Photos: Is India a wedding destination? The answer is yes!

Are you thinking of having your wedding in India? It's a good idea. See for yourself...

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Shreya Bhatia, Readers Interactivity Journalist
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India is home to culture, heritage and beauty, which is why it is a popular wedding destination for many. If you want to get married by the beach, in front of an old fort or surrounded by mountains, India offers you that and more. In this picture, the Taj Mahal - a monument of love - sits by the Yamuna River in Agra, India.
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From celebrities to the common man, India, specifically Goa, Amritsar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kerala, Delhi and Mussoorie, are popular wedding spots for people to celebrate their special day. This picture has been taken from the City Fort and shows an aerial view of the City of Udaipur.
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas: This celebrity power-couple got married in an elaborate five-day event. From a 75-foot long veil, celebrity guests and designer clothes, the wedding was a much talked about affair. This picture is of the reception ceremony of Nick and Priyanka at Taj Palace hotel, New Delhi.
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Chopra, a Bollywood actress who is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, tied the knot with Nick Jonas, American singer and actor at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. The palace is located in Rajasthan, India, and is one of the world's largest private residences. It is one of the many luxurious places to get married at in India, and is perfect if you have a big budget. The couple held their reception at the Durbar Hall in Taj Palace hotel, New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the ceremony. Here, Chopra is seen with Jonas and her entire family at an Jodhpur ceremony before the wedding.
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The Ambani wedding: Indian billionaire and mogul, Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani married Anand Piramal in December 2018, at their family home in Mumbai. While the Ambani’s didn’t need to have a destination wedding since the Ambani home skyscraper is an iconic building in itself, the couple had a pre-wedding ceremony at Udaipur.
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Ambani’s son Akash, married Shloka Mehta, daughter of wealthy businessman soon after that in 2019, in Mumbai.
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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja wedding: Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor married her long-time boyfriend and businessman Anand Ahuja in a lavish three-day ceremony, in Mumbai, India.
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The actress, known for her role in movies like Aisha and Neerja, held her wedding party at The Leela, Mumbai. While Kapoor’s wedding did not have an exotic location, the venue was anything but simple.
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Dipa Khosla and Oleg Buller: Fashion guru, model, speaker and influencer, Diipa Khosla got married to her long-time boyfriend Dutch diplomat Oleg Buller in 2019, in a 4-day celebration at Udaipur, India.
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From wearing outfits by designer Sabyasachi, to having the ceremony at the Fateh Garh Palace, the Khosla-Buller wedding affair was big and glamorous, and the pictures on social media were proof!
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Real-life couple Teji and Jai’s got married in Chandigarh, India. Chandigarh is a city and a union territory and is known for its green fields and food.
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Real bride Devyani got married at Jaipur, India. Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state and is known as the "Pink City" of India. It is famous for its handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics, forts and monuments, along with being a very popular wedding destination.
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Real-life couple Komal and Rachit in Goa, India. Goa is located on the coast of India and is a popular holiday destination. If you're hoping to have a wedding by the beach, Goa is the place. In addition to the scenic beauty, Goa is known for its food.
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Real-life couple Sapna and Mithun, got married at Udaipur, India. The city is known for its lavish royal residences, palaces and forts. If you have your wedding in Udaipur, not only would you get some great pictures, your guest will enjoy the sightseeing experience too!
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