations supposed to match the color of the brides lengha, or the color of the bridesmaids dress?
I’m sure it can be done both ways but what is more common?
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usually they pick some elements to match the bride's dress but i personally prefer either remaining neutral in the whites/ivories or contrasting with what the bride is wearing. she shouldn't be blending or fighting with the backdrop/stage decor/room decor, imho. color wise for decor, less is definitely more.
if you are wearing red, consider complimenting your dress with pale teal/turquoise decor. they work wonderfully together and a red/white/teal colour scheme is very crisp and fresh. if you are going with a pastel shade like pale pink, then compliment that with hot pink flowers and white linens, or navy linens and hot pink flowers.
It really comes down to the feel of the wedding you want to have- do you want it sophisticated then think monotones, and if you want it colourful and playful and vibrant, think contrasting colours. jewel tones like eggplant and dark green work wonderfully at fall weddings as do rich maroons and burnt oranges, lighter colours work really well in spring and summer.
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Godgawdvuman^^ 
Write a book already! Haye.
And I compared a few pictures and I noticed that red bridals (and brides) look amazing when the sofa is cream/light brown. Idk but I love the idea!
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^ :p maybe i will... haha
also, true. red bridals do look lovely against creams and bronzes.
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wat colours should you go for if you have 2 contrasting colours in your dress...say like it's red and deep plum purple? :)
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^ what look are you aiming for?
a friend of mine just decorated a wedding where those were the bride’s colours too. in her case, she went with dark plum, red, and gold and created a really moody, romantic, lush feel to the reception. she broke the stage up with champagne and had champagne/ivory seating so it wouldn’t feel too overwhelming to see reds and purples everywhere. the pics are here- http://www.paklinks.com/gs/7469060-post244.html
in the case of that wedding, she also used gold chair covers with the red linens so it wouldn’t be too dark.
uplighting and mood lighting are also crucial when decorating an event- it can really change the mood in the room.
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I'm wearing red with accents of pink and sea green. My decor will be ivory, gold, and hot pink.
I would suggest toning it down with ivory/gold regardless of what color you choose as your main color.
So it's better to match the decor with the color of the kaam on your dress, rather than the color of the dress?
What about two day events? do people use the same decor, or change it up? Like if one day the decor is pink and the next day is blue, are the flowers, chair ribbons, table runners, changed, or do people select a neutral color for the decor to keep it the same both days and change up the lighting?
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The decor is done in a color that makes the bride stand out and not drown in the medley of colours. Like I went to a wedding where the bride wore a shocking pink outfit with purple borders and the decor was all in cream/white so she stood out.
And, people do change the decor for different days as the functions are mostly not held in one place and are hosted by different sets of parents.
The decor is done in a color that makes the bride stand out and not drown in the medley of colours. Like I went to a wedding where the bride wore a shocking pink outfit with purple borders and the decor was all in cream/white so she stood out.
And, people do change the decor for different days as the functions are mostly not held in one place and are hosted by different sets of parents.
Hmmm. What if the they event are done at the same place, and the one family is paying for one day and another for another day?
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You don't see that very often but if that is happening and if the decorator is also the the same then ask them to change the decor all together on the second day complete with the setting arrangement/chairs chair covers as the case may be. If the couple is having a cake then its placement should be different and the walkaway as well. The guests should think that they have come to a completely new place rather than feeling that they have just come to a place again.
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with my sisters wedding we had everthing white except the slower decors which was red....also the bows on the back of the chairs were red.....it looked hot :)
You don't see that very often but if that is happening and if the decorator is also the the same then ask them to change the decor all together on the second day complete with the setting arrangement/chairs chair covers as the case may be. If the couple is having a cake then its placement should be different and the walkaway as well. The guests should think that they have come to a completely new place rather than feeling that they have just come to a place again.
with my sisters wedding we had everthing white except the slower decors which was red....also the bows on the back of the chairs were red.....it looked hot :)
So if the Barat and Valima are in the same place, is the decor changed or kept the same for both nights? I guess that's my question lol.
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So if the Barat and Valima are in the same place, is the decor changed or kept the same for both nights? I guess that's my question lol.
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I don't think I've ever been to a wedding where the decor wasn't changed when the events were held at the same location - I think its because it helps make each event unique.
I went to a wedding recently where the baraat was one night & the valima the second at the same hotel. The decorator did a more traditional maroon & blue & gold decor for the first, with brass lamps for the centerpieces - the bride wore cream with maroon & green & gold kaam, so she stood out against the decor. For the valima the decor was white & silver with pale blue accents, with white floral centerpieces & the bride wore a turquoise lengha with dark blue kaam to stand out.
That was a pretty drastic change, but if you don't want to go to a huge expense, you could just change the color of the tablecloths (maybe a silver overlay one night & gold the next) & maybe do candles & rose petals for a centerpiece one day & a more traditional flower arrangement the next? Maybe change the hangings on the stage to complement the different jora you will be wearing? If you're having lighting done, its very easy for the lighting guy to change the color of the filters on the lights to change the look of the room.
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so to answer your question that if the two event are held at the same place and one day is paid by one side and the other day by the other side.
NO, you DON'T have to change the decor if you don't want to. however, like wht everyone said tht it should be changed because otherwise the guests would feel they are back at the same event so if you want to give it a unique feeling do change the decor. and like saara suggested if you dont want to change a great deal just change little things.
but, my question is.. if the bride is wearing a different color the next day then would the decor from barat still work? also, wouldn't the decorator charge you again to put the same decor up for the next day? i mean they do have to put it on again even if its the exact same as before so they are doing the work twice im assuming they will want to be paid for two events.. i doubt you can really leave everything as is for the next day you know?
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^ if you do multiple events with the same decorator, they usually offer some kind of discount, so it works out in your favour.
in short, yes, regardless of the same venue, you would do different decor on both nights. not just because your clothes will be different but because if it was the same, it would be kind of boring.
decor is easy enough to switch- you can make color changes to table linens, napkins and chair covers.
if you don't want to pay for flowers twice, make sure your florist uses hardy flowers that will last longer and still look fresh the next night, like orchids. keep them in a neutral colour like white and you can either change just the vases, or you can add elements to the vases, like a band of coloured ribbon one night and not have it the next. little details like that will always make a big difference too.
if you want to keep your stage the same in terms of neutral backdrop, you can introduce changes by adding coloured lighting one day like a pale blue or a warm champagne hue one day and keep it white the next day.
you can also change the colors of accent cushions on the seating to introduce the new theme colour into that area. maybe one day keep it minimalist with just the furniture and the next day add in side tables with vases of varying heights sitting on top, with floating candles inside them and rose petals all around the bottoms.
this is a fantastic creative challenge! if you're willing to put in some thought, you can change up the same venue and make it look really fresh with a few simple additions/subtractions to what you already have.
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Desi, the bride is going to wear a different dress on both days, right?
If yes, then the decor and menu have to be changed as well. Do you think so?
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I'm really not sure about my decor colors. My nikah outfit is white with maroon border and the next day outfit is royal blue with silver kaam. Any ideas on what color decor should I have on each day, so that I don't blend into or clash with the decor?
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Well it sounds very interesting that the dress should match the venue decor. Everyone likes to decorate it well with the suitable furniture and the lighting. Thanks for the nice post.