The last weekend was all about India's royal pre-wedding, celebrating the union of
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. It was a larger-than-life event that had the entire globe come down under one roof to celebrate love in a lavish way. While many surprising things left our jaws dropped, what mesmerized us the most was bride-to-be Radhika.
So far, the guests have just gotten a gist of the mood boards set by the Ambanis for the pre-wedding bash. But little did anyone know what the bride-to-be would be wearing.
As the world watched the elaborate and beyond what words could describe celebrations, our eyes were stuck on Radhika Merchant's chic and ultra-contemporary fashion.
Before we show you a fashion parade of the bride's best looks, here's a gist of what the entire Ambani-Merchant pre-wedding at Gujarat's Jamnagar looked like. From
Rihanna's first ever performance in India to Diljit Dosanjh rocking the stage, know everything about India's royal wedding.
About the Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations
These celebrations were to cherish the true love of the bride and groom in a larger-than-life manner. With Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani inviting global leaders, business tycoons, Hollywood sensations, and almost the entire Bollywood fraternity, the guest list left our eyebrows raised.
Rihanna had her first ever concert in India, thanks to the Indian billionaire businessman. She performed her blockbuster songs like Diamonds, Umbrella, and Pour It Up, among others.
Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg To Shah Rukh Khan, Here's Who Arrived For Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's BashMaking the night memorable was India's OG rock star, Diljit Dosanjh. He shook a leg with prominent Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and many more.
The pre-wedding eve also saw Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan dancing together on RRR's Naatu Naatu. This was a rare visual of all three Khans together in one frame.
Global leaders like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg stole the show as they looked stellar in ethnic outfits customized by top Indian designers.
Decoding everything Radhika Merchant wore
The bride-to-be redefined bridal fashion and how.
Rhea Kapoor did a phenomenal job styling her for all the events. From Manish Malhotra's custom lehenga to Blake Lively's statement Versace gown, here's what she wore.
1. Versace gown
On her very first day, Radhika Merchant wore a custom-made Versace gown that was exclusively designed for Blake Lively when she chaired the Met Gala in 2022. Inspired by the architectural wonders of New York City, the dress was initially weaved in hues of turquoise and copper.
Merchant's custom piece, styled by Rhea Kapoor, was a blend of soft pink and metallic shades, giving it a sophisticated and chic look.
2. Ashish Gupta fringe dress
For the second outfit of the evening, the diva opted for a rather vibrant and colorful fringe and strapless beaded dress designed by London-based Indian designer Ashish Gupta.
Also Read: Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, And More Elite Names At Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding Guest ListTo complete her outfit, Radhika paired it with vivid green embellished mules by Manolo Blahnik and a pair of tinted heart-shaped sunglasses from Cartier.
3. Manish Malhotra's customary golden lehenga
On the second day of the three-day pre-wedding bash,
the bride-to-be wore a bespoke Manish Malhotra lehenga, thus taking a more traditional route. To add a touch of contemporary fashion, she opted for a corset-shaped choli with a corded cape serving as a dupatta.
The ensemble was champagne-hued and leaned more towards mirror and sequin work. She finished her look with an elegant two-layered polki diamond necklace and matching earrings.
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani looked stunningly happy throughout their three-day grand celebrations. We cannot wait to see how beautiful a bride she will be as they tie the knot in July.
