The Ambani family, following extravagant pre-wedding ceremonies, is preparing to host what is being hailed as the wedding of the decade.
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, is set to wed Radhika Merchant on Friday, July 12th, in a three-day celebration that has garnered international attention.
The nuptials, reportedly budgeted at approximately $1 billion, is expected to draw thousands of guests from global business, political, and entertainment circles.
Here is all you need to know:
- Venue: Events will take place at the Ambani’s 27-story residential complex in Mumbai, with the main event held at the family-owned Jio World Convention Center, with the capacity to accommodate thousands of guests.
- Date: July 12-14, 2024
- Guest list: While unconfirmed, reports suggest attendees may include prominent figures such as technology executives, former heads of state, and Bollywood celebrities.
- Entertainment: Previous events have featured performances by international artists, including Rihanna and Justin Bieber. The headline act for the main ceremony has not been disclosed, although rumoured to be a Grammy award-winning artist.
Rihanna performed at one of the many events for an estimated cost of $8-9 million. A recent celebration saw thousands of guests with a performance from Justin Bieber, with an estimated price tag of a whopping $10 million.
In May, the Ambani family treated their guests to a lavish three-day pre-wedding cruise in Italy. The festivities featured a DJ set by David Guetta alongside several A-listers.
According to an estimate from bridebook.com the total cost is estimated to be a staggering $1.6 billion, exceeding the royal Harry and Meghan wedding and over 31,000 higher than the global average cost of a wedding.
Furthermore, the invitations alone is reported to cost $7,000 each.
Speculation is rife about the attendance of figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and even former US presidents. Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, are expected to attend, turning the event into a red carpet affair.
The scale of the event has called for significant logistical arrangements, including reported road closures near the venue to manage traffic flow. Security measures and transportation logistics for high-profile guests is expected to be extensive.
The wedding venue, Jio World Centre is located in the heart of Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. This architectural marvel sprawls across 18.5 acres.
Unveiled to the public in 2022, the Jio World Centre is a mixed-use development that seamlessly blends business, entertainment, and culture. This space is designed to accommodate global conferences, concerts, and events of international scale.
Needless to say, beyond the substantial core expenditures, there is a further splurge on catering, the use of drones for aerial photography and videography, an elaborate sound and lighting setup, and extensive decorative elements throughout the venue.
For one of their numerous pre-wedding festivities, renowned celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham was commissioned to execute his signature ornate floral decor. Leatham is widely recognised as the go-to designer for most high-profile Kardashian family events.
The opulent flower arrangements alone for this occasion was reported to have an estimated cost exceeding $1 million.
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The wedding comes at a time when Reliance Industries, the Ambani family’s primary business vehicle, is undergoing significant strategic shifts. The company has been pivoting towards technology and renewable energy.
As the wedding date approaches, Mumbai finds itself at the center of global attention.
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