These Wedding Destinations are Perfect for Bollywood Fans

If you’re a bride-to-be who is obsessed with Bollywood and can not wait to get married in your Kareena-wala designer lehenga at the most fairytale-ish venue, you are not alone. For years, Bollywood has set the tone for Indian weddings and has largely influenced all the young brides, from fashion and choreography to decor and destination choices.

Every bride has grown up dreaming of a wedding as grand as those in the Bollywood movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham or Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Be it larger-than-life Sangeet scenes or fairy-lit mandap decor, Bollywood has played a huge role in inspiring countless wedding mood boards

So, if you’re someone planning your big day and want it to look like a scene right out of your favourite Bollywood film, here’s a list of all the venues that played host to the iconic on-screen weddings and now you can get married there too.

Bollywood’s Dreamiest Wedding Locations

The Oberoi, Udaivilas-Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani -(2013) 

Aditi and Taran’s beautiful wedding made me fall in love with the idea of getting married by a lakeside. Imagine lavish mehndi arrangements beneath bright skies, boat arrivals on glistening waters, and sangeet nights illuminated by hundreds of fairy lights against the backdrop of regal domes. The scenes, which were shot at the breathtaking Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, were nothing short of amazing.  This lavish estate, which is situated on the shores of Lake Pichola and is encircled by magnificent courtyards and lush gardens, ensures that your wedding will be as memorable and cinematic as theirs.

Haveli Dharampura, New Delhi- Made in Heaven -(2019)

When talking about Bollywood weddings, you absolutely cannot miss out on Deepti Naval's stunning wedding in Made in Heaven, which turned a khandar haveli into a sophisticated setting, long after the play was over. Haveli Dharampura in New Delhi is a good choice if you want a Chandni Chowk-like atmosphere, even though it's not the precise area where the wedding was held.

Carlton Towers Estate- Shaandaar -(2015)

The lavish scenes from Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s film Shaandaar, were filmed at Carlton Towers Estate, a historic country home in Yorkshire, England, known for its Victorian Gothic revival architecture. With its sprawling lawns, ornate interiors, and fairytale-like façade, the estate offered a dreamy backdrop that’s perfect for couples seeking a regal, English countryside wedding with a Bollywood twist — minus the over-the-top theatrics.

Mahabalipuram Shore Temple- 2 States -(2014)

The stunning Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu, which is an hour away from Chennai, the state capital, served as the setting for Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor's wedding in 2 States. If you want to get married here, you do need special authorisation because the place is a World Heritage Site. Nonetheless, it is a very well-liked location for pre-wedding photo sessions.

Mandawa Fort- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil -(2016)

Mandawa Fort, the location where the popular song Channa Mereya from Ranbir Kapoor’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was filmed, is truly the ideal if you’re someone looking for an offbeat wedding location. The fort radiates ageless charm and legacy with its expansive courtyards, elaborate frescoes, and centuries-old architecture. Set against Mandawa's magnificent architecture and candle-lit hallways, the film's poignant wedding montage encapsulated the spirit of a Rajasthani wedding.