10 super-fun, pretty and quirky mehendi decor elements that will make your mehendi ceremony stand out!

Gone are the days when gendapools, floral decor and bangles were largely the vital elements used for mehendi decor. New-age couples want more- elements that WOW their guests, portray their love story and add the extra quirk and oomph to the functions. Being a daytime function, filled with fun, dance, music and merriment- you can go ALL OUT in terms of decor when it comes to this ceremony.

While I was browsing through to bring you inspiring decor elements, I came across oodles of ideas and sifting them through wasn’t easy, considering how awesome most of them were!! These bright, unconventional and vibrant elements can easily transform the most dull and boring corner at your mehendi ceremony into a super-fun, lively and aesthetically appealing one.

Here is a list of elements, from tassels to dreamcatchers and bottles to baskets which you could use as decoration, this wedding season:

1. Terrariums

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These are a great pick if you are looking out for a rather edgy, modern and unconventional touch to your mehendi. You could either have them in the form of simple ceiling hangings, or with fairy lights wrapped around them or simply with some gorgeous, or as holders with gorgeous flowers.

2. Origami

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This decor element is a personal favourite! It’s chic, it is DIY and it is super reasonable. You could experiment with this, there is no dearth of ideas when it comes to origami decor!

3. Dreamcatchers

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Colourful, funky, vibrant and pretty- Dreamcatchers add an uber-cool vibe to the overall decor. Not to miss the bohemian-inspired feel it exudes.

4. Glass bottles

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Glass bottles/mason jars are a great idea for mehendi decor. You could paint them in different hues, fill them with flowers and foliage and also use them as table centerpieces.

5. Umbrellas

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Umbrellas are a great element to add the traditional and ethnic touch to the decor, especially the bright ones with mirror-work. They could be used as a an amazing ceiling decor idea!

6. Trunks

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Beautiful painted trunks with different designs, patterns and colours is a great mehendi decor option. Making the decor strappy, chic and adding the vintage look!

7. Tassels

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Tassels can be used everywhere!!

You could create a tassel backdrop or you could have tassels hanging from the ceiling.

8. Tyres

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You could use them as flower holders, stack them up in a corner to add to the aesthetics or simple have cushions on them for perfect seating arrangements- cosy, informal and reasonable!

9. Cones

Cones filled with flowers or used to decorate the backdrop or used for a photo booth option at the mehendi ceremony, is always a great idea!

10. Baskets

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A great idea to reuse wooden and cane baskets. You could hang them upside down and use them as lamps or you could use them as flower and foliage holders.

You could also paint them to match the decor of the ceremony!

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Which decor element are you planning to pick for your mehendi ceremony?