Bollywood actor Ritiesh Deshmukh tied the knot to his girlfriend of seven years, Genelia D'Souza, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai on Friday, February 3, 2012.
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Genelia was seen wearing a mehroon and gold lehenga for the wedding. A grand reception is also held tomorow on February 4, 2012 at the same venue.
Two ceremonies took place on Friday, a church wedding and a Maharashtrian one. A pre-wedding bash was given by producer Sajid Nadiadwala on January 25, 2012 followed by a sangeet ceremony at Taj Lands End hotel in Mumbai on January 31, 2012.
The celebrities spotted at the wedding party were Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ashish Chowdhary, Ashutosh Gowariker, Sajid Nadiadwala, Satish Shah and Asin.
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Samaylive.com wrote, "Both Ritesh and Genelia got married at a traditional Marathi ceremony which took place at Grand Hyatt in suburban Santacruz from 12 pm onwards."
"Big names from Bollywood, leading industrialists and major politicians shower their blessings on the newly weds. Post wedding, a lavish lunch have been organized for the guests."
"On Thursday, there was a haldi ceremony at Riteish's residence and Genelia had the traditional rose ceremony in which close friends and relatives pour coconut milk on the bride."
The Times of India wrote, "Today, Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza is looking resplendent and royal as a bride. "Wearing a bright red saree, which is joined by two drapes of Pathani to give a Maharastrian feel, gold kundan border blouse and matching jewellery, Genelia's looking regal," says designer Neeta Lulla."
"Neeta's daughter, young designer Nishka Lulla is styling the entire look together for Genelia and making sure the bride is comfortable in her pre-stitched Pathani. Meanwhile, Neeta has also draped Riteish Deshmukh's mother in a rust colour, kundan work saree."
"Genelia's mother is sporting a saffron yellow Pathani saree. The entire feel is typically Maharashtrian and only close family members are attending the wedding. Tomorrow on 4th February, a grand reception is being organised at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai."
Zee News reported, "The procession or the baraatis danced their way to the wedding venue around noon. The groom looked dapper in a cream sherwani and churidar."
"Bollywood glitterati started thronging the venue soon after the groom arrived. One of the first one to arrive was actor Jacky Bhagnani."
"Close pal Ashish Choudhary was seen hiding the groom’s shoes from the bride’s sisters. Riteish’s co star from ‘Heyy Baby’, Akshay Kumar and the film’s director, Sajid Khan were seen chatting up with Jackie Shroff."
After marriage, the couple will be seen together in a love story on screen, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, a Hindi film which will be released this month.
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