Guide to Mandaps

Here is a design guide for mandaps - the structure, shape, accents, colors. 
This guide focuses on broad strokes of mandaps.
​For unique mandaps we recommend working with a visionary designer (we know a few!) And let creativity, inspiration, and know how co-create your unique wedding ceremony space. 

Mandap Structures

Fabric Drape

  • Consisting of primarily 'pipe and drape' 
  • Can be one color or many
  • ​Can have flower added or not​

Columns

  • Columns are a traditional option
  • Often ornate with carvings, designs, patterns, crystals, lights
  • They can vary in color, white, gold, beige, other

Structure

  • Structures are often a more natural feel, wooden with a few accents of fabric and / or flowers
  • Similar to pillars, but more simple and subtle

Unique

  • Custom options vary widely
  • Can be traditional or non traditional
  • ​Work with a designer with a vision to create something extraordinary 

Mandap Shapes

Mandap designs can take on a variety of shapes. These examples feature mostly 'fabric drape' mandaps in a variety of shapes

Rectangle/ Square

Round / Oval

Open

  • Four or more pillars in an open structure

Unique Shape

  • This is a six pillar structure
  • Additional options can e considered

Mandap Decorations

There are many styles of mandap. Here are a few easy to follow examples, primarily of the 'structure' style, but the same descriptions work on any style. 

Symmetric

​Left and right are symmetrical

Asymmetric

Natural draping of fabric and / or flowers accenting one side more than another​

Simple

"less is more"
Clear structures, light touches

​*this example is simple + asymmetrical

Ornate

​"more is more"
Layers of backdrop, extensive florals, layers of candles, greenery, accents all around, and full appearance

Mandap Colors

Of course mandaps can be many different colors and color combinations. The sky is the limit. Here are a few to get your juices flowing. 

Red and Gold

Classic Indian tradition, red and gold

Bright Colors

This can be a combination of contrasting bright colors, a mix of neutrals and bright. 

Colors can be any selection, pink, red, purple, etc.

Natural Look

Focused more on wood or floral touches

Pastels

Consider champagne, beige, baby pink, whites, creams