Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Lavish Pre Wedding party
This weekend, a couple who will tie the knot in July will host one thousand guests.
Among the well-known attendees who have jetted to Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s three-day pre-wedding extravaganza are Ivanka Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates.
To celebrate their July wedding, the couple—who hail from two of the wealthiest families in India—have invited 1,000 guests to the groom’s house this weekend for a few events.
Local media revealed ahead of the festivities that attendees would be required to adhere to a nine-page dress code for the weekend, which included a visit to the groom’s animal sanctuary and a ‘dazzling desi romance’ festival.
The prospective couple held a cocktail party with the theme “Evening in Everland” last night, which included a live performance of £5 million paid to Rihanna for a ninety-minute set.
Ivanka Trump, 42, looked stunning in a gold-and-silver striped sari for the event, styling her long, blond hair into a sophisticated updo.
Ivanka Trump with husband Jared Kushner and their daughter Arabella at the pre-wedding cocktail party last night
Guests arrive for the pre-wedding party of the son of India’s richest man.
The mother-of-three, who was accompanied by husband Jared Kushner and their daughter Arabella, finished her glamorous look with a pair of gold dangling earrings.
Meanwhile, Jared, 43, looked dapper in a black traditional Bandi jacket with gold and silver buttons that matched his wife’s attire.
Arabella, the couple’s 12-year-old daughter, wore a baby blue dress adorned with silver sparkles.
In keeping with the ‘Evening in Everland’ theme, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, 39, wore a black blazer embellished with gold dragonflies.
His wife, Priscilla Chan, 39, looked stunning in a black figure-hugging gown with gold floral embellishments running up the bodice.
The mother of two completed her evening ensemble with several dainty gold Necklaces and a glittery clutch bag.
Bill Gates and his girlfriend, Paula Kalupa, were also present at the lavish cocktail party.
The former Microsoft managing director, 68, wore a navy suit and black shirt, while his partner looked glamorous in a black dress with gold embellishment on the shoulders.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan paid tribute to the ‘Evening in Everland’ theme with gold embellishments on their outfits.
Bill Gates and his girlfriend Paula Kalupa pose alongside groom-to-be Anant Ambani and his father Mukesh.
The couple took the stage to welcome their guests to the festivities. Radhika, the bride-to-be, wore a glittering pink strapless dress.
Rihanna, a pop star, was reportedly paid £5 million for a 90-minute set at the welcome cocktail party.
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Anant Ambani, 28, is the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man and managing director of Reliance Industries, a $110 billion revenue company.
Radhika Merchant, 29, is the daughter of billionaire Shri Viren Merchant, who is the CEO of private health firm Encore Healthcare.
Later that evening, the couple took the stage to officially welcome their guests to the three-day event.
The bride-to-be wore a pink strapless sparkly dress with a silk train on the first night of her pre-wedding celebrations.Meanwhile, the groom looked sharp in a blue suit and white shirt.
High-profile guests included Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, as well as India’s former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Rihanna performed a 90-minute set at the concert, prompting social media users to joke, ‘She just don’t give a f**k.’.
In one of the videos, she can be seen singing her 2011 megahit collaboration with Calvin Harris, We Found Love, while barely dancing.
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta, and Prithvi Ambani pose for a photograph during the pre-wedding celebrations of Ambani’s son Anant Ambani.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s former cricket captain, 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
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani, Nita Ambani, Rihanna, Isha Piramal, Anand Piramal, Shloka Mehta Ambani, and Akash Ambani are seen taking to the stage
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (right) with his wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan during the celebrations
Billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani (left) and his wife Nita Ambani, chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, with their son Anant.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebration included a 9-page dress code guide.
In 2018, the family of Annant’s sister paid Beyonce $6 million to perform a private concert for guests at her wedding.
Today, guests were told to wear ‘comfortable shoes’ to take a ‘walk on the wild side’ at the groom’s Reliance animal rescue center, which covers 650 acres and houses over 2,000 animals.
The couple is hosting their ‘Mela Rogue’ tonight, and guests are encouraged to dress in a ‘dazzling desi romance’ style.
On the third day, guests have been told to pack something ‘casual chic’ for the Tusker Trails, where they will most likely Explore the surrounding area.
The final event will be a Hashtakshar, which means’signature’, and guests will be expected to dress traditionally, such as sherwanis and sarees.
According to local media, guests arrived in Jamnagar via chartered flights and ferries and were told that they could only bring three suitcases per couple.
According to the Indian publication National News, all 1000 guests will have access to laundry services over the weekend, including express steaming.
The information booklet also states that hairstylists, make-up artists, and sari drapers will be available to assist.
The guide reads: ‘We want you to fully enjoy each moment and create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.’
Source Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump join star-studded guests – including Rihanna – in Jamnagar for first day of pre-wedding celebrations for billionaire bride and groom. Published in daily mail.By JESSICA GREEN FOR MAILONLINE and VIVEK CHAUDHARY IN JAMNAGAR, INDIA
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