Let's just accept it, weddings in India are all about shimmer and bling! Right from outfits, to shoes, and from decor to everything else, we love everything that shines. And why shouldn’t we? Weddings are those special moments that will not be repeated, and we want each and everything to be as happy and gleaming as we are. You can either completely ditch the traditional colours and give a metallic theme to your wedding, or you can infuse metallic hues in your decor. Metallic themes are both modern and edgy, and definitely make a statement!
So, add more pizzazz to your big day with the following ideas:
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You can have a huge metallic entrance to your wedding. This may turn out to be expensive, but you can get a metal painted artificial structure constructed, which would look like the entrance to a king's mansion from outside. You can also add a rustic charm to it by erecting a metallic gate in the middle of the venue, and add flowers to it for further effects.
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You cannot go wrong with this. The most clever and safest way to give a metallic touch to your décor is to have gold or copper painted vases. This will bring the metallic theme at the forefront. You can even do this yourself by simply spraying metal paint on mason jars, empty wine bottles and even regular vases. Isn’t it a good way to save money? Alternatively, you can have glass vases and use metallic flowers for modern and elegant touch.
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The best way to add shimmer to your wedding is to have metallic chairs and tables. You can also have king and queen size chairs for the bride and the groom, and decorated metallic ones for the guests. You can play around with fabric and textures and a little bit of metallic touch, such as by using metallic polka dots on that boring white tablecloth. Napkins and seat adornments can also have some tint of metal, in terms of sequins, to bring them to life.
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Now, why should silverware be silver? Add a touch of sparkle to them as well. We strongly want them in bold gold. Also, we recommend using those classic bronze mugs and plates. This will not just make your wedding extremely popular, you may get a lot of appreciation calls later, and bingo, you are the trendsetter! Use gold cutlery and become the star wedding planner.
Yes, this is gaining a lot of popularity in Indian weddings as well. The idea may have been western, but Indian couples are increasingly turning to metallic-themed cakes for their wedding. The cake can either be completely metallic or a few layers can be used in terms of edible gold leaf or fruits. You can even use spray, glue, and glitter to sparkle the cake stand. The beauty of a metallic cake is that it alone stands as a decorative element during the celebrations, and is far more attractive than a regular cake. Imagine that silver or gold scrumptious metallic cake, even people with diabetes will be tempted to take a bite, but make sure they do not!
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So, why should just your wedding ring sparkle? Metallics for décor are definitely the in thing. All the above ideas will definitely add shine to your special day. But, just don’t go overboard with it. It’s not necessary to make everything shine, so balance it out. To make this trend work for you, mix and match the elements as per your wisdom.