Interactive stations, from engraving booths and perfume bars to DIY corners, are becoming staples (AI Image)
Nikita, a Delhi-based entrepreneur who got married in March 2026, felt the celebrations overlooked the bride’s side, leaving little room for their fun. We then take that direction and build the entire experience around it, whether it’s a charm bar or another activity, so that it aligns with their overall wedding aesthetic. ” Ananya Bansal, from Bijou by Ananya which organises wedding experiences, believes that wedding stations have become a major part of the celebration. Because of that shift, interactive experiences have moved from being an extra element to becoming one of the highlights of weddings and events,” she says.
“We recently imported handheld fans for a Spanish-themed Sangeet night and personalised them,” Sadhika says. “At a typical Hindu wedding, the baraatis have all the fun while the bride’s side is just waiting for them to arrive. After a point, food alone gets boring, especially since we didn’t open the bar until after the pheras. That got me thinking – why should baraatis have all the fun? I wanted to create something engaging specifically for the bride’s side while they wait. Alongside the food, we added things like customised tote bags and a photo frame experience where guests could get their polaroids framed with dried flowers. Moving beyond the classic desi theme, Spanish brunches, flash mobs, and carnivals at wedding events are seeing a spurt. At Garima Anand’s sister’s wedding, a live engraving station was the highlight of the haldi. “We wanted to create something memorable for our guests, which they could take back as a keepsake from the wedding. A customised coaster that was beautifully packed in a potli with the couple’s monogram felt like the best experience for our guests!” she shares. Colour schemes and aesthetics dictate most of the wedding planning, and experiences are no different. Sadhika explains how the experiences take shape, “When clients get on a call with us, they want to know about the activities, while focusing on what aligns with their event aesthetics the best. Tanya shares, “For example, a client might say they want an ‘evil eye-themed’ setup.
“Guests today want to engage, participate, and take home something memorable.