Marriage is considered to be an auspicious occasion further which two people begin a new journey of their lives together. It marks the beginning of a new phase, new challenges and new memories. In India it holds a strong influence on the people and has a lot of importance too.
Cultures differ in our country. In some cultures engagement is not an important part of the whole wedding ceremony whereas in some, it is considered as a starting point of the marriage ceremony. Usually wedding ring is the one which is exchanged during the engagement ceremony which is also known as the engagement ring. If a certain culture does not consist the tradition of engagement, rings are exchanged just before the wedding ceremony starts, which is then known as a wedding ring. They are available in different metals like gold, silver, platinum and diamond.
Just like different cultures, the wedding concept also differ in each marriage. Some people like to make it huge and lavishing while some keep it simple and is a closed family affair. The following examples are considered to be the most glamorous weddings happened in India.
1. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra
- The wedding of Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra was a majestic ceremony. Apart from the awe-inspiring wedding decorations, it was Shilpa’s outstanding Kundan jewellery with uncut diamonds and emeralds that raised the glamour quotient of the event. Her ENGAGEMENT RING generated a lot of buzz. And why not; after all, it was a staggering masterpiece. Furthermore, the reception held at Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai for their elite guests from the B-town, was another show of their incredible budget. The famous duo went all out for their splendid wedding with a nine-tier gasp-worthy cake, which was rumoured to weigh around 80 kilos. Well, considering the name and recognition the couple holds, it is an all-in-all fair game.
2. Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan
- This was one lavish ceremony considering the stardom they pocess. The cost for the incredible, larger-than-life event was incredible.It was a regal ceremony filled with their closest friends and family. Though their wedding was a low key affair, it was still a lavish affair. It included many of Bollywood’s and politics’ big names . From pujas and ceremonies, to vibrant outfits and jewellery, this ‘statement-making’ marriage still has us and B-town talking. Their reception feast had the chefs from the Taj Hotel, to serve a scrumptious combination of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines was another money-guzzling arrangement. We are sure a large part of the budget went on security too.
3. Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
- Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor wedding was much of an awaited one which did not disappoint anybody. The celebrations and merriment was never ending for their five-day long nuptial ceremony. Celebrities from royal families and the world of sports and politics made the royal wedding a stunning spectacle with their mighty presence.Everything was a splurge for this pair, and most of the expenses were doled out on couple’s custom-made outfits for various rituals.
4. Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh
- The couple made their big day an affair to remember. Their wedding was held in a grand as well as high-class Maharashtrian style. After this, the couple went on to formalise their wedding with Catholic rituals in a church. It was a grand five-day affair; and the actual wedding was held in the Taj Lands End hotel, Mumbai.There was a star-studded mehendi, preceding a similarly grand sangeet and a magnificent wedding. It was a swish luxury restaurant booked for the guests, which made their marriage even dreamier. They gave an awesome edge to their outfits cementing their position as stars. The ceremony was simply sparkling with the presence of B-towns’ big names and also politicians.
5. Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva
- The couple got married at the lavish Alva farmhouse, near Hebbal Lake in Bangalore. Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva, had a royal theme to their big day.Even before the wedding functions started they had everyone’s attention with their opulent wedding cards. Their wedding invite was limited-edition piece; the two-tiered box contained an expensive Ganjifa artwork, which made it a collector’s item.One of the grandest and classiest Bollywood weddings saw the couple appearing as prince and princess. Everyone was heard gibbering about the Karnataka and Punjabi style wedding, ostentatious food lawns with palm trees, prodigious catering arrangements, and how gorgeous the couple looked in their designer dresses.When it comes to the mandap decoration, sky was the limit. Decorated with 25,000 Swarovski crystals, imported flowers brought in from Czechoslovakia and Italy, and rangolis made by professionals, the wedding venueshowcased the affluence and royalty that goes with the rich and famous.
These amazingly glamorous weddings might not be a cup of everybody’s tea, but it surely does give us ideas to plan our “big day!”
