DeepVeer Hitched: Here’s a Happy Group Pic From the Wedding
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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone sealed the deal and got married in a traditional Chitrapur Saraswat-style ceremony on 14 November followed by the Sindhi Anand Karaj ceremony on 15 November. The couple announced their wedding in late October and enforced a strict no-photos policy at their wedding.
- Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tied the knot at Lake Como in Italy after dating for six years
- A Chitrapur Saraswat-style wedding ceremony took place on 14 November
- The Sindhi Anand Karaj ceremony followed on 15 November
- Receptions will be held in Bangalore and Mumbai
- Both put out pictures of the wedding on their Instagram and twitter accounts on Thursday
A Happy Group Picture from the Wedding
Ranveer’s stylist Nitasha sates the curiosity of the DeepVeer fans with the first group picture from the wedding. She took to Instagram to share a picture of the beaming couple with a group.
And here’s another one!
Here’s What You Need to Know About Deepika Padukone’s Engagement Ring
While everyone has been raving about Deepika Padukone’s engagement ring, here’s what you need to know about it. It’s a huge rectangle solitaire set in rare platinum that costs approximately between Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 2 crore. Wow.
'Yeh Deewani Toh Bhavnani Ho Gayi'
Ranveer’s stylist took to social media to post a fun detail from the wedding. This is how Ranveer’s father welcomed Deepika to the Bhavnani clan.
Ranveer Singh's Mumbai House Decked Up
The groom might be in Italy, but his house is all lit up in tandem with the festivities.
And Yes, Both of Them Are Dressed in Sabyasachi
Designer Sabyasachi has shared that both the bride and groom were dressed in his designs for both the weddings.
The First Picture of the Newlyweds Is Here!
And here's the much-awaited first picture of the newlyweds! Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who guarded their two weddings from the public eye fiercely, have just shared their first picture as a married couple. Check it out here:
Deepika and Ranveer's Sindhi-style Ceremony Also Completed
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s Sindhi-style wedding is now completed. The newlyweds have taken their wedding vows and done with their pheras, reports Filmfare.
Just before the baraat arrived, the couple performed a pooja with seven married women. AND apparently, Singh’s friends tore his clothes after the pooja. The groom later changed into his wedding sherwani.
’90s Music Sets the Mood
The star couple is all set for the second wedding, and this time ’90s music is reportedly setting the mood. According to India Today, “My Name Is Lakhan” started playing at the villa as soon as the groom arrived. Other numbers like “Chunnari Chunnari”, “Amma Dekh”, “Naiyyo Naiyyo” and “Tamma Tamma” are currently playing at the wedding venue.
The groom reportedly entered the venue with “Meri Pant Bhi Sexy” and other cheesy songs. The baraatis, dressed in red turbans, grooved to popular Bollywood numbers as they were escorted in a boat to the villa.
The Bride & Groom Arrive at the Venue
According to India Today, the duo has arrived at the venue and the guests were spotted wearing turbans. They apparently hid themselves from the curious gaze of the shutterbugs with the use of umbrellas.
Here's What Ranveer & Deepika May Wear for the Anand Karaj Ceremony
The Anand Karaj ceremony is set to start at around 8.30 am with a baraat, as per a report by Mumbai Mirror.
While Ranveer Singh reportedly wore a white outfit for the Chitrapur Saraswat-style wedding, Deepika wore a red and gold ensemble. The shutterbugs captured pictures of the couple’s luggage at Mumbai airport, which suggest that the bride has opted for Sabsyasachi. Sabsaysachi is apparently present at Lake Como.
According to India Today, the groom is set to wear a kanjeevaram sherwani and the bride, an embroidered lehenga with intricate threadwork. While we wait with bated breath to see the bridal outfits, here’s a new picture from the pre-wedding puja that surfaced online.
Here's Why Ranveer-Deepika Chose 15 November As Their Wedding Date
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone on Wednesday tied the knot in dreamy Lake Como setting in Italy amidst a tight circle of family and friends, culminating a six year-long love story in a 'happily ever after'. The couple may have chosen these particular dates because their first film together, Ram Leela had released on this day (15 November) five years ago!
After tying the knot in a Chitrapur Saraswat-style ceremony on 14 November, the Sindhi Anand Karaj ceremony is set to take place on 15 November.
This is one way to remember their anniversary!
You've Dethroned Me as Filmiest, but I'll Cope: Deepika's Cousin Amit on Ranveer
Deepika’s cousin Amit Padukone took to Twitter to congratulate the newly weds. Since guests aren’t allowed to reveal photos, he posted a gif of the two from their appearances in Goliyon ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. His tweet welcomed Ranveer into the family and mentioned that he hadn’t seen Deepika look happier. “You deserve no less,” he wrote.
Official Wedding Pictures to Be Shared 15 November Evening?
Ranveer and Deepika will finally share pictures from their wedding after their Sindhi-style wedding ceremony wraps up, if reports by Mid-day are to be believed. The photos are expected at 6pm IST on 15 November and will hopefully put fans out of their misery!
Security is very tight at the venue and a strict no photos policy has been imposed.
Shubha Mudgal Performs at Wedding Ceremony
Ranveer and Deepika tied the knot in a traditional Chitrapur Saraswat-style ceremony yesterday, 14 November. According to reports by Mid-day, Deepika was dressed in a red and gold outfit by Sabyasachi with heirloom jewellery and Ranveer wore a white Sabyasachi kurta and dhoti. The guests too wore South Indian attire.
The ceremony followed traditional rituals such as the Kanya Aagaman, which marks the bride’s arrival at the mandap. Shubha Mudgal reportedly performed as Deepika walked up to the mandap. Guests were treated to an elaborate lunch of South Indian fare served on a banana leaf after the ceremony.
Smriti Irani Can't Wait for the Pictures from the Deepika-Ranveer Wedding to be Released
It seems like Union Minister Smriti Irani can’t wait for the pictures from the Deepika-Ranveer wedding to be officially released, as she took to Instagram to express her frustration.
The First Glimpse of the Groom
A picture of Ranveer Singh in his white-and-gold wedding finery is doing the rounds in social media. Take a look!
First Pictures of the Nuptials on Day 1 at Lake Como
Take a peek into the Wednesday, 14 November’s nuptials at Villa Balbianello, a lakeside mansion featured in Star Wars and James Bond films. Guests are seen arriving at the venue. The bridal party and guests arrived by boat. Read more on The Quint.
#DeepVeer’s Photo-Proof Wedding Leaves Fans Disappointed
Badhai ho! One of Bollywood’s favourite jodis, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, got hitched.
The couple, who had announced their wedding in late October, sealed the deal at Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como, Italy. According to reports, they got married in a traditional Chitrapur Saraswat-style ceremony.
But wait....
Where are the photos? Read more here.
Lavish Bash After the Wedding?
According to media reports, newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are hosting a lavish party for the 30 invited guests in the evening (7 PM, India Time and 4 PM, Italy Time).
Karan Johar Wishes The Happy Couple
Karan Johar and Nimrat Kaur took to Twitter to congratulate the happy couple.
“Such a stunning gorgeous and beautiful couple!!!! Nazar utar lo! Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh!! Badhai ho!!! Love you both!!! Here’s to a lifetime of love and joy!” Karan wrote.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Are Finally Married
ANI reports that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are now married after the traditional Chitrapur Saraswat-style wedding at Lake Como, Italy. They solemnised their relationship after six years of dating each other. Ranveer and Deepika first met each other on the sets on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.
And it seems the dress code for the ceremony for the guests is colour white. From the wedding mandap and the invitation cards to the outfits and the decor adorned with white flowers, the pristine colour seems to be the duo’s favourite colour.
Anisha Padukone Changes her Insta Bio to #Ladkiwale
With the strict no photo policy at the DeepVeer Shaadi, fans may just have to rely on screenshots to sate their curiosity for a while. With the likes of drone interceptors in the sky and guests being made to wear special wrist bands and scan unique QR codes on their phones in order to gain entry, the security at the venue is tight. Deepika Padukone’s sister, Anisha Padukone changed her social media bio to reflect her status as the #Ladkiwale with a bride emoticon.
SRK, Farah Khan to Fly Down for Wedding; Harshdeep Deletes Insta-Post
According to ANI, Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are expected to reach the wedding venue by 9am today. They are among the few from the film fraternity who will be part of the official wedding. The guest list has mostly been restricted to family and close friends.
And the security arrangements are tight at the venue. From special wrist bands to patrolling boats to no mobile phone policy, every little detail has been taken care of. As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, there are boats patrolling the area surrounding the wedding venue to decapitate any drone in the vicinity.
What’s more, all the visitors are being given special wristbands and even their mobile phones camera are being covered with stickers by security guards. Numerous security boats are patrolling just outside the property to keep trespassing photographers at bay.
The couple also requested Harshdeep Kaur to delete a photo that the singer shared with her husband, by the lake, because they do not want any photos of the high profile wedding to surface online.
All The Details About The Mehendi Ceremony
As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, the mehendi ceremony which was held on Tuesday afternoon had both Deepika and Ranveer donning Sabyasachi creations as the wedding party grooved to Harshdeep Kaur’s tunes. The designer himself was also present and it looks like the men also applied henna on their palms.
Deepika and Ranveer wore similar rich shades of red and pink and the bride reportedly got misty-eyed more than once. But as per reports, the doting groom-to-be was by her side the whole time.
Chitrapur Saraswat-Style Wedding Scheduled for 14 November Followed by a Sindhi Ceremony
The couple are expected to have two wedding ceremonies. A Chitrapur Saraswat-style wedding is slated to take place in the morning on 14 November since Deepika belongs to the Konkani-speaking community originally from Karnataka. This will be followed by a Sindhi-style ceremony on 15 November.
Filmfare reports that for the Chitrapur Saraswat ceremony, Deepika will be dressed in a traditional white and gold silk sari and will wear a red lehenga on day two. Ranveer will don a heavily embellished sherwani. The couple’s outfits are all Sabyasachi creations.
Wedding Venue Shifted Due to Bad Weather?
While most have speculated that the Ranveer-Deepika wedding is taking place at Villa del Balbianello, Mid-day reports that the venue is actually Casta Diva Resort and Spa located in Blevio village on the eastern side of Lake Como.
Earlier reports have suggested that the wet weather prompted wedding planners to change the venue last minute.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Exchange Rings
The couple has officially exchanged rings post a Phool Muddi ceremony, according to Filmfare. Mid-day reports that the couple welcomed their guests personally at the entrance of the venue. Both wore western outfits. Deepika was in a white dress and Ranveer in black. The engagement ceremony was followed by a formal sit-down dinner and the guests were requested to not share any pictures on social media.
It's a Beautiful Day: Harshdeep Kaur
And if you don’t believe the singer who’s performing at Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s wedding, check out the picture she shared.
The Sangeet Gets a Signature Punjabi Touch
Day one of the wedding festivities have kicked off at Lake Como with the sangeet. Harshdeep Kaur and her band set the mood just right with dance numbers like “Kala Sha Kala”, “Mehendi Hai Rachney Wali”, “Mehendi Ni Mehendi” and “Gur Naal Ishq Mitha”. According to India Today, Ranveer even took the floor to sing and dance to his Gunday number “Tune Maari Entriyaan”.
Wedding Ensembles? This Is What You Can Expect
If you are wondering what Ranveer Singh would be wearing on his big day, the clue perhaps lies in the Sabyasachi bags that his stylist Nitasha Gaurav were spotted carrying on her way to Italy.
According to Filmfare, sources close to the couple have said that Deepika Padukone’s wedding ensemble would be in a vibrant red with intricate thread work. Ranveer, on the other hand, would be seen in a gorgeous Kanjeevaram sherwani.
Meet Vandana Mohan, the Lady Planning Deepika-Ranveer’s Wedding
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s wedding is the talk of the town and everyone wants to know every little detail of this celebrity wedding. But who do you think is making this dream wedding come true? Of course, a wedding planner and for Deepika and Ranveer, celebrity wedding planner Vandana Mohan is turning fairy godmother.So who is Vandana Mohan?
Read more on The Quint.
DeepVeer's Wedding Photographer Offers a Glimpse of Autumn from Lake Como
The wedding will be captured for posterity by the same crew that filmed the wedding of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli in Tuscany - Vishal Punjabi’s The Wedding Filmer. TWF also shot the wedding sequence in Deepika’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Ranveer’s stylist Nitasha Gaurav posted an update on the couple on social media.
“They have asked guests to not bring their cell phones to the ceremony. Considering the fact that it will be a destination wedding, there will be fewer people and all the arrangements will be in place. While the two, in all likelihood, will share pictures with their fans eventually, they hope this step will help them guard their privacy,” sources had earlier told Filmfare.
Villa del Balbianello is Being Decked with Flowers
India Today reports that twelve florists were specially flown in from Florence to decorate the wedding venue Villa del Balbianello. The Lake Como resort where the guests are staying is about 45 minutes away from the wedding venue and the publication reports that the guests will use golf carts for transport within the location. With an outdoor floating pool, the location also boasts an alfresco terrace overlooking the lake. Surrounded by the botanic park, the resort is spread across an area of about 26,000 sq meters. The location appears to be the property of Lac de Come Hotels.
The groom-to-be will reportedly make a flamboyant entry on a seaplane with a seating capacity of 14 people. Chefs from Switzerland will reportedly arrive at the venue. The wedding will reportedly be held in the morning on 14 November followed by a grand lunch.
Harshdeep Kaur to Perform at Deep-Veer Wedding
Playback singer Harshdeep Kaur posted a photo of herself in a plane with a cryptic caption that read, “Off to a very special place for an even more special occasion. Arrivederci”. Speculation is rife that this implies Kaur will be attending Ranveer and Deepika’s wedding in Italy.
A picture of her with musicians Sanjoy Das, Bobby Pathak and Firoz Khan also seems to confirm that they will perform at the sangeet and mehendi ceremony.
What is the Gorgeous Bride-to-be Wearing?
According to Mid-day, Deepika is likely to wear a white and gold ensemble for the Chitrapur Saraswat wedding on 14 November, and a red and golden Sabyasachi lehenga for the Sindhi wedding on 15 November.
Villa Closed to the Public From 13 November
A source close to the developments told Mid-day, “The villa is closed for the public starting today. The families are staying at a hotel 10 minutes from the venue because the venue itself doesn't have boarding facility."
No Gifts for the Couple
A source close to the duo disclosed to Mid-day, "Since they are both from non-filmy families, they wanted a quiet wedding away from the prying eyes of the world.” The source went on to say that the Mumbai and Bengaluru receptions are set to be ritzy affairs. The soon-to-be-wedded couple has requested guests not to get gifts but donate instead to Deepika’s Live Love Laugh Foundation, which works towards raising awareness about depression. “Both Ranveer and Deepika are deeply committed to the cause and want to involve all their guests in the good deed,” said the source.
Here’s Where Ranveer-Deepika Are Getting Married
The couple will wed on 14-15 November at the gorgeous Lake Como, which also happens to be where Isha Ambani had her engagement ceremony earlier this year. But they are not the only ones who have fallen in love with this small town. It has been a popular retreat for the wealthy since Roman times and more recently, celebs such as George Clooney and Madonna have bought homes here. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, take a look.
Check out more pictures here.
Here's a Peek at the Reception Invite
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s wedding reception in Mumbai will be held on 28 November at a five-star address. An invite, designed in white and gold, is doing the rounds on social media.
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