2020 might have been the year of celebrity pregnancies, but will 2021 be the year of celebrity weddings? Last year, many lovebirds made their relationship official and some stars even declared they might have tied the knot had it not been for the pandemic. While some of the hottest Bollywood and Hollywood couples have been courting for a long time now, others got engaged during the lockdown or have their wedding date set. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a list of the celebrity pairs who are likely to exchange vows in the next 12 months. Whether with their exquisite rings, extravagant proposals or dream holidays, these duos set major #couplegoals.
Malaika Arora Khan and Arjun Kapoor
After being discreet about their relationship for years, Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor aren’t afraid to show the world their love. The duo spent quality time this NYE in Goa, and their recent pictures left fans wanting for more. There has been word around town that they are to tie the knot soon. During a previous episode of Koffee with Karan, Kapoor also admitted he is ready to walk down the aisle. Could 2021 be the year for them?
Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal
When it comes to a love that lasts, childhood sweethearts Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal set the bar very high. The actor has been honest about his undying love for the fashion designer—a revelation he made on talk show Koffee With Karan a few years ago. Dhawan revealed, “I'm dating Natasha. We are a couple. I plan to marry her.” According to reports, the couple was to get married in summer 2020 in a private island in Thailand. But in light of the coronavirus, the couple postponed their wedding plans.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
If Ranbir Kapoor’s recent interview is anything to go by, then the actor and his girlfriend Alia Bhatt would have been wedded by now. The untimely demise of late Rishi Kapoor and the pandemic worked in tandem to delay the couple’s wedding celebrations. However, from their Christmas dinner to their grand New Year celebration in Ranthambore, the Bhatt and Kapoor clan seem to be a happy family. In a recent interview with Rajeev Masand, Ranbir disclosed, “It [the wedding] would’ve been sealed had the pandemic not hit our lives. I don’t want to jinx it by saying anything. I want to tick-mark that goal very soon in my life." We can safely say that theirs will be one of the most-awaited weddings of 2021.
Ali Fazal And Richa Chadha
These lovebirds had their wedding planned for April 2020, but the unforeseen pandemic forced them to cancel their wedding plans for the year. Ali Fazal proposed to his girlfriend in Maldives in early 2020 and all the wedding arrangements were in place. However, due to COVID-19, the wedding was postponed to 2021. The wedding is confirmed for this year but the dates are still not confirmed. What we know is that festivities are likely to take place in Mumbai, Lucknow, and New Delhi.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriquez
After two years of dating, Alex Rodriquez popped the question to Jennifer Lopez in March 2018—and with the perfect engagement ring. Expressing her happiness and excitement, the singer took to Instagram to share the happy news. In September 2019, the couple reportedly started discussing the details of their wedding to be held in Italy in 2020. However, the pandemic put a temporary stop to their nuptials. All we can say is only time will tell if 2021 has their wedding in store.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell
Lily Collins, popularly known for playing Emily Cooper in Netflix series Emily In Paris, said yes to writer-and-director Charlie McDowell’s proposal in September 2020. The pair had been dating for about a year after they made their relationship Insta official. Collins expressed her excitement by sharing a photo with the caption, “I’ve been waiting my lifetime for you and I can’t wait to spend our lifetime together...” . While McDowell wrote, “In a time of uncertainty and darkness you have illuminated my life. I will forever cherish my adventure with you.” Tres cute.... But question is, will the Netflix star’s wedding dress be as enviable as her onscreen wardrobe?
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez
The most recent celebrity to announce her engagement is American singer, Ariana Grande. Her boyfriend Dalton Gomez proposed to her in December 2020. The couple has sparked rumours of their whirlwind romance on the red carpet in the past, before getting engaged within less than a year of dating. She captioned the photo of the two of them on Instagram, “Forever n then some.” Her unique diamond and pearl ring makes for a definitive winner. Are wedding bells being heard for 2021?
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
A day after Valentine’s Day in 2019, the couple made Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom engagement official. With the spread of COVID-19 in Asia, the pairs summer vows planned in Japan had to be postponed. However, the signer gave birth to their baby girl in August 2020, Daisy. The bridechilla is currently enjoying raising her child, and 2021 might be the year we can expect this wedding.