Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma India’s most viewed pairs sealed their relationship with a wedding here with only close family and friends. “Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you,” Virat and Anushka wrote on their social media accounts.

“This wonderful day will be made more unusual with the love and support of our family of fans and well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey,” the report read. The happy twosome accorded their wedding photographs on social media with fans. In one image, they are seen laughing happily during the ‘phera’ ceremony, while in another, a smiling Anushka is seen holding the garland to place it on Virat, who is held aloft by friends.

A string of congratulatory messages from the film and sports fraternity followed the official announcement. The wedding was solemnized as per Hindu rituals at 2 p.m. here, with the bride and groom looking resplendent in ensembles by celebrated couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

 Anushka wore a pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colors embellished with silver-gold metal thread, pearls, and beads. The bridal jewellery, handcrafted with syndicate uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls, was by the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry collection.