From grand all-out weddings to low-key closed knit affairs to destination weddings there was no dearth of fabulous wedding ceremonies that 2017 didn’t see. These couples have marked their new beginnings by saying ‘I do’. We’re counting down the list of celebs who celebrated their D-day this year.
Need we say more about these two? The much-loved couple of the country created quite a storm when they finally put rest to their many ‘alleged’ and ‘rumoured’ relationship reports as they walked down the aisle in Tuscany, Italy on December 11. The countryside villa hosted the wedding for close relatives and family and the two shared the news via their social media, “Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.”
- Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge
Virushka wasn’t the only cricketer-actress pair the wedding bells rang for. Zaheer and Sagarika got married in court on November 23.The duo later hosted cocktail party and a reception which was a grand affair with the who’s who of B-town in full attendance. While the couple chose a simple registered marriage to bind each other in the bond of love, the post wedding functions had the paparazzi going wild.
- Neil Nitin Mukesh and Rukimini Sahay
Johhny Gaddar fame, Neil Nitin Mukesh’s arrange marriage to Rukimini Sahay was another staple big fat Bollywood affair. A destination wedding in Udaipur on February 9, the wedding turned out to be a glitzy and glamorous affair! Every function this couple hosted had Bollywood stars and celebrities from all walks of life pouring in.
- Amrita Puri and Imrun Sethi
Amrita and Imrun’s wedding was nothing short of magnificent. The two had a fairytale themed destination wedding at the Anantara Riverside Resort in Bangkok. The Mumbai based restaurateur tied the knot to Amrita on November 15. This was also a very hush-hush wedding of the year.
- Aftab Shivdasani and Nin Dusanj
Aftab and Nin opted for a simple court marriage on 11 June, 2014. However on their recent holiday in Sri Lanka, the two decided to renew their wedding vows on September 1, in a traditional Indian style ceremony. On Instagram, Aftab wrote: "My beloved, words fail to describe my love for you. I couldn't be happier, I thank the Lord every day for having you in my life."
- Riya Sen and Shivam Tiwari
On August 18, Riya Sen surprised her fans by tying the knot to her long-time beau Shivam Tiwari in Pune. Another quiet wedding with just family and friends in attendance, the couple had a traditional Bengali style wedding. Sister, Raima Sen shared the news of the two through her social media accounts. While Riya looked the part as a beautiful, blushing bride, Shivam too dressed up for the occasion.
- Nauheed Cyrusi and Rustom
The VJ turned actress, Nauheed Cyrusi married beau Rustom on the 5th of January in cosy Parsi wedding. Another couple who kept their D-Day low key, the wedding was hosted for close friends and family only. In attendance were actors Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Vatsal Sheth, Rushad Rana and Mehul Nisar as well.
- Hrishita Bhatt and Anand Tiwari
Ashoka fame, Hrishita Bhatt walked down the aisle with Anand Tiwari, a senior diplomat at the United Nations on March 4 in Delhi. It was completely a hush-hush wedding, which was then followed by lavish reception parties in Delhi and Mumbai. The couple knew each other for ages before their six months of courtship that led to their wedding