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Weddings in Bollywood are not only of interest to the celebrities and their families, but are also of major interest to the fans! This past month, Bollywood starlet and Big Brother UK winner Shilpa Shetty married Indian business man Raj Kundra in a lavish ceremony at “Balla Walla” in Khandala. The reception, held at the luxurious Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai, was one of the most highlighted events this year and was attended by some of the most high profile names in the Indian film industry, including Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan.
If lush, lavish, extravagant and eye catching is your style, don’t think you need to be rich and famous have your dream wedding. CitySaheli put together a few stylish tips, inspired by Shetty’s memorable affair, so you too can get married like a Bollywood star – only without the hefty price tag!
Invitations
The ornate gold embellishment displaying the couple’s initials told Shetty’s guests that her soon-to-be affair was going to be extravagant! Heavy embellishment’s can be costly, though, if purchased directly from the card designer. To cut cost, consider purchasing simpler invitations and adding the embellishments yourself. Your guests will never know!
Jewelry and Attire
Shetty’s ornate red creation for her ceremony, and golden gown embellished with Swarovski crystals for the reception, were designed by top designer and friend Tarun Tahiliani. Her wedding jewelry to accompany this apparel was worth more than RS 3 crore (that’s more than $600,000,000!).
Don’t quite have that budget? If there is a particular designer you love, choose photos from his or her collection and look for similar designs in more affordable shops. Or consider have something similar made by a designer within your price range.
Also, celebrities often get jewels worth thousands of dollars on loan from famous jewelry designers. Borrowing jewelry from friends or family, or raiding Nani’s jewelry box, is a wonderful way to create your own distinctive look.
Reception
Shetty’s wedding was held at the villa of Shilpa’s close friend Kiran Bawa. The entire place was elegantly draped in flowers and lights.
To obtain a similar look at a lower cost, consider renting or purchasing inexpensive ornate fabric to use as your ceremony backdrop. This cuts the number of flowers needed but will still achieve the dramatic red carpet look you’re looking for!
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