Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding: From rituals to dress code, everything you need to know

Anant Ambani, the younger son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is set to marry Radhika Merchant tomorrow, July 12. Radhika is the daughter of Shaila and Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare. Anant graduated from Brown University and is now a director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation. His passion project is Vantara, a rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, focusing on the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injured, abused, and threatened animals. Radhika graduated from New York University and is a trained classical dancer. She is also on the board of Encore Healthcare alongside her sister Anjali.

Anant and Radhika's wedding, known as Shubh Vivah, will take place on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The wedding will follow traditional Hindu and Gujarati rituals, with a reception held over two days. On July 12, the couple will exchange vows, and a special reception will be held for Ambani's household staff.

On July 13, guests will attend the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony, seeking blessings for the newlyweds. This event is part of the traditional Hindu wedding celebrations, where guests gather to offer their blessings and well-wishes to the couple.

The wedding reception, known as Mangal Utsav, is scheduled for July 14. This event is a grand celebration where the newlyweds will be welcomed by their guests and family members. The reception is a significant part of the wedding festivities, marking the beginning of the couple's new life together.

July 12 (Shubh Vivaah): Traditional Indian attire, highlighting India's rich heritage. Guests will wear timeless sarees, ethnic suits, lehenga sets, kurta pajamas, sherwanis, and more, paired with exquisite jewelry.
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July 13 (Shubh Aashirwaad): Indian Formal attire, featuring classic formal sarees, kurta sets, waistcoats, Indo-Western suits, and elegant, glamorous outfits.
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July 14 (Mangal Utsav): Indian Chic attire, blending traditional elements with contemporary fashion. Stylish lehengas and modern sarees will be the choice of the day.

The Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai, is the venue for the wedding. This massive space spans 18.5 acres, making it about 12 times the size of a FIFA football field and 10.3 times the size of the Empire State Building in New York. It features five modular halls, 25 meeting rooms, and a ballroom, providing ample space for the grand celebrations.

The wedding will be attended by prominent figures from all walks of life, including politicians, celebrities, and international dignitaries. Bollywood celebrities such as Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and others have been invited.

The wedding will reportedly feature performances by international stars such as Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Drake. Indian singers like Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, and Kaushiki Chakraborty will also perform. The sangeet ceremony was highlighted by Justin Bieber's performance, and the wedding is expected to be a star-studded event.