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Indian weddings & sangeets idea
Ivory and gold reception
An ivory and gold reception seats several hundred guests at rounds of ten facing a sweetheart stage, with gold chargers, ivory linens and chandeliers. It photographs well and lets the couple's outfits stand out.
The look
Palette and decor
- Sweetheart sofa on a stage with a floral backdrop
- Chandeliers over the dance floor
- Gold chargers and gold flatware
- Floor-length ivory linens
Setup ideas
How to set it up
A large pole tent with the stage at one end and a buffet line along the side; generators and restrooms out of sight.
Rounds of ten across the ballroom, stage at the front, buffet along one wall and dance floor between the stage and the first tables.
Activities and games
Things for guests to do
Buffet stations
Chafers for live and hot stations.
Rent: Chafing dish ($48.40)
Stage photos with family
A sweetheart sofa on the stage.
Rent: Lounge sofa ($330), Stage section ($71.50)
Late-night chai and dessert
Urns and cake stands.
Rent: Coffee urn ($27.50), Cake stand ($5.50)
Props and DIY
What to buy or make
- Floral backdrop by your decorator
- Welcome sign in English and Hindi or Punjabi
- Favour boxes of mithai
These aren't rentals: they're the finishing touches most hosts buy or make.
Rent the look
Rentals for a ivory and gold reception
Quantities shown for 250 guests. In the planner they adjust to your guest count, and you can change or remove anything.
× 25 for 250 guests. 72-inch rounds seat ten.
120" round tablecloth
Polyester, floor length on a 60" round
$15.68each
× 25 for 250 guests. Ivory floor-length cloths.
Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
× 250 for 250 guests. Gold chargers.
Lounge sofa
Velvet or leather 3-seat sofa
$330each
× 1 for 250 guests. Sweetheart sofa on the stage.
Chafing dish
8 qt full-size, stainless
$48.40each
× 13 for 250 guests. Buffet chafers.
Chandelier
Crystal or wood-and-iron, for tents and lofts
$82.50each
× 2 for 250 guests. Over the dance floor.
These add-ons for 250 guests, before delivery, setup and tax
$4,279.95
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Questions
Ivory and gold reception FAQs
How many chafing dishes does a 300-guest buffet need?
One chafer per hot dish per line. With two buffet lines of eight dishes, plan 16 chafers.
How big a dance floor does a sangeet need?
Sangeets dance more than most receptions. Plan for a third of guests on the floor at once at about 9 square feet each: 300 guests means roughly 900 square feet, or a 30 by 30 foot floor.
What size stage works for an Indian wedding reception?
Eight 4 by 8 foot stage sections make a 16 by 16 foot stage, enough for a sofa, a backdrop and the couple's families for photos.
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Last updated 2026-11-03.
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