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Here are the details about Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremony at Jio World Drive in Mumbai. However, there is no doubt the whole world is watching.

Thousands of people attended the grand wedding celebration in Mumbai to watch India’s richest son’s wedding ceremony.

Millions of people scrolled on social media. Because Khloe and Kim Kardashian posted themselves in traditional attire and posed for cameras. It is rumored that they were shooting an episode of “Keeping Up” with the Kardashians.

Moreover, BBC sent its reporter to cover the entire affair and keep updated regarding the wedding ceremony.

Mukesh Ambani and the Wedding Excitement

The excitement for the wedding celebration was understandable. Mukesh Ambani, The chairman of the reliance industry, hosted Hastakshar for both, his son and daughter-in-law. At the same place where Radhika performed.

Later they held a grand party for the couple in London and booked a cruise ship. Also, People were curious about the wedding ceremony, If the pre-wedding is so grand then what about the wedding?

Radhika Merchant’s words

Said Radhika Merchant, “The wedding weekend was perfectly planned and started from 12th to 14th of July as per our family pandit. he decided the dates for our celebrations based on both astrological charts.”

The Wedding Managed by Nita Ambani

The wedding planning was managed by Nita Ambani along with her daughter Isha Ambani, and daughter-in-law Shloka Ambani.  

As stated by Radhika Merchant “My Mother in Law was the C.E.O of the wedding. I like to say that, it was her commitment and vision that our wedding becomes the great celebration.”

The family has many wedding planners, and internal staff, who are engaged in wedding organization 24/7. It is based on multi-week affairs.  

5th of July – Pre-wedding celebrations begin

The pre-wedding celebrations start on July 5th with a sangeet, where both bride, groom, and their families dance on stages for the couple.

Also, the bride Radhika Merchant performed in her beautiful crystal outfit designed by ‘Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’. Started by Radhika Merchant “I wanted to make a lasting Impression”.

Moreover, Anant Ambani also dressed up in a look which is designed by the same designer ‘Khosla’. it is completed with ruby diamond buttons by Kantilal Chhotalal.

He wore a cheetah brooch which denotes his 3000-acre animal rescue sanctuary vantara in Gujrat. He is a great animal lover.

 His love for animals occurred since his childhood when he was only years old. Stated in an interview with her mother Anita Ambani.

Also, His sister Isha Ambani wore, a Schiaparelli saree: this was the first piece from a French haute couture house.

Mehendi Ceremony

As the grand party started late, then Justin Bieber received the stage for a private concert. At the same time, Radhika Merchant changed into a metal mesh saree designed by Manish Malhotra.

It was along with the corset that added the modern twist. Radhika stated that “the saree was quite heavy but it was worth every moment”.

For a few days, the couple attended many poojas and and also mehendi ceremony. The bride and her guests get their hands and feet designed by the henna.

11th July- Haldi Ceremony

 After that on July 11, they celebrated the haldi ceremony, in which a soon-to-be married couple covered with turmeric paste. The purpose of applying turmeric to the body is to save the couple from all the evils. It believes that they might curse their marriage.

On 12th of July –  Baraat

In the baraat arrived at the Jio World convention. There were musical performers and hundreds of dancers gave performances as Anant Ambani arrived on horseback.

Designer Gurung, stated “it was out of this world, I’ve never seen anything like this,”. He was one of over 2000 guests who attended the ceremony along with Tony Blair, Nick Jonas, and Priyanka Chopra.

The baraat says that “the whole room was filled with flowers and Bollywood celebrities.” all were dancing and singing.

The flowers were arranged by the event planner ‘Preston Bailey, who made over 60 floral sculptures. Which is created with Indian flowers that include monkeys, elephants, and tigers.

He assumed that each sculpture to made up of around 100,000 flowers. Bailey added, “It takes many sleepless nights. In the evening people lined up to take photos in front of sculptures.”

On Wedding Day

After a short rest,  It was a wedding time. The Hindu ceremony started with the traditional Jaimala rasam. Where Anant and Radhika exchanged garland which means they both accept each other.

The Kanyadaan is the official moment where the bride’s parents give blessings to the groom to marry their daughter.

Then comes to the phera rasam which is known as the actual wedding ceremony. The bride and the groom circumambulations around a ritual fire. Radhika stated that “somber yet mesmerizing”.

“Each vow includes promises of love, fidelity, prosperity, and mutual respect. It creates a foundation for our married life,” adds the bride.

The sindoor daan and mangal sutra rites followed. Anant applied vermillion to Radhika’s hair and tied a mangal sutra, or sacred necklace, around her neck.

 “This can be compared to the exchange of rings in a Western wedding,” Radhika says. “The ceremony concluded with the aashirwad, where we got blessings from our elders, ensuring their good wishes for our future.”

Radhika wore a uniquely designed collection by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla in red and white. To honor the Gujarati ritual of panetar.

Her ghagra was embroidered with delicate flower designs, precious stones, and glitter. Her head was covered in a six-foot veil with a beautiful jaali pattern and cutwork. (“My veil was a true Zardozi marvel,” Radhika says, using the cultural term for gold thread embroidery.)

She wore a multi-bright green ranihaar, sometimes known as a bridal necklace. Radhika says that the necklace is a family relic.

 “I wore the same necklace. My sister and aunts wore it at their weddings, and I truly believe it gave me a special strength and blessing,” she says. Meanwhile, the groom wore Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla.

Bidaai

In Indian marriages, the bidaai or farewell ritual for the bride, when she leaves her family house to settle into her marital home.

“It’s considered a sad and emotional moment that marks the start of the bride’s new life as a wife and the end of her role as a daughter,” Radhika says.

She wore a unique red-and-gold lehenga by Manish Malhotra, which included a top from the Indian house’s archive that was over a century old.

The bride also says that her trousseau was a lifetime in the making: “There are looks dresses, and jewelry, which I have planned for with my mom and sister since I was a little girl; I haven’t paid much attention to trends,” she stated.

Saraswati Pooja

On Saturday, the Ambanis performed a puja for the goddess Saraswati. “For this day I wore my favorite outfit of the whole wedding—a ghagra painted by one of my favorite artists, Jayshree Burman in collaboration with Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla,” Radhika says.

“Burman carefully painted an entire world within my ghagra with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the center,” The religious event also received a lot of international media interest because India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended.

Mangal Utsav or Wedding Reception

Sunday was the Mangal Utsav, the couple’s wedding reception, which was attended by over 14,000 people.

Radhika chose a gold diamond necklace by Dolce & Gabbana and an Anamika Khanna-designed saree to finish off her wedding weekend. Now that it’s all over, Radhika says she feels an “overwhelming sense of fulfillment.”

“We’ve been friends and supporters with one another for so long, and now we are finally embarking upon our official journey as a married couple,” she says on her engagement to Anant. “I can’t wait to see what our shared life has in store.”

Since its announcement, the multi-crore project “Padmavat” by Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been creating buzz for several reasons. The brilliant camera work and the ravishing costume design by the actors in the movie are worth commendation. The intricate traditional Rajputana-style jewelry, colorful lehengas, and embellished dupattas bedecked by Deepika are inspiring many young brides-to-be. We are not just gagging, as you can find several brides dressed up as Rani Padmavati in jewelry and outfit on their grand day looking like royal princesses.

Padmavat: A great inspiration for modern-day Royal bride look

The brand name Bhansali movies involve astonishing film sets, stunning ensembles, and striking looks created with a concentration on every tiny detail. It was no stupefaction that Deepika Padukone acquired a lot of fondness for the same. The epic-era drama included Deepika in the role of the famous Rajasthani queen “Padmavati” known for her gossamer beauty. The look of the actress in the movie is absolutely marvelous and lavish, and she looks as enchanting as the queens of the ancient era. Right from her clothes to jewelry, makeup, and even the slightest detail like her unibrow, everything was considered to assure Deepika look flawless.

Are you all set to unite the bridezilla zone? All you must be busy now with is styling your wardrobe and blending all the details to enhance your look on your special day. If you want to get inspiration, you can look no further than the biggest hit Padmavati which is becoming the most influential trend amongst fashion enthusiasts. The ensembles and jewelry in the movie exhibit the diverse combination of style, customs, and allure from the Rajput period. Soon-to-be brides try it all to reflect their look right. In short, you can absorb a lot from the queeny epitome of Deepika and follow their style to look a notch higher. Let us have a closer look at Deepika’s Padmavat ensembles and decode the elements to inculcate into your outfit.

Ghoomar-inspired look as a Rajasthani Bride

Deepika has provided many reasons to follow her “Ghoomar” song looks to the girls to appear like a “Royal Rajasthani Bride”. Well, if you are also awestruck by the royal ‘Ghoomar’ look, let us help you decode her style book. The well-known designers, Rimple & Harpreet Narula and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s vision are behind the creativity of this glamorous dress. We can say that the result is truly a treat to the eyes. Let us understand the features of the royal getup that the queen took in the song.

1. There are multiple layers in her dress with highlighted color blocks and a deep rich jewel defining the royal costumes from the 13th century. Her Ghaghra’s patterns are from old Pichwai textiles and other classic paintings having metallic embellishment along with meticulous gota patti work.
2. Other motifs in the costume include “a lady with a parrot, the tree of life, the sun and the moon, and the lion and the lotus“. All elements from her attire have a deep historical essence in the Rajputana culture.
3. The odhni has a leheriya print along with metal foil work and raato embroidery.
4. Bold choker and matching jhumkis highlight the richness of gold, polki, and pearls. She also wore a heavy nath with a satiny chain. A Borla is also an element from her look that represents a true Rajasthani bride. Don’t forget heavy haath phool with heavy bangles and bracelets

Another basic yet elegant look to opt for Mehendi

An explosion of floral bootis in vivid colors designed on Deepika’s couture was blossoming her fashion statement. Florals in any form make Indian attire complete and epic. There were many ghagras and cholis Deepika wore as a Rajasthani bride to look fancy having leaf and floral bootis engraved on them. So, watch with focus to pluck this on-screen style to enhance the magnificence of your D-day couture.

The fans especially girls are fascinated by the shimmer of borlas and armband that Deepika has as her essential accessories. Wadded with “Kundan and rubies” these charms were delicate as well as fabulous. The movie Padmavati highlights the significance of gold jewelry in Indian ceremonies. Gold is a constant favorite ornament in wedlocks for all the right reasons. Dressed in gold jewels from top to bottom; Deepika flaunted a stunning collection of jewelry. However, you can also seize grace and brilliance and appear in a princess-like character with shiny gold jewelry.

Plan a regal look for the wedding event

Deepika Padukone was looking like a diva Rajasthani bride in this vibrant-tinted lehenga. The dress has hand embroidery with intricate details, and we can say this is one of the best looks in the film. She complimented her look with an amazing neckpiece and nose ring that gives her costume a stunning vibe. Therefore, you can always recreate these looks to feel captivating and comfortable at the same time as you walk around completing your wedding duties.

Bridal accessories are one of the important parts of every bridal look but without them, the look of an Indian bride is never complete. Today you will find some of the top trendy accessories that will steal your heart and will be a blast for the bridal appearance this year.

When it comes to styling your bridal wedding dress it takes a lot of effort and time to find the right kind of jewelry that will match the outfit and will enhance the look too. There are innumerable trending bridal accessories that will rule 2021 to finish your solah shringar from basic, boho, to classic. We will take a deeper dive into the ocean of accessories that rule the runways and give an embellished look to next-level chic. Some trending dresses including wedding suits with high-low tutus, trains, mini dresses, and even shorts and accessories that are equally compelling. From eye-catching earrings, waist-cinching belts, bold headbands, to fresh flower jewelry like Punjabi juttis, heels, and footwear to pouches, and the latest must-have wedding masks. Well, accessories are the Expletive Peak of a woman’s outfit as it giving the finishing touch in a bridal look.

Below we’re sharing some of the mindboggling accessories that are prevailing supreme right to get you inspired.

Indian Bridal Accessories

No bridal look is complete without the spark of jewelry, be it gold, diamond, pearl, or rubies that help to enhance your entire bridal look. Even jewelry adds the fragrance of tradition and culture to the wedding.

Diamond Choker sets

Well, it is rightly said that diamonds are women’s best friends and are the all-time favorite of every bride. The beautiful shades of pastels remain trendy and give a magnificent look when garnished with a diamond choker. So, go ahead and adorn yourself with diamond choker sets.

Neck bridal accessories layered with pearl and rubies

The multi-layered neckpieces are not just to pair up with your outfit but also to style your entire ethnic Indian bridal appearance. The minimal pieces of layered gemstones will give you a luxurious look.

Adorned Maatha Patti

A bride is not less than a queen as she manages herself so gracefully and that she embraces her look with the sparkling Maatha Patti that brings a glamorous vision in her glimpse.

Cuff bracelets turn up in new style

No bride’s outfit is ever complete without her hand jewelry. Delicate hand accessories not just bring out the detailing in every piece of beautiful bridal jewelry but are also traditionally felicitous.

Head and hair bridal accessories

Apart from all this jewelry, a bride has many other options of jewelry too. For example in Haldi and Mehandi most of the brides attempt a bohemian look, floral ornaments with blossoms, branch motifs, and leaves of fresh and artificial flowers.

Floral Kaleeras

Kaleeras are precious ornaments of the bride, but now brides use them for styling and flaunting an entire look as there are different types of kaleeras like floral kaleeras as an edgy and modern counterpart of the traditional silver/gold ones.

Eye-Catching Earrings

Well, earrings are another major important part of the bridal look. Bigger-than-life pearl hoops to minimum delicate drop earrings and floral-decorative beauties, to bold and eye-catching earrings, that becoming the center of attraction.

Variants of bags 

Bags are so many types, it all depends on you, which one you want and for what purpose it is. However, brides simply carry clutches that are easy to hold and pretty by the look, and also ever trendy. It adds elegance to the bride’s look. As time changes, the demand and taste of people also change, potli bags come in fashion, doesn’t mean it is a potli. However, it is so fancy and ethnic that gives a classy bridal look. Other than that there are cool waist bags and fanny packs for Laidback brides. Well, these fannypacks have been a choice for ages, welcoming the era of the fusional fannypack and waistbags that take us in the most functional yet stylish manner. Opt for these hassle-free festoon beauties that have no age to use and must-have for all the modern brides.

Embellished with bridal heels and comfy juttis

As classy as pencil heels, it may be quite hurtful. Welcome to the modern world where beauty and comfort go hand in hand. In this era, women didn’t compromise on comfort for fashion by opting for embellished heels with a touch of ethnicity. Classic traditional juttis make balance with the modernistic approach & comfort and a way for the future your life holds. And so come the embroidered boots and sneakers, a kind of modern bridal dream. Introducing ethnic influenced boots and sneakers. By tricky thread work adorned with exaggeration that makes these pairs one of the best.

Sunglasses

They become more and more popular for brides and at bridal parties. Especially for those looking for a super-fun and cool photo session. Your wedding look will become memorable with all this.

Vaani Kapoor is known for her interesting Indian wear selection and the way she switches between a gamut of effigies and subtlety. The never-ending love that she has for sarees is not hidden from anyone. But Kurtis or suits are surely her all-time travel favorite cotton outfit choices to beauteous Anarkali dresses for social events. Her buoyant pieces always have everything she requires for an eye-rolling look, right from fine-fitted cuts and eye-catching tints to flamboyant embroideries. The actor’s most recent appearance worked as another proof of her style statement. Vaani, who is in the headlines currently because of her 3 upcoming films, one of which is rom-com Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, shared recent pictures of herself in an ostentatious deep green kurta and sharara set designed by famous fashion designer Anita Dongre. Keep reading further if don’t want to miss the look details.

What was her outfit all about?

In the post shared by Vaani Kapoor on Instagram, the actor was noticed appearing in a bright green kurta set. The outfit was named the “Zaida Set”. The sleeveless Anita Dongre kurta set highlighted a high neck suit, embellished with customary Gota Patti, Dori, pearl, zardozi, embroidered with a cut dana and shiny flecks work. The actress was noticed wearing a kurta paired with a matching sharara bottom and a beautiful net dupatta. Handy dandy yet luxurious, a sharara set like Vaani Kapoor’s would be a stylish and elegant choice for any event.

That’s why similar pieces of outfits by the Anita Dongre kurta set have also earned the admiration of other great actresses like Priyanka Chopra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the past. Both actors were in the ethnic sets during the promotion rounds of their respective films. Priyanka wore it at a Navratri event for the release of The Sky Is Pink, and Tamannaah Bhatia wear it during the promotions of “Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy“. 

Overall look of Vaani

The dress material the actor wore is rayon and silk, with the velvet kurta in a boat neck design. Her outfit was embellished with traditional Gota Patti, Dori, pearl, zardozi, cut dana, and shiny flecks work.

The sharara too was of rayon and silk fabric and the overall look was paired with a nylon net dupatta. Wearing a daub of pink lipstick in a nude shade, Vaani augmented the glamour quotient with tinted cheeks, smokey eyes, & filled-in eyebrows.

Vaani chose to accessorize her look with a teeny silver bindi. She concluded her outfit with nude-colored stilettos. The sharara set looks like something owned in a royal Rajasthani closet.

Vaani Kapoor decided not to wear jewelry in this intricate look

Vaani Kapoor’s kurta is a high neck, so she saved out on jewelry, letting the beautiful work on her dress take focus. In distinction to her emerald green ensemble was her makeup.

Isn’t that mood embarking for your own Roka, Mehendi, or engagement functions? An out-of-the-ordinary kurta like Vaani Kapoor’s will be a great pick for your wedding rituals. The cozy, bell-bottomed sharara is perfect when you need to sway all others. Pair it with a pair of earrings, and you’re ready to go. If you loved her outfit, you can even create one on your own.

Some other adorable looks from the wardrobe of Vaani Kapoor

Nath or nose ring is that small piece of ornament, which is enough to make a huge difference in your bridal look. If you are that “bride to be”, whose wedding is on the edge and is hunting for some beautiful pieces of jewelry. It needs to have that extraordinary charm to make it more striking and add to your bridal look. The Nath will append that extra element to bring out the zing to your beautiful face, irrespective of the size of nath you wear. It will make you stand out in every single picture.

Naths or nose rings also have some significance for the bridal attire, according to some cultures, traditions, or religions in some parts of India. Some people or traditions consider wearing naths as a sign of a married woman. You can choose any nath that you think can go well with your attire and personality. According to the mythological beliefs, Hindu brides wear nath for honoring “Goddess Parvati”, which is known as a goddess of marriage.

Why Indian women wear naths?

There are several beliefs that explain why an Indian woman should wear a nath on her wedding day as a part of her wedding attire. Some of those say it is a sign that indicates the maidenhood of the bride. Well it is completely the choice of the bride whether she wants it to wear or not. And if she is wearing it, she should ensure that the piece of jewelry goes well with her dress, jewelry, and makeup. And just because, naths have Hindu religious beliefs associated with, it doesn’t mean the brides from other traditions or religions cannot wear it.

Women of north India wear nath on the left side if their noses while those from the southern India wear it on the right. There are majority of women who prefer naths to be placed on left side of their nose. This is because of the fact that is mentioned in Ayurveda. Ayurveda says, as the nerves residing in left part of the nose are linked to the reproductive organs in female, piercing nose on that side can help reduce the pain she faces while giving birth to a child.

Types of nath designs getting in trend

Royal Nath

This nath can give you a kind of royal feel. This has a style and appearance different from others. It is a nath crafted with bling, which has carvings with stone and features a design designed with beautiful stones placed as a flower and pearls are used too. This nath has circled the nose ring with the multicolored stones on the outer ring. It is a kind of nath that you can wear if you want to style your look with less jewelry and bold makeup with winged eyeliner and red lipstick. When you will carry your look styled with this nath you will surely feel like a princess or queen.

Pearled nath with layered matha patti

This is a simple yet elegant nath designed to create your aura on all the people around you. It will enhance your look by manifold times. If you have so much love for the peals, you should really consider wearing this with your wedding attire. It is designed with embellished pearls that will give more charm charisma to your bridal face. You can add a layered matha Patti along with a choker style necklace that will go well with it. Just put on a small bindi and your pretty look is done.

Shikarpuri Nath design

These traditional nath designs are highly popular among Punjabi brides. It consists of a loop ranging from small to medium to large size and is tucked into the hair with an embroidered chain. The chain has the pattern of the loop itself. The ring can have moti or can be ornate with beads that you will commonly find in most of such naths. This graceful Nath can go well with any of your Kundan or gold jewellery. You can play by pairing it with your bridal outfit to look like gossamer excellence! 

Small elegant laung nath

The ‘Laung’ is a nose stud that is clove shaped, with a precious gem fixed and embedded in its crease. A popular nose prettification in Northern India, a laung has been noticed in innumerable songs, movies, and literature. Not as showy as its alternatives, but a laung is the wedding nose ring that will give its person wearing it an insinuating and captivating charisma.

Nathni type nath

Nathni is almost very similar to the Shikarpuri nath, although it is certainly lighter in comparison as it does not have any obscure or heavy ornamentation. It is one of the prevalent preference for traditional Rajasthani brides. Hardly ever, do you find it studded with jewels, sapphires, or stones; it’s just a single stud with an elusive chain pinned to your hair, just like the way is Shikarpuri nath design. This nath can work with almost all jewelry, outfits, and also suitable for daily wear depending on what type of stud it has. If you are going to wear a shade of green lehenga, then go for an emerald stone. 

Nath with a latkan

This concept of this type of nath is a little bit different but at the same time is kinda cute, as it does not have any conspicuous nose ring. The most striking and appealing feature about this type of nath designs is the chain that is connecting your nose to your hair. These chains are decorated with embellishments and are what add charm to the nath. This type of nath goes with every type of jewelry, depending on what it is made of.

Marathi nath

One of the most popular and widespread diversity in the country, Maharashtrian nose ring designs is something that are often worn in the movies and also in celebrity weddings alike. Maharashtrian nath designs for bridal beauty are not only ingrained in our popular culture, but the ‘tanmani’ or chokers like elements in the cashew or cashmere shaped nose ring convey the natural beauty of the Maharashtrian bride and admire her falcate moon shaped bindi. The several multicolored gems, pearls and white-gold varieties engraved on the nath are sacrosanct by the brides in the west.

Traditional Floral Nath

Floral nath as the name is the mix of a bunch of fresh flowers to give new look to your traditional jewelry. This will leave you looking more lively than ever. This is a perfect look for Indian destination weddings or even Haldi, Mehandi, and sangeet functions. You will not just glimmer with the impeccable colors that Mother Nature has selected for you, but you’re also going to spread the fragrance to calm you and others around you down on your big day.

Colossal Bridal Nath Designs

If you think you do not own the ideal sized or shaped nose for wearing a nose ring or a nath, then you just need to consider an oversized nath. It will grasp all of the guest’s attention to your nose shape with the unique and legendary piece of jewelry. Also, if you’re one of those brides who like to go iconic but with a twist, then these bridal naths are just for you!