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| The Magic of Color |
For men, this means wearing a pastel shirt and tie, which always looks great under a dark suit or sports coat. For women, a pastel blouse or scarf complimenting a colorful ensemble will add to the variety of color in the space. Without having to do much work at all, this simple request can turn a roomful of people into a memorable sea of color. Since the pastel theme is already implied on the invitation, attendees will arrive with the anticipation of seeing an event design that’s unique and one that they’re a part of. Rather than being a bother, dress code requests make for great ice breakers and conversation starters.
Indian Color Palettes
Houston’s Indian American population is one of the largest in the nation, not to mention one of the most powerful. In recent years, the cultural enclave known as Harwin (now the Mahatma Gandhi District) has gone mainstream, with many social and corporate events now utilizing Indian motifs in their design. Indian weddings have become popular among adventurous brides, and Indian-themed events have become the new celebration of choice for corporate planners who want to organize an inspired get-together that will make a lasting impression.
Color plays a significant role in the material culture of India, as fashion and interior design reflect a penchant for the bold and the beautiful. In fact, one of the most important holidays in Hindi culture, the festival of Holi, is known as a celebration of color. What makes Indian color palettes so irresistible is that there’s no such thing as an understated scheme, a muted design or a plain backdrop: it’s bright color everywhere, the more the better.
Even if planners are worried that an Indian-themed event might not be inclusive to every attendee, they can still achieve the effect without incorporating any specific images or designs that are directly linked to Indian and its cultures. Richly colored flowers, especially carnations, can give a venue a distinctly Indian flavor. Blood reds, tangerine oranges, and blushing pinks are the core colors of Indian fashion, as well as sunshine yellow and emerald green. Pale variations of primary colors, and even pastels, will have the opposite effect. The rule of thumb when it comes to Indian colors is that richer is better. Sea blues and amethyst purples are also popular colors, but should be used separately from the warmer colors.
Indian fabric and textiles are great embodiments of the subcontinent’s love of color. Planners can arrange for mannequins wearing traditional Indian clothing to be arranged throughout the venue, adding vibrant color without giving the impression of trying too hard. Indian clothing makes for interesting decor, and can also be used to strengthen an existing color palette. For example, arrange yellow and orange saris and kurtas in front of a backdrop of red and pink floral arrangements and you have a bust of color with only four different shades.
Indian Color Palettes
Houston’s Indian American population is one of the largest in the nation, not to mention one of the most powerful. In recent years, the cultural enclave known as Harwin (now the Mahatma Gandhi District) has gone mainstream, with many social and corporate events now utilizing Indian motifs in their design. Indian weddings have become popular among adventurous brides, and Indian-themed events have become the new celebration of choice for corporate planners who want to organize an inspired get-together that will make a lasting impression.
Color plays a significant role in the material culture of India, as fashion and interior design reflect a penchant for the bold and the beautiful. In fact, one of the most important holidays in Hindi culture, the festival of Holi, is known as a celebration of color. What makes Indian color palettes so irresistible is that there’s no such thing as an understated scheme, a muted design or a plain backdrop: it’s bright color everywhere, the more the better.
Even if planners are worried that an Indian-themed event might not be inclusive to every attendee, they can still achieve the effect without incorporating any specific images or designs that are directly linked to Indian and its cultures. Richly colored flowers, especially carnations, can give a venue a distinctly Indian flavor. Blood reds, tangerine oranges, and blushing pinks are the core colors of Indian fashion, as well as sunshine yellow and emerald green. Pale variations of primary colors, and even pastels, will have the opposite effect. The rule of thumb when it comes to Indian colors is that richer is better. Sea blues and amethyst purples are also popular colors, but should be used separately from the warmer colors.
Indian fabric and textiles are great embodiments of the subcontinent’s love of color. Planners can arrange for mannequins wearing traditional Indian clothing to be arranged throughout the venue, adding vibrant color without giving the impression of trying too hard. Indian clothing makes for interesting decor, and can also be used to strengthen an existing color palette. For example, arrange yellow and orange saris and kurtas in front of a backdrop of red and pink floral arrangements and you have a bust of color with only four different shades.
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