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Bollywood celebs never fail to surprise us (in a good way of course!)!
Last time, it was Vivah actress Amrita Rao who secretly tied the knot with RJ Anmol in a private ceremony and this time, Badtameez Dil hit maker, Benny Dayal tied the knot with his model-actress girlfriend, Catherine Thangam in Bangalore.
According to sources, a grand reception will be held in Kerala soon.
Bollywood’s popular music composer Vishal Dadlani who shares a close friendship with Benny made it to the wedding and shared the newlywed couple’s photo on his Twitter captioned:
You guys are beautiful, @Benny_Dayal and @catherinethangam! Much love and joy, always! :).
According to a leading tabloid, it all started when one of Catherine’s friends who worked with Benny in 2010 told her what an amazing guy Benny was and she should seriously consider him.
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Catherine was a bit reluctant about the idea since she stayed in New York and Benny was here in India. But, soon she agreed to give it a shot. The couple spoke for 6 months, followed by cute surprises, and then finally the engagement in October 2015.
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After 6 months of knowing each other and staying in touch through Whatsapp and Facetime, the couple finally got engaged in October 2015.
Catherine researched quite a bit for their Fall Vintage themed engagement. The couple used shades of pink, golden, dark blue and green for their engagement and even had a cute little guestbooks for the invitees.
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Bangalore-based photographer Sephi Bergerson captured some beautiful moments from the couple’s pre-wedding as well as wedding moments. Let’s begin with the stunning bride.
This one is right before Benny and Catherine’s mehendi ceremony.
Sephi managed another close-up of Benny and Catherine minutes before the mehendi ceremony.
And then, Sephie got a selfie with Mr. and Mrs. Dayal right after the wedding.
At the wedding, Benny Dayal looked simple yet elegant in a crisp white dhoti teamed with a kurta while the bride dazzled everyone in a nude colour intricately embellished saree. The couple looked ecstatic and so were their friends.
Some inside pictures shared by the couple’s friends’ show the sort of madness that went into this beautiful Hindu-Christian wedding.
One of couple’s close friends also shared a video.
Popular Bollywood singer Shilpa Rao who worked with Benny Dayal in Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan's Cocktail attended the wedding and shared these stunning images of the couple with friends in her Instagram account.
So much fun at #cathyandbenny2016.
Here's wishing the newlywed a very happy and joyous journey ahead. Stay happy, you two!
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