Have an Opulent Wedding and Honeymoon at the Taj Lake Palace in India

Fall in love all over again in a world full of romance and unsurpassed luxuries.

The Chandra Prakash Suite, where a maharaja held court in the 1930s.

The Taj Lake Palace sits on serene, shimmering waters, and boasts stunning views of the Aravalli mountain ranges and city palaces.

Glowing like a precious pearl in the middle of the biggest lake in Udaipur is the resplendent Taj Lake Palace, the former summer palace of the Maharajah of Rajasthan. Gleaming a burnished gold in the setting sun, the hotel is surrounded by lush hills and the ancient facades of palaces and towns, a solitary beacon of unrivalled luxury and opulence.

Choose from a wide variety of luxurious accommodation, including the Grand Royal Suites and the Palace Rooms, which offer views of Lake Pichola, city palaces or distant mountains.

As a honeymoon destination, the Taj Lake Palace is a decadent haven of old-world romance and splendour. The Moorish architecture of swirling arches, sensuous minarets and colourful mosaic facades create a flamboyant ambience of a regal era. Every corner and space echo with whispers of a past royal heritage, transporting you into an entirely different world with a culture of luxe refinement.

 Each suite at the Taj Lake Palace is furnished in different styles steeped in grandeur, and every suite tells a story rich in gilded history.

Refurbished by the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces group, the Taj Lake Palace provides every conceivable comfort without sacrificing an iota of its golden past. Rooms are designed to preserve the original decor and furnishings, but are upgraded with lush beds and the latest gadgets. The variety of royal suites, which used to house the Maharaja and his family as well as his guests, are spectacular – think grand spaces dressed in the finest tapestries and fittings, filled with gorgeous antiques and artworks.

The Taj Lake Palace also houses a pool with views of the old palace on the opposite bank, a small gym and Jiva Spa. The hotel has also launched the Jiva Spa Boat, which lets you enjoy traditional Indian massages while taking in the stunning views of Lake Pichola (on which the boat floats) and its surroundings.

A rooftop venue that offers an enchanting view of the sunset - perfect for intimate celebrations or a romantic dinner for two.

The Lily Pond, where courtesans once welcomed royalty into the folds of the palace.

Taj Lake Palace is ideal, too, as a wedding destination. Hold welcome parties and receptions at the marbled patio at the entrance of the hotel or on the rooftop, which offers stunning views all around. The cosy mosaic courtyard is a romantic venue for guests to mix and mingle before dinner, which can be held at any of the gorgeous indoor venues or outdoors. Guests also get to enjoy delicious Indian cuisine served by the hotel’s renowned restaurants while they bask in soothing traditional Indian music.

The Female Brides team flew to Udaipur with Jet Airways. For hotel bookings, contact the Taj Lake Palace Singapore office at 6732-1789.

This article was first featured in Female Brides Issue 7.