Extravagant numbers from wedding of Asia’s richest billionaire’s youngest son

The wedding with Radhika Merchant, daughter of a pharmaceutical tycoon, spanned three days from July 12-14 and hosted 1,200 guests, according to GQ.

In this photo provided by Reliance Industries, Anant Ambani, left, the son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, holds hands with Radhika Merchant during their wedding ceremony at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India, Friday, July 12, 2024. Photo by Reliance Industries via AP

The wedding took place at the Ambani family’s 27-story complex valued at approximately US$2 billion. Guests were welcomed by 1,000 crystal chandeliers and 20 million flowers adorning the walkways.

During the three-day event, a team of 500 chefs prepared 37,500 dishes while over 30,000 bottles of the world’s finest champagne were served.

Anant gifted each of his 25 best men a custom-designed Audemars Piguet watch made of 18K rose gold and sapphire, valued at $239,000 each, according to The Indian Express.

Guests received lavish gifts from the bride and groom’s families, including gold necklaces, luxury footwear, Louis Vuitton bags, custom travel bags, high-end sleepwear, and handmade scented candles.

Last week, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performed at a pre-wedding celebration, reportedly paid $10 million. In June, a four-day Mediterranean cruise for 800 guests featured performances by stars like Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, and Pitbull, costing $144 million.

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber with Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India. Photo from his Instagram

Mukesh Ambani also gifted the newlyweds a 10-bedroom mansion worth $80 million in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, featuring a private beach. Additionally, Anant and Radhika received a Bentley Continental GTC Speed valued at nearly $650,000 and custom-designed jewelry, including a Cartier brooch worth over $2.5 million.

According to The Guardian, the wedding cost around $600 million, significantly surpassing the expenses of several royal weddings.