On the outskirt of Shekhawati and deep in the desert, Samode is a small village that lies 42 kms from Jaipur. This is where you will find Samode Palace, nestled at the base of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges, the Aravalli Range. One of India’s most charming and romantic hotels, Samode Palace is a perfect royal wedding destination. With exquisite frescoes and mirror-work throughout the property, the rooms and suites are stunning. A large, sprawling palace with endless different wings, terraces, courtyards and levels, the dreamy rooms are scattered all over the building and each is gorgeous, colourful and unique. It has been a favorite of high profile guests like the King of Jordan, Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis and Carolina Herrera among others.

The Darbar Hall, with its frescoes, serves as a perfect canvas for glitzy and glamorous evenings. Samode Bagh, with its Mughal Gardens, the endless fountains and gorgeous lighting is a perfect outdoor setting for various wedding functions. Click here to read about the wedding of Designer Pratima Sipahimalani and Luxury Expert Gaurav Bhatia at Samode Palace.

The Photographs are courtesy Bankim Jain who photographed the wedding of Sahira Nair and Dhruv Chawla at Samode Palace in November 2009. Delhi-based Bankim Jain manages high definition videography & photography and he has videographed/ photographed weddings for some very high-profile families. To see more work by Bankim Jain log on to www.bankimjain.com.