DIY Bride Energy? These IKEA Finds Need To Be In Your Cart!
BY Apoorva | 22 Jul, 2025 | 630 views | 3 min read
So you're planning a wedding (yay!) but you're also trying to do it your way - budget-friendly, Pinterest-worthy, and with some cool, unexpected touches. Enter IKEA, the underrated wedding MVP. Whether you're sprucing up your shaadi home or creating the perfect photo corner, IKEA has tons of cute and functional finds to make your wedding look *aesthetic* without burning a hole in your wallet. Here’s a handy list of IKEA wedding must-haves - yes, we’ve linked everything so you don’t have to hunt!
Frames for That Aww Wall
Images via IshRah Wedding
Images via Pinterest
Whether it’s a memory lane wall with childhood photos or cute couple candids from your pre-wedding shoot, these frames are perfect. Use them for table numbers, signs, or even guest messages!
Artificial Flowers & Plants That Don’t Die on You
Image via Kulvin and Dilip
Let’s be real - flowers are expensive and wilt faster than your energy post-haldi. IKEA’s artificial blooms are so realistic, they totally pass for the real deal. Mix ‘em with fresh flowers or let them shine on their own.
His and Her Chairs!
Image via Aash Studio
Looking to replicate these fun his and her chairs? Pick the Tobias chair from IKEA, paste some fun decals and you are set!
Find them here
Tealight Holders That Set the Mood
Image via 3Productions
Want that warm, romantic glow? Tealights are a vibe, especially for evening functions or your entry pathway. These holders? Cute AF.
Rustic Seating For A Mehendi or Haldi
Image via Pinterest
This outdoor wooden seat is perfect for that backyard mehendi or haldi event.
Find them here
Decor Baskets for That Earthy Look
Image viaDesigner Events Inc
Use them for holding favours, rolled-up dupattas, floral cones, or even snacks at a haldi. Rustic + reusable = win!
Find them here
Fairy Lights & String Lights
Image via The Wedding Files
No Indian wedding is complete without sparkle. IKEA lights are durable and add a warm glow. For any outdoorsy event, these lights are a must!
Find them here
Candle Sticks for That Main Character Energy
Image via The Partywaala
Candles are dreamy, period. Pop these on your tables or alongside your couple portraits and you’ve got instant elegance.
Find them here
Table Runners = Table Glow-Up
Image via With Love Nilma
Doing a mehendi in your garden? Backyard haldi brunch? IKEA’s table runners add that extra oomph to basic setups.
Place Card Holders That Work Overtime
Image via KV Designs & Decor
Skip the boring. Use these cute clips to hang guest photos on a string, label your food tables, or even hold handwritten love notes.
Find them here
Drink Dispensers for the DIY Bar Crew
Planning a laid-back sangeet or welcome dinner? Let guests pour their own mocktails or sangrias from these chic dispensers.
Mirrors That Make Everything Look 10x Fancier
Image via Shreya and Rajat
Mirrors as décor? So in. Use them as backdrops for welcome signs, photobooths, or just to make your space look bigger and boujee.
You don’t need to hire a fancy decorator or spend lakhs on wedding props. IKEA’s got you covered - minimal effort, maximum impact!
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