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Inside Anant Ambani's extravagant pre-wedding cruise party!

Tuesday, 28 May, 2024
The lavish pre-wedding bash will host 800 guests, most of them celebs from different fields (Photo courtesy: ANI/Shadiwish.com)

After Nita and Mukesh Ambani brought the A-listers from across the world to Jamnagar, now they are all set to host another big pre-wedding bash for their son Anant Ambani and daughter-in-law-to-be Radhika Merchant. The first inside video and photos from Anant Ambani's second pre-wedding cruise party is out it looks like this is going to be the world's most extravagant wedding ever!  

For the unversed, the luxurious cruise will board 800 VIPs and VVIPs. Several Bollywood celebrities including Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan and MS Dhoni among others have already jetted off to Italy. The cruise will travel from Italy to the South of France, covering a distance of approximately 4,380 kilometers. To ensure the comfort of all attendees, an additional 600 hospitality staff will be on board.  

The celebrations will be from May 29 to June 1. The menu includes Parsi, Thai, Mexican, and Japanese dishes. Radhika Merchant is set to dazzle in a stunning custom-made piece from Grace Ling Couture. This unique dress, inspired by the idea of a Galactic Princess, is 3D-carved and crafted using advanced Aerospace Aluminum Technology.  

The invitation card for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebration is gaining viral attention. With a European-inspired blue-and-white design, the card outlines the four-day extravaganza awaiting guests. Commencing with heartfelt words, it expresses, “These days when friends come together will be the adventure of a lifetime, a journey of discovery and exploration in Italy and France.”

Themed ‘Terra e Mare,’ meaning land and sea, the event promises a journey of discovery and exploration. Guests will embark in Palermo on May 29th, starting with a welcome lunch in classic cruise attire, followed by a Starry Night in Western formals. On May 30th, the cruise stops in Rome for a Roman Holiday, with guests in tourist chic attire, ending the day with a Toga Party. May 31st features the first birthday celebration of Akash Ambani and Shloka Ambani’s daughter Veda, with playful attire, followed by a Black Tie Masquerade in Cannes, and an afterparty on the cruise. The festivities conclude on June 1st with an exploration of Portofino in Italian summer attire.

This celebration follows their first pre-wedding event in Jamnagar, which hosted notable figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Rihanna, and several Bollywood celebrities. The Jamnagar event was a three-day extravaganza with lavish decorations and cultural performances. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are expected to marry in July 2024, reportedly in London. Their engagement took place in January 2023, marked by a Gol Dhana ceremony in Mumbai.