Ranbir-Alia wedding festivities: Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor & Rima Jain arrive for the nuptials

The wedding of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt has begun, with a pooja and Mehendi festivities on the first day. Ranbir's aunts were spotted arriving at the Vastu mansion, which would host the majority of the celebrations. 

The photographers stationed outside caught aunts Nitasha Nanda and Rima Jain. Neetu Kapoor, the groom's mother, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, the groom's sister, were also spotted.

As they arrived in time for the festivities, every one put on their best smiles for the cameras.

Before they begin their celebrations for the auspicious occasion, it was rumoured that Ranbir and Alia will do a special pooja in memory of the groom's father, late Rishi Kapoor. The couple's Mehendi event is set for the latter half of the day.

On Wednesday morning, security was tightened up. Alia Bhatt's driver, who was busy with the arrangements, was also seen in traditional attire. To transport the wedding guests, the wedding planners have arranged for special 16-seater vehicles. 

Because the vehicle is totally covered in curtains, the level of seclusion has been increased. On Wednesday morning, the vehicles were observed approaching the house.

Meanwhile, congratulatory messages and notes of love have begun pouring in from all quarters for the lovely couple. 'Brahmastra' director Ayan Mukerji took the lead by posting a romantic track from the film and sending the couple 'love and light' for this new journey. Filmmaker Karan Johar also joined in to wish the couple ahead of the big day.