Kodiyat · Aravalli foothills
Bridal makeup at Taj Aravali, Udaipur
Taj Aravali trades lake views for space: 27 acres in the hills west of the city, with lawns big enough for the whole extended family. Mountain air and open lawns change how a bride's makeup has to behave.
Travel and costs
From Pune to the Aravalli hills for your wedding.
Tejaswini is based in Pune. At Taj Aravali she stays at the resort through the functions and brings extra artists if the family is large. Her travel is quoted separately from the looks, so you can see exactly what each part costs.
- Rooms & faresPaid by the couple
- Home cityPune, Maharashtra
- Family artistsOn request
The resort
Space for a big family wedding.
Figures published by Taj. Lawn layouts are agreed with the events team.
- Opened
- December 2018
- Grounds
- About 27 acres
- Rooms, suites and tents
- 176
- Lawns
- Aravali Lawn and two Mewar Lawns
- Indoor
- Grand Ballroom and smaller rooms
- From the airport
- About 50 minutes by road
Looks on the lawns
Planned for open air and hill light.
Haldi on the Mewar Lawn
Sun and turmeric. A bare, protected base and hair tied up.
Sangeet in the ballroom
Stage lights and choreography. Defined eyes and a long-wear lip.
Pheras on the Aravali Lawn
The hills behind the mandap. Satin base, classic red and secure pins.
Reception under the stars
Cool night air. Hydrated skin and a refreshed, deeper lip.
Why families choose it
Room for everyone, with the hills behind.
Taj Aravali opened in December 2018 at the foot of the Aravalli range, about fifteen minutes from Lake Pichola. It was designed as a contemporary Rajasthani resort spread across terraces, with rooms, suites and tents on several levels.
Its appeal for weddings is scale. With 176 rooms and several lawns, most of the guest list can stay on site, and functions can move between lawns without anyone leaving the property.
The hills bring cooler mornings and evenings than the city. In winter the temperature drops sharply after sunset, which affects both comfort and how skin behaves under makeup.
In the hills
Taj Aravali tips.
Worth doing
- Plan the pheras before the evening temperature drops
- Use the terraces for portraits with the hills behind
- Book family artists for large guest lists
- Hydrate skin well the week before
Worth avoiding
- Matte, dry bases in cool, dry air
- Outdoor functions late at night without a wrap
- Staying in town and commuting for early calls
- The same look for the sangeet and the reception
A lawn wedding in the hills
A Taj Aravali wedding day.
- 08:30
Family artists begin
In a separate room near the bridal suite.
- 10:30
Bride begins
Hydrating prep for dry hill air.
- 14:00
Portraits
Terraces with the hills behind.
- 16:30
Baraat
Final checks.
- 17:30
Pheras on the lawn
Before the evening chill.
- 20:00
Reception
Refresh and change of hair.
Her work
Bridal work by Tejaswini.
Her own work, so you can judge the finish yourself. Not photographed at Taj Aravali Resort & Spa.
Tejaswini
Your artist at Taj Aravali
Tejaswini has worked as a bridal artist since 2012. For big lawn weddings at Taj Aravali she plans for open air and a cooler evening, and keeps a written schedule so every family member is ready on time.
Watch
The classic bridal look.
Soft, not heavy
Taj Aravali questions
Taj Aravali makeup questions.
Does Tejaswini travel to Taj Aravali?
Yes. Book the date, and she plans her arrival in Udaipur around your first function.
How many rooms does the resort have?
Taj lists 176 rooms, suites and tents.
Is it cold in the evenings?
In winter, yes. We prep skin for dry air and plan outdoor functions around the temperature.
What does it cost?
Rs 50,000 upwards per bridal look, with hairstyling and draping included; travel is extra.
Can you handle a big family?
Yes, with extra artists in a separate room.
Taj Aravali bookings
Planning a Taj Aravali wedding?
Let us know the dates, which lawns you are using and how many family members need makeup.
