A Luxury-Looking Mandap Without Spending £5,000

You can get a luxury look without a Luxury price by focusing on proportion, lighting and where the flowers go. Our Luxury designs start from £5,495, but many Standard designs from £1,995 to £2,995 look impressive when they suit the room and are styled well. Here is where to put your money.

Match the mandap to the room

A mandap that is too small for a large hall looks lost, however expensive it is. A mandap that is the right scale for the space looks intentional. Check the ceiling height and floor space, and see how much space a mandap needs.

Light it properly

Warm, well-placed lighting on the mandap and the aisle makes materials look richer and helps photographs. Ask your venue about lighting before you spend on extra decor.

Put the flowers where people look

• Use fresh flowers on the front and top edges, where cameras focus
• Use good artificial flowers for the rest, which can look excellent and cost less
• Choose two or three colours instead of many, for a more expensive feel
• Keep arrangements full rather than sparse

Style the aisle and background

A clean aisle and an uncluttered backdrop make any mandap look more deliberate. Remove stacked chairs, signs and equipment from behind it. Aisle decor is often an extra at lower prices, so ask about it.

Ask for a bespoke change instead of a bigger package

If you love a design but want it a little grander, ask for specific upgrades such as extra drapes, a stronger colour or an arch, instead of moving up a whole price band. All budgets can be catered for. Browse Standard mandaps from £1,995 and Premium from £3,495, then get an exact price.