Bangalore:
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi andhis to-be bride Priyanka Alva both sported matching shades ofcrimson at their mehendi ceremony, which took place at asprawling farm house here.
The couple will tie the knot in a traditional ceremonytomorrow and celebrations are already afoot.
Priyanka, a 28-year-old management graduate from London,was dressed in an orange ghagra choli for the mehendi ceremonywhich was attended by friends and relatives.
Priyanka, daughter of former Karnataka Minister, lateJeevraj Alva, will tie the knot with 34-year-old Vivektomorrow.
Vivek, who arrived in Bangalore after a hectic schedule topromote his film 'Raktha Charitra', appeared relaxed andcomfortable in his crimson apparel as he mixed with theinvitees at the pre-wedding events.
The afternoon lunch saw a spread of culinary delights fromItaly, apart from some light refreshments, sources said.
A part of the venue bustled with activity as chefs wentabout preparing the elaborate menu, a fusion of Punjabi andSouth Indian cuisine with some special dishes thrown in, forthe party that will begin here late evening.
Long white drapes, lush greenery, flowers and scented oilsset the ambience for the evening.
Guests, including close family members and relatives ofthe couples who arrived here and others set the festive moodfor the wedding.
Invitees would be treated to a performance by drummerSivamani tonight.
DJ Jasmeet is expected to add some punch to the event bybelting out the latest numbers of Rakht Charitra and otherBollywood songs from Vivek's films.
Tomorrow morning would see the marriage puja commencing atthe Alva house before moving to the Chancery Pavilion, venuefor the rest of events.
The traditional haldi ceremony and chura ceremony would befollowed by the the sehra bandhi and the milni and jaymala. The couple who will both sport designer Tarun Tahilani'screations would be blessed at the ceremony by close familyfriends and relatives.
Though the Bollywood turnout is not expected to be largetomorrow, there would be many of them at the reception atMumbai on Oct 31.
The couple will tie the knot in a traditional ceremonytomorrow and celebrations are already afoot.
Priyanka, a 28-year-old management graduate from London,was dressed in an orange ghagra choli for the mehendi ceremonywhich was attended by friends and relatives.
Priyanka, daughter of former Karnataka Minister, lateJeevraj Alva, will tie the knot with 34-year-old Vivektomorrow.
Vivek, who arrived in Bangalore after a hectic schedule topromote his film 'Raktha Charitra', appeared relaxed andcomfortable in his crimson apparel as he mixed with theinvitees at the pre-wedding events.
The afternoon lunch saw a spread of culinary delights fromItaly, apart from some light refreshments, sources said.
A part of the venue bustled with activity as chefs wentabout preparing the elaborate menu, a fusion of Punjabi andSouth Indian cuisine with some special dishes thrown in, forthe party that will begin here late evening.
Long white drapes, lush greenery, flowers and scented oilsset the ambience for the evening.
Guests, including close family members and relatives ofthe couples who arrived here and others set the festive moodfor the wedding.
Invitees would be treated to a performance by drummerSivamani tonight.
DJ Jasmeet is expected to add some punch to the event bybelting out the latest numbers of Rakht Charitra and otherBollywood songs from Vivek's films.
Tomorrow morning would see the marriage puja commencing atthe Alva house before moving to the Chancery Pavilion, venuefor the rest of events.
The traditional haldi ceremony and chura ceremony would befollowed by the the sehra bandhi and the milni and jaymala. The couple who will both sport designer Tarun Tahilani'screations would be blessed at the ceremony by close familyfriends and relatives.
Though the Bollywood turnout is not expected to be largetomorrow, there would be many of them at the reception atMumbai on Oct 31.
