Multicultural Weddings 3 - Decor and Theming

Deciding on the décor and theming for a multicultural wedding is where you can be the most creative. If you decide to have two wedding ceremonies such as one religious and one civil, you could choose two different colour schemes and decors for them in keeping with the two cultures.

Many couples having a Hindu ceremony feel that they need to go for the traditional red and gold colour combination for their outfits and the mandap. If you want to use these traditional colours for the ceremony, then consider using a different colours for the reception. A wedding we organised last year had a red and gold colour scheme for the Hindu ceremony and then a white and gold scheme for the Civil ceremony and reception.

Here are some photos of the wedding:

We advise clients to start by getting the invitations designed to ensure you have a mix of the two cultures and to set the tone for the wedding right from the beginning. Decide on a symbol or theme that you can use throughout the wedding. Peacock feathers and jewel tones such as purple and turqoise are very popular.

Another idea is to consider getting a logo designed using both the bride and groom's initials. This can be unique to your wedding and can be used for different aspects of the wedding from invitations to menu cards.