Weddings are an incredibly meaningful time for both the bride and groom as well as the guests. They provide a place to dance, sing, and feel emotional watching two people who love each other become a part of one family.
Wedding ceremonies can range from large displays to small, intimate gatherings. In the case of the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, their ceremony was certainly a flashy one. Referred to as the biggest wedding of the year, their recent wedding has drawn a lot of attention to the parties involved. Get all the details about this opulent wedding here!
Who is the Groom?
Anant Ambani, the 28 year old groom in the Ambani wedding, is the son of Mukesh Ambani. Mukesh is known as the richest person in Asia and the 9th richest man in the world. The Ambani family is very well known throughout Asia for their large assortment of assets throughout Asia.
Anant attended Brown University, studying to eventually pursue a career in the family business. He is the youngest in the family and has two older siblings. He has now taken to the family business, Reliance Industries, an energy company.
Who is the Bride?
The woman of honor in the lavish ceremony is Radhika Merchant. She is 29 years old and attended New York University.
Radhika is the daughter of Viren Merchant, who owns a very large pharmaceutical business called Encore Healthcare. Radhika holds the position of marketing director of the company.
How did the Bride and Groom Meet?
Merchant and Ambani claimed that they met each other through mutual friends in 2017, though some sources say they have known each other since childhood. Nonetheless, in 2018, a photo was taken of the two embracing each other romantically wearing matching green robes. This started rumors of the two having a relationship, though neither of them confirmed or denied these rumors.
In 2018, when Isha Ambani was married, Radhika Merchant was at all of the wedding festivities and the two were seen spending lots of time together during the ceremony.
When and Where was the Wedding?
The wedding ceremony took place on July 12, with a lavish celebration occurring on July 14th. The wedding was held at the Jio World Centre, a cultural center that also holds business events that is owned by the Ambani family.
The family covered the center in decorations, such as extravagant floral arrangements and luxurious drapes. They even installed a red carpet for the guests to strut across as they walked inside the ceremony dressed in extravagant clothing.
Who Attended the Wedding?
The marvelous ceremony was filled with people as a result of the 1,200 person guest list created by the wedding parties. Many celebrities and prominent figures from across the world were present at the ceremony. American stars like Kim and Khloe Kardashian, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas made appearances.
Additionally, prominent figures such as Boris Johnson, Indian athletes, and famous Bollywood actors like Arjun Kapoor shared in the festivities. The prime minister of India even showed up to bless the happy newly married couple.
Who Performed at the Ceremony?
Among all the grandiose festivities that took place, many musical artists performed for the guests. Some of these artists include Rema, Sukhbir, and Ranveer Singh. Luis Fonsi took to the stage to sing his popular song “Despacito” as well.
Well-known Bollywood actors performed dances as well such as Ananya Panday, Hardik Pandya, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan.
What was the Pre Wedding Bash?
Before the official ceremony, the couple held a three-day pre wedding party in Jamnagar. Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates were seen at this party.
The gathering featured a performance by Rihanna, an iconic music artist. This bash was jungle themed and was decorated heavily in jungle themed decorations.
What was the Pre Wedding Cruise?
The couple also hosted a pre wedding cruise to commemorate tying the knot. This cruise lasted three days and took guests across Europe from Italy to France. Stops were made in Rome, Cannes, and Portofino to allow the guests to have a great time together.
During this cruise, performances were held by various music artists such as Pitbull, David Guetta, Katy Perry, and The Backstreet Boys.
An Event to Remember!
This wedding will go down in history as one of the most extravagant weddings to date. With the countless performances held, a wide array of famous guests in attendance, and large displays shown, the ceremony was certainly impressive.
Being the youngest of three siblings, this wedding is the last of the Ambani family weddings. This ceremony will surely be remembered for years to come. A toast to the happy couple!
