Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi to Tie Knot at 7:18 pm

The celebrations for the much-awaited marriage of celebrity couple Varun Teja and Lavanya Tripathi have kicked off in Italy on October 30 with varied festivities. The love birds-turned-couple are set to tie the knot at 7:18 pm today to start a new journey in their lives. The official statement read, "Let's shower the Mega Couple @IAmVarunTej & @Itslavanya with love and blessings as they embark on this incredible journey of love, happiness, and togetherness. #VarunLav Wedding Muhurtham Today @ 7.18 PM IST."

Earlier, the lovebirds-turned-couple kicked off their wedding festivities with a bang. After getting married in Tuscany, Italy, on November 1, they plan to host a grand reception in Hyderabad after they return from the wedding. Now, pictures from their dreamy yellow-themed Haldi ceremony are making rounds.

It has been revealed that their wedding festivities included a traditional Haldi ceremony and a Mehndi celebration with friends and family. Additionally, the couple plans to host a lively pool party for their guests.

According to a source, "Varun and Lavanya will wear Manish Malhotra, and the theme for their big day is 'pastel.' The wedding will be followed by a reception which is themed on glam and glitz." After their wedding, a grand reception has also been planned in Hyderabad on November 5. The star-studded affair will be attended by several industry members, including Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya, and Rashmika Mandanna.

Meanwhile, pictures from the cocktail party have gone viral on social media. In the pictures, the bride and groom are seen in white outfits. Varun wore a white satin suit jacket and black pants with a black bow tie. Lavanya wore a silver-white gown with a white fur stole.

He matched his cousin in a similar outfit. His wife, Upasana, wore a black gown with a suede jacket-like top. Allu Arjun chose a black-silver jacket, and his wife Sneha was seen in a silver gown.

Varun and Lavanya met for the first time during the shooting of the Telugu film, 'Mister' in 2017. They became friends and gradually came close to each other. Both are well-known faces of the Telugu film industry."

Earlier talking to Deccan Chronicle, Niharika Konidela, doting sister of Varun Tej, said, "I share a great rapport with Lavanya Tripathi. Actually, we were good friends before they fell in love. She is a fun-loving person and very friendly too. A made for each other jodi. Our family is looking forward to this special event," she added.