How to Incorporate Lavender in Your Reception

Lavender is has such a calming and relaxing scent. Not to many couple consider it for their weddings, but lavender offers and amazing scent as well as a charming look. 

Lavender can be incorporated in so many ways, from candles, to flowers, even to infuse drink or food, the options are endless. 

Color Palette: Red, Gold and Navy

Red is a very traditional color for Indian Weddings. Many of our clients tell us they want a traditional wedding but also don't want it to look like every other wedding they have gone to. We love the combination of red and gold, but adding another color can give a great pop to the decor. Consider adding Navy, its a deep, rich, lush color, don't go over board with it, but just a few hints and there will create a lovely palette.

Here is some inspiration:

Color Palette: Pink and Red

Valentine's Day is around the corner and we are feeling romantic. There is so much pink and red everywhere that we can't help but be inspired. This is such a perfect color combination for a wedding! Pink and Red have so many different hues that the options are endless.

Wether you are having an American or Hindu ceremony make sure to consider this color palette for your big day:

Color for Your Reception

The details of a wedding are always fun to plan. A lot of couples have been choosing to go all white or a neutral monochromatic theme. Although you can make any event spectacular no matter the color scheme, why not have some fun and go for bold, vibrant colors and patterns?

Colors can help set the mood and tone for your event and can dramatically add more life to your photos.

Some great color combinations are:

Hot Pink and Orange
Lime Green and Calipso Blue
Gold and Green
Black and White Damask with Red, Hot Pink, or Yellow Accents

New Color Scheme Ideas

Many brides our have been asking for advice on new color schemes. Here’s Sonal’s guide to new color combinations for different events.

Color schemes for Mehndi
The color themes for Mehndi which have been done over and over again are Peacock and Moroccan, so they are out. Try these combinations instead, they are more elegant and certainly more unique for a Mehndi event.

Chocolate Brown and Pink
Chocolate Brown and Emerald Green
Chocolate Brown and Red
Chocolate Brown and Fushia




Color schemes for Garba
The color combinations which most brides use Garba are traditional bright colors like red, green and yellow. For Garba you can try these color combinations that are still bright and cheery but something different from the norm.

Pink and Lime Green
Pink and Red
Pink and Orange
Pink and Bright Blue



Color schemes for Wedding
Instead of the traditional Red and Gold, try a neutral color pallet. It’s definitely a step from the norm. These colors bring a sense of sober sophistication to any wedding.

White and Pink
White and Grass Green
White and Cream
White and Gold
White and Sky Blue with lots of crystals




Color schemes for Reception
The trend is to explore new colors which are very chic and cosmopolitan. Adding lots of crystals and candles will complete the image.

White and Blue
White and Cream
White and Silver
White and Gold and Silver
White with bubbles, clear accessories and crystals




When you start thinking of color schemes for each event, think outside the box. Hope these ideas help make our wedding planning experience a little bit easier.