Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding was a grand affair, to say the least. The extravagant event, which lasted for a week, was attended by the most notable and influential people in the fields of business, entertainment, and politics. The lavish ceremonies and Radhika Merchant's stunning bridal gown were the main attractions during her wedding.
At Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani exchanged wedding vows on July 12. Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant, wore several enchanting outfits that added to her gorgeous looks, pre and post-wedding. Let’s take a glimpse at her bridal closet.
Graha Shanti Pooja Look
The bride-to-be looked absolutely stunning in a pristine white saree adorned with a blush pink blouse, accentuated by a dazzling array of diamond jewellery. The ‘gajra’ was a statement piece in itself which seemed to make the look more ‘put together’. The bindis over the eyebrows seem to bring back the contemporary traditionalist looks. The ‘Maangtika’ added an enchanting edge while the dainty neckpiece aesthetically completed her look.
Sangeet Ceremony Look
The beauty was seen adorning a classic pastel-hued outfit by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla for the sangeet ceremony. Thousands of crystals were embedded on the chandelier-inspired lehenga. The bride looked no less than a living mermaid who caught everyone’s eyes. She was seen wearing a pear-shaped opal necklace with diamond earrings, the statement pieces were of personal significance as the Opal is Radhika’s birthstone and the Diamond is Anant’s.
Stylist Rhea Kapoor posted Merchant’s sangeet look and captioned it saying, “The lovely Radhika last night glittering in @abujanisandeepkhosla couture.”
Sangeet After Party Look
At the after-party the stunning bride-to-be wore a classic Manish Malhotra number, radiating a perfect amount of to glitz. She was also donning a diamond choker, a twin pair of earcuffs and a bracelet which made her jewellery game on point.
In her recent interview with Vogue, she commented about her saree saying, “It featured a corset that added a modern twist, although it was quite heavy, it was worth every moment.”
Rhea Kapoor yet again posted the diva’s after-party look.
Radiant Haldi Look
For the next episode of the opulent affair, Radhika wore an exclusive number by Anamika Khanna, featuring a sunflower-coloured lehenga and a dupatta convulsed with fresh flowers. According to Vogue India, the dupatta was made out of more than 90 marigold flowers. Keeping the jewellery simple, she was enchanting in this look.
Wedding Ceremony Look
For D-day when Radhika Merchant tied the knot with Anant Ambani, she wore a beautiful bridal ensemble also by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. The ensemble is the designer's intricate interpretation of "panetar", the Gujarati tradition of brides wearing red and white.
Radhika told Vogue, “I turned to family heirlooms for my ‘something old.’ I wore the same necklace my sister and aunts wore at their weddings, and I truly believe it gave me a special strength and blessing as I walked down the aisle. It was actually a piece that my dad had surprised my mom with on a holiday to celebrate their anniversary."
This family heirloom features syndicate polki or uncut diamonds, Zambian emeralds, and a centre stone of emerald-cut emeralds and emerald drops.
Vidai Look
For Vidaai, Radhika Merchant wore an exquisite Manish Malhotra lehenga ensemble. Inspired by the rich textile traditions of Kutch, Gujrat, her stunning blouse showcases gold karchobi work, evoking the creativity of the late 19th century. A testament to the everlasting splendour of India, this combination was complemented with a sunset-hued Banarasi brocade lehenga with many panels. The outfit was complemented with a crimson veil with a lattice pattern. Radhika’s dupatta was a Banarasi woven masterpiece.
Reception or Mangal Utsav Look
Anamika Khanna and Dolce & Gabbana created a perfect reception look for Radhika! She wore a golden corset blouse from the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection by Dolce & Gabbana. Stunning embroidery decorated a satin gold skirt, and a dupatta in the same colour completed the ensemble.
Radhika accessorised with a diamond necklace and earrings that made a bold statement. She used delicate makeup to draw attention to her features and kept her straight hair open.