Travel Log: A Northern Indian Wedding at Neemrana Fort-Palace in Rajasthan, India

April 9, 2012
What do you imagine when you picture an Indian wedding?If you envision vibrant jewel tones, contagious singing and dancing, and a visual delight of ceremony and fashion you are right on! This was actually the fifth Indian (Hindu) wedding I’ve attended but my first one in this region. The wedding venue, Neemrana Fort-Palace, only added to the romantic vibe of the occasion. The beautiful arches and architecture hailed from 1464 and have been restored in beautiful detail.   I’ll write a separate review about the Fort because it was really lovely.   It was quite an experience walking on such lovely and historic grounds.  The warm colors and grand spaces just enhanced the beauty of the wedding itself (really when will you witness a wedding in an amphitheater?!)

Here are the highlights of the wedding:
The bride receives henna and there are lots of performances at the sangeet the day before the ceremony.

Flower petals adorn the grounds during the wedding day.

The bharat band and groom are here on the wedding day!  Don’t try to out dance a middle-aged Indian lady.  You will lose and I can only say “Told you so!”

The ceremony progresses (for a while – it is actually common for most guests to leave because it is so long and the poor couple and family are left alone on stage!)

I told you it was in an amphitheater – lovely venue!

What a way to end the night!

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  • The Dainty Dolls House April 9, 2012 at 08:40

    Just wonderful 🙂 xx

  • MosaMuse April 9, 2012 at 13:31

    the bride looks beautiful! hope u had a great time!
    xo
    MosaMuse

    MosaMuse.blogspot.com

  • Johanna April 9, 2012 at 13:58

    Just amazing. I love the look of henna!

  • Heather April 9, 2012 at 15:57

    How gorgeous! I love the beauty of Indian weddings.

  • Blond Duck April 9, 2012 at 16:48

    Huzzah!

  • Mitha Komala April 9, 2012 at 18:31

    omg the event seems great! i love mehendi tattoo and indian traditions <3

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

  • Punctuation Mark April 9, 2012 at 19:42

    what a beautiful affair… always wanted to attend one of those!

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION April 9, 2012 at 21:35

    What stunning and beautiful pictures! xo
    http://www.frankieheartsfashion.com

  • Jessica April 10, 2012 at 11:31

    Oh my goodness! The venue is amazing and the colors are breathtaking.

    Also, I’m thrilled to let share that you won the Wendy Mink giveaway! What’s your email address?

    xoxo,
    Jessica

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE April 10, 2012 at 15:21

    Looks absolutely breathtaking! And like so much fun! I have always, and I mean ALWAYS, wanted to attend an Indian wedding. Lucky you that you’ve gotten to experience so many! 🙂 xoxo

  • Bonnie April 10, 2012 at 15:22

    I love the arm candy. LOVE IT.

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  • Bravoe Runway April 10, 2012 at 17:30

    Oh my gosh! What a spectacular celebration with fireworks? I’ve never been to an indian wedding but would love to go and I would wear a sari! The bride looks beautiful and all the best to them as the couple starts a new life.

  • Sophie April 10, 2012 at 18:28

    Such a beautiful post – the bracelets are amazing!
    x

    http://girlonbroughtonstreet.blogspot.co.uk/

  • BonBon Rose Girls Kristin April 10, 2012 at 19:01

    I die over those bangles! It looks like a gorgeous affair!

  • Sarah April 10, 2012 at 22:05

    So pretty! Ah I love any Indian, it’s such an amazing culture. 🙂

  • Lisa - respect the shoes April 10, 2012 at 23:36

    The ceremony site is gorge! I love all the bright colors and gold accents!

  • Wander.Lust April 11, 2012 at 05:13

    wow what a gorgeous wedding! the bride looks so beautiful. xoxo

  • Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) April 11, 2012 at 16:02

    I love indian weddings. I think they are so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these pics.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

  • Diana Mieczan April 11, 2012 at 16:21

    WOW…so stunning and beautiful:)I love the henna and the bride looks amazing. Muah, darling. xo

  • shooting star April 12, 2012 at 07:59

    wonderful images..i have been in neemrana so can imagine wat a beautiful experience it must have been!!

    http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.in/

  • Bren @ B So Chic! November 14, 2013 at 22:39

    Lovely!! I have an Indian friend who just got married. I didn’t go but she’s been sharing on FB… ooh lala. So fierce!

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