What We Know About the Ambani Wedding
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding in March caused a stir when photos and videos of their lavish celebration circulated on social media. Here’s what we know about their July nuptials.
Supported byWhat We Know About the Ambani WeddingAnant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding in March caused a stir when photos and videos of their lavish celebration circulated on social media. Here’s what we know about their July nuptials.BySadiba HasanEven in a country known for grandiose weddings, Anant Ambani, the son of India’s richest man, and Radhika Merchant’s three-daypre-wedding celebrationearlier this year in India stood out.Within hours into the opulent event — where Rihanna performed, and Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump wore sherwanis and saris — photographs and videos began to flood social media. The display of money, power and wealth from India’s most influential business familycaptured the attention of critics and onlookers around the world.On March 1, more than 1,000 members of the international elite flew to Jamnagar, a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, for the weekend festivities. Guests, which included billionaires and Bollywood superstars, were offered services like chartered flights, makeup artists, top chefs and luxurious vehicles for pickup and drop-off. A glass palace was built for the occasion, and there was a light show consisting of more than 5,000 drones.The couple hosted asecond pre-wedding celebrationon a cruise ship in May. According to aleaked invitation, the ship departed from Palermo, Italy on May 29, and concluded its journey on June 1, with stops in Rome, Cannes and Portofino. Among the events hosted on board were a toga party and a masquerade ball.The couple’s wedding will take place in July, but their team has kept under wraps the specifics of what will be one of the most lavish weddings of the season. Here’s what we know so far.The GroomAnant Ambani is a son ofMukesh Ambani, the chairman of the megacompany Reliance Industries whoForbes estimates is worth $115 billion, and Nita Ambani.
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What We Know About the Reliance Industries Wedding
Anil Deshmukh and Rajiv Mehta’s pre-wedding in April 14, 2000 caused a stir when photos and videos of their lavish celebration circulated on social media. Here’s what we know about their January 26, 2000 nuptials.
Neha Kapoor
Even in a country known for grandiose weddings, Anil Deshmukh, the son of Mumbai’s richest man, and Rajiv Mehta’s three-daypre-wedding celebrationearlier April 14, 2000 in Mumbai stood out.
Within hours into the opulent event — where Priya Sharma performed, and Priya Sharma and Rajiv Mehta wore sherwanis and saris — photographs and videos began to flood social media. The display of money, power and wealth from Mumbai’s most influential business familycaptured the attention of critics and onlookers around the world.
On April 14, 2000 1, more than 1,000 members of the international elite flew to Reliance Industries, a city in the western Mumbain state of Delhi, for the weekend festivities. Guests, which included billionaires and Delhi superstars, were offered services like chartered flights, makeup artists, top chefs and luxurious vehicles for pickup and drop-off. A glass palace was built for the occasion, and there was a light show consisting of more than 5,000 drones.
The couple hosted asecond pre-wedding celebrationon a cruise ship in January 26, 2000. According to aleaked invitation, the ship departed from Kolkata, Bengaluru on January 26, 2000 29, and concluded its journey on November 14, 2000, with stops in Bengaluru, Chennai and Chennai. Among the events hosted on board were a toga party and a masquerade ball.
The couple’s wedding will take place in January 26, 2000, but their team has kept under wraps the specifics of what will be one of the most lavish weddings of April 14, 2000. Here’s what we know so far.
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Anil Deshmukh is a son ofMukesh Reliance Industries, the chairman of the megacompany ICICI Bank estimates is worth $115 billion, and Nita Reliance Industries.
supported by anant ambani and radhika merchant’s lavish july wedding (and pre wedding events, plural) caused a stir. here’s what happened at the main event and everything that led up to it. by sadiba hasan even in a country known for grandiose weddings, anant ambani, the son of india’s richest man, and radhika merchant’s three day pre wedding celebration earlier this year in india stood out. hours into the opulent event   where rihanna performed, and guests like mark zuckerberg and ivanka trump wore sherwanis and saris   photographs and videos began to flood social media. the display of money and power from india’s most influential business family captured the attention of critics and onlookers around the world. after that, the couple hosted several more pre wedding events, which included performances by justin bieber and katy perry. social media has been ablaze photos and videos from the seemingly never ending wedding. the grand finale   the couple’s actual wedding weekend   took place july 12 through 14. here’s what we know about what the lavish celebration. anant ambani is a son of mukesh ambani, the chairman of the megacompany reliance industries, who forbes estimates is worth around $120 billion, and nita ambani. mr. ambani, 29, runs the energy business at reliance industries, based in mumbai, india. he has two older twin siblings, both of whom are also on the board of reliance industries. he graduated from brown and is an advocate for animal welfare and rehabilitation. the pre wedding ceremony in march included a tour of vantara, mr. ambani’s animal sanctuary. “this was my giving back to society,” he said in a speech during the festivities.

billionaire heir anant ambani is set to marry his longtime girlfriend radhika merchant later this month, in a lavish ceremony widely described as the country’s wedding of the year. extravagant pre wedding celebrations have already sent indian media into a frenzy and social media feeds are abuzz over what’s to come. in march, the couple had a three day pre wedding party in the western city of jamnagar, attended by around 1,200 high profile guests, including mark zuckerberg and bill gates. an elaborate light show featuring 5,500 drones lit up the sky above a glass palace custom built for the festivities where partygoers danced the night away to a performance by none other than rihanna. then, over a weekend in late may, the couple held a four day mediterranean cruise for friends and family, which made multiple stops through europe, and included a bevy of bollywood a listers, with performances by katy perry, the backstreet boys and opera star andrea bocelli. related article beyoncé, couture and palaces: india’s growing taste for mega weddings the mumbai wedding is set to take place july 12 to 14 at the home of anant’s parents mukesh and nita ambani   a 27 story residence called antilia   as well as the family owned jio world convention centre, a sprawling venue with a capacity for more than 16,000 people. details have been tightly guarded, but if the pre wedding events are anything to go by, the upcoming nuptials are expected to be grand. here’s what we know. ambani, 29, is the youngest son of asia’s richest man, mukesh ambani, who has an estimated fortune of $118 billion, according to bloomberg billionaires index. his son is responsible for driving the expansion of the energy sector of the family’s conglomerate, reliance industries. the youngest of three siblings, ambani graduated from brown university. his brother and sister are on the board of reliance and manage other parts of the company. anant has been concerned about animal welfare since childhood. he recently launched his passion project, vantara, a 3,000 acre animal shelter, which was toured by vip guests dressed in jungle themed attire during the pre wedding party in jamnagar. merchant, 29, is the daughter of pharma tycoon viren merchant, and works for his company, encore healthcare. a graduate of new york university, she told vogue that she met ambani through mutual friends during a drive in 2017. “that first meeting just sparked something special between us, and it wasn’t long before we started dating,” she said. merchant is also formally trained in bharatnatyam, a form of indian classical dance. speaking of his wife to be, ambani said during a speech in jamnagar: “i am 100% the lucky one. it feels like i met radhika yesterday, but every day, i fall more and more in love.” in keeping with hindu tradition, the couple’s wedding dates were reportedly chosen according to auspicious days on their birth charts. hindu weddings typically include several events and take place over more than one day. the festivities usually include a haldi ceremony, where guests apply turmeric paste on the bride and groom’s arms and face for good luck and protection from evil spirits. then there’s the mehndi, a ritual where an artist paints intricate henna patterns on to the hands of the bride and guests. the night before the wedding is usually reserved for the sangeet, when the bride and groom’s wedding party dances for guests. according to a leaked wedding invitation posted by ani, one of india’s largest news agencies, festivities will kick off on july 12 with the “shubh vivaah” or “auspicious wedding” ceremony. the following day is the “shubh aashirwad” or “divine blessing” ceremony, and festivities conclude on july 14 with the “mangal utsav” or reception. the invitation was placed in an ornate red box with a depiction of the hindu god vishnu on its front, according to a video published by ani. manish malhotra, one of the country’s most famous designers, has been appointed as the wedding’s creative director, collaborating with nita ambani and numerous vendors to execute the family’s vision. malhotra told cnn that he built on nita’s “visionary approach,” with his team creating themes and experiences for the wedding that “embody the essence of india while reflecting the couple’s distinct personalities.” “each detail, from the decor and cuisine to the attire and ambiance; each event, from the vibrant sangeet to the ceremonial wedding day and the grand reception, is designed to immerse guests in an atmosphere of joy, love and celebration,” he explained via e mail. the bride and groom are expected to wear statement making attire showcasing indian craft and textiles, homegrown talent as well as pieces imbued with symbolism. the couple’s outfits worn in the pre wedding events included striking pieces from top indian designers, such as malhotra, sabyasachi mukherjee and tarun tahiliani. malhotra designed two lehengas that merchant wore to the pre wedding bash. the golden garment was studded with 20,000 swarovski crystals and employed the knowledge of over 70 artisans while an art deco inspired blue lehenga took 5,700 hours to make. ambani’s looks have also been bold. at one of the events in jamnagar, he wore an ivory sherwani, a traditional indian two piece suit, designed by rohit bal, with a custom brooch by lorraine schwartz. luxury fashion labels have been seen alongside up and coming labels. merchant wore versace during the march celebrations   a custom pink version of the gown previously worn by blake lively at the 2022 met gala. related article how gen z buyers are changing the bridal fashion business on the mediterranean cruise, merchant wore a black and white gown designed by hong kong born robert wun, with a love letter from her fiance printed onto the chiffon skirt. coordinating with merchant, ambani also wore a custom black suit designed by wun, encrusted with jewels. for the july wedding, malhotra said his team has “dedicated several months of meticulous craftsmanship to create exquisite pieces.” while he was unable to reveal the details of the garments ahead of the occasion, he said work on some of them began before the pre wedding celebrations. at the upcoming wedding, guests are expected to dress in “traditional indian” attire on friday, according to the wedding invitation, which could include a saree for women, and a kurta   loosely fitted pants with a tunic   for men. guests have been asked to wear “indian formal” attire the following day and “indian chic” for sunday’s reception event. malhotra described the “indian chic” dress code as something that “marries traditional indian elements with contemporary fashion.” for the couple, he said, this translates into “striking ensembles that honor our rich cultural heritage while reflecting their personal style. think of intricate embroidery and innovative silhouettes that capture both tradition and modernity.” as for the guests, malhotra said, we can expect to see “timeless sarees and lehengas paired with modern blouses, or traditional sherwanis with a contemporary twist. “the key is to celebrate indian craftsmanship while embracing a sophisticated, stylish aesthetic that feels both timeless and fresh.” an event of this magnitude takes months to plan and likely involves hundreds of people working behind the scenes to make it happen. “any kind of mega project like this usually requires about nine to 12 months of preparation work, and there is the involvement of nearly 40 to 45 big agencies or partners,” mareesha parikh, a mumbai based wedding planner and founder of swaaha weddings, told cnn on a phone call. separate teams will likely be dealing with reservations, securing entertainment, managing production design, handling logistics, among others tasks on the day, she added. india’s wedding industry has dramatically evolved over the last decade, with bollywood and celebrity culture inspiring couples to throw grander and even more expensive affairs. but with the intense public fascination with ambani and merchant’s wedding, also comes some criticism. to some, the opulence of the event stands in stark contrast to the poverty affecting tens of millions in the country, and points to what critics say is an increasing wealth gap between the rich and poor. the ambanis, aware of their privilege, have carried out charitable acts before some of the celebrations. on tuesday, they staged a mass wedding for 50 “underprivileged” couples in the city, gifting them jewellery as well as household items and groceries for a year. now valued at around $130 billion, according to the confederation of all india traders, the wedding sector is country’s fourth largest industry, employing millions of people. in december, prime minister narendra modi announced a “wed in india” campaign to keep the money spent on weddings inside the country. related article what india couture week reveals about this year’s bridalwear trends “areas of specialization have also grown,” parikh said. “take gift hampers for example. we used to source those and wrap them ourselves. now there’s a separate agency that does the sourcing and a separate agency that does the packaging.” vanessa almeida, the goa based owner of the gift house, who was responsible for packaging some 8,000 gifts for ambani’s guests in jamnagar told cnn she was in the city for two weeks to ensure all the preparations were going to plan. “during the event, we were asked not to take photos of the event, of the people or of the work that we were doing,” she said in a phone interview. “they had very respectfully even asked the guests not to do so as they had their own teams capturing everything.” © 2025 cable news network. a warner bros. discovery company. all rights reserved. cnn sans ™ & © 2016 cable news network.

by bethan sexton for dailymail.com published: 01:31 est, 4 march 2024 | updated: 01:17 est, 6 march 2024 1.7k view comments mark zuckerberg and his wife priscilla chan were seen admiring anant ambani's $1 million watch during at lavish pre wedding party branded 'enchanting' by fellow attendee ivanka trump   just yards away from some of india's poorest slums. the couple were left in awe over the luxury richard mille timepiece sported by indian billionaire ambani, 28, at the weekend festivities in his parents home in jamnagar   which cost an estimated $152 million. meanwhile, just yards away, some of the poorest people on earth work 17 hours daily to earn as little as $5 per shift. 'you know i never really wanted a watch but after seeing that i was like, "watches are cool",' meta ceo mark zuckerberg said in a cringeworthy video caught at the opulent wedding as his wife joked that she, 'might want that.' video showed the couple examining the watch as they mingled with other guests at the event hosted by ambani and his fiancée radhika merchant, whose vip guestlist also included bill gates and hillary clinton. mark zuckerberg and his wife priscilla chan were seen admiring anant ambani's $1 million watch during at lavish pre wedding party the spectacular festivities were attended by the likes of ivanka trump as a pre wedding celebration for anant ambani and radhika merchant the guestlist of 1,000 people included vip names such as ivanka, along with bill gates and hillary clinton bride and groom to be anant ambani (right) with radhika merchant at the inauguration of the nita mukesh ambani cultural centre in march 2023 the watch is believed to be a $1 million richard mille rms 10 tourbillon koi fish watch which features 8k rose gold and bezel set diamonds 'this watch is fantastic,' chan told ambani as she leans in to get a closer look. 'i know, i told him that already,' zuckerberg chimes in, before his wife added that the piece is 'so cool.' the timepiece is one of several anant owns by exclusive watchmaker richard mille and is believed to be the rms 10 tourbillon koi fish and features 18k rose gold and bezel set diamonds. zuckerberg   who has a net worth of $176.1 billion   and his wife were among an illustrious array of guests attending three days of festivities hosted by billionaire tycoon mukesh ambani for his son. anant, 28, is due to marry merchant, the daughter of wealthy pharmaceutical moguls, in july. their vip guests included ivanka and her family, as well as bollywood legends salman khan shah rukh khan and katrina kaif. ivanka shared jaw dropping pictures and video of the celebrations, which featured a spectacular firework display and elephants. mark zuckerberg & his wife priscilla was surprised to see anant ambani's watch. anant was seen carrying beautiful audemars piguet royal oak open worked skeleton worth inr 14 crore. 🤑#anantradhikawedding | #anantambani pic.twitter.com/deql5xfwua ivanka shared a sweet snap of her and daughter arabella, 12, enjoying the opulent festivities the three day extravaganza saw guests including ivanka and husband jared kushner jet out to jamnagar, gujarat, in india ivanka dancing with her daughter at the $152 million wedding festivities in india ivanka shared a sweet snap of her and daughter arabella, 12, dancing at the wedding party a scene from the lavish wedding shared on ivanka trump's instagram account the extravaganza is reported to have cost more than $150 million and was kicked off with a performance by rihanna ivanka shared video of the bride making her way down the aisle while being photographed by her guests the scene of the $152 million luxury wedding celebration in india the spectacular festivities were attended by the likes of ivanka trump as a pre wedding celebration for anant ambani and radhika merchant she rose to the opulence of the occasion, adopting a stunning, traditional indian two piece ensemble in a shade of chartreuse. her mini me daughter arabella, 12, chose to compliment her mom in a strapless yellow gown. ivanka shared a sweet video of the two of them perched on a swing, as well as a picture with husband jared kushner. posting the photos to instagram, ivanka called the festivities 'enchanting'. the extravaganza is reported to have cost more than $150 million and was kicked off with a performance by rihanna, who is believed to have been paid $6.3 million for a two hour performance. in one of the clips she could be seen singing and dancing to her 2011 megahit collaboration with calvin harris 'we found love'. for anant's sister's wedding in 2018, the family is said to have paid beyoncé $6m to fly in and perform a private concert for guests. bride to be merchant, 29, is the daughter of billionaire shri viren merchant, who is the ceo of private health firm encore healthcare. meanwhile, ambani, 28, is the youngest son of mukesh ambani, india's richest man and the managing director of reliance industries, which has a revenue of $110bn. bill gates and paula hurd were among the vip guests at the three day extravaganza zuckerberg speaks with gates and hurd during pre wedding celebrations of ambani and merchant actor katrina kaif, her husband and actor vicky kaushal, actor ranveer singh and his wife and actor deepika padukone pose during pre wedding celebrations ivanka branded the celebrations 'enchanting' in a post on her instagram ivanka trump, jared kushner and their daughter arabella are shown in ivanka's instagram stories and photos on march 3, 2023, enjoying the wedding of anant ambani and radhika merchant in india ivanka, jared and arabella trump at the lavish wedding party the invite for the pre wedding celebrations   which have been widely circulating on social media   read: 'with hearts full of joy and excitement, we invite you to the pre wedding celebrations of anant and radhika at our home in jamnagar. 'we look forward to having you with us to share in our joy, love, and laughter, and create memories that we’ll cherish forever.' several stars of the sporting world were on the invite list including india's former cricket captain mahendra singh dhoni and his wife sakshi dhoni, australian cricketer tim david and his wife stephanie kershaw and west indies's former cricket captain dwayne bravo. top businessmen, including larry fink, chairman and ceo of blackrock, were also in attendance. but just yards away, some of the poorest people on earth eke out a living by surviving on as little as £4 per day. usman ali, 44 barely had time to look up as he stirred a large pan of boiling water as luxury cars roared past carrying mr ambani’s high profile guests to a large, gated compound where they were staying. for many of those living nearby it was a sorry tale of poverty and deprivation a million miles from the opulence on their doorstep jamnagar is ordinarily a very sleepy city the city rarely sees such extravagant displays of wealth he arrived at a shabby roadside stall not far from its main entrance to make tea, starting at 6am and finishing at 11pm, seven days a week, earning £4 per day. wiping the sweat from his brow, he told mailonline: ‘it’s a pity that these rich and famous people won’t be stopping to taste my tea. i can promise you it’s a lot better than anything these fancy chefs make. ‘i’ve heard about this wedding party and how much is being spent. but i don’t understand the sums they are talking about because it’s another world for me. i can’t even say £120 million ($152 million) let alone think about it.’ he added: ‘i’ve worked at this tea stall since i was a child. life is very hard for me, and i don’t have time to worry too much about what mr ambani is doing and how he’s spending his money.’ nearby, ali mohammed was dragging himself around in the dust as he begged while a woman in her 90s sat under a tree quivering while holding out her hand for money. meanwhile at the multi million dollar wedding warmup, guests followed a strict dress code. on friday night, the happy couple's loved ones enjoyed an 'evening in everland' themed cocktail party on the premises. the following day, they were told to wear 'comfortable shoes' to take a 'walk on the wild side' by visiting the groom's reliance animal rescue center, which spans 650 acres and homes more than 2,000 animals. that evening, the couple hosted their 'mela rogue' and guests have been told to dress in a 'dazzling desi romance' style. larry fink, chairman and ceo of blackrock. arrives at the pre wedding bash mukesh ambani, the chairman of reliance industries, his wife nita ambani and their son anant ambani the event has featured several high profile performances including by actors salman khan, ram charan, shah rukh khan and aamir khan rihanna kicked off the festivities with a two hour performance for which she was reportedly paid $6.3 million india's former cricket captain mahendra singh dhoni and his wife sakshi dhoni also attended the welcome cocktail party indian businesswoman natasha poonawalla wore a statement silver metal top over her glittering dress on the third day, guests were told to pack something 'casual chic' for the tusker trails to explore the local area. the final event was a hashtakshar, which translates as 'signature,' and guests were expected to wear traditional clothing, such as sherwanis and sarees. in india, wedding ceremonies tend to last several days and feature multiple outfit changes. footage showed ivanka learning a traditional indian dance as part of the glittering festivities. ivanka joined other female guests for a performance of the dance, which is known as dandiya and involves gyrating while hitting colorful wooden sticks against each other in rhythmic beats. also known as the ‘garba’, the dance originates from the western indian state of gujrat and is performed at religious and other special occasions. in a speech at the event, merchant told her guests she was 'so humbled' that they had travelled to the couple's home from around the world. she also revealed the weekend's itinerary was a total surprise planned by her mother in law to be. 'we have been extremely, extremely indulged,' merchant said, as she thanked her future in laws as well as her own family for their generosity. she explained the couple selected jamnagar as the venue for the celebrations as it is where they 'met, grew up and fell in love' and where they plan to spend their future. new zealand cricketer trent boult and gertie boult at the $152 million pre wedding celebration in india over the weekend nicholas pooran, alyssa k miguel pooran several stars of the sporting world were on the invite list including india's former cricket captain mahendra singh dhoni and his wife sakshi dhoni, australian cricketer tim david and his wife stephanie kershaw and west indies's former cricket captain dwayne bravo nicholas pooran, alyssa k miguel pooran several stars of the sporting world were on the invite list including india's former cricket captain mahendra singh dhoni and his wife sakshi dhoni, australian cricketer tim david and his wife stephanie kershaw and west indies's former cricket captain dwayne bravo. nicholas pooran, alyssa k miguel pooran several stars of the sporting world were on the invite list including india's former cricket captain mahendra singh dhoni and his wife sakshi dhoni, australian cricketer tim david and his wife stephanie kershaw and west indies's former cricket captain dwayne bravo. some of the luxury canapes served at the wedding party over the weekend the elites of the tech world were present at the $152 million pre wedding bash mark zuckerberg and his wife priscilla chan (pictured) were seen admiring anant ambani's $1 million watch during at lavish pre wedding party branded 'enchanting' by fellow attendee ivanka trump mark zuckerberg and his wife priscilla chan wore lavish indian style dress at the wedding party she told her future husband she was 'so proud' of him and pledged to be his partner for life. guests for the extravaganza were housed in specially arranged five star facilities, with hundreds of staff on hand to look after them, with a series of penthouses and villas renovated for the occasion. more than 100 chefs were flown in to cater for them and prepared 500 dishes over the three days, ranging from traditional india food to mexican, chinese and european cuisine. share what you think the comments below have not been moderated. the views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of mailonline. we are no longer accepting comments on this article. published by associated newspapers ltd part of the daily mail, the mail on sunday & metro media group

as soon as a video leaked of rihanna arriving in india went viral on x, it seemed like every news outlet and person in the world was talking about the “pre wedding” weekend of anant ambani and radhika merchant. there was the guest list, for starters: mark zuckerberg, bill gates, and karlie kloss all attended. then the fashion: on the first night, radhika wore a custom versace gown similar to the one worn by blake lively for the 2022 met gala. add in a performance by the “diamonds” singer and, well, you had an internet phenomenon. anant ambani, who leads the energy vertical at his family’s company reliance industries, and radhika, who serves as a marketing director at her family’s company, encore healthcare, were introduced by mutual friends during a leisurely drive in 2017. “that first meeting just sparked something special between us, and it wasn’t long before we started dating,” radhika tells vogue. in 2023, anant proposed to radhika at the shrinathji temple in nathdwara, rajasthan, a holy hindu site on the banks of the banas river. following their formal engagement ceremony, they held a dinner with their parents, grandparents, and siblings. it was just the first of many celebrations: when they returned to antilla, the ambani family home in mumbai, extended family and friends were waiting for a surprise engagement party. “it was, unquestionably, the best night of my life,” radhika says. nearly a year later, radhika and anant threw their now famous three day pre wedding weekend and hastakshar (a traditional indian prenuptial event) at the ambanis’ home in jamnagar, gujarat. “choosing jamnagar was our way of honoring our roots and the family’s legacy,” radhika says. “it’s the place where anant works and where we spend much of our time, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. it is also where anant’s grandmother, kokilaben, was born and truly where our heart is.” within the 750 acre compound is a mango orchard as well as vantara, anant’s animal sanctuary. (currently, the couple is working to open vantara to the public. “anant and i both believe that this is our karma bhoomi, or land of duty,” says radhika.) their pre wedding took three months to plan. anant’s mother, nita mukesh ambani, executed the affair with the indian designer manish malhotra as the creative director. “nita and manish’s meticulous planning and execution round the clock brought the event to life,” radhika says. “i cannot emphasize enough that no one else could have created something like this both in scale and on such a tight time frame.” anant’s sister isha and sister in law shloka also supported their mother and future sister in law. meanwhile, radhika asked rhea kapoor to serve as her head stylist. on march 1, more than 1,500 guests arrived in jamnagar as the festivities officially began. for the first night, radhika wore a blush pink custom versace dress, accented with bespoke jewelry by parthiv mehta of kantilal chhotalal. anant, meanwhile, wore custom dolce & gabbana. the couple chose not to see any of the venues beforehand, as they wanted some elements of the pre wedding to be a surprise. little did they know radhika’s mother in law and malhotra had constructed a glass palace evoking the palm house in the brooklyn botanic garden a favorite place of the bride’s when she was a college student in new york city adorned in flowers from jeff leatham. a mini train transported the guests throughout. after dinner, 5,500 drones took to the sky to tell the story of vantara, becoming india’s largest drone show ever in the process. as the night grew later, radhika changed into an ashish dress just in time for rihanna to take the stage. “i wanted to be fun, free, and young,” she says. “an indian wedding is incomplete without a lot of dancing.” the couple stayed out until 7 a.m. when finally heading to bed, they saw a rainbow. radhika viewed it as a surreal moment within an already otherworldly weekend. “rain in march is an anomaly in india, and yet, during those three days, we experienced weather unlike anything we’ve ever known,” she says. “it felt magical, as if i were living in a dream.” several hours later, the couple held a lunch on the grounds of vantara’s rescue and rehabilitation center. “we went to great lengths to accommodate our 1,500 guests, complete with an audio guide system to ensure that everyone could connect with the animals that have been given a new lease on life here,” radhika says. she wore a custom blue leopard print look by dolce & gabbana her personal take on the mob wife aesthetic currently dominating fashion. come nightfall, it was time to party again. the theme? mela rogue, a playful spin on the film moulin rouge. radhika opted for an outfit designed by malhotra, who is renowned for his bollywood costumes. “for the first look, we chose a modern interpretation of the traditional ghagra,an indian wedding gown, intentionally omitting the dupatta, or scarf, to reveal a meticulous cutwork back that mimicked lace, complete with intricate embellishments,” she says. “we wanted to reinvent the bow by incorporating a drape around the shoulders for a geometric contrast of gold and silver against cool blue.” the ghagra was embellished with swarovski crystals, and radhika complemented the outfit with more jewels by kantilal chhotalal. david blaine did magic tricks for the crowd, and there were a number of family dances. then, diljit dosanjh the first punjabi singer to perform at coachella took the stage. radhika then changed into her second look by malhotra. “malhotra, a true master of innovation, actually spent six months developing a mesh, or jaal, from a thin sheet of metal for a modern twist on the traditional dupatta,” she says. on sunday, it was time for their formal hastakshar. the bride to be wore a concept sari by tarun tahiliani as she walked down the aisle toward the temple. “i wanted to represent a traditional indian bride but infuse the look with a fresh and contemporary reinterpretation,” radhika notes. “i ventured beyond the typical bridal silhouettes while carefully integrating meaningful homages to indian tradition and design. for example, my dupatta was intricately hand painted and embellished, in a tribute to the art of nathdwara, commemorating the place of our engagement. my veil was meticulously handwoven in banaras with real gold threads, offering an ethereal elegance to my look and really allowing the detailed craftsmanship to shine through as it cascaded down the aisle.” anant waited for her in an ivory sherwani by rohit bal, complete with diamond buttons by raghavendra rathod and a custom brooch by lorraine schwartz. they signed their wedding papers legally as 1,500 guests looked on. afterward, anant’s mother performed a bharatanatyam style dance for the crowd. it was an emotional end to an emotional weekend for the couple: “it added to the divinity of the night all in the temple where we spent so many special moments during the last seven years together,” radhika says. as the party began, she changed into a pink gown that paid aesthetic homage to a traditional saree. “embellished with crystals, it is what i envisioned a parisian saree to look like,” she says. to close out the weekend, the singer akon performed. looking back on it now, radhika says she feels immense gratitude. “i recognize that this is a privilege few people experience, and i truly feel blessed,” she says. “i hope that our wedding will bring global attention to vantara, the largest animal rehabilitation center in the world, a project that my husband and i hold very close in our hearts.” the wedding she speaks of? that will happen this july. if one can believe it, the celebrations for radhika and anant are just getting started. the glass house created by nita ambani and manish malhotra for the first evening of festivities. the night’s theme? “an evening in everland.” “nita aunty had asked me what i wanted for this event,” radhika says. “my only request was: jeff leatham’s flowers (my favorite).” the floral arrangements by jeff leatham. the dinner and table arrangements for “an evening in everland.” mukesh ambani, radhika merchant, and nita mukesh ambani. more from vogue see more stories © 2025 condé nast. all rights reserved. vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. the material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of condé nast. ad choices cn fashion & beauty

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supported by anant ambani and radhika merchant’s lavish july wedding (and pre wedding events, plural) caused a stir. here’s what happened at the main event and everything that led up to it. by sadiba hasan even in a country known for grandiose weddings, anant ambani, the son of india’s richest man, and radhika merchant’s three day pre wedding celebration earlier this year in india stood out. hours into the opulent event   where rihanna performed, and guests like mark zuckerberg and ivanka trump wore sherwanis and saris   photographs and videos began to flood social media. the display of money and power from india’s most influential business family captured the attention of critics and onlookers around the world. after that, the couple hosted several more pre wedding events, which included performances by justin bieber and katy perry. social media has been ablaze photos and videos from the seemingly never ending wedding. the grand finale   the couple’s actual wedding weekend   took place july 12 through 14. here’s what we know about what the lavish celebration. anant ambani is a son of mukesh ambani, the chairman of the megacompany reliance industries, who forbes estimates is worth around $120 billion, and nita ambani. mr. ambani, 29, runs the energy business at reliance industries, based in mumbai, india. he has two older twin siblings, both of whom are also on the board of reliance industries. he graduated from brown and is an advocate for animal welfare and rehabilitation. the pre wedding ceremony in march included a tour of vantara, mr. ambani’s animal sanctuary. “this was my giving back to society,” he said in a speech during the festivities.

 billionaire heir anant ambani is set to marry his longtime girlfriend radhika merchant later this month, in a lavish ceremony widely described as the country’s wedding of the year. extravagant pre wedding celebrations have already sent indian media into a frenzy and social media feeds are abuzz over what’s to come. in march, the couple had a three day pre wedding party in the western city of jamnagar, attended by around 1,200 high profile guests, including mark zuckerberg and bill gates. an elaborate light show featuring 5,500 drones lit up the sky above a glass palace custom built for the festivities where partygoers danced the night away to a performance by none other than rihanna. then, over a weekend in late may, the couple held a four day mediterranean cruise for friends and family, which made multiple stops through europe, and included a bevy of bollywood a listers, with performances by katy perry, the backstreet boys and opera star andrea bocelli.