If you are getting married soon, chances are you might want a wedding, smaller than the one you planned for. Even after the pandemic has settled, people are still hesitant, terrified, and stumbled with the idea of big gatherings or tossing a huge party. However, if you are disappointed that you will not be having a big fat Indian wedding, we are here to cheer you up. In this article, we will walk you through the top five celebrity weddings that are classic instances of a small wedding, that were stunning and the perfect inspiration for you to arrange your own.
1.) Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
Although it was highly unlikely for a couple that is always in limelight to go for an intimate wedding. But, a modest, unconventional wedding was simply a natural extension of their personality. When asked, the power couple said, “We wanted a laid-back wedding.” with just 42 people, including all of their friends and family members.
Ever since then, this pair popularised cosy weddings, even before the pandemic made it mandatory. They got married in a super-secret and super-intimate ceremony in an 800-year-old town that turned into a villa in Italy in 2017. Every part of their wedding was well-planned and unforgettable. From the most stunning clothes to the décor that took you into a spectacular fantasy world. To avoid it becoming a circus, the couple decided to invite just close relatives and friends. But the photos and video of Anushka’s bridal entrance that they published will live on in the minds of all future brides!
If you are planning to tie a knot anytime soon, remember that simplicity is the key. Choose minimal makeup, that looks radiant and charming with subtle coloured outfits.
2.) Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar
The Fair and Lovely girl Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar’s Wedding had set another perfect instance for a small and cozy wedding. This Bollywood couple got hitched with picture-perfect ceremonial activities. It would be an understatement to denote this wedding as small, which had just immediate relatives as guests.
The couple held their pheras in the open between the splendid Himalayan mountains as a wonderful background at Yami’s property in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The couple opted for authentic clothing, décor, and ambience, and the ceremony turned out to be as authentically Indian as it gets. This is why they are at the top of the most inspirational celebrity weddings list.
If you are planning a wedding in the near future, you may skip the gaudy lehengas and opt for an heirloom sari that you can wear on many other occasions as well.
3.) Diya Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi
Diya Mirza has always been vocal about the importance of sustainable living. So naturally, when it came to her wedding day the star went in an environment-friendly way. The lovely couple tied a knot in a small ceremony that made news for all the right reasons. Only the close friends and family members of the couple were invited to the wedding, which was environment friendly and waste-free. Their wedding had a number of innovative elements, including a female priest pronouncing the nuptials. There was no food waste, no plastics were used, and all of the decorations were made from domestically sourced materials. The conclusion was an aspirational celebrity wedding for all the right reasons.
This wedding had set a real benchmark for all the environment-friendly couples who wish to get hitched in a luxurious yet eco-friendly way.
4.) Miheeka Bajaj and Rana Daggubati
Amid the nationwide mandated lockdown, The Bahubali star Rana Daggubati proposed to his lady love Miheeka Bajaj and she said ‘YES’. This Telegu-Marwari wedding was the buzz of the town. Rana Daggubati married Miheeka, a Hyderabad-based businesswoman, in a hush-hush wedding with only 30 guests. On the big day, the bride donned her mother’s bridal lehenga, and the wedding decor was influenced by the traditional Thota Vaikuntam artwork. The entire venue was turned into an enchanted forest, creating a very mesmerising impact.
So if you want to have a theme-based, artistic wedding then what better than Rana- Miheeka’s wedding to refer to.