Warm welcome to the most beautiful Bridegroom - A typical south Indian wedding Aarathi Plates!

Ever wondered what these colorful plates are for? They’re traditional South Indian wedding aarthi (welcome) plates used to greet the bridegroom. These were exclusively designed by my sister and me for my wedding.

I was clear from the beginning—the plates had to represent my personality and reflect my unique style and preferences.

A charming decoration featuring ceramic dolls that symbolize the different stages of a girl’s life. The couple doll represents the joy and happiness of the wedding.

I’ve always loved wild animals—especially tigers! This plate is a tribute to my love for wildlife.

Girls are always crazy about cosmetics and accessories! This cute little Barbie doll is all set, surrounded by different dresses, earrings, and perfume—ready to shine.

A wedding is all about sharing and celebrating love. It strengthens the bond between parents and marks the beginning of a beautiful love story for the bride and groom. This heart symbolizes acceptance and unity—a perfect representation of what the day truly stands for.

A wedding is incomplete without flowers! These artificial blooms add charm and elegance, bringing extra glory to the trousseau.

This special decoration was done by my sister. She put in a lot of effort to design the red carpet. Isn’t that lovely?

Elephants symbolize strength, so the bride and groom should build a bond as strong and grand as an elephant! Well, that’s a new story, isn’t it? 😊

This is my favorite decoration! My obsession with nail polish and nail art is never-ending, and this plate perfectly represents my love for it. 💅✨

Yet another interesting one!

Check out the minute detailing! I spent quite a bit on designer blouses, and these are leftover fabric pieces that I creatively used for the plate decoration. Waste not, want not, right?

Yet another flower! A big artificial lotus.

Natural flowers on a beautiful plate! When I ran out of decoration ideas, I simply picked a lovely plate and filled it with fresh flowers—simple yet elegant! 🌸

A rose bouquet! Natural roses would’ve been perfect, but I couldn’t resist this gorgeous bunch and had to pick it. 🌹💖

Shall I call this a rose basket? The fun part is in the decoration itself—where the bridegroom was welcomed with a flower shower! 🌹✨

Wedding preparations are full of exciting moments, and this was one of my favorites! I enjoyed every bit of it.

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