TRYING to stick to a budget while planning a wedding can be daunting for most people. But for the fortunate few, no expense is spared as they splash out millions to have the lavish wedding of their dreams. This week, childhood sweethearts Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to tie the knot in one of the most anticipated weddings in recent memory.
Anant is the youngest son of the richest man in Asia and has a stake in the family's staggering £92billion fortune. His bride is also from an incredibly rich family that deals in pharmaceuticals. The ceremony, set to take place across three days from July 12, will see some of the wealthiest people gather in India to celebrate with the pair.
And if the pre-wedding ceremonies are anything to go by, the extravagance would be out of this world. In March, the couple threw a party that cost a mindblowing £78million. It was also attended by guests including Microsoft's Bill Gates , Meta's Mark Zuckerberg , and the King and Queen of Bhutan.
Hosted in the Western city of Jamnagar, guests were treated to meals cooked by renowned chefs and the largest-ever drone show in the world. They were also serenaded by pop icon Rihanna , who broke an eight-year hiatus to perform. According to sources, the Umbrella singer was paid between £6-7millioin for her time.
Jamnagar Airport was upgraded to accommodate high-profile guests, including former US president Bill Clinton. For the festivities, the bride wore a £15,600 dress last seen on actress B.
