46 Awesome Ideas for your Wedding Stage Decoration

A great wedding stage decoration can add that extra dose of glitz & glamour to your wedding. Indian weddings are characterized by multiple rituals taking place the day before and after the actual wedding ceremony. The couple and their families spend sleepless nights planning and re-planning for the big day- attires, jewelry, food, guests, photographer, venue & most importantly the wedding stage decoration & mandap decoration.

Although the modern trend is to hire a wedding planner entrusted with the task of taking care of all the nuisances of the stage decoration. Weddings in India are still considered a family affair where the responsibilities of the big fat Indian wedding is shared by the entire family.

Stage decoration is one of the most important aspects of the wedding, it would be featured in all of your photos and is a huge part of how you would remember your wedding. From draperies to lights, you need to invest a lot of thought and consideration to pick the perfect set of wedding stage decorations for your special day. Here is a checklist to make your wedding stage decoration stand out on your wedding day:

The Wedding Stage Decoration

The centerpiece of the entire venue, the stage is where the bride and the groom are introduced to the guests and seek their blessings. Generally, the stage is decorated with a beautiful backdrop and a pair of decorative seats. The fact is, the stage is going to be the most photographed area of the entire wedding stage decoration, so this deserves special care and attention.

You can also use densely packed strings of frothy flowers for the backdrop of the stage decoration. The backdrop of the stage can also be decorated in colors complementary to the bride and groom’s attire. Here are some stage decoration ideas:

 1. Wedding Stage Decoration with Gleaming Lanterns

Sparkling lanterns with twinkling fairy lights can make any wedding event look like a fairy tale.

Different ways to create this:

• Hang them from the ceiling.
• Place them in the center of each table.
• Let them dangle from tree branches.
• Hang them from different heights.

These are easy DIYs as you can create them with merely two simple elements.

Approximate Cost– ₹6000 onwards

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2. Stage Decoration with Minimal Mandap

Having an outdoor wedding? This is a great option for you. Fabric drapes and floral accents are everything that you would need to decorate this setting in the lap of nature.

Different ways to create this:

• Create a floor setting with colorful mattresses, booster cushions, and floor cushions.
• Simple chairs with a bunch of flowers tied to the back of each.
• Fabric drapes along the pillars of the mandap create a mesmerizing colorful shadow.

Approximate Cost– ₹12,000 onwards

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3. Wedding Stage Decoration with Umbrella

Umbrellas are a great prop for every event decor. For weddings also, the umbrella would make great decorations. They can also be used for fun photoshoots for a bright summer wedding.

Different ways to create this:

• Hang them from the ceiling.
• Traditional fabric to give an ethnic touch.

Approximate Cost– ₹8,000 onwards

4. Stage Decoration with Whimsy Cycles

The whimsy cycles add a fun and boho touch to any wedding stage decoration.

Different ways to create this:

• Cover the entire bicycle with marigold flowers.
• Create a photobooth corner.
• Add a placard with the bride and groom’s names on it to make each shot memorable.
• Create multiple arrangements to fill in space.

Approximate Cost– ₹5,000 onwards

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5. Wedding Stage Decoration with Beautiful Backdrops

Instead of adding creative decorations to the entire venue, just a few stunning backgrounds are enough to do the trick.

Different ways to create this:

• Use fresh flowers to create a stunning background.
• Marigold mesh backdrop for the perfect mehndi pictures.
• Papercraft is a great way to add interesting elements to the backdrop.
• Dreamcatchers and windchimes for a dreamy backdrop.

Approximate Cost- ₹7,000 onwards

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6. Stage Decoration with Swings

An out-of-the-box Indian wedding stage decoration idea. Instead of chairs and couches, you can arrange for swings. Creative pictures are added bonuses.

Different ways to create this:

• Big wooden plank swings spray-painted with vivid color.
• Floral garlands along the side of the swings.
• Cover the entire seat of the swing with flowers making it look like a floral cloud to sit on.

Approximate Cost- ₹4,000 onwards

7. Wedding Stage Decoration with Raining Roses

Flowers aren’t just for the table or walls, hang them from the ceiling and make it look like its raining roses.

Different ways to create this:

• Not only roses, but you can also opt for any flower that you wish for.
• Make small bunches instead of single flowers and dangle them from up above.
• Use a few marigold flowers for the auspiciousness.

Approximate Cost- ₹10,000 onwards

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8. Weddings Stage Decoration with Quirky Quotes

This one is very much in fashion. In a digital world like ours, hashtags, and quotes have the power to make their way right to the center of simple Indian wedding stage decoration ideas.

Different ways to create this:

• Hang or place some quirky quotes around the venue for a quick laugh and creative pictures.
• Different quotes for different areas of the venue.
• Create spray-painted sign boards for directions to different areas of the venue.

Approximate Cost- ₹3,000 onwards

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9. Wedding Stage Decoration with Gota Decor

Weddings are more of a touch of tradition in your wedding stage decoration. Add traditional elements like gota, mirror, or moli, in your wedding mandap, to get simple yet colorful decorations.

Different ways to create this:

• Hang gota flowers from the ceiling and pillars.
• Add pearl and mirrorwork embellishments.
• Thick moli strings instead of colorful threads.
• Fabric drapes for a fuller look.

Approximate Cost- ₹4,000 onwards

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10. Wedding Stage Decoration with a Pop of Color

Adding a pop of color to any minimalistic wedding speaks for itself. This would easily stand out in simple weddings.

Different ways to create this:

• Colorful fabric drapes across the room.
• Fabric canopy on seating arrangements.
• Vibrant fabrics on white furniture.
• Spray painting with vivid colors to make them pop.

Approximate Cost- ₹2,500 onwards.

Now that we have discussed some inspirations for amazing Indian wedding stage decoration for wedding, it is now time to understand some easy-to-follow hacks that will ensure that your venue looks spectacular both in reality and in pictures:

i) It might look stunning but is it really for you? Ask yourself this question repeatedly before finalizing your wedding stage decoration for the wedding.

ii) Do not settle down with the first designer or decorator you meet. Meet at least a handful of them before you finalize one which resonates with your taste and one that you like the most.

iii) Set a budget. You have endless possibilities of weaving up a wedding stage decoration, do not exceed your budget. The decor is no doubt important, but it is not everything. So make a smart choice.

iv) Don’t include multiple elements. Decide on one setting and don’t incorporate other things into it. Too many things would lead to a mismatch for a confusing sight.

Coming back to Indian weddings, they never run out of functions. And every function demands a separate decoration.

11. Peach Setting with Multi-hued Florals as Stage Decoration 

This is a heavenly wedding stage decoration idea with peachy drapes with fairy lights, flowy floral blooms, and foliage accents that add the perfect touch of royalty to the stage backdrop.

12. All Floral Decorations in White and Red

This wedding stage decoration is a charmer in hues of white and baby pink or red drapes. The chandeliers and the brass sofa blend gracefully to give you a vintage vibe.

13. Fur and Flowers for a Boho-style Stage Decoration

The stage covered in white fur and beautified with white and red flowers and a hint of pink light is an absolutely adorable beauty. Subtle yet fancy, this wedding stage decoration is a must.

14. Want luxury? White and Gold is the Choice for Decoration

The combination of white and gold is class redefined, with a hint of red it is the best way to ace a lavish decor. With big vintage flower bases, pink & olive drapes against a white backdrop, white chairs with printed red cushions, and carpeted floor, the stage gets a royal look.

15. Perfect Setting in White and Green

This is a unique theme to use for the stage with wooden barrel drums, planters, varied candle holders, and long metallic candelabras holding white flowers and greens making up a classic theme wedding stage decoration. Perfect lighting with a simple sofa set would be the perfect addition to the entire set.

16. Edgy and Geometric Patterned Stage Decoration

The Sangeet is characterized by funk and fun.  How about decorating your sangeet stage in black and white stripes and LED triangles?

17. Shimmer Shimmer everywhere for Stage Decoration

A shimmery and starry stage straight out of the fairytale. Shimmery golden strings, oversized handcrafted flowers, and white and silver hanging adornments, the whimsical aura of this decoration would be unmatched. Nothing else is needed in this setting, apart from simple white seating and a few candles.

18. Massive Dome-shaped Stage-cum-mandap

A huge antique-style dome stage laden with white and pink roses, cutesy white flower vases and sequined cushions on the beige sofa makes for unique and regal-looking decor.

19. Floral Chariot as your Stage Decoration

This crown-shaped chariot-style stage heavily decked up with varied white blooms and fabulous lighting is everything magical and beyond words.

20. Coral-ish Floral Stage Decoration

The extravagance of this heavily floral stage in hues of pink and peaches with drapes, a huge chandelier, and scalloped highlights is parred excellence. With a plethora of florals and minimalistic sofa seating, this stage decor is exactly what dreams are made of.

21. Quaint Classic Sangeet Stage Decoration

With gorgeous tree installations, miniature bulbs, and disco lights, get on your party shoes with this classic sangeet stage decoration.

22. A Floral Powerhouse of Wedding Stage Decoration

Set the stage in a beautiful red blooming semi-circle backdrop with antique-vase-cum-candelabras and beige sofa and chairs accompanied by a chandelier ceiling made up of flowers and lights, this Indian wedding stage decoration is sheer opulence.

23. Simplicity Redefined in a Wedding Stage Decoration

With an all-red floral backdrop with a white sofa, flower vases, and minimal lights, this setting is entirely for couples who love subtlety.

24. Simple yet Shimmery as an Idea

A cascading ceiling, shimmery backdrop, and walls decked up with candles is a stage equal to perfection.

25. A Simple Setting with a Cute Couch

Backdrops with dual colors, multi-hued florals, and a mogra garland canopy over the sofa make this stage setting a surreal one.

26. Lavish Drapes and Antique Vessels

With heavy maroon and printed drapes with classical white and gold sofas and chairs, this venue speaks of royalty. Antique vessels adorn the stage and give a regal vibe to the setting.

27. A Heavenly-lit Stage Decoration

Decorate the stage in a classic setting with a touch of playful lights. Compliment them with white drapes, hanging miniature bulbs, and huge bunched flowers, the entire setup gets live with different lights and a dash of colors.

28. A Dramatic Stage Setting

Metal structures along with colorful lights and a printed stage are exactly how your sangeet’s stage decoration should be.

29. A Dreamy Affair

Create a dreamy affair with half floral and half foliage walls, light chandeliers, and simplistic seating. This is definitely a minimal yet dreamy setting.

30. Fairy Tale into Reality

How about walking down the aisle up to a lotus-shaped stage beautifully decorated with flowers? Exchanging var mala with your bae amidst this dreamy setting is a must.

31. Elevate your White Stage Decoration with Different Lighting

This is a romantic stage decoration with hanging mogra garlands, terrariums, white baubles, and surreal lighting. This is super calming to the senses.

32. Classic Red and Gold Combination

The stage decoration that exudes traditionalism, which has kept us hooked for years is around, the antique pillar stage right in the center with a floral chandelier, an attached mini pond, and yellow lights, this majestic stage setting has completely blown our minds.

33. Rust and Gold Idea for your Stage Decoration

White floral arrangements with golden accents, antique candle stands-cum-vases, fairy lights, and pretty candles adorn this stage gracefully. The intricate details of this setting are blowing our minds.

34. White = A Royal Stage Decoration

A supplement for royalty, white makes this stage decoration larger than life with laser-cut ceilings and backdrops with a huge floral chandelier and mogra chandeliers.

35. Brass and Gold Decoration for Quintessential Elegance

An exquisitely designed and detailed brass framework with an edgy and inverted dome with brass leaves, this is the latest Indian wedding stage decoration.

Apart from the eye-catching stage decoration, you can just add minimal and elegant decorative accessories.

Coming to wedding stage decoration, here are some of the trending wedding stage decoration ideas and themes:

36. The Wedding Mandap Decoration

This is where the actual wedding takes place including the var mala and the pheras. Whatever the shape, it has to have enough space for the bride, groom, pandit, and generally the bride’s parents. Usually, it is considered to be covered with four pillars giving support to the overhead canopy.

You are free to experiment with the material for the canopy with fabrics like chiffon, silk, or satin or a net made of garlands of marigold or jasmine or tuberose, or other exotic flowers. Diyas and candles, as well as crystal or mirrorwork embellishments, can be used to enhance the decor.

37. The Wedding Car Decoration

Indian weddings are filled with drama and one such drama is the arrival of the groom. Though according to custom, the groom arrives on horseback, he does so for generally the last few yards. Even with the whole show with a horse, he generally arrives at the venue in a specially decorated car.

The marriage stage decoration can be kept minimal or can be done keeping in mind the overall theme of the wedding. Minimal decoration includes ribbons and fabrics with small elegant flower arrangements, whereas you can overtly decorate the car with flowers, gardens and even large bouquets covering it from front to back including the doors.

38. Engagement Wedding Decoration

This decoration idea has become much more popular in recent years. Create a unique hashtag combining your names or you can also take inspiration from #Sonamkishaadi to personalize your name through a hashtag. Introduce your spouse to the world in the most unique way possible. Make them the first decoration piece your guests will lay their eyes on. Not only a piece of decoration, but your wedding hashtags can also be a photo booth for your functions.

39. Mehndi Wedding Decoration 

Nothing can beat fresh flowers like a piece of decoration. Flowers are beautifully handcrafted into floral arrangements. They can be used in almost any kind of decoration- hang them from the ceiling or display their color on the floor in the form of rangoli.

40. Sangeet Wedding Decoration

The Sangeet is where the two families get together as one. Often termed as a pre-wedding high point, your decoration efforts have to be a high point too. You can opt for a glass floor surfacing over a water body with added fairy lights, soft lights, lanterns, and tea lights for a soulful pattern. The lights will help you create a starry ambiance.

Or you can also go for a dimly-lit venue and dot it with soft lights candles, small lanterns, and tea lights to be the only source of illumination.

41. Wedding Stage Decoration

Choose an over-the-top decor with artificial trees, flowers, and fairy lights. Let your entrance resemble a canopy of flowers covering your head like a veil as you walk down the aisle.

42. Reception Decoration

A very innovative reception stage decoration would be if you could decorate a tree with fairy lights and keep a stack of post-it notes along with some markers, allowing your loved ones to write sweet wishes onto them and hang them onto the tree. Collect these as blessings and tokens of good luck which you can later turn into a scrapbook for memory’s sake. It would surely be a stunning Indian wedding decoration to incorporate into your celebrations.

43. Central Color Scheme Wedding Decoration

It has become a trend to set a central color scheme. Each color scheme has a special significance and all the decorations are centered on those particular colors. From wedding invitations to jewelry, from Varmala to the table centerpieces, everything is a reflection of the chosen color.

The stage decoration gets a well-planned chic feel. Red and gold by far remain the most favored pair of color when it comes to Indian Hindu Weddings. Red being the traditional choice for the bride’s wedding attire gives a blend of tradition and modernity.

Other popular colors are pink, lavender, royal blue, and green. Some offbeat yet elegant color pairings include green and brown or orange and fuchsia or purple and white.

44. Drapes Wedding Decoration

Drapes and canopies give the stage decoration a special look. If you have chosen a central color, match your draperies with it. Yellow & red is the standard color when choosing drapes. Mingling with twinkling lights and colorful flowers, draperies add character to the stage decoration for the wedding. From walls to staircase banister, a touch of color-coordinated drapes are sure to enlighten the guests’ mood instantly. For extra zing, add floral motifs and polka-dotted fabrics or zari borders with sequin and mirror works.

45. Flowers Wedding Decoration

Thinking about a wedding, flowers are what instantly come to our mind. Flowers are the most important decoration for a wedding day. From plain marigold strings to exotic orchids and lilies, flowers never fail to lift up your mood. In rural India, the stage decoration is decorated with strings of yellow or orange marigolds strung everywhere.

The stage where the bride and the groom meets is decorated with rose or white flowers like jasmine or tuberose. The flowers incorporated in the decorations depend largely on the budget.

46. Lights Wedding Stage Decoration

Lighting is an important aspect of stage decoration for weddings, which makes small spaces look bigger. Based on the ambiance and the venue, the lighting design varies. To add a touch of grandeur, chandeliers would be a great choice.

‘Uplighting’ can be used in areas where they want to create drama. Spotlights could also be used if you want to draw the attention of your guests to the central stage. If one is using a particular color scheme, the washes of colored lights may also be used to accentuate the theme.

For outdoor stage decoration, strings of small lights could be draped around the branches of the tree or along with the canopy. Light strings hung along the entrance would form a twinkling backdrop for the entrance of the bride and the groom.

To accentuate the romance in the atmosphere, the use of candles or diyas would be a great idea. Projections or Go-Between light plates may be used to create a nice personalized touch to the wedding lighting schemes with the initial of the bride and groom projected on the floors or backdrops.

The Budget Sheet

Before you begin, it is very important to have a checklist of all the aspects that you need to cover while sorting out the decoration for d-day. Proceed one by one, deal with one issue at a time with perfection and have a satisfactory tick against it. Apart from the checklist, you also need to have a budget sheet ready assigning a certain amount to particular areas. This would help you to see if you had overshot your estimate or if you are well within your budget.

With all the above wedding stage decoration themes and ideas, go and sparkle up the most memorable day of your life.