Factors to consider before hiring a wedding stageThe central part of a Hindu wedding is its stage or mandap with a canopy below with the bride, groomand priest sit to undergo the wedding ceremony. Here's where the ceremony takes place with familyand friends as witnesses. Therefore, the choice of mandap is extremely important and is key in decidingyour wedding theme.

Hindu weddings in the UK are usually extremely lavish, stylish and expensive and certainly not to bemissed. Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful, so it's best to hand over the entire contract to awedding planner. They will discuss a theme with you and take care of all the finer details.

To begin with, there's the wedding stage. You'll find that there are several styles of Wedding stages tochoose from, ranging from the very simple to the absolutely exquisite. It's wise to know at the outsetjust what kind of mandap you have in mind. After all, mandaps come in a variety of materials, such aswood, metal, fiber glass and fabric. The mandap design and material you choose will influence thehiring price and your overall cost.

When choosing a mandap for your wedding, consider thesecritical factors:

Size: You need to think out the size of your mandap in termsof the number of people you've invited. The larger yournumber of guests, the larger your mandap will have to be.Most of the wedding-related ceremonies will take place here,

so you need to have a mandap that takes care of all the participants.

Colors: The mandap is a medley of vibrant colors--chiefly red, gold and white. These are consideredauspicious colors.

Material: You can ask your planner to decorate the canopy of the mandap with exquisite flowers,drapes, lifhts, diyas and ribbons. Of course, silk is the preferred material, while marigold, roses,jasmines and orchids are the flowers most liked. Another important prop here is the lighting whichmust be used to give the best lighting effect.

Backdrop: The backdrop decoration of the stage should be given a lot of thought and importance asyour guests' gaze will be arrested by it, if it is really outstanding. Natural and beautiful flowers withcandles and other props can help make the entire atmosphere look elegant.

Style: Whatever you might decide as the theme of your event, it must have a stylish twist to it. If youwant to go the conventional route, tell your planner that. Else, if you have something else in mind,work it out with your professional team. They should point you to something tasteful and appealing.

Robust stage: If you have a robust stage, it will be strong enough for the large number of peopleyou've invited to come over and pose for photos with you. Your wedding planner will provide a reallygood and strong wedding stage that accommodates you and your partner, the priest, your parents andhis and a few relatives.

Seating: Usually, Indian weddings are performed, facing the East. So, you will need comfortableseating, both during and after the ceremony.

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