Have you noticed how most celebrities chose intimate weddings in 2025? While grand, star-studded celebrations once defined celebrity marriages, this was different. From low-key home ceremonies, to avoiding media attention on the big day, many stars chose to keep their nuptials private.
Rapper Raftaar (Dilin Nair) married fashion stylist and actress Manraj Jawanda in a beautiful dual wedding ceremony (South Indian & Sikh) on January 31, 2025, in Thiruvananthapuram. Their intimate wedding was attended by close family and friends in a private ceremony. The duo kept it low key and had a dreamy wedding featuring traditional Haldi, Sangeet, and cultural rituals, with photos going viral online.
Actor Prateik Smita Patil married Priya Roy on Valentine’s Day in an intimate wedding held at his Mumbai home, a far cry from the traditional spectacle we associate with weddings. Speaking about the intimate the quiet proposal, Prateik told Vogue, "I originally planned to propose to her on my birthday, November 28, with an exclusive dinner at our favourite restaurant. But as with all good epiphanies that occur to me in the bathroom, I decided to pop the question two days prior at home where we have shared our most beautiful memories."
Singer Darshan Raval made the announcement on January 18, 2025, that he had taken a major step in his personal life, marrying his long-time friend and love, Dharal Surelia. While Darshan is a well-known singer, Dharal is an architect, designer, and entrepreneur. The duo made no announcement about their wedding prior to the ceremonies, keeping everything under wraps.
Actress Samantha and director Raj recently tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. The couple reinforced the idea that even the biggest stars are choosing to keep major milestones away from the spotlight. And this shift isn’t limited to Indian celebrities alone.
International icons Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco reportedly opted for an extremely private wedding, attended only by close family and trusted friends. They later took to Instagram to share pictures from their intimate wedding.
So, what’s driving this growing preference for intimate weddings? For celebrities who live under constant public scrutiny, privacy has become a luxury. Choosing a smaller wedding allows stars to reclaim control over one of the most important days of their lives.
So tell us—are intimate weddings the future, or do big fat Indian weddings still win your heart?
