Trending Red, White and Gold Wedding Theme Ideas for 2016

2016 is turning out to be all about glitz and glamour. Vibrancy and colours – lots of colours – have always been a major part of Indian weddings. However, we’re witnessing a shift from the traditional toward the more contemporary where monochromes or monochromes with accents seem to prevail.

Contemporary couples are going more chic and elegant in their choice for wedding themes. The focus is on sophistication, while maintaining the rich and fantastic vibes Indian weddings personify.  

Metallic like glittering gold is now no longer just about bride’s jewellery, all the shimmer of the colour gold is now a latest addition to the wedding theme colour palette.

So, this week we show you how to play with the colour palette of red, white and gold to give your wedding a chic contemporary twist. 

We know, you’d say red is a tricky colour and it will clash with the bride’s outfit. Don’t you get worked up there! From wedding invitations, decorations for weddings, bridal outfit to footwear, we’ve collected some great inspirations that you cannot go wrong with. Get scrolling!

Red, White and Gold Wedding Invitations

The trick with the invites or for the whole décor for that matter is to keep one of the three colours as the highlight. For instance, if want to empathize more on the red then minimize the use of white and gold

Mandap and Wedding Ceremonial Decoration

Create your own little garden, throw in lots of red and white flowers. Play along with drapes as well.  

Red, White and Gold Wedding Decorations

Crystal additions,clear mason jars, ribbons, candles or even ice can help you incorporate the colours in the most subtle yet unique style assisting you in dressing your venue to perfection

Dainty details make a great impact – Embellished additions

Wedding Table Setting

Remember the trick of the trade we mentioned earlier – One colour dominates while others accentuate. With cutlery in most table setting being white, you can either keep your table runners, napkin and chair drapes gold, while the centrepiece can be red or vice versa. For a more glitzy glam wedding you can choose glittery gold or shimmery red table covers. If going vintage or royal, sparkling crystal add-ons hit a harder note.

Wedding Centrepieces

Wedding Centrepieces have come a long way from being mere brass or crystal vases filled with fresh and succulent flowers. Tower candle stands, lanterns, food trays decorated with candles and flowers, unique shaped glasses filled with fruits, flowers and crystals have replaced the mundane.

Wedding Cakes

A Centre of attraction mainly at Christian weddings, wedding cakes have come a long way from being just a creamy treat cut while raising a toast to the newly wedded couple. With watercolour, print and metallic techniques taking over, having a traditional wedding cake is simply a put off. When other elements of your wedding are so gorgeous, why leave this one out?

Delicious Wedding Dessert

Though it may be a great consideration to serve ice cream as dessert at your summer wedding; its high time you give that thought a pass. There’s a very famous saying that states – “Food goes to the stomach, dessert goes to the heart”. So, win the hearts of your guests with these cool red, white and gold wedding dessert ideas.

Icecream Parfaits

Just in case a heavy Indian meal isn’t enough to satisfy your guests

Cake Pops make for a great dessert option too

Red, White and Gold Bridal Wear

Modern brides these days are ditching rich reds and adopting lighter trending hues, such as fuchsia, blush pink, lime green and more. But, for the brides who like it traditional and want to don a heavy bridal look, because you will never ever get to dress this grand ever again – These bridal wear design suggestions will blow your mind!

From contemporary styling with heavy borders, bold embroidery to light details and minimal designs, we’ve selected the best inspirations for you.

How Dare We Ignore The Footwear?

When it comes to footwear, we always repeat the same mantra – Comfort is key!

Stay tuned, we have lots more such themes ideas coming up. Until then, you check out what are the other trending wedding themes here.