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Inside the $1bn Ambani wedding that completely broke the internet
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani son's wedding remains the most expensive matrimony the world has ever seen
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding is believed to be one of the most extravagant celebrations in recent years, with reports estimating its cost between $600 million and $1 billion — making it arguably the most expensive wedding ever.
Here are a few surprising details from the billionaire son's wedding.
Star-studded guest
A-list celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Rihanna, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra, were among the high-profile guests who attended the wedding.
Massive guest list and logistics
The celebrations reportedly hosted thousands of guests, with a full protocol of Mumbai police and special services to reroute traffic around venues, including the family’s Antilia residence and the Jio World Convention Centre.
Pre-wedding performances by global icons
Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Pitbull, and the Backstreet Boys all reportedly took the stage during pre-wedding festivities that spread from Jamnagar to Europe.
Royal invitations with elegant details
Invitations alone were crafted from 24K gold and silver and reportedly cost lacs each, complete with sweets, dry fruits and handwritten notes a detail that highlights the ceremony’s bespoke luxury.
Expensive wedding gifts
Reports suggest the couple received lavish gifts from international guests, from luxury supercars like Bugattis and Lamborghinis to helicopters and private jets allegedly gifted by major global figures.
Luxury real estate gesture
Mukesh and Nita Ambani gifted the newlyweds a mansion on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, alongside high-end jewelry and collector cars part of an estimated Rs640 crore, roughly $80 million gift suite.
Gifting expensive watches
Anant reportedly gifted his groomsmen limited-edition luxury watches worth over Rs2 crore each, a moment captured and widely shared online.
