The big, fat Bollywood wedding of the year is all set to take place this week. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding festivities will reportedly begin from Wednesday, and the big day is reportedly on April 14. While the star couple have been vocal about their relationship for years, their wedding preps are hush-hush. On Monday, the wedding venues - RK Studios, Krishnaraj Bungalow and Vastu were decorated with lights, Sabyasachi outfits were also delivered at the wedding venue. So here's a round up of all the details that we know so far - from the dates to the venue and obviously the guest list.
Dates
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding festivities will kickstart with a mehendi ceremony, scheduled to take place on April 13. While some reports stated April 14 as the wedding date, other reported that the big day is on April 15. Alia Bhatt's uncle Robin Bhatt told India Today that Alia and Ranbir will get married April 14. According to reports, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are set to host two grand wedding receptions for their friends on April 16 and 17 at Taj Colaba. The guest list is going to be star-studded (more on that later).
The Venues
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have reportedly zeroed in Ranbir's Bandra home Vastu as their official wedding venue, while all the pre-wedding functions, from mehendi to sangeet will take place at RK Studios in Mumbai's Chembur. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are set to host two grand wedding receptions for their friends at Mumbai's at Taj Colaba. According to reports, Chrysanthemums and white button flowers have been sourced from Bangalore for their wedding venue. They will reportedly move to Krishnaraj Kapoor Bungalow in Mumbai - All the 3 venues have been decorated with lights.
The Guest List
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding will be a private affair, with only family members and close friends in attendance. Alia Bhatt's brother Rahul Bhatt shared the guests details of his sister Alia, and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding and told India Today that the couple's intimate wedding will have only 28 guests. The reception, on the other hand will be star-studded. The reported guest list for their wedding reception has been revealed and it contains some no-brainer names - A source close to the star couple told India Today that Alia's Dear Zindagi co-star Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone (Ranbir's ex and his co-star of three films) are on the guest list as is Karan Johar, who launched Alia in Bollywood. Ranbir's best friend Ayan Mukerji, who directs the couple in upcoming film Brahmastra, is invited as well.
Excited much?