Udaipur is one of the most popular places for destination weddings in India. It’s surrounded by palace-lined architecture, lakeside views, surreal sunsets and panoramic views of the Aravallis which together add a cinematic charm. Further, its heritage hotels, island palaces and hill-framed courtyards create dreamy settings that feel intimate yet regal.
It’s no wonder why Udaipur was the perfect location for the multi-million dollar wedding of Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju costing around Rs. 80 crore. The multi-day celebrations took place across Udaipur’s most luxurious hotels — from The Leela Palace’s elegant lakeside welcome dinner, Taj Lake Palace becoming the venue for haldi and mehendi, to City Palace hosting an electrifying sangeet and the iconic Jagmandir Island Palace becoming the grand wedding venue with its marble domes and “floating palace” silhouette. Additionally, the star-studded guest list including Jennifer Lopez, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Karan Johar amongst others made Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju wedding as the viral wedding of the year.
As the celebrations ended on November 23, we take you inside each breathtakingly beautiful wedding venue.
Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s Welcome Dinner at The Leela Palace Udaipur
The fairytale wedding celebrations began with over 600 guests gathered in The Leela Palace Udaipur’s Outer Courtyard. The luxury hotel with sweeping views of Lake Pichhola was enclosed by the Aravallis. It made it the dreamist destination. Further, the venue had a deep ruby, black and gold colour palette with accents which set a refined mood. For a fine dining experience, The Leela’s chefs served from a menu which melded regional classics with global flavours for the perfect lake-side dinner.
Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s Haldi & Mehendi at Taj Lake Palace
The haldi was held poolside at the Lakeside Bungalow at the Taj Lake Palace. It was surrounded by rainbow florals and citrus trees styled by The A-Cube Project. The mehendi followed at the same location with celebrities such as Madhuri Dixit, Dia Mirza, Nora Fatehi and Donald Trump Jr in attendance. Adding to the charm, Interflora’s pastel-to-sunset floral decoration added softness and drama to the five-star setting.
Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s Sangeet at Manak Chowk, City Palace
City Palace came alive with performances by Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Janhvi Kapoor for a pulsating sangeet night at Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s wedding celebrations. Antique seating, white and red lamp shades and classic floral accents turned the courtyard into a royal stage straight out of an old-world painting.
Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s Wedding At Jagmandir Island Palace
The couple’s wedding vows were exchanged at Jagmandir Island Palace, one of India’s most iconic heritage venues. Floating on Lake Pichola and framed by Aravallis, the palace is famous for its Mughal-Rajput architecture, domes, open courtyards, carved marble structures and open terraces with lake views. Built across the 16th and 17th centuries and once a refuge for Prince Khurram (later named Emperor Shah Jahan), the palace now hosts luxury events and weddings.
Who Is Netra Mantena?
Netra Mantena is the daughter of Rama Raju Mantena, a pioneering figure in the US pharmaceutical industry. Based in Orlando, the entrepreneur heads Ingenus Pharmaceuticals and has founded several healthcare ventures with operations across the US, Switzerland and India.
Who Is Vamsi Gadiraju?
Vamsi is the co-founder and CTO of Superorder, a tech platform that supports multi-location restaurants in managing delivery and takeaway operations more efficiently
