Radhika Merchant in the year's most extravagant wedding. Global celebrities, business tycoons, cricketers, filmstars and politicians of all hues attended the wedding at Ambani-family-owned Jio World Centre at Mumbai's BKC on Friday and a 'blessing ceremony' for friends and family members titled 'Shubh Ashirwad' on the following day.
A wide range of guests — from employees to business associates — were invited for another reception, titled 'Mangal Utsav', on Sunday at the same venue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the venue on Saturday to bless the couple.
Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.
Anant Ambani weds Radhika at star-studded event
The invitation revealed different cards for each wedding function with one crafted from silver and resembling the main gate of an ancient temple. It included several keepsakes, such as an embroidered cloth with the initials 'AR' for Anant and Radhika, a blue shawl and a silver box filled with more gifts.
The simplest invitation was in a laptop-sized box with silver statues of three Gods and invitation cards.
The guests were asked to confirm their presence through an email or Google Form.
Those confirming their presence received a message that read: «We have received your RSVP and we look