While the pre-wedding gettogether of Sonakshi Sinha’s closest friends was an informal and private affair, the reception saw a galaxy of stars at an upscale venue, who let go of formalities as they hugged, danced and blessed the couple. There was no celebrity DJ or rehearsed performances, but the mood was upbeat thanks to the dholak players who greeted the guests as they walked in.

The couple even mingled freely with the paps, posing for groupfies and making them very much a part of the celebrations. The night ended with Sonakshi changing into a more comfy but festive red anarkali, as she danced her heart out with Zaheer Iqbal.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding has been a talking point for the elegance and confidence with which the couple broke several conventions at once.

Right from the quirky invitation card, to their charmingly minimalistic look and the joyous afterparty, the uncurated wedding came as a refreshing break from the elaborate, templated affairs that have been the norm these days.

The morning was a cosy do, a registry attended by the couple’s family and friends. Sonakshi wore an intricate ivory chik ankari sari draped the usual way, a neat bun with gajra and a matching choker set. Instead of the default mehndi, she opted for spots of alta on her hands, that added a touch of auspicious red to the couple’s white-on-white look. “With the blessings of both our families and both our gods… we are now man and wife,” the couple wrote while sharing the photographs that evidently had been spared heavy airbrushing.

The reception saw Sonakshi dressed in a red brocade Banarasi with chand-buta detailing. Armchair fashion police pointed out that the motifs were a nod to their inter-faith marriage, but it was the couple’s unfiltered look that eventually stole the show. Sonakshi wore a streak of bright red sindoor, an emerald choker with a neat hairdo. Zaheer wore white – opting not to twin with the bride as is often the norm.