A 9-page event guide and dress code, complimentary hair stylists and makeup artists, 500 dishes, and Rihanna’s performance—all contribute to the extravagant Ambani wedding celebrations in Jamnagar! Learn more below.
Yes, people, another Ambani wedding is underway, and it appears to have reached new heights. It’s not just the Asian media covering it; everyone from CNN to People to BBC and the Daily Mail is invested in this wedding of the year!
The billionaire heir, Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and his wife, Nita Ambani, is set to marry in July. But wait! In true billionaire fashion, the family is celebrating the couple’s nuptials with a lavish three-day pre-wedding ceremony. The wedding itself won’t take place until July, but the festivities kicked off on Wednesday when Anant and his bride-to-be hosted a communal dinner for local villagers, serving 51,000 people.
Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, will begin their three-day pre-wedding festivities on March 1 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. The duo, engaged since January last year, will tie the knot on July 12.
It seems no expense has been spared, with A-list Bollywood stars, global tycoons, international singers, and fellow billionaires in attendance. This isn’t your ordinary big, fat Indian wedding celebration; Rihanna is set to perform, there are 500 dishes for the guests, and Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to attend. Oh, and did we mention there’s a 9-page document for the guests? Keep reading to find out what that entails.
The Venue & It’s Significance
All the functions and celebrations will take place in and around the city of Jamnagar, primarily at the sprawling Ambani residence. According to local outlets, the Ambani family has renovated or built 14 temples for the wedding ceremony, each boasting “intricately carved pillars, sculptures of different deities, and colorful fresco-style paintings,” as reported by The Times of India. Recently, Anant revealed why he chose Jamnagar as the wedding venue, stating that it is his grandmother’s birthplace and where his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani and his father started their business.
The Golden Guest List
A sprawling golden guest list is nothing new for the Ambanis, who have had Hillary Clinton and Kerry Washington as regulars, and even Beyonce performing at their daughter’s wedding celebrations. Once again, the Ambani family has invited guests from around the world, reportedly totaling just over 1,200 individuals, in a power move. The list is said to include Bill Gates, Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, members of Bhutan’s Royal family, Disney CEO Bob Iger, and Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ivanka Trump and Qatari diplomat Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani are also set to attend.
The Performance Costing Them Millions Of Dollars
Rihanna arrived in Jamnagar, India with her partner A$AP Rocky on Thursday, February 29th. For the Ambanis, anything seems possible—even having RiRi perform at pre-wedding festivities. Reports suggest the superstar is being paid a sum of over seven figures for her performance.
A video of her arrival in Jamnagar with ASAP Rocky has surfaced online. In the clip, she can be seen exiting a building and boarding a cart. Bizarrely, even videos of her extensive luggage (huge cartons carried on crates) have gone viral.
The eldest Ambani son, Akash, was fortunate enough to have Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Maroon 5 perform at his pre-ceremony and wedding, while the Ambani daughter, Isha, had Elton John perform at her engagement in Lake Como, and Beyonce performed at her wedding.
The Itinerary That’s Causing A Stir
The following schedule is causing quite a stir worldwide!
Day 1 (March 1): The evening kicks off with ‘An Evening in Everland,’ a cocktail reception where guests are expected to dress elegantly.
Day 2 (March 2): The next day, guests will enjoy outdoor festivities, starting with a visit to the Ambanis’ animal rescue center in Jamnagar, themed ‘A Walk on the Wildside,’ reflecting Ambani’s passion for wildlife. The dress code for this event is ‘jungle fever.’ Following this, guests will participate in ‘Mela Rouge,’ featuring traditional South Asian activities, with attire to match.
Day 3 (March 3): The final day boasts two events: ‘Tusker Trails’ and ‘Hashtakshar.’ ‘Tusker Trails’ offers guests the chance to immerse themselves in Jamnagar’s natural beauty, surrounded by over 200 elephants, 300 big cats, and 120 reptiles previously at risk of poaching. For the last event, guests will don ‘heritage Indian attire.
Finally, What The 9 Page Document Entails
In essence, reports reveal that the 9-page document serves as an event guide and dress code for attending guests. According to Reuters, guests have received a detailed planning document outlining the events and dress codes. For instance, the attire for the visit to the animal center is themed as “jungle fever,” suggesting guests wear animal print clothing or Hawaiian shirts.
The dress code includes a “jungle fever” theme and “comfortable shoes” for the animal-rescue center visit on the second day, and “dazzling” Indian outfits for the mela, as per The Times.
In addition to the nine-page dress and event guide, guests will have access to hair stylists and makeup artists, as reported by The Times. Furthermore, guests will enjoy a selection of 500 dishes prepared by approximately 100 chefs to ensure variety. They will also have the convenience of return charter jet flights from New Delhi and Mumbai. For these flights, guests have been requested to limit themselves to only two luggage items or three suitcases per couple.
Yeah, the Ambani’s seem pretty lowkey and not overly detailed and extra at all…
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Source: CNN, The Times
