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The lockdown did not prevent Love from prevailing, and hence all these fairytale Pandemic Weddings and Engagements are sure to be the most memorable one. Not even the new norms and regulations could stop these love-birds from professing their love to each other. Here are the weddings and engagements that had us swooning over the charming Brides and Grooms this year.

Niharika Konidela and Chaitanya Jonnalagadda

Niharika and Chaitanya’s destination wedding in Udaipur was a grand affair. The wedding took place in a royal and grand manner, that gave us the feels! The bride looked stunning in all her pre-wedding looks and looked magnificent on her wedding day in a customized zari gold saree. The groom looked dapper in a traditional purple and gold kurta and churidaar.

Rana Daggubati and Miheeka Bajaj

Rana and Miheeka got married in a pictureperfect wedding in August. The cross-cultural nuptials saw all the attention to details. This wedding was a labour of love-and one hell of a party. From picking out wedding dress to booking vendors, everything was digitally. And the wedding was one dreamy affair. Resplendent in an intricately embellished ivory lehenga, Miheeka was sight to behold. Rana shone in a stunning in a white and gold kurta, and a dhoti with a shawl.

Kajal Agarwal and Gautam Kitchlu

Kajal and Gautam had their wedding at a hotel in Mumbai. Later in the day, the couple hosted a lavish reception for their close friends and immediate family members, adhering to the safety protocols. The couple looked like million bucks while raising a toast at the dinner party. Kajal looked breathtaking in a red and pink floral work with intricate designs while Gautam complimented her in a white sherwani and a baby pink dupatta.

| COVER STORY COVER STORY Aria Krishnamurti and AakaashKad

Fashion Blogger Aria and her beau Aakaash made it official and announced their engagement this year in an adorable post. Aakaash popped the question with a bouquet of beautiful flowers, when they were on a romantic dinner. The couple was all smiles and Aria could not hide her delight as she gleefully flaunted her ring.

Nittin Reddy and Shalini Kandukuri

Nittin tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Shalini, this year, in an intimate ceremony. The 5-day celebrations were an embodiment of their unique personalities. The mehendi function was a vibrant affair with alluring and exotic themed decorations. The big day was hosted in the Durbar hall of Taj Falaknuma Palace. The bride personified elegance in a cream and red silk saree paired with exquisite jewelry and the groom looked stunning in a red sherwani. The couple complimented each other well.

| COVER STORY Nikhil Siddhartha and Pallavi Varma

The nuptials of Nikhil and Pallavi took place in a private ceremony at their farmhouse in Hyderabad, following all the safety measures. The wedding was a subtle yet classy intimate affair with only close friends and family members present. The bride looked gorgeous in a red kanjivaram silk saree and the groom complimented her in a peach and gold sherwani.