Mehendi or the haldi ceremony is such a special and a beautiful occasion so no stone should be left unturned when it comes to the decorations. It has to include the trending wedding décor props like a decked up floral swing or quirky items that will make the decorations not only perfect for that afternoon but most importantly for your photographs. Mehendi is all about the fun rituals and spending some quality time with your loved ones and an inviting décor will surely take care of that. So keep reading further, to know some of the most amazing props that you must consider renting along with your other wedding rental items.
Inverted umbrellas
Beautiful umbrellas printed with local forms of textile are now almost part of every mehendi décor as they look good with every theme. It is a great way of providing shade if you are planning on having an outdoor event. It’s perfect for adding a pop of color in the whole décor and also very affordable if you rent them out. Moreover, extra umbrellas can be kept for your guest’s photo sessions.
Swings
If you don’t want to spend a lot on a fully fledged stage, a swing will be a great alternative for that. Swings come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be decorated for almost all themes. For instance, it can be decorated with leftover floral garlands, drapes or even left as it is. They will be great for a fun photo session with all your bridesmaids.
Floral rings
These are simple hanging prop items but absolutely look elegant with fairy lights or bulbs. Most mehendi decors are full of colors but if you want to do a monochrome theme for your decorations, you should definitely get a ton of these floral rings. It is also a great way to utilize your leftover flowers and foliage.
Colorful pots
It is all about these tiny details that take a mehendi décor from being good to great. If you are going for a bright theme full of colors, small painted plant pots with colors like hot pink and yellow will help you achieve that. You can create a whole backdrop of the stage with these or put them up on an accent wall that can also be used as a selfie point. Along with colors, a quote or the couple’s initials can be painted on the pot as well. Moreover, the pots can also be gifted to the guests as a mehendi ceremony favor after the function.
Rajasthani décor props
Now if you are planning on going traditional with the theme, rajasthani culture with its endless variety of handicrafts and textiles will surely be an easy and a smart choice. Dolls dressed in traditional attires, matkas decked up in hefty mirror work, kettles adorned in mehendi designs, bangle garlands, embroidered cushions or drapes and the list goes on and on. These also make for a great return gift but a more useful gift will be a rajasthani jooti from a local market. A vibrant stall can be put up for the same so that your guests can choose comfortably.
Trunk as the centre table
Bright colored trunks with intricate designs will look very tasteful with the rest of the décor, as they go with every theme. These can be easily rented from any party rental company at a very affordable price too. You can decorate them with centerpieces like elephant motifs, terracotta vases filled with flowers or even cool lanterns for that matter. But how about filling the trunks with games like carromboard, beer pong or jenga – sounds fun? Right! These will keep your guests entertained for a long time and you also don’t have to make a separate section for games as they can be stored in those table trunks.
Paper chandeliers and cool signboards
Last but not the least, these simple props must be included in the list as they are simple and also add a personal touch to the décor especially with funky signboards that will add a bit of humor and can also be used as great props for some amazing photograph poses. Paper chandeliers are again an easy prop to add to the décor if you don’t want to crowd the venue with real ones that are heavy and difficult to install. These can be made with colorful paper cutouts or even with flower garlands for which marigold will be a perfect choice.
Be it the wedding backdrop rentals or props for the guest sitting area, hope this inclusive list of props have given you some idea about what you should or should not include in your customized list of props.