Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna to Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli: Bollywood’s most talked-about wedding invitation cards

Bollywood weddings are often grand affairs planned with extreme secrecy. Despite tight security and private ceremonies, several details somehow make their way to the internet including the beautifully designed invitation cards. Over the years, fans have caught glimpses of these exclusive wedding invites, which often reflect the personal ethos of the couple. From royal themes to minimalist designs, here’s a look at some celebrity wedding cards that surfaced online.

Actors Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli tied the knot on December 11, 2017, in a private yet luxurious ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. The intimate wedding was attended by close friends and family at a scenic heritage resort. Their invitation card followed a traditional aesthetic: a white base adorned with elegant gold lettering. Anushka, known for films like ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ and ‘PK’, later shared glimpses from the dreamy ceremony that quickly went viral.

The wedding of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan on October 16, 2012, was one of Bollywood’s most talked-about unions. Considering Saif’s royal lineage as the Nawab of Pataudi, the invitation card carried a regal design that matched the celebration's grandeur. Kareena, known for films like ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ and ‘Jab We Met’, married Saif in a ceremony that blended royal traditions with modern glamour.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani celebrated their wedding on February 7, 2023, at the luxurious Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. Their invitation card had a sophisticated yet romantic touch, featuring their intertwined initials along with their names elegantly written below. Kiara, known for films such as ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Shershaah’, and Sidharth created a fairy-tale wedding with elaborate pre-wedding festivities including mehendi, sangeet and haldi.

The wedding invite of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh also surfaced online before their ceremony. The couple married on November 14 and 15, 2018, at the picturesque Lake Como in Italy in two traditional ceremonies. Their invitation card had a luxurious maroon textured base with gold lettering, reflecting the elegance of the celebrations. Deepika has starred in major films like ‘Padmaavat’ and ‘Chennai Express’.

Sonam Kapoor married businessman Anand Ahuja on May 8, 2018, in Mumbai. Their wedding invite stood out because it included three separate cards for the mehendi, wedding and reception party. Each card featured different colours and design elements, highlighting the festive and fashionable theme of the celebrations. Sonam, known for films like ‘Neerja’ and ‘Raanjhanaa’, had a lavish multi-day celebration attended by many Bollywood celebrities.

The wedding invitation of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also went viral online before their grand celebrations. The couple married on December 1 and 2, 2018, at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur in both Christian and Hindu ceremonies. Their invite carried a traditional aesthetic, featuring beige paper with yellow and brown patterns and a prominent red tilak mark, symbolising Indian customs. Priyanka is known for films like ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Barfi!’.

Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha tied the knot on September 24, 2023, in a lavish ceremony at The Leela Palace in Udaipur. Their wedding invitations reflected a mix of elegance and tradition. Parineeti’s side featured a collection of cards for each function compiled together, while Raghav’s invitation had a more formal design, a pearl white base with gold lettering and vine-like borders.

The wedding invitation card of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna had gone viral on social media even before the ceremony. The elegant invite featured a formal letter-style design with delicate floral motifs along the borders and Vijay’s logo at the top. After the couple shared dreamy wedding photos, the card resurfaced online, leaving fans once again admiring the aesthetic details.