The moment your Rishta is finalised, you start to prepare your wedding checklist mentally. From wedding planners to outfits and jewellery. But the thing that comes right on top of your list, and is of utmost priority, is the wedding venue. Now, let’s be honest, Bollywood has given us some unrealistic expectations of what a big fat Indian wedding looks like. But there’s one destination in the country where all our BFIW dreams can come true. Yes, we are talking about the land of the royals – Rajasthan! With so many luxurious and magnificent forts and palaces, it is indeed the perfect destination for a grand affair. So, if you’re in for a truly royal wedding, here are some forts, palaces and Havelis you have to check out!Â
- Fateh Garh, Udaipur
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Situated in the heart of the city of lakes, Hotel Fateh Garh Udaipur is an exquisite venue for a dreamy royal wedding. Take a cue from global fashion blogger Diipa Khosla who booked the entire place for her big fat Indian wedding to now-husband, Oleg Buller last year. With both indoor and outdoor areas, they will make your wedding the most magical event of your life!
2. Neemrana Fort Palace, Neemrana
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This 15th-century fort palace is a premier heritage hotel on the Delhi Jaipur highway and is the ideal location for the grand wedding of your dreams! Its medieval, rustic parts are perfect for an outdoor day wedding, and the interiors are just the right backdrop for a palatial affair! Trust us; you can’t find a better venue for an exotic royal wedding!
3. Chunda Palace, Udaipur
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Belonging to one of the noble families of the Mewar Kingdome, Chunda Palace is as good as it gets when it comes to a luxurious royal wedding. Its splendid architecture and regal ambience makes it perfect for a fantasy royal wedding and will leave your guests fascinated beyond imagination. If you’re looking for a grand affair with limited guests, this boutique hotel overlooking Lake Pichola is the perfect venue for you!
4. Mundota Fort and Palace, Jaipur
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Spread over ten-acres, the palace boasts of a Rajput-Mughal architecture. It offers 12 different event venue’s comprising of gardens, a banquet hall which is inside of a beautifully hand-carved stone structure, terraces and pavilions. Their staff will go out of the way to make your wedding a memorable one that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. All this makes it a popular wedding destination so make sure to make your bookings asap!
5. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
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Built-in 1835 the Rambagh Palace has served as the home to the queen’s favourite handmaidens and guesthouse and hunting lodge. Later it became the residence of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. So tell us, can you find a venue better than this for a royal wedding? We don’t think so! Especially since they’ve got so many different event venues ranging from the lush gardens to exquisite banquets halls.
6. Jag Mandir Island Palace, Udaipur
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If you’re going for a truly unique experience, the Jag Mandir Island Palace is the perfect location for you! Built on Lake Pichola, this 17th-century palace is a dazzling wedding venue. What makes it an even more romantic is that it is said that it was on this island where Emperor Shahjahan derived inspiration to build the Taj Mahal! Besides, your guests will be ferried back and forth over the pristine waters of the lake for every event. We’re sure that will give them something to remember for a lifetime!
7. Alila Fort, Bishangarh, Jaipur
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Live the dream of a royal fairytale wedding against the backdrop of the sublime splendour and romance of Alila Fort Bishangarh. Located barely 6 km off the Delhi-Jaipur, this place will be easily accessible for all your guests. With enchanting indoor and outdoor venues, this fort is one of the most magical wedding venues for your big day! They’ll make sure every detail, from dining and decoration to photography and entertainment is tailored to your liking for a memorable experience. What more can you ask for?
8. Chomu Palace Hotel, Jaipur
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This 300-year-old palace has been a witness of the luxurious lives led by the rulers in their time and has also served as the backdrop in a couple of Bollywood films. Focusing on perfecting the little details that make up the most precious day of your life, this palace is the ideal venue for a royal destination wedding. From the pre-wedding ceremonies to the big wedding day itself, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of at the Chomu Palace hotel for the wedding of your dreams!
9. Samode Palace, Jaipur
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This 475-year-old palace is an exquisite blend of Indian and Mughal architecture and is one of the best destinations for a grand wedding. Tailor-made for your fantasy wedding, apart from the majestic location, the palace has got the most delectable cuisine and flawless service to make your big day as memorable as you can imagine. With the mandap set up in the beautiful courtyard, and a royal banquet in the opulent Darbar hall along with picturesque terraces, this is an ideal wedding destination.
10. Fort Rajwada, Jaisalmer
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If you’re going for a truly royal experience, Fort Rajwada in Jodhpur is where you’ll get it! Feel like a prince and a princess as the team at Fort Rajwada leaves no stone unturned to make your big day a memorable affair! They’ll transform the entire hotel to make it resemble an opulent palace for your wedding day while you enjoy and make memories with your guests that everyone will cherish for a lifetime!
11. Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur
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If you want an experience of the life of the royals of Jodhpur on your big day, pick Ajit Bhawan, which belonged to the Royal family of Jodhpur, as your wedding venue. From traditional to modern or simplistic to exotic, at Ajit Bhawan, you can choose from an extensive portfolio of themes and let them customise your wedding as per your budget. With their experts planning and executing the most luxurious wedding that’s fit for Royalty, it’s going to be an affair your guests talk about for a long time to come!
12. Castle Mandawa, Shekhawati
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Lying in the centre of the Shekhawati region, Castle Mandawa is yet another majestic destination for a grand wedding. Serving as the perfect royal backdrop for a fairytale wedding the castle hotel specialises in arranging a customised wedding in royal Rajasthani and Punjabi style. They have two wedding venues – a Mughal Garden and as well as a poolside venue. So take your pick to make the biggest day of your life as cherishable as it can get!
13. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
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If Priyanka Chopra picks a venue for her destination wedding, it has surely got to be super special! There’s nothing we can say about the Umaid Bhawan palace that can do justice to its beauty and grandeur. It’ll suffice to say that you’ll be in awe of every aspect of this palace which is why it should be your wedding venue for the perfect Nickyanka style fairytale wedding.
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