Vivek Oberoi's Bangalore Wedding

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Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi tied the nuptial knot with management graduate Priyanka Alvaat a resplendent ceremony here marked by razzmatazz of theHindi tinsel world.

In the wedding, which saw a touch of traditional Punjabiexuberance and cultural beauty of coastal Karnataka, 34-yearold Oberoi exchanged garlands with Priyanka (28), the daughterof former Karnataka minister late Jeevaraj Alva and reputeddancer Nandini, at a late night ceremony.

The couple invoked the blessings of the Almighty amidchanting of verses from the holy scriptures, solemnising thematrimony between the two.

The day was marked by a series of rituals, in keeping withthe typical Indian tradition, sources close to the familysaid.

The wedding day commenced with prayers to bless thecouple, followed by a haldi ceremony.

"The haldi ceremony began the with smearing of vermilionon Priyanka as it is considered to be auspicious," said one ofthe guests.

The 'sehra bandhi' ceremony, saw the Bollywood actorbeing adorned with a veil of flowers around his turban amidcheering and clapping by family members and relatives.

Vivek, looking resplendent in a maroon brocade apparel,mounted a white horse for the 'baraat' with the weddingprocession moving to the tune played by a musical band.

The wedding, which also had some elements of coastalKarnataka, was attended by over 2,000 guests, drawn from theart and theatre circles as well as those from the filmindustry and other associated fields.

The bride, a management graduate from London, sportedvarious sets of apparel for the ceremonies, including alehenga with heavy intricate gold works, set off by heirloomjewellery comprising rubies.

"The wedding mandap was covered with around 2,000Swaroski crystals. Around 700 lotuses were flown from Thailandto fill the pool on the premises. The entire theme was veryIndian," said one of the guests.

"Priyanka gifted Vivek a sword covered with a specialsheath embellished with stones. As per the tradition of hiscaste, Vivek was required to carry a sword," a source close tothe family said.

Vivek wore a rich regal bearing as he sported the swordat the wedding. The duo wore designer Tarun Tahiliani'screations.

A rich wedding feast comprising a fusion of north andsouth and international cuisines accompanied by variety ofdesserts marked the celebrations.

A reception would be held in Mumbai on October 31.

Last night, some close friends and relatives of thecouple danced the night away to the tunes of Vivek's latestfilm Rakth Charitra and other foot-tapping Bollywood songs. Oberoi's close friend and popular drummer Shivamanibelted out some pulsating music last night.

The wedding cements ties between the families of theAlvas and the Oberois, which have been friends for years.