Top Motifs in Indian Wedding Stationery

Ananya is delighted to have been asked by Khush Wedding for our top motifs used in Indian wedding stationery. Khush Magazine is a luxury bridal magazine for British Asian couples across the UK, celebrating love, marriage and happiness.

Have you ever wondered why the same symbols and patterns often appear on Indian wedding stationery? That's because some represent the physical and spiritual union of the couple while others are auspicious and considered to bring good luck. 

Read about our Top 6 Motifs including Lotus and Paisley here: The Top Motifs in Indian Wedding Stationery, Decoded.

We are delighted to offer Khush Wedding readers the opportunity to save 10% on their bespoke stationery orders as we are celebrating a decade of stylish stationery in 2016.

Pantone breaks with tradition; Rose Quartz and Serenity become Colour of the Year 2016

Breaking with tradition on more than one level, Pantone has decided on a blend of two colours for its Colour of the Year. From a psychological perspective, the two chosen contrasting colours represent the warmth of the Rose Quartz and the cool and calm feel of the Serenity blue. The colours are reflective of mindfulness and well-being, which are perfect to portray the soft ambiance of a romantic wedding. 

Blending of two soft hues; Rose Quartz and Serenity blue

Rose Quartz, also sometimes called the Heart Stone, with its gentle pink essence is said to represent unconditional love. It carries a soft feminine energy of compassion and peace, tenderness and healing, nourishment and comfort. All qualities that need to be brought to the fore in our world of growing turmoil.

Rose Quartz; the essence of femininity, peace and unconditional love

The colour Blue represents tranquillity, peace and harmony. It is also said to represent trust, honesty and a sense of security.

Pantone seems to be tapping into these colours to show what is missing and what is needed in today’s world.

Serenity blue conveys tranquility, harmony and security

On another level, the pink tone of Rose Quartz and the blue of the Serenity represent the growing ease with which we are relinquishing traditional attitudes towards gender fashion and colours, and moving towards gender equality. The traditional rules of pink for a girl and the blue for a boy are being transformed into a more blurred definition of colours to represent genders.

Rose Quartz and Serenity would be a perfect combination for a spring wedding; think of trees bursting with cherry blossoms against a blue sky. This exuberance can be beautifully conveyed through wedding stationery, giving it a romantic, fairy tale feeling throughout the whole suite of stationery, from invitations to thank you notes. From bridesmaids’ dresses to flowers, the pink and blue combination paired with white or other soft tones will look stunning. They would also be great colours for an outdoor summer wedding…think of lavender in bouquets or on the table at a wedding…calming and soothing and so summery!

Pink and blue are not colours usually associated with Asian weddings, where more vibrant, bold colours are used, but you never know, that might all start to change.

Rose Quartz and Serenity blue...perfect for a Spring Wedding

Pastels and soft hues have been on trend for a while, and the new Pantone colour blend will only add to their appeal. Fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Dior have already been enchanted by similar hues as seen in their shows. The Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue can be incorporated in a variety of ways, from interior design to clothing, to handbags and all sorts of personal accessories.

Fresh and soft...suitable for Spring and Summer Wedding

At Ananya, we notice emerging styles and trends and use them to inspire our stationery. Rose Quartz and Serenity capture the mood of our culture; our aspirations and hopes, and is sure to be embraced by those wanting to tie the knot in 2016.

‘Colour Me’ by Ananya

On 13 October, Ananya hosted a very special evening of calming, colouring and pampering at the House of Elemis in Mayfair, London. It was an opportunity for the guests to leave the cares of their busy day behind, to unwind with a complimentary 30 minute spa treatment, then take a seat in the Penthouse at their very own colouring station to relax and re-connect to their childhood and the sheer joy colouring with limited edition ‘Colour Me’ stationery designs by Ananya.

House of Elemis

Food, drinks and colourful displays of stationery

The adult colouring craze has been taking the world by storm in recent years, with adult colouring books shooting to the top of Amazon bestseller lists and sales soaring in bookstores by up to 300% year on year. Billed by The Guardian as ‘the new therapy’, filling in the intricate and beautiful designs can be a fun, creative way to de-stress and enjoy the nostalgia of cherished childhood memories. Clinical psychologists have noted that colouring can actually temporarily alter brain waves, giving busy minds a much-needed rest, and could even help to relieve symptoms of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Creative juices flow as guests enter the world of colouring

At Ananya, we are constantly incorporating new trends into our stationery designs, and the idea of colouring therapy has truly captured our hearts. Based on our trend predictions for 2016, Ananya has designed what we think are stunning outlines, which were unveiled at the ‘Colour Me’ evening.

Hot trends for 2016

Colour palettes and trends for 2016

The limited edition ‘Colour Me’ collection is now available online at Ananya, including interactive wedding invitations that guests may colour and keep as memento, seasonal and thank you cards. Prices start from £3.50. 

Photography: Sanjay D Gohil Photography