2020 might be getting worse, but on the bright side, some beautiful things are also happening around us. If you are wondering what that is, then take a look at Rana Daggubati’s wedding pictures, they will show that all that matters is the willingness to unite in the sacrament of marriage with the love and blessings of the closest ones!
Throw it back a little bit, you will remember how brimming their engagement was, with vibrancy and joy. The Daggubati household were all geared to make it ‘official’ and welcome a new beautiful family member into their house. Rana Daagubatti and Miheeka Bajaj got engaged in a rather intimate backyard setting, in the presence of their families. While Rana Dagubatti opted for a simple and super traditional outfit for the event consisting of a white shirt and mundu, Miheeka Bajaj shone brightly in an exquisite Kanjeevaram saree.
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A bride who experiments with her wedding outfits? Yes, please. Miheeka Bajaj’s fashion statement during this lockdown has been incredible and we are nothing short of amazed witnessing her alluring bridal outfits and accessories that she chose for her wedding functions, starting from Miheeka Bajaj’s lehenga to her floral haldi look, they were all unique and well put together. Miheeka wore a bright yellow belted lehenga with seashell jewelry for her haldi ceremony that elevated her bridal fashion game.
While you are at it, take a look at her beautiful Mehendi outfit, Miheeka wore this beautiful magenta-colored front slit long Kurti with a matching pink lehenga by Arpita Mehta. Miheeka went all out while choosing her wedding outfits as this particular Kurti was quite an unconventional choice for mehndi, but fashion is how you carry it, right? She pulled this outfit off gracefully and completed the look with a polki and pearl-studded mangtikka.
The Grand reveal:
The big day finally arrived and Miheeka Bajaj served some amazing looks for everyone. She chose a custom-made Anamika Khanna outfit for her big day. Her outstanding golden-hued lehenga that had intricate zardosi and golden metalwork embroidery stole everyone’s heart and how. She wore Polki jewelry from her mother’s label that complimented her entire look. Her white bangles are not worn often but her style statement with them is here to trend and stay.
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Another outfit that she rocked amazingly on her big day was her mother’s wedding day outfit for her wedding function. For the occasion of Satyanarayan Pooja, Miheeka wore a pale gold heirloom saree with paithani motif design on the border in neutral shades. She paired it with some temple jewelry that looked royal but at the same time complemented the simplicity of the outfit.
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Starting from a simple mundu for his engagement to an exclusive sherwani for his big day, the handsome hunk rocked every look. He made all of the heads turn with his big news and made everyone go gaga over him with his killer looks on his wedding day. He made for a dapper groom in a kurta with a light gold Pancha. He completed his look with a gold stole.
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A royal close-knit affair:
Lockdown hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially celebrities. Rana Dagubatti-Miheeka Bajaj’s big day was a close-knit affair, with only close friends and family attending the ceremony at Ramanaidu Studios and by friends and family, we mean that it was a star-studded affair. The attendees of Super Star Rana Daggubati’s intimate Wedding were less than 30 in number and each member was tested for COVID-19 before stepping into the venue. The whole street leading up to the Ramanaidu Studios and the wedding venue was cordoned off by security personnel.
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With Miheeka’s mother’s help, they opted for a bio-secure ceremony with a tight guest list. Attendees included several friends and stars from the South Indian Film Industry, such as Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Venkatesh Daggubati, Samantha Akkineni, and her husband Chaitanya Akkineni. The ceremonies were tied and designed by the bride’s extremely talented mother Bunty Bajaj, as she pulled in a team of experts to execute her vision of the wedding. The wedding preparation itself set a high bar of creativity teamed with safety measures to transform the entire venue into a safe environment for everyone.
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An elegant lockdown wedding decor:
Super Star Rana Daggubati’s intimate Wedding was a fusion of Telugu-Marwari cultures. Rana Daggubati & Miheeka’s wedding was an intimate ceremony, just like their Roka ceremony, with only family members present to celebrate the precious day.
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Apart from décor made up of white and orange flowers that matched their wedding outfits, Rana and Miheeka’s wedding also had live music, with a stage set up for these musicians elsewhere and streamed to the wedding venue. Rana Dagubatti could also be heard welcoming the guests to the wedding and reading private messages as to how much he wishes they could be there in person. Some of the guests and even Suresh Babu could be seen with masks on, not to mention, even Naga Chaitanya was spotted on the Live Streaming. Naga Chaitanya, whose pictures from the Roka still make rounds, attended the Pellikoduku ceremony but his pictures weren’t released. Samantha on the other hand was present for all the ceremonies, including the Mehendi.
Rana Daggubati & Miheeka Bajaj’s Haldi & Mehendi decor was done by wedding architect Bling Mushrooms and Miheeka’s company Dew Drop studio. The couple knew exactly what they wanted for their big day. The ceremony, held at the memorial of Rana’s grandfather D Ramanaidu in Hyderabad’s Ramanaidu Studios, was understated and the couple opted for minimalist decor with local tuberoses, rudraksha and baby’s breath flowers beautifully suspended from a tree under which they laid out rustic cane furniture.
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Starting from their pre-wedding decor that was so dreamy and a perfect blend of trendy & traditional. Their marriage rituals were so magical with all the hand-painted backdrops to gorgeous floral combo, they had everything customized to their taste and made to give larger than life vibes for the lovely duo. Shades of yellow and green were prioritized for the Haldi function while pastel combo of pink, purple, and white flowers attracted everyone at the Mehendi function.
Haldi Decor:
It is like stating the obvious that when we say that when we think of the ‘Haldi’ function, the colour ‘Yellow’ pops to our mind first, as it is the ritual of fun and vibrancy. Rana & Miheeka’s Haldi was a lovely blend of yellow and green colour flower garlands and a lovely hand-painted backdrop. They coordinated everything starting from the decor to the attires & Beautiful green colour masks, everything was and the pictures ooze out so much positivity and good vibes that we couldn’t wait to share them with you.
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Mehendi Decor:
Mehendi is one of the most glam events when it comes to weddings. After researching a lot of colour combos, these pretty shades were finalized and they turned out to be a visual treat for the guests and their fans. Delicate, Dainty & minimalistic designs with a blend of pastel colours are what the gorgeous couple decided for their Mehendi ceremony. We are still mesmerized by the beauty all around.
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The wedding ceremony was a small but a dream-like affair was captured by Reels and Frames and Rohan Kumar. The Wedding was celebrated in both Telugu and Marwari traditions and this intercultural wedding was one to remember. Right from the Pellikoduku ceremony to taking pheras, no major ritual was missed, sources suggest. They sat on silver and rusted orange seats to perform the wedding rituals in a white-colored mandap at Ramanaidu Studios.
The newly-wed couple found a way to ensure none of their friends and loved ones feel like they’re missing out on the wedding. They did not just live-stream the whole wedding to chosen guests, they also did it all in virtual reality so the guests could feel like they’re actually at the wedding. Along with the wedding invites that they sent out, they also handed special glasses required to view the wedding and a private link so guests could watch the whole event.
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Rana Dagubatti is always known to be very technologically savvy, always looking for ways to bring modern technology to filmmaking in Tollywood also. So it’s no surprise that this is how he chose to ensure his guests carefully attend the wedding despite the pandemic. The link was even made public for a few minutes and one could see Rana and Miheeka sitting on silver and rust-orange settees, performing the rituals. They even took the pheras before the link was made private again.
Their wedding was celebrated dreamily and above all keeping up with the safety protocols that the government has issued regarding the entire pandemic situation. Sanitizer stands, face masks, and disinfectant tunnels were placed at the venue. They followed the social distancing norms ensured that safety was of the highest priority.
Both the families had left no stone unturned to ensure this event is a memorable one, despite the challenges the pandemic poses.