After two lavish, weekend-long pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to get married from July 12 to 14. The couple, whose families have deep roots in Indian business and philanthropy, have captivated the world with their extravagant pre-wedding events, drawing attention to the scale and grandeur of their upcoming wedding celebrations.
Anant Ambani, 29, is the son of Mukesh Ambani, the CEO of Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest conglomerates. With an estimated net worth of $120 billion, Mukesh Ambani is among the wealthiest individuals in Asia. Anant, who holds a degree from Brown University, is a non-executive director at Reliance Industries and is actively involved in the company’s various ventures. Radhika Merchant, also 29, is the daughter of Viren Merchant, the CEO of Encore Healthcare. She graduated from New York University with a degree in political science and currently serves on the board of directors at Encore. The couple’s families have a long-standing relationship, with Anant and Radhika first meeting in 2017 and getting engaged in January 2023.
Their first pre-wedding celebration took place in Jamnagar, India, from March 1 to 3. The three-day event saw the attendance of over 1,200 guests, including global celebrities like Rihanna, Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, and Mark Zuckerberg. The highlight of the Jamnagar celebrations was a performance by Rihanna, marking her first full concert in eight years. Other performers included Akon, Punjabi musician Diljit Dosanjh, and magician David Blaine. The event showcased a stunning glass palace, an elaborate light show involving 5,500 drones, and an array of curated experiences for the guests.
The second pre-wedding celebration took place in late May, where the couple and their guests embarked on a four-day Mediterranean cruise. The cruise was designed as a tribute to their college years, featuring a toga party, concerts by the Backstreet Boys and Katy Perry, and a special open-air market in Portofino with a performance by Andrea Bocelli.
With two grand pre-wedding events behind them, the world eagerly anticipates the couple’s main wedding celebration in Mumbai. The three-day event, from July 12 to 14, will feature a series of traditional Indian ceremonies and festivities. The wedding dates were chosen based on the couple’s astrological charts, indicating their auspiciousness. The couple’s wedding invitations are a testament to the extravagant scale of their upcoming celebrations. The invitations, presented in elaborate red boxes, feature a silver mandir, gold idols of Hindu gods, dried fruits, sweets, a hand-written note from the couple, and a delicate embroidered shawl.
Anant and Radhika have expressed their deep gratitude for the love and support they have received from their families and friends, and their excitement for the upcoming wedding. They have also highlighted their commitment to using their platform to bring global attention to Vantara, the largest animal rehabilitation center in the world. The world eagerly awaits the grand finale of this highly anticipated wedding, and the couple’s future endeavors.
