Global glamour meets heritage grandeur at The Leela Palace Udaipur with the Mantena-Gadiraju wedding

Udaipur, November 24, 2025: Few destinations capture the world's imagination quite like Udaipur, and the recent Mantena Gadiraju wedding was an apt demonstration of why that is. As the city itself became a gathering place for luminaries and influential families from around the world, celebrations unfolding in unmatched style and grandeur across its most iconic settings. The Leela Palace Udaipur served as the preferred venue to host distinguished guests that included, amongst others, pop icon Jennifer Lopez, Donald Trump Jr., and DJ Tiësto, providing them the signature warmth, privacy, and understated elegance. 

As part of the multiday festivities, The Leela Palace Udaipur hosted the wedding'swelcome dinner, bringing together over 600 guests in the palace's lakeside Outer Courtyard. Set against the shimmer of Lake Pichola, the evening embraced asophisticated palette of deep ruby, gold, and black, contemporary yet rooted in Udaipur's cultural richness. The Leela's culinary team curated a menu honouring regional flavours whilst offering global influences for international attendees. 

Throughout the week, the palace served as both accommodation and retreat, woven gently into the celebration's rhythm. Intimate moments, including visits to the palace's 16th-century Omkareshwar Temple, added heritage and quiet reflection to an event defined by scale and spectacle. Whilst the Mantena-Gadiraju wedding unfolded across multiple Udaipur venues, the experience at The Leela Palace Udaipur reflected the qualities that make the property a perennial choice for landmark celebrations: uninterrupted vistas, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the gentle rhythm of the lake creating a sense of calm that threads through every stay. 

What distinguishes The Leela Palace Udaipur for occasions of this nature is its ability to elevate every moment without overt effort. Panoramic views of Lake Pichola, framed by the Aravalli hills, create naturally cinematic settings. The property's bespoke approach ensures each detail – from welcome rituals to menu curation – is shaped around the families' vision of elegance and luxury. A dedicated Palace Services team, including personal butlers for key guests, ensures the spectacle of celebration unfolds seamlessly through attentiveness and hands-on care.