Ahead Of Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant’s Wedding, 8 Most Expensive Weddings Of All Time
Ahead Of Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant’s Wedding, 8 Most Expensive Weddings Of All Time
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?
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
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 and 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Família 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
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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