Wedifys brings you a dazzling showcase of the most sparkling shaadis and high-society weddings to watch out for; from intimate nuptials and grand hometown celebrations to the quiet elegance and regal grandeur of destination weddings. From the oases of the Middle East to the grand spires of Europe, if you’re curious about where the most high-profile Indian weddings are taking place this year, read on! Austria in May, Spain in October, and Paris in November... here’s a glimpse of who is marrying where.
Devangi Nishar and Sahar Parekh-Luxury Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Wedding
Devangi, the beautiful daughter of Dr. Alka Nishar, founder of the multi-designer store AZA, is marrying Kolkata business magnate Sahar Parekh this week. The three-day celebration is at the Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi, a venue that hosted over 14 Indian weddings in 2015 alone. Later this year, the Ritz Carlton property in Bali will host a major Indian wedding, the union of the scions of two Mumbai-based business families.
Arundhati De and Sahil Sheth-Elegant Mumbai High-Society Wedding
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This week, Shoba and Dilip De’s daughter, Arundhati, is tying the knot with businessman Sahil Sheth. It’s a simple, elegant affair with the Mehndi and wedding ceremony at chic venues like Indigo, Colaba, followed by a reception on the lawns of NCPA at Nariman Point. In a newspaper interview, the bride's mother mentioned that she is handling all the arrangements herself, with no wedding planners involved.
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Gayatri Reddy and Aneesh Bhatia-Grand Hyderabad Celebrity Wedding
If Mumbai and Delhi host the ultimate power weddings, Hyderabad is the city of mega weddings-it is not uncommon to hear of weddings with attendee lists surpassing 10,000. This season, however, saw an exception with the Hyderabad-based Bajaj family co-hosting a destination wedding for their son Samarth (who married Sasha Rawal from Mumbai) at the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat. This week, Gayatri Reddy, promoter of IPL team the Deccan Chargers and daughter of newspaper baron T. Venkattaram Reddy, is marrying Aneesh Bhatia from Delhi. Aneesh, an Air Asia stakeholder and younger brother of Amit Bhatia (who is married to steel tycoon LN Mittal’s daughter Vanisha), is celebrating across venues like Park Hyatt and ITC Kakatiya.
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Kresha Bajaj and Vanraj Zaveri-Fashion-Forward Mumbai Wedding
Kresha Bajaj, daughter of noted businessman and restaurateur Kishore Bajaj, is tying the knot with Vanraj Zaveri, son of well-known jeweler Hemant Zaveri. With the bride being a prominent fashion entrepreneur and her father behind some of Mumbai’s epic restaurants, this is a wedding Mumbai’s elite eagerly anticipates! The celebrations include events such as the mehndi, an intimate wedding, and a glittering reception at the NSCI Dome in Worli.
Anushree Jasani and Parth Jindal-Royal Vienna Destination Wedding
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In May 2016, Parth Jindal, the 23-year-old scion of JSW Steel, weds Anushree Jasani, his classmate from Cathedral and John Cannon School. The celebrations span five different venues and hotels in Vienna, including Palais Hansen Kempinski and the Ritz-Carlton Vienna. Preceding the May celebrations, the groom’s sisters, Tanvi Shete and Tarini Handa, hosted a young crowd's party at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. For the rich and famous Indians, it’s Vienna in May, Spain in October, and Paris in November-the chosen locations for two high-profile NRI weddings managed by Mumbai’s Aditya Motwane, renowned for planning some of the biggest Indian weddings in Europe.
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Upcoming Celebrity Engagements and Indian Weddings - Star Couples, Glamour & Grand Celebrations
Priya Singh and Sikander Kher: Priya Singh, daughter of noted art collector and interior designer Kavita Singh and pharma baron Jasjit Singh, is engaged to actor Sikander Kher. The engagement was hosted at the Singh family’s bungalow in Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai, with close friends and family, including Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.
Isheta Salgaocar and Neeshal Modi: Isheta, niece to Mukesh and Anil Ambani, is engaged to Neeshal Modi, the younger brother of jewelry designer Nirav Modi. Neeshal, who divides his time between Antwerp and Mumbai, proposed to Isheta on the ski slopes of a European resort.
Sherina Dalamal and Vaneesh Soni: Fashion designer and construction heiress Sherina Dalamal is engaged to Vaneesh Soni, a doctor from Beverly Hills.
Rajeev Samant and Margarita Andronova: Sula founder Rajeev Samant, is engaged to Margarita Andronova from Russia. Rajeev introduced her to his friends at a sundowner in Goa, marking the end of his bachelor days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which were the most high-profile celebrity weddings in 2016?
Some of the most high-profile celebrity weddings in 2016 included Devangi Nishar and Sahar Parekh's lavish celebrations at the Ritz Carlton in Abu Dhabi, Gayatri Reddy and Aneesh Bhatia's grand festivities across multiple venues in Hyderabad, Kresha Bajaj and Vanraj Zaveri's glittering reception at the NSCI Dome in Worli, and Parth Jindal and Anushree Jasani's extravagant destination wedding in Vienna.
2. What were the popular destinations for Indian celebrity weddings in 2016?
Popular destinations for Indian celebrity weddings in 2016 included Abu Dhabi, Bali, Vienna, Spain, and Paris. These locations were chosen for their luxurious venues, picturesque settings, and ability to host large, opulent celebrations.
3. Who were the notable couples that got engaged in 2016?
Notable engagements in 2016 included Priya Singh and Sikander Kher, Isheta Salgaocar and Neeshal Modi, Sherina Dalamal and Vaneesh Soni, and Rajeev Samant and Margarita Andronova. These engagements often featured intimate and elegant ceremonies attended by close friends and family.
4. Were there any unique trends in celebrity weddings in 2016?
One unique trend in celebrity weddings in 2016 was the preference for destination weddings. High-profile couples chose exotic locations like Vienna, Muscat, and Bali for their nuptials. Additionally, there was a notable blend of tradition and modernity, with weddings featuring grand, multi-day celebrations as well as intimate, elegant affairs.
