Ja Simran Ja… But Take This Decor Checklist With You

So, you've met your Raj or your Simran, the shaadi date is booked, and your family WhatsApp group is already on its third iteration of the guest list. But before you gallop through the yellow mustard fields of wedding planning heaven, pause and carry this with you—a wedding decor checklist made for brides and grooms getting married in South Delhi and Gurgaon.

Because let's face it, in Dilli ki shaadiyan, decor isn't background—it is the lead.

The Mandap Matters

Your mandap is where the real drama happens. South Delhi prefers traditional with a twist—ivory drapes, gold bells, and fresh phoolon ki chadar. In Gurgaon, you’ll often find acrylic floors over water bodies and mirror-finish backdrops.

Checklist:

• Decide between open or covered mandap based on season
• Choose florals that won’t wilt in Delhi’s May heat
• Ensure seating for the immediate family near the mandap (or risk auntie rage)

Lights, Camera, Wedding

Lighting can make or mar your decor—and your wedding photos. For South Delhi venues with a heritage feel, warm tungsten lighting enhances those royal hues. In Gurgaon's newer venues, a combination of cool-toned uplights and fairy curtain LEDs creates a stunning sangeet setup.

Checklist:

• Request dimmers for evening transitions
• Ensure where photographers will shoot from (to prevent light flares)
• Test generators and backup lighting schemes—Delhi weddings don't do dark

Entrance Drama: More Bollywood, Less Baasi Balloons

You only get one first impression. Guests want to be blown away the moment they step out of their Uber. In South Delhi, go for floral arches and understated glamour. In Gurgaon, go for floral tunnels, smoke machines, and a guitarist playing love ballads beside a life-size cutout photo of the couple.

Checklist:

• Provide sufficient space at the entry for decoration and guest circulation
• Align with security or valet operations
• Keep the atmosphere consistent with your entire theme

Seating and Table Styling: For the Khaate Peete Guests

Let's be real—half your wedding guests are only attending for the grub, so make the dining decor worth it. South Delhi is all about understated elegance with jute runners and brass vases. Gurgaon weddings opt for neon signage over live counters and cocktail tables with disco-ball centerpieces.

Checklist:

• Organize seating for elderly and pregnant guests close to the buffet
• Steer clear of flimsy linens that inflate with a puff of wind
• Incorporate table signs—Paneer Lababdar warrants some attention as well

The Photo Booth (a.k.a. Your Cousins' Main Hangout)

Photo booths are no longer a luxury. They're where all your "accidental" outfit reels take place. South Delhi couples choose pastel florals with antique props. Gurgaon couples don't hold back with LED backdrops, turntable selfie stages, and glow-in-the-dark hashtag walls.

Checklist:

• Maintain lighting soft but crisp—ring lights are perfect
• Incorporate props that show your personality (other than the standard heart glasses)
• Provide room for queues—you are not the only Insta influencer in the family

Whether your fairy-tale wedding is at a Mehrauli farmhouse or a Sector 56 rooftop, your decor shouldn't merely be gorgeous—it should be intelligent, sweat-resistant, and a tad cheeky. Because in Delhi, shaadis are big productions. So yes, Simran—run towards your happily ever after, but don't leave your decor checklist behind. Otherwise, your masi will do it for you.

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