Son of Asia's richest man hosts a $970M wedding bash
Last week, the son of Asia's richest man got married. He and his beloved invited a crowd of guests to Mumbai, who flew in for the event on private jets and were all accommodated in five-star hotels. The costs associated with the event are mind-boggling...
15 July 2024 19:22
The wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant can undoubtedly be considered one of the most talked-about events of the year. The couple comes from very wealthy families. The groom's father is Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia and owner of 48% of Reliance Industries Limited. The bride, on the other hand, is an heiress to a pharmaceutical empire.
Because of this, the parents ensured that their children's special day would be remembered for a long time. They started celebrating four months ago, organizing the first parties attended by famous personalities from around the world. Attendees had the chance to enjoy music by Rihanna and Justin Bieber, among others. They had to pay a hefty price for it.
the son of Asia's richest man provided guests with concerts costing millions
According to Forbes calculations, all costs associated with the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were estimated at £563 million, which converts to nearly 970 million CAD. It started with a pre-wedding party in March, attended by a total of 1,200 guests. Rihanna was also there, reportedly earning 234 million CAD for a ninety-minute performance, along with performances by Akon.
Later, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant invited 800 people on a Mediterranean cruise, where more live concerts took place. This time, they were serenaded by Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, and Pitbull. The entire event was said to cost a total of 163 million CAD. Last week, the pre-wedding reception featured a performance by Justin Bieber, which came with a cost of 12 million CAD.
Extravagant dinner at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding
The wedding invitations for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were said to cost almost 12,000 CAD each. Around 1,000 of them were sent out. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a breathtaking sight, as they were welcomed by 20 million flowers and a sculpture of a tiger, all prepared by a team of 500 florists. All guests were immediately treated to glasses of the world's finest champagne, which was served in about 30,000 bottles. Additionally, they could indulge in 2,500 different dishes prepared by 500 chefs.
