Destination weddings are an exciting choice for couples who do not fancy traditional weddings. Weddings in exotic locales are romantic, fairy tale settings to start your happily ever after.
Nevertheless, planning a destination wedding is the part which presents you with a unique set of challenges, decorating your venue is such a task that needs your complete attention. Getting what you envisioned and settling for what is available at the venue wherein it can clash with your theme.
For a destination wedding on the beach, in the woods, in beautiful countryside or on a mountain the décor is what will tie it all together, creating a gorgeous setting that’s unique to you.
Here are some of the gorgeous destination wedding decorations that have been trending. In some cases, natural material, seasonal colour palettes, or atypical flower arrangements. This list of trendy wedding decor is the current favourite of couples. curate the perfect vibe for your own destination wedding.
1. Floral arrangements lining the aisle or the entry pathway to the gazebo or stage.
An all-time favourite destination wedding decoration is this style of floral decoration lining the seating area. The type of flowers used can be as the season dictates. It could be the classic rose petal-lined aisle to the gazebo or it could be flowers that suit the wedding theme or colours but little floral arrangements creating a pathway on either side are a spectacular sight to behold The details we love: Not sure if we’re allowed to pick favourites, but we’ll start here with. One look will take your breath away. From the rose petal-lined aisle to the gazebo that included a dazzling chandelier… not to mention the gorgeous chairs that look like dozens of mini brides themselves!
2. Palm frond Arches
Palm frond arches are the perfect couple-framing fringes for photo ops. These arches look fresh and vibrant and pull the entire look together for the big “I Do” moment on the beach!
3. Sparkling Chandeliers used for Outdoor Weddings
Sparkly chandelier hanging in the mandap/ stage for an outdoor wedding is the current rage. Using indoor elements as a part of Outdoor weddings is being incorporated into the destination wedding decor.
4. Pastels and natural wooden decor
Pretty pastel drapes or embroidered tapestries are elegant and flowy and used in contrast with natural wooden decor such as wooden furniture, signs or wooden vases. Or use pastel flower arrangements with rustic decor with simple, natural textures and earth-toned prints.
5. Edison bulb hangings
Edison bulb hangings are interspersed in between the glittering lights creating the perfect backdrop on the stage or as hangings for the entrance way with fairy lights and flowers to make it look dazzling
6. Mandap was decorated with Pillars
Elegant traditional mandaps or gazebo that is decorated with bamboo-styled or brass-styled pillars and fresh tube rose and rose hangings embellished with colourful drapes.
7. Mandap set on a boat/ with an exotic venue as backdrop
Mandap that was set with a wooden structure on a long flat-bottomed boat (barge) decorated using elements flower hangings and bells. The entire boat was transformed into a beautiful traditional mandap with a backwater view which was indeed a picturesque decor.
8. Groom/ Bridal Entry with Shikkar (Kettuvallam)
The grand entry of the bride and the groom as they ride a Kettuvallam to enter the venue. The Kettuvallam is decorated in wedding-theme colours. This is the stuff of fairy tales and a story worth telling.
