The first big celeb wedding of 2023 has finally happened. Actor Athiya Shetty and cricketer K L Rahul got married in an intimate ceremony held on Monday (January 23) at Athiya’s father, actor Suniel Shetty’s Khandala (Maharashtra) farmhouse. Only select celebs such as actors Diana Penty, Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal, and cricketer Ishant Sharma were spotted at the do.

The wedding took place around 4:00 pm and the couple looked dreamy in designer Anamika Khanna ensembles. While Athiya, 30, wore a blush pink lehenga, Rahul, 30, complemented her in an ivory sherwani. Suniel, who donned a traditional Mangalorean outfit, greeted the media after the wedding and distributed sweets.

“Very beautiful, small, very close family event. Bohot achha raha aur abhi phere bhi ho gaye hain. Abhi shaadi officially ho chuki hai toh officially father-in-law bhi ban chuka hoon (sic),” the 61-year-old said. Athiya’s brother, actor Ahan Shetty, said, “I am super, super happy. Rahul has always been like a brother to me. So, I am so glad he is part of the family now.”

The newlyweds, who dated for a while and made their relationship Insta official in 2019, were all smiles as they posed for the paps. They shared a glimpse of the wedding on social media and wrote, “In your light, I learn how to love… Today, with our most loved ones, we got married in the home that’s given us immense joy and serenity. With a heart full of gratitude and love, we seek your blessings on this journey of togetherness (sic).”

Actors Kajol, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Vicky Kaushal, among others, wished the couple on social media. Suniel said a reception will happen after Rahul is done with this year’s leg of the Indian Premiere League that starts in March.