Indian cricket spinner Kuldeep Yadav and his childhood sweetheart Vanshika Chadha are celebrating their big day in style. The couple, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Mussoorie on March 14, is now hosting a grand reception in Lucknow. Over 900 VVIP guests from cricket, politics, business and entertainment are expected at the star-studded event kicking off at 7 PM.
The venue is buzzing with excitement as top cricketers have already arrived. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Shikhar Dhawan with his wife Sophie Shine stepped into The Centrum hotel this afternoon. Fresh updates confirm Rishabh Pant is also in Lucknow and will join the celebrations shortly. Kuldeep’s family, including his father, was spotted making last-minute checks at the venue.
Royal Theme & Luxury at The Centrum Hotel
The reception is being held at The Centrum, Lucknow’s premier five-star urban resort in Sushant Golf City. Spread over six acres, the hotel’s iconic Laburnum Lawn is the main venue, capable of hosting 2,500 guests comfortably. A royal theme with stunning floral décor, elegant lighting and custom stage setup has been created at a cost of around โน7 lakh.
Four chartered aircraft have ferried high-profile guests, including BCCI and ICC officials, Delhi Capitals teammates and senior politicians like the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. Executive suites at โน30,000 per night and the exclusive Centrum Villa at โน45,000 are reserved for VVIPs, while family members enjoy deluxe rooms at โน16,000.
Hotel owner Sarvesh Goel shared the excitement: “We are very proud to host Kuldeep Yadav’s wedding reception. This is a prestigious occasion for us.”
Lavish Menu & Live Cooking Stations
Guests are in for a treat with the hotel’s premium Platinum Mix Dinner package. Each plate costs approximately โน5,000 plus taxes, featuring 52 exquisite dishes including 8 welcome drinks, 2 live cooking stations, vegetarian biryani options and 3 premium ice creams. Himalaya and Vedika bottled water will be served in a grand buffet setup.
The entire venue booking for the day has crossed โน26 lakh, pushing the total estimated expenditure—including rooms, décor and hospitality—beyond โน33 lakh.
Lucknow’s Rise as a Celebrity Wedding Destination
This high-profile event is another milestone for Lucknow, which is fast emerging as a preferred wedding spot. Improved airport connectivity, expressways and the perfect mix of Nawabi culture with modern luxury are drawing big celebrations away from traditional hubs like Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur. The Centrum itself has hosted Kuldeep’s engagement earlier and many other celebrity and political events.
Earlier live moments from the day included heartwarming videos of Kuldeep, Yuzvendra Chahal, Tilak Varma and fielding coach T Dilip dancing at the wedding, and Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Shastri attending the Mussoorie ceremony.
As the sun sets in Lucknow, the party is just getting started. The Kuldeep Yadav wedding reception promises to be one of the most talked-about cricket celebrations of 2026, blending star power, royal hospitality and pure joy.
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