As if the first set of extravagant, internet-breaking pre-wedding festivities hosted back in March 2024 weren’t enough, the Ambani family is back to serve some piping hot seconds. This lot of events was held on a luxurious cruise ship that set sail from Italy and headed towards the South of France. And of course, there was a theme! ‘La Vita e un Viaggio’, which means ‘life is a journey’ inspired everything from the festivities, food and décor to the wardrobe choices of the attendees.
The billionaire duo, Radhika and Anant, who previously made us all cheer for their love story, reclaimed the spotlight with this 4,380-kilometre journey. Let’s dive into the highlights of what happened at this unforgettable celebration.
Celebrity Looks That Served
Acting as an inspirational mood board for your next European getaway, these celebrity looks spotted at the Ambani festivities are worth saving. The up-and-coming Shanaya Kapoor flaunted a printed Emilio Pucci dress while Ananya Panday chose a bright yellow Dice Kayek dress detailed with bows. Suhana Khan was spotted wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring a gorgeous floral print. Keeping up with her playful aesthetic, former Khush cover girl Sara Ali Khan opted for a vibrant colours and bold prints throughout the weekend.
Bride-to-be Radhika Merchant, once again, made quite a statement with her love for 'all things custom'. She wore a custom Atelier Versace gown in shades of blue, perfectly on-theme for the European celebration. Gemstone expert, Julia Chafé noted that this look was paired with 'a magnificent opal necklace' featuring her signature heart-shaped diamond.
Hosting Their Own Music Festival
If Rihanna’s appearance left you wanting for more, this weekend witnessed a premium version featuring Katy Perry and Pitbull. The festivities also featured a private concert of Andrea Bocelli who performed the iconic ‘Falling In Love With You’ for the couple.
Special Appearances
The festivities were attended by around 800 guests that included many A-list celebrity friends of the family. Fans were ecstatic to see glimpses of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor.
The Perfect Wedding Gift
Founder and father of the Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani’s present to the couple was a luxurious 3,000 square feet beachfront villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is worth a whopping INR 640 crores as reported by News18. Apart from being one of Dubai’s largest residential property transaction, the gorgeous property boasts 10 luxurious bedrooms and 70 metres of a private beach setting.