As Asia’s wealthiest magnate, Mukesh Ambani, prepares to host the wedding of his youngest heir, Anant Ambani, and his fiancée Radhika Merchant, the world watches with bated breath. The upcoming nuptials, slated for July 12, are set to surpass even the opulence of previous family celebrations.
Earlier this year, the Ambani family kicked off festivities with an extravagant pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar, India. The event spanned a lavish weekend and boasted an illustrious guest list that included luminaries such as Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg, and a performance by Rihanna, as reported by Entertainment Tonight. Guests were flown in via private jets and treated to a culinary extravaganza featuring hundreds of dishes prepared by a team of 100 chefs.
Despite the staggering $100 million price tag for these pre-wedding celebrations alone, the main event is yet to come. Drawing parallels to the grandeur of his daughter Isha Ambani’s wedding to Anand Piramal in 2018, which also topped $100 million, Mukesh Ambani is poised to set a new benchmark for extravagant weddings.
6 World’s Most Expensive Weddings
In anticipation of Anant and Radhika’s wedding, here’s a glimpse at some of history’s most lavish nuptials:
1. Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia
Estimated Cost: $55 million to $60 million (around $90 million today)
Daughter of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, Vanisha’s wedding in 2004 spanned six days, culminating in a star-studded affair at Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, France, featuring Kylie Minogue’s performance.
2. Brahmani Reddy and Rajeev Reddy
Estimated Cost: $74 million (around $96 million today)
Held in 2016, this extravagant wedding included personalised LCD invitations, gold and silver utensils, and Brazilian dancers, amidst criticism in India due to economic conditions.
3. Chantini Toor and Seemanto Roy; Richa Ahuja and Sushanto Roy
Estimated Cost: $75 million (around $124 million today)
Subrata Roy, founder of Sahara, splurged on a double wedding in 2004, featuring 11,000 guests, 27 private jets, and extensive charitable contributions.
4. Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal
Estimated Cost: $100 million (around $124 million today)
The 2018 wedding included festivities across multiple locations, private flights, and a concert by Beyoncé, epitomising the Ambani flair for luxury.
5. Sheikhs Hind Bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Estimated Cost: $45 million (around $137 million today)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s wedding in 1979 featured 20,000 guests and a national holiday in the Emirates.
6. Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles
Estimated Cost: $48 million (around $163 million today)
Dubbed the “wedding of the century” in 1981, Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral captivated millions worldwide.
As Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant prepare to exchange vows, all eyes are on whether their wedding will surpass these legendary celebrations in extravagance and spectacle. With the Ambani family’s penchant for grandeur, expectations are set sky-high for what promises to be another historic event in the realm of luxurious weddings.
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