Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh’s New Year holiday in Sydney: Pictures

Bollywood couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover were in Sydney on this New Years Eve, and going by the pictures they shared, the couple had a great time there.

One of the pictures showed the spectacular firework over Sydney sky.

A video posted by bipashabasusinghgrover (@bipashabasu) on Jan 2, 2017 at 1:14am PST

A video posted by bipashabasusinghgrover (@bipashabasu) on Dec 31, 2016 at 7:27am PST

Every couple, who are either married or are going to married, would wish to have an extended honeymoon similar to that of Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover (KSG). Bips and Karan got married on April 30 2016 then left to Maldives for honeymoon. And even after spending a couple of weeks in Maldives, they have not had enough. The couple then headed to the US for holidays and also to catch-up with family and friends who couldn’t make it to their wedding.

On her honeymoon, Bips had been sharing her honeymoon pictures almost everyday. Bipasha Basu shared some sizzling pictures from Maldives.

And now it was KSG who posted a hot picture of Bipasha and captioned, “My wife is a goddess! I got lucky or what?!!”

But why did the couple choose Maldives as their honeymoon destination?

Its because they love the beaches in Maldives; its their favourite holiday destination (they were there of New Year too.)

So their choice of Maldives didn’t come as a surprise to many!

Also read: Maldives: Popular among tourists as well as filmmakers.

The couple seem to be having the best time of their lives right now and we hope it continues that way for them forever.

More pictures from Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover’s wedding.

We all know that Bipasha Basu was in a relationship with John Abraham for a long time, but even Karan Singh Grover was earlier married and got divorced from Jennifer Winget, before marrying Bipasha Basu.

Says Karan, “It’s not easy at all! Two people are in love, and have built something special together, but are then parting ways, because otherwise they will just end up destroying everything about themselves. Our generation has grown up witnessing horrible fights between my parents – not my parents specifically. I have seen a lot of couples fight, while growing up. And I would never want my kid to witness that while growing up, parents making each other so unhappy. Why live that life? Once you come to that realization, mutually, you make the difficult decision to separate.”

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No stress, relax and exchange vows
Compared to the usual hustle and bustle of a traditional wedding, where family members are always stressed about the arrangements because they’re constantly worried about what the guests will say about the arrangements, and even the couple tire themselves going through the numerous customs and several photo sessions, beach weddings are much more relaxed and slow-paced.

Here’s what one couple had to say about their beach wedding.

“Nothing could be more beautiful than the beach with its soft and natural light, and the music of the waves. We didn’t have to care about any interior decoration.”

Seems straight out of the movies
Beach weddings also serve as the perfect means of enjoying a few movie-like-moments, which you can savour for a lifetime. Wedding sequences in movies involving beaches, especially with a European aura to it, often inspire couples to go for a beach wedding.

Less comparisons
This is another advantage that one of the couples mentioned to us. Because beach weddings are not so common in India yet, there’s bound to be much lesser comparisons.

Besides, Guests also feel as if they’re on a holiday. In most beach weddings, the brief ceremony is usually followed with live guitar and light snacks, which makes it quite relaxing for everybody present at the wedding.

Here’s what a wedding planner has to say, “When you invite guests for a beach wedding, expectations are already set in their minds that ‘it’s going to be different’. That in itself saves you from all the nasty comparisons that are common in our weddings. Moreover, beaches have always been serving as relaxation points, why not bank on their calming effect when you exchange vows which is for a lifetime?”

Popular locations in India for Beach Weddings
Kerala and Goa are the two most popular destinations for most Beach Weddings in India. Among those locations, Kovalam beach is fast turning out to be the ideal destination for most beach weddings in India. Its clean, less crowded, and provides a no-stress environment to exchange vows.

Most guests prefer local snacks or delicacies at beach weddings. At the same time, those looking for luxurious and elaborate wedding spreads also have the choice of conducting the ceremonies at the private beaches of hotels, where there are options to conduct the function on a large scale as well.

Wedding planners’ checklist for Beach Weddings

• If possible, keep the guest list short.
• Monsoon season is a ‘No’ for beach weddings, for obvious reasons
• Always look for a place that has a backup foul-weather option, like a shelter
• Ask guests to carry informal clothes while inviting…basically footwear and attire that are appropriate for a beach. Light fabrics are more comfortable at beach weddings.

One wedding planner says that beach weddings can be done for under Rs 5 lakh, inclusive of food and accommodation. I’m sure most young couples will find that tempting.

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1. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor created quite a stir when they announced their nuptials. But when it came to the honeymoon, they chose to go to Gstaad in Switzerland where they visit frequently both before and after marriage.
2. Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan serenaded across Europe but not before stopping over at Cannes where Aishwarya was required to be present as the L’Oreal brand ambassador. They also like to go to New York often whenever they take time off from their busy schedule.
3. Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur, who’re known to be a very private couple, headed to the beautiful Caribbean islands for their honymoon.
4. Shilpa Shetty, who has married Raj Kundra (UK born businessman) also went to the Caribbean islands, but the couple opted for another island, the Bahamas.
5. Tennis star Mahesh Bhupati and Lara Dutta were busy with work commitments when they got married but they couldn’t resist the charm of Bali in Indonesia, where they headed to as soon as they got some time off from work.
6. Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne may not be a couple anymore but they were the very much in love couple when they got married and chose Europe for some private time after marriage.
7. Surprisingly, the two top Khans of Bollywood, who literally rule the box office today – Aamir Khan and wife Kiran Rao and Shahrukh Khan and wife Gauri Khan opted for local destinations.

   You may think that being superstars they would have chosen an exotic location abroad but the fact is Aamir Khan swooped his wife to Panchgani, a hill station in Maharashtra and SRK who was not the baadshah yet when he married opted Mumbai as their honeymoon destination.

8. Everything was a secret about Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukherjee’s wedding. Their honeymoon destination is another big secret. But it was rumored that the lovey dovey couple visited a new place almost every month and one of the places was their honeymoon destination.
9. Salman Khans little sister Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma may not qualify as actors but they are celebrities nevertheless and their recent wedding was widely publicized. They flew off to New Zealand and Bora Bora for their honeymoon thereafter.

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Among the most romantic countries in the world, its difficult to resist its beautiful countryside, rich culinary heritage and more importantly, the picturesque architecture that serves as a picture perfect background for the big day.

Here are the Top luxury hotels for destination wedding in Italy.

Hotel Villa D’Este, Como, Italy

One of the best venues in Italy, this luxury hotel is located on the stunning Lake Como, not far from George Clooney’s private residence. This 16th century villa has played host to royals, sultans and VIPs from all over, and serves as the perfect setup for a real-life fairytale wedding.

25 acres of lushly landscaped gardens and breathtaking views complemented by exquisite antiques, marble restrooms and curated fine art adorning the walls, are some of the highlights of this place.

Bridal consultants, equipped to handle details right from flowers and lights to music and entertainment are at your service. Read more here…

Borgo Egnanzia, Puglia, Italy

Looking for a private and elegant affair? Look no further than Borgo Egnanzia. Consider a Grecian theme with white canopies lined alongside the multiple pools on the rooftop.

The Mediterranean paradise, flowering trees, candle-light table setting and romantic fireworks are sure to seal the deal; what’s more, you can have your guests check-in to varied styles of accommodation scattered within the main court, the central piazza, or the individual villas.

PS: This is also where Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got married.

Image Courtesy: BorgoEgnanzia.com

Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice, Italy

Venice is among the most popular destinations in the world, and also the preferred choice for most weddings in Italy. The luxurious Hotel Cipriani provides all the charms associated with this locale at one place.

With antique gardens once host to the legendry romanticism of Casanova, and a background of gondolas steering by on panoramic lagoons, this hotel can give you any kind of wedding—ballroom, terrace, and outdoors.

Image Courtesy: BelmondHotelCipriani.com

Villa Feltrinelli, Gargnano, Italy

Although open only from April through October, this is a magnificent venue that you should definitely consider for your wedding, if you’re considering Italy. Your wedding will be reminiscent of a palace wedding, given the sweet blend of privacy and fantasy served up at the Feltrinelli family home.

Villa Feltrinelli has eight acres of beautifully manicured, lakeside Italianate gardens and landscaped grounds resonating birdsong and a scrunch of gravel in perfect harmony. Its juxtaposed to the famous Lake Garda.

Image Courtesy: VillaFetrinelli.com

Four Season, Milan, Italy

Right behind Venice, Milan (one of the fashion capitals of the world) is also a popular spot to tie the knot.

Four Seasons in Milan is an exquisitely restored 15th century convent dating back to the Renaissance, lending the place a unique charm of contrasts between heritage architecture and new age service.

Its among the most preferred venue in this city, and you can expect world class services and attention to detail from them.

You may not even require the services a professional wedding planner; just sign up with the hotel’s on-site expert who’ll then be your one-point contact to create/arrange bespoke menus, floral courtyards, grand ballrooms, thoughtful table and place setting, and more.

Image Courtesy:
FourSeasons.com

Read more here…

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Where do the rich and the famous get hitched? From the Caribbean to Europe, here are the top exotic locations where the rich exchange their vows.

Musha Cay, Bahamas

Located in the Southern Bahamas and owned by illusionist David Copperfield, this resort offers the exclusivity that very few other resorts can match.

It accommodates just 24 guests at any point in time. You can expect the resort to arrange fireworks, five-piece jazz band, gourmet dining for your dream wedding party.

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Borgo Egnazia Resort, Puglia, Italy

Located in Puglia (few scenes of the movie ‘Housefull’ were shot in Puglia but not in this resort), near the Adriatic Sea, this 5-star property was the spot where Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had exchanged vows.

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Little Palm, Florida Keys

Florida Keys is an island archipelago located in Florida, US, and ‘Little Palm’ is one small island that is only accessible by seaplane or boat.

The Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is one of the best Florida Keys resorts, and a wedding here is like having the entire island to yourself and your guests.

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Vaux-le-Vicomte, France

Located about 50 km from Paris, this is a 17th century baroque French chateau (chateau means a large country house or castle) located in Maincy, near Melun. It once housed the King Louis XIV (looking at the picture itself you can guess that).

Vaux-le-Vicomte is the perfect wedding destination, with all the grandeur minus the unwarranted hype that usually comes with it (Palace of Versailles is another favorite wedding hotspot for the rich).

COMO Shambhala Retreat, Parrot Cay

Turks and Caicos Islands, located near the Bahamas island, is basically British overseas territory. Once a Pirate hideaway, this resort on Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is now well-known for its beautiful sandy beaches, blue waters and award winning spa treatments.

This was the wedding destination chosen by celebrities Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner for their wedding.

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