Billionaire heiress and bride of the year, Radhika Merchant’s haldi outfit has just dropped and the internet CANNOT keep calm. The bride took the traditional route by choosing a gorgeous yellow ensemble by designer Anamika Khanna and topped it with an extravagant dupatta made of real flowers by Floral Art. We got in touch with the mastermind behind the jaw-dropping dupatta that has taken the incorporation of florals in the haldi ceremony to a whole new level.
“Radhika's attire showcased a Fresh Floral Tagar Jaal Dupatta adorned with over 90 genda flowers and countless tagar kalis. The jewellery, featuring fresh white tagar kalis, yellow button daisies, and Thai rui flowers, included earrings, tasselled tops, a double necklace, hathphool, and floral kaleeras, all designed to complement the floral theme perfectly. Creating Radhika’s Fresh Floral Tagar Jaal Dupatta was a blend of passion and craftsmanship. Each flower was meticulously placed to achieve a seamless cascade of Tagar Kalis and Genda blooms, capturing timeless elegance and natural beauty. Our entire team of artisans worked tirelessly through the night to realize Rhea and Radhika's vision, making it one of our most challenging yet fulfilling experiences,” said Srishti Kapur, the founder of Floral Art. The floral jewellery brand was also chosen by several other Bollywood brides including Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt for their special occasion.
The couple’s pre-wedding celebration beat the line-ups at Glastonbury and Coachella with performances by artists like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and The Backstreet Boys. They are rumoured to have Lana Del Ray perform at their wedding ceremony happening on July 12, 2024. Elaborating on the extravagance of the Ambani wedding that allegedly has 46 events, Hamish Shephard of Bridebook.com commented, “This is undoubtedly the most expensive wedding in history. It will cost 15 times that of Harry and Meghan's Royal Wedding.”
Bollywood celebrities in attendance turned heads in their wedding guest looks at the haldi ceremony. Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor opted for pastel trend-coded outfits, while Janhvi Kapoor, Manushi Chhillar and Alavia Jaaferi opted for a stunning yellow fit. The celebrities and a few of the Ambani’s family members were seen departing the lively event drenched in haldi.