“I was the only person who couldn’t experience the performance because it looked so different in reality compared to the videos,” laughs Agrawal-Malpani. “But it was literally like being in a fairy tale.” The groom’s cousin gifted them another exciting tech integration—special flooring equipped with motion sensors so that as guests walked by, animated snowflakes danced around their feet.
It’s not all AR smoke and holographic mirrors, though. Integrating tech into weddings is also just plain practical. AI chatbots can help with the initial stages of event planning. You can also bring down your decor budget by swapping tulips flown in from Amsterdam for customised digital projections—a more efficient option that is also reusable.
For some brides, going digital with the decor can also be a step towards sustainability. “It reduces the waste created by heavy structures and flowers, and keeps the setup minimal,” says Niharika Dewan, who runs a laundry service for luxury goods. Dewan and her husband Abhimanyu Thapar, a real estate professional, used technology to create a unique vibe for each of their events at Thailand’s Avani Khao Lak resort.
Drawing inspiration from a playlist of songs the couple bonded over, projections were used to transform the room for the sangeet into a lunar landscape for the Frank Sinatra-inspired “Fly Me to the Moon” theme. For the afterparty, there was an Afro house-inspired jungle disco.
