There has been a lot of buzz around Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani’s Goa wedding festivities that will take place on February 20 and 21. While the venue and dates are now known, details about their wedding outfits have been under wraps. Rakul and Jackky were spotted at designer Tarun Tahiliani’s studio recently, leading to speculations that he has been roped in to design their outfits.

However, we have learnt that five designers are working on the couple’s outfits, which include their mehendi and sangeet ensembles as well as their wedding attires.

As per our source, Tarun Tahiliani, Shantnu Nikhil, Falguni Shane Peacock, Kunal Rawal and Arpita Mehta have been working on the couple’s outfits. A source says, “They will don a blend of Indian and international designers. There’s talk about an ensemble crafted by an international designer.”

The source also disclosed that Rakul intends to give her mehendi outfit a contemporary twist while honouring her Punjabi heritage. “Particularly, through the revival of Phulkari embroidery, aiming to preserve tradition while embracing modernity,” adds the source.

In an earlier chat with Bombay Times, a source had spilled the beans on the wedding saying, “It’s a beach wedding. Rakul and Jackky are both avid lovers of beach destinations, hence, the beach setting seemed perfect for their big day. There are no immediate honeymoon plans, as the couple will get back to work right after the wedding. Rakul will be working almost three days before the wedding ceremonies begin and plans to resume work within a week.”

A lot is going on in the run-up to actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s shaadi. And as the big day approaches, enhanced security measures and safety protocols are being implemented to ensure the wedding is a happy and healthy affair. Bouncers from Delhi and Jaipur will be flying down to the venue in Rajasthan to ensure the safety of guests and to assist them as they travel from one location to another. 

“Nearly 60 bouncers are flying in from Delhi, and they will be assigned to the guests they will be looking after. Some are also coming from Jaipur. Some celebrity guests are also arranging their private security from Delhi for the gala event,” a source tells us exclusively. 

Kaif’s family, including her brother, has also arrived in the country. On Friday, Kaushal was seen leaving Kaif’s home after midnight. Final wedding outfit trials have also begun, with people arriving with Falguni Shane Peacock’s creations at Kaif’s home and Kunal Rawal’s creations at Kaushal’s. Anaita Shroff Adajania, Kaif’s close friend and stylist, visited her on Friday.

The wedding festivities will begin on December 7 with sangeet, followed by mehendi on December 8, and culminating in lots of sparkles on December 9. The duo will tie the knot in a village near Sawai Madhopur at a fort turned luxurious resort.

The administration in Sawai Madhopur is on high alert. On Friday, officials met with wedding planners and hotel staff to ensure that adequate crowd control, traffic regulation, and compliance with Covid-19 guidelines are in place.

District collector Rajendra Kishan says, “The hotel staff informed us that they would be using all of the Covid-19 protocols and performing RT PCR tests. They will have a special help desk in the hotel to ensure Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and health-related assistance if someone requires it.”

Adding to this, superintendent of police, Rajesh Singh, says that since it is a private affair, local officials will come in to help only when needed.