ROMANTIC

Planning that Big Fat Royal Wedding in Rajasthan?

Gitanjali Banerjee

Last updated: Apr 3, 2017

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The Dream

Since my teenage years, I have dreamt of a truly traditional and royal wedding. I dreamt of being a princess exchanging wedding vows in an illuminated palace with rose petals showering from the skies. The groom would enter majestically riding an elephant and guests would be greeted by lively folk musicians, prepping them for a fabulous night ahead.

The Reality

Well, as luck would have it, dreams do come true!

Bridge the gap between dreams and reality by planning your wedding in the royal state of Rajasthan that reverberates of heritage, tradition and culture. Mystical moments are created, hearts are touched and history is rewritten when glamour meets tradition at a royal wedding in Rajasthan.

Tinsel Town Goes the Royal Way…

Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities also have chosen majestic Rajasthan as their wedding venues and in return, created their very own fairy tales to be remembered for a lifetime.

• Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev tied their knot amidst grand festivities at Jananna Mahal of City Palace in Udaipur.

• Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani chose the romantic city of Udaipur to solemnize their vows.

• Arun Nayar and Liz Hurley celebrated their nuptial rites amidst lavish arrangements at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.

• Katy Perry and Russell Brand got married in a true traditional style wearing Rajasthani dresses and circling around the fire,  Ranthambore.

P.S. While the venues do add a royal touch to the weddings, they might not guarantee a "happy ever after" status!

The Top 5 Wedding Destinations of Rajasthan

1. Udaipur

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Udaipur, the city of lakes, palaces, and romance offers a picture-perfect setting for a royal wedding. Jagmandir Island on Lake Pichola, Devigarh Fort Palace, and Zenana Mahal are some of the most sought after wedding venues.

 

2. Jodhpur

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The Blue City of Jodhpur, is picturesque and awe-inspiring. Umaid Bhawan Palace on a hilltop, overlooking this magnificent city, is an ideal location for organizing a fabulous wedding.

 

3. Jaipur

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Royalty and romance are etched in every nook and corner of Jaipur. There is no dearth of splendid wedding venue options in Jaipur; however, the Rambagh Palace, Raj Palace and Jal Mahal Palace are undoubtedly some of the best locations.

 

4. Ranthambore

Get romantic in the wilderness! While it’s not your usual, glamorous wedding venue complete with glorious palaces and forts, it does make for a unique wedding experience amidst Ranthambore’s natural beauty, wilderness, and historical ruins.

 

5. Neemrana Fort

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Neemrana Fort is one of the oldest heritage sites in India. Perched atop a hill, Neemrana offers the perfect setting for a wedding. Neemrana is easily accessible both from Delhi (137 kilometers) and Jaipur (154 kilometers), which makes it an ideal wedding venue. A magical ambiance is created when the fort is bedecked with flowers and lights.

Matches are made in heaven and perfect weddings are planned in Rajasthan. You are cordially invited to regal Rajasthan.

Also read:

Rajasthan Travel Guide - Rajasthan Travel Guide

Udaipur and Southern Rajasthan - Lonely Planet