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Ahead Of Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant¡¯s Wedding, 8 Most Expensive Weddings Of All Time

Famous for their extravagant lifestyles and grand events, billionaires often host weddings that come with staggering costs. Ever wondered just how much these opulent celebrations set them back? As per reports, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant¡¯s pre-wedding festivities are said to be organized on a budget of whopping Rs 1,200+ crore. The more interesting bit is that this is not even the main event. One can only wonder how much the Ambanis will spend on the wedding in July.
Bhavya Sadhwani Updated on Mar 04, 2024, 17:10 IST

Indian weddings are renowned for their extravagant ceremonies, extensive feasts, and costly?presents, creating a grand celebration.?

The average expenditure on weddings in India ranges from lakhs to crores, with many individuals saving for years to make their special day memorable.?However, when it comes to the wealthiest individuals, their weddings are a whole different ball game.?

Famous for their extravagant lifestyles and grand events, billionaires often host weddings that come with staggering costs. Ever wondered just how much these opulent celebrations set them back?

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As per reports, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant¡¯s pre-wedding festivities are said to be organized on a budget of whopping Rs 1,200+ crore. The more interesting bit is that this is not even the main event. One can only wonder how much the Ambanis will spend on the wedding in July.

In the meantime, let¡¯s take a look at some of the most expensive weddings of all time.

1. Lakshmi Mittal¡¯s daughter Vanisha Mittal and British businessman Amit Bhatia¡¯s Wedding

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The nuptials of Vanisha Mittal, daughter of Lakshmi Mittal, to British businessman Amit Bhatia in 2004 captured widespread attention. So much so that this wedding even got listed as the priciest wedding in Guinness World Records. The duo exchanged vows at the Palace of Versailles, followed by a dinner at the renowned Jardin des Tuileries. The real wedding took place at the 17th-century Chateau Vaux le Vicomte.?

Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Kylie Minogue, Shah Rukh Khan, and others graced the six-day wedding with their presence and performances, as noted by the Guinness World Records.

As per Forbes, the wedding cost Rs 240 crore and was called the most opulent wedding.?

According to reports, Kylie Minogue reportedly received $330,000 for her 30-minute performance at the wedding.

In 2005, Lakshmi Mittal made history as the first Indian to secure a position on Forbes' esteemed list of the world's top 10 wealthiest individuals. Two years later, he earned the title of the richest Asian in Europe, and by 2015, Forbes ranked him as the 57th most powerful person globally.

2. Mukesh Ambani¡¯s Daughter Isha Ambani and businessman Anand Piramal¡¯s wedding

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Billionaire magnate Mukesh Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani, celebrated her union with Anand Piramal in a lavish ceremony in 2018. The extravagant affair was attended by guests from across the globe and unfolded in multiple locations, including Udaipur, Lake Como in Italy, and culminating at their residence in Mumbai. The wedding invitations, presented in Dolce & Gabbana boxes, added an extra touch of opulence to the star-studded event.

Beyonce reportedly received Rs 33 crore for a 45-minute performance.?

Among who¡¯s who of the world, Hilary Clinton was also an attendee at the pre-wedding ceremony. The Ambanis spent a whopping Rs 700 crores, as per a report by Lifestyle Asia.

3. Mining Magnate Gali Janardhana Reddy¡¯s daughter Brahmani Reddy and Hyderabad businessman Vikram Dev Reddy¡¯s son Rajeev Reddy

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Gali Janardhana Reddy, a mining tycoon and former politician, faced a lot of backlash for the lavish wedding of his daughter. Amidst a nationwide cash-flow crisis, Reddy reportedly spent Rs 500 crores on the event, drawing widespread criticism in 2016. The extravagant celebration unfolded over five days at the Bangalore Palace, with an attendance of 50,000 guests, including numerous Bollywood celebrities and politicians.

The bride¡¯s red Kanjeevaram saree cost Rs 17 crore. The extravagant wedding invites, costing Rs 5 crore each, contained a gold-plated LCD screen with a video of the couple and the politician lip-syncing to an Indian song, as per reports.

4. Sahara Chief Subrata Roy¡¯s sons Sushanto Roy and Seemanto Roy¡¯s double wedding

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Subrata Roy, the former head of the Sahara Group before its significant downturn, was renowned for his extravagant lifestyle and lavish celebrations. In 2004, Roy spared no expense for the double wedding of his sons Sushanto and Seemanto, held at Lucknow's Sahara Stadium.?

The week-long festivities were attended by over 11,000 guests, including notable figures from Bollywood and the sports world. Roy ensured a luxurious affair by flying guests in on private aircraft, conducting a mass marriage ceremony for 101 disadvantaged girls, and offering a staggering array of over 100 cuisines to the attendees.

5. Founder of Stallion Group Sunil Vaswani¡¯s daughter Sonam Vaswani and Navin Fabiani¡¯s wedding

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Sunil Vaswani, the founder of Stallion Group and a prominent businessman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), got? his daughter, Sonam Vaswani married to Navin, Kamal Fabiana's son, in a grand ceremony at a royal retreat in Vienna, Austria.

The opulent wedding unfolded at the Belvedere Palace, accompanied by a mehendi ceremony held at Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein Park, featuring a performance by Sukhbir.?Dubbed as the most lavish wedding of the year, the event reportedly incurred expenses amounting to Rs 210 crores.

6. Danube¡¯s Founder Adel Sajan and Sana Khan

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Adel Sajan, the prominent figure behind Danube Home, opted for a unique wedding setting on the Concordia-class Costa Fascinosa cruise ship. Cruising from Barcelona, Spain, through Marseilles and Cannes, France, and concluding in Savona, Italy, Adel Sajan and Sana Khan organized a memorable cruise wedding. The extravagant event featured personalized Harrods' hampers for guests, a sangeet performance by Badshah and Vishal-Shekhar, speeches from Gauhar Khan and Sushmita Sen, and a grand 10-layer cake cutting by the newlyweds at the reception.?

The overall expenses for this luxurious affair exceeded Rs 100 crores.

7. Steel Tycoon Pramod Mittal¡¯s daughter Shristi Mittal and investment banker Gulraj Behl¡¯s wedding

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Shristi Mittal and Gulraj Behl's three-day destination wedding in Barcelona in 2013, marked by opulence and grandeur, set a new standard for extravagance. The daughter of steel tycoon and Lakshmi Mittal¡¯s brother Pramod Mittal, Shristi's nuptials to investment banker Gulraj Behl hosted 500 guests and incurred a cost of over Rs 505 crore.

The National Museum of Catalan Art served as the stunning venue, necessitating helicopters to capture the festivities. The reception featured a 60kg six-tier wedding cake and a menu crafted by renowned Spanish chef Sergi Arola. Over 200 butlers and cooks were flown in from India and Thailand to cater to every guest's need.

The grand finale included a breathtaking fireworks display launched from Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Fam¨ªlia church. This extravagant and record-breaking Indian wedding not only redefined destination weddings but also showcased an unprecedented level of expenditure on nuptial festivities.?

8. Mukesh Ambani¡¯s son Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta¡¯s wedding

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While the specific expenses for this 2019 wedding haven't been disclosed, it's evident that the extravagant celebration for the scion of Reliance Industries came with a substantial price tag. A grand two-day pre-wedding bash unfolded in St. Moritz, exclusively attended by close friends and family. The attendees were treated to performances by The Chainsmokers and Chris Martin of Coldplay.?

Following this, the main celebration commenced with a three-day wedding extravaganza in Mumbai.?

The magnitude of Akash and Shloka's wedding expenses becomes apparent through various indicators, such as the reported cost of their wedding card, which was valued at Rs 1.5 lakh. To give further insight, the most economical room in the opulent hotel booked for approximately 500 guests over a weekend in Switzerland allegedly comes at a price of around Rs 1 lakh per day. These details provide a glimpse into the extravagant scale of their wedding expenditure.

The star-studded event drew the presence of Bollywood celebrities, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, industrialists including Lakshmi Mittal, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. In line with their commitment to goodwill, the Ambanis concluded the extravaganza by providing food to 2,000 underprivileged children.

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Bhavya Sadhwani

Bhavya Sadhwani heads Indiatimes OTT section - Binge. She calls herself an entertainment ninja and OTT content sucker. She loves to write on web series, movies, documentaries, reality shows and everything else that releases on digital platforms. She forms a special bond with those who share her love for cringe content.

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