Mehendi decor but make it ‘personal’ – because why spend a bomb when you can DIY your way to Pinterest-level cuteness? From quirky boards to flower-draped corners, we’ve rounded up the easiest and cutest decor ideas that won’t just save your budget but will also have your guests going, “OMG, where did you get this?” (Hint: You made it!). So, grab your squad, get crafty, and let’s turn your mehendi into a DIY dreamland!
Whether you’re into boho vibes, chic glam or traditional floral setups, there’s something for every bride on this list. Think colourful tassel backdrops, DIY marigold backdrops, personalized nameboards and even centrepieces (yes, really!). The best part? These ideas are super easy to pull off with a little creativity and a lot of fun. So, put on your craftiest hat, call your besties, and get ready to DIY your way to the cutest Mehendi ever!
1. Greenery and Brass Magic!
Image via Elysian Events★ 5
How adorable does this setup look? Loving how all the elements have come together for a cohesive look!
2. A Floral Umbrella For Some Amazing Photos
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Bright, festive, and full of sunshine! This yellow floral umbrella screams haldi happiness. So easy to DIY and look adorable in photos!
3. Potted Sunflowers That Look Like A Dream!
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Pick a place at the venue or home and set up the seating there. Surround the seating with gorgeous potted sunflowers from your local nursery. Set them up on an elevated level at the back, so even when you are seated, they are visible!
4. Loving This Boho Rustic Wooden Partition Décor Set-Up!
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You can borrow this vintage-style wooden partition or even buy it off Amazon. After that, it’s just some florals, some carpets and fun coloured pillows!
5. Super Fun Wicker Baskets With Bougainvillea
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The combination of these two looks so good for a mehendi event, plus it’s easy to do with the help of a few friends!
6. Use Multi-Coloured Dandiyas With Some Terracotta Pots!
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The contrast of the two is so gorgeous to look at and both of these items are easily available anywhere. Now that’s an easy DIY décor!
7. Cut Out Cane Baskets And Multi Coloured Blooms!
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How pretty does this décor backdrop look?
8. An Amazing Memory Wall!
Images via IshRah Wedding and Juhi and Neel
An easy décor idea – all you need to do is get 20-30 odd frames from IKEA or Amazon and pick your favourite memories. You can add childhood photos, family photos to this wall and make this an epic memory wall for your mehendi!
9. Create This Fun Board Quirky Phrases For Your Mehendi Event!
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Everyone likes a bit of quirk at their mehendi. And this DIY board is the perfect way to add that fun bit to the décor!
10. Handwritten Names On A Solid Backdrop
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Not a crafty kind but still want to DIY to save a few bucks? Get a solid drape and handpaint the couple’s names on it. You can also get it printed from a local vendor if you don’t trust your painting skills. And it’s ready!
11. DIY The Entrance Board!
Your mehendi entrance is the prelude to the event and via Canva you can create a fun entrance board and get it printed at any local vendor. Fun, right?
12. Wooden Sofa + Hanging Florals = Winner!
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For this, all you need to do is find the right area in the house or the mehendi venue. Get a wooden sofa (ensure it’s comfortable for the bride!) and hang some florals on top. If there is a tree in the area, that would be perfect!
13. Bringing Back The Nostalgic Element With Paper Fans
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Every kid has a memory with a colourful paper fan and using them in your mehendi décor is just the right amount of nostalgia. Plus it’s fun!
14. Dreamy Décor Set Up With Drapes And A Rattan Seating For A Mehendi Event!
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Totally in love with this one. You will need some help from friends to set this up but it’s an easy to do décor set up and you can customize it the way you like!
15. Floral Love!
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Pick colours that you want for your mehendi décor and do a backdrop with strings of those flowers. You can have an arch with similar flowers in the same colour combination. A local florist will get this done for you under a budget!
16. Fun DIY For Mehendi Favors
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If you are looking to DIY your mehendi favors, you can get these easily designed on Canva and add jhumkas or gajras to your favors!
17. Floral & Bangle Table Centerpieces
Image via: Beginnings For You ; Decor By: Wedding Duo
Decor By: Designer Events Inc★ 5 ; Image via: Taaniyah Seyth Photography
18. #Trending Hanging Tassels
Image via: Sajna Sivan Photography★ 5 ; Decor By: Rani Pink
19. Fun Chair Décor With Easy To Execute Colourful Streamers!
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If you are looking to amp up your décor in an easy way, these colourful streamers are the way to go. All you need is some chairs and streamers and it’s an easy-to-do décor idea.
20. Family Photos Will Surely Melt Your Heart Away!
Image via: Burn Pixels Photography ; Morvi Images
21. Glass & Matte Finish Bottles Are Way Too Cool For A DIY Mehendi Decor!
Image via: VJ Photography★ 5 ; Frontal Knots
Decor By: Purple Tree Events Solution ; Abhinav Bhagat Events
Wedding Planners: Pink Parrots
22.
The Gorgeous Combination Of Banana Leaves And Gendaphool
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Colourful gendaphool and evergreen banana leaves will never fail you for a DIY décor hack!
23. Suspended DIY Decor Mehendi Cone Hangings & Glass Balls!
Decor By: The A-Cube Project ; Image via: Beginnings For You
Image via: Indian weddings by Katia★ 5
24. Go Desi With Some Parandis…
Decor By: Amaahyaaj
25. Forget, Wearing It. You Can Hang Your Bangles Now!
Decor By: Vintage Nutters★ 5 ; Image via: Talking Pictures by Hitesh
26. #Unique Bangle Chandeliers is So Creative!
Image via: Rajesh Digital★ 4.7 ; Picture Together★ 4.5
27. Add Some Flowers To Your Light Bulbs
Decorators: VLW
Decor By: Atisuto
28. For Some Good Luck – Dream Catchers!
Image via: Foto Walle ; Decor By: Abhinav Bhagat Events
Image via: Slice of Life Pictures ; Weddings by Knotty Days
29. DIY: Tie Jute Rope & Lace To Your Mason Jars
Image via: Weddingcinemas★ 5 ; Wedding Planners: Eventsia Events
30. Light Up Your Mehendi With Hanging Candles
Image via: Going Bananas Photography ; Wedding Planners: The Wedding Planning Company
31. Simple Yet Elegant! DIY Yarn Balls For Mehendi Decor…
Image via: Water Photography ; Decor By: The A-Cube Project
32. Painting the Tyre is such a Cool Mehendi Decor Idea!
Wedding Planners: The Wedding Junction ; White Water Events
Wedding Planners: Panacea Entertainment ; Decor By: The Event Yarn
33. Kites, Kites All The Way!
Wedding Planners: Anyonya Events ; Decor: Two oF Us Events
Wedding Planners: Pink Kurta Weddings ; The Wedding Minions
34. Some Fun With Fruits is a Must For Your DIY Decor!
Image via: Ashley & Bharet’s Wedding
Decor By: Rashi Nidhi Event Design★ 5 ; Devika Narain and Company
35. Easy & Peasy! Paper & Origami Decor
Wedding Planners: Short Stories★ 5 ; Weddings N More★ 5
Decor By: Vintage Nutters★ 5
36. Colourful Pom Poms Anyone?
Decor By: Vintage Nutters★ 5 ; Mosaic Events Oman
Decor By: Aash Studio ; Vintage Nutters★ 5
37. Earthern Pots, Flowers And Diyas!
Image via: Aviraj Saluja ; Decorators: Rani Pink
38. Trousseau Trunks & Suitcases
Image via: Gaurav Hingne ; Decor By: Chirmi Weddings
Decor By: Altair ; Purple Tree Events Solution
39. Hanging Colorful Umbrellas That Are Perfect For a Monsoon Wedding!
Image via: Ankit Goel★ 5
Wedding Planners: The Wedding Ties
40. DIY Gota Strings To Add Color To Your Mehendi Decor…
Image via: Going Bananas Photography ; Decor By: Abhinav Bhagat Events
41. #Trending Kettles is Another A Great DIY Mehendi Decor Idea!
Image via: Weddings by Knotty Days ; Wedding Planners: Wedding Design Soul
Wedding Planners: T’zires★ 4.9
42. And, Lastly Want Some Marriage Advice On Your Mehendi? Add These Cute Colorful Sticky Notes With Some Cloth Pegs!
Image via: The Wedding Salad ; Decor By: The Wedding Minions
Now, that’s so many STUNNING DIY mehendi decor ideas, right? Which DIY ideas will you pick for your mehendi ceremony?