Creative Jaimalas/ Varmalas to sport this Wedding Season
Move over marigolds and currency notes, and welcome scented blooms, beads, and foliage when it comes to ‘varmalas’ (wedding garlands). Browse our top picks from real life weddings.
The ‘varmala’ (garlanding) ceremony in a traditional Indian Hindu marriage is also known as the ‘jaimala’ ritual, that marks the beginning of a Hindu wedding. With changing times and evolving trends, this ceremony has witnessed the evolution of the varmala from the basic yet beautiful florals to some wonderfully refreshing designs. Here are a few unique jaimala designs, with lightweight options as well, that had us clicking the ‘Save’ button on Pinterest!
1. Beautiful Baby’s Breath -Rose Gypsophila Varmalas
Benaisha and Yash’s pretty garlands featured a mix of pink roses and baby’s breath blooms which matched their ensembles perfectly.
Photo Courtesy: Naman Verma Photography
Photo Courtesy: Ricardo Catarro
2. Deeply Delightful – Carnation Varmalas
Maroon carnations arranged into two magnificent matching garlands for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh looked as designer as their ensembles at their 2018 wedding.
Photo Courtesy: Errikos Andreou and Mark Swaroop
3. Scented Bliss – Mogra Varmalas
Charming white ‘mogra’ (jasmine) buds make for a pretty varmala element when interspersed with green fillers or used by themselves. Their delicate fragrance ensures a refreshing scented aura for the couple all through the ceremonies.
Photo Courtesy: Stories by Joseph Radhik
Photo Courtesy: Axioo Bali
4. Classic Charm – Rose Varmalas
Roses have always been and will continue to be, a wedding favorite. However, varmala designers are eschewing the classic red for pastel hues and interesting combinations like these below.
Photo Courtesy: Stories by Joseph Radhik
Photo Courtesy: Ivy Weddings
5. Woven Wonder – Thai Varmalas
Designer varmalas featuring intricate patterns, just the way Thai locals weave them seems to be a trend among the millennials.
Photo Courtesy: Infinite Memories
Photo Courtesy: WeddingNama
6. Think Pink
Pink is a very feminine color, but varmalas in this hue look as good on grooms as they do on brides.
Photo Courtesy: WeddingNama
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7. The Lotus Varmala
A regal flower that exudes an aura of royalty and magnificence, lotus blooms look breathtaking when worn for a ceremony this special.
Photo Courtesy: Lumière Wedding Company
8. Lush Loveliness – Frond Varmalas
Who said garlands should only be made of flowers? We like these foliage varmalas that look refreshing and verdant.
Photo Courtesy: Jackson James Photography
Photo Courtesy: Kindred Weddings
9. Vintage Elegance
Complementing the off-white hue of the bride and groom’s outfits, this delicate pink and white varamala adds just the right amount of color!
Photo Courtesy: Taylor & Porter
10. Summer Garlands – Marigold Varmalas
Yellow and orange are traditional wedding colors, and no one can ever go wrong with these vibrant hues. We recommend these traditional varmalas for your summer nuptials!
Photo Courtesy: The Wedding Conteurs
Photo Courtesy: Rahul de Cunha Pictures
11. Attention Grabbers
You know the varmala is the center of an ensemble when it is majestic enough to steal the show from your ensembles! We love the maximalist feel of these!
Photo Courtesy: Usman B Photography
Photo Courtesy: Dmitri Markine
12. Hawaii Calling
Have fun with your garlands by opting for a Hawaiian ‘lei’ design such as these pink and green ones which add a dash of color and contrast.
Photo Courtesy: Lumière Wedding Company
Photo Courtesy: Lumière Wedding Company
13. Touch of Frost – Gypsophila Varmalas
White blooms of diverse varieties create a wonderful frosty effect when arranged into minimalist white-on-white garlands.
Photo Courtesy: Kama Catch Me
Photo Courtesy: Gautam Khullar Photography
14. Bling It Up
Make way for floral varmalas enhanced with some pretty little jewels, mirror work, danglers, and beads!
Photo Courtesy: Weddings by Knotty Days
15. Different Strokes
Varmalas typically mirror each other, but you can have different ‘His’ and ‘Her’ garlands with different styles. Wonderful, isn’t it?
Photo Courtesy: Lin & Jirsa
16. The Boho Garland – Seashells Varmala
Step out of the ordinary with the exquisite fusion of seashells and exotic blooms. Sea-sational!
Photo Courtesy: Naman Verma Photography
