For families who want a traditional ceremony, a carved gold mandap brings an instant sense of occasion. The arches and pillars carry the design, so the flowers can stay as accents rather than covering everything.
What makes this look work
Carved arches and pillars create a temple-inspired frame for the ceremony.
A glowing backdrop behind the couple adds depth, especially in photos.
Red velvet seating and red flower accents balance all the gold.
Matching side pieces (statues, pedestals or urns) widen the stage without crowding it.
Keeping it rich, not heavy
Gold on gold can feel flat under strong lighting. Warm uplighting on the backdrop, a few deep red or ivory florals and a clean stage floor keep the design rich and readable.
How we would recreate it
We can design a carved-style mandap with a matching backdrop and seating, choose accents that suit your rituals, and plan space for the priest, the havan and family members on stage. Share your ceremony details and we will plan the layout with you.
Note: the decoration shown in these photos is not our actual work. These photos are shared for inspiration only. We can recreate the same look for your event if booked, and we can design something even better.
How this guide was made: drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by the Shreeda Events team before publishing. Photos marked as sample ideas are inspiration; our own setups are on our real work page.
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