Royal Indian weddings: Ways To Evoke Romance and Glitz

Right from her childhood, every little girl dreams of being a princess being swept away by her Prince Charming.

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Having a Royal Indian wedding is a great way of living in an enticing fairy-tale world for a day or two. Today, wedding and event planners have made it very easy to help every woman live this dream and get married amidst pomp and flamboyance. Naturally, such grandeur and opulence comes at an expense.

Royal Indian weddings are expensive but also very popular; even celebs (like Liz Hurley) are opting for grand royal wedding ceremonies in the country.

Ideas for Royal Indian weddings

Theme

Irrespective of the culture you belong to: Gujrathi, Punjabi, Marathi or Tamil, you can have a royal Indian wedding conforming to the traditional style that your region calls for. You simply need to choose an exotic locale like a fort, a palace, a luxury resort, a heritage villa or monument to have the wedding at. Accommodation arrangements for the guests can be made in five star luxury hotels or, if permitted, at the heritage Havelis and monuments.  Popular royal wedding venues in India include: Jaipur City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Rajmahal Palace etc. Your wedding can be based around themes like fairytale, Mughlai, Jaipur or Rajasthani themes.

Entertainment

 

Song and dance being an integral part of Indian weddings ,you can have local folk performances, Qawwali and Ghazal singers, Bhangra or other traditional folk artists to keep the guests entertained.

Transportation

 

Transportation arrangements can also be ‘exotic’. How about impressing guests and treating them like blue-bloods? Have them driven over in vintage cars, on horses, camels or elephants! The groom’s family is sure to feel like royalty when made to ride up in Palanquins carried by ‘royal guards’ or decorated animals!

Food

Catering can include regional and global dishes that are sure to please every palate. A variety of mouthwatering dishes and exotic menus can be arranged for the guests for every ceremony held during the celebrations.

Decor

The décor of royal weddings has to include a mandap that can be decorated like a royal palace. Fresh flowers can be used to enhance the décor- you can have the venue decorated with seasonal local flowers or exotic varieties can be brought in for the occasion. A number of factors need to be considered for the choice of décor and flowers: the weather, the season, the theme of the wedding, the colors etc. Likewise lighting effects can be utilized to highlight every part of the décor. Proper lighting, sound and laser effects can take the wedding to a whole new level. Décor designers, florists and sound and light specialists can help you choose the right elements.

Henna/Mehendi/Spa treatments

Local mehendi/makeup artisans can be called in to have a special Mehendi ceremony. Likewise you, the bride, can get yourself treated to special spa therapies and massage for helping you relax and get the desired glow on your special day.

Trousseau

Your bridal trousseau, attire and jewelry can all be made to conform to the theme of your royal Indian wedding.

A wedding held in a palatial hall or at a fort is sure to evoke a sense of romance and glitz and also mesmerize your guests with the imperial settings. Marriages are made in heaven but celebrated here on Earth; with a Royal Indian wedding every Bride and Groom is sure to have a unique wedding experience.

Glorious Chandeliers

Always remember a hack in life. Chandeliers can make anything royal and regal. In these three beautiful weddings, we spotted different types of chandeliers. Don’t forget to add them too.

Seating For Guests

The area where guests will sit, should be adorned beautifully. For the Moroccan feels, you can add small pieces of monuments. And with the white colour, you can include mirrors and white flowers. If you want to keep it minimal, decorate your wedding venue with embroidered props. The last picture is the perfect venue for your haldi ceremony. 

Royal Weddings

India is an enigmatic land, with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Ruled over by innumerable dynasties, the country has experienced a wealth of royalty. The imperial legacy can be seen spread over different regions in the form of various forts, palaces and temples. So, if you want to have a taste of the ancient regality and relive the bygone era, what can be best than arranging a royal or palatial wedding for yourself. This way you will surely make your wedding an unforgettable experience for the rest of your life. 

Hindu wedding is anyways elaborate and enriching it with the princely fervor will add a unique charm to it. Royal weddings are grand and ethnic in terms of celebration and look. The special feature of this kind of wedding is that it is not just the bide and the groom who get the royal treatment, rather it is the complete congregation attending the wedding who does. Thus, a royal wedding is a treat both for the guests as well as the host.

For a royal wedding the first and foremost thing to do is to determine your budget, as a royal wedding is a costly affair. Once you are through that hurdle, choose a location. It can be anything from a palace or fort in Rajasthan or a majestic temple in South India. After the selection of the venue the next thing to do is to arrange for the boarding, lodging and food for both the parties. For convenience book your preferred venue way in hand, so hat you do not have to panic on the eleventh hour. As it is, it is difficult to get a good venue during the wedding season, owing to the rush.

After you have booked your venue, it is up to you to decide that whether you want to celebrate only the main ceremony there or you ant to go for all the rituals and ceremonies. Special arrangements are done in case of the latter. The services include decoration, catering, accommodation, basic amenities etc. For extended regalia you can also arrange for elephants, horses, period music, folk dancers, snake charmers, fireworks, fire eaters etc. Thus, Royal weddings provide you the opportunity to utilize the architectural marvel of the country, to make your special moment all the more special.