Timeline of events for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's big fat wedding

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are getting married on July 12. Anant and Radhika's haldi ceremony was held at their home, Antilia. It was a lively affair where guests enjoyed being smeared with haldi. The Ambani family's  Antilia was adorned with pink, orange and white decorations for the mameru ceremony on Wednesday. This traditional Gujarati wedding.

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New Delhi: Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are getting married on July 12, Friday at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The celebrations will last three days starting with the wedding on July 12, followed by a blessing ceremony on July 13 and a wedding reception on July 14. They have known each other since childhood and their journey from engagement to pre-wedding rituals has been a memorable moment in their life. 

Anant and Radhika haldi 

Anant and Radhika's haldi ceremony was held at their home, Antilia. It was a lively affair where guests enjoyed being smeared with haldi. Celebrities like Salman Khan and singers Udit Narayan and Deepa Narayan joined the function.

 Bollywood stars like Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday also attended the function.

Graha shanti pooja

Before the wedding, Radhika Merchant's parents Shaila and Viren Merchant, hosted a Graha Shanti Pooja to bless their daughter. Radhika looked elegant and beautiful in a white saree with diamond jewellery. 

Anant and Radhika sangeet 

The sangeet ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was a glorious night. Hollywood singer Justin Bieber performed in the sangeet. Bollywood star, Salman Khan also performed. 

Social media influencer Orry along with Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday, also showcased their talents with Bollywood dance performances.

Mameru Ceremony

The Ambani family's  Antilia was adorned with pink, orange and white decorations for the mameru ceremony on Wednesday. This traditional Gujarati wedding ritual involves the bride's maternal uncle (mama) showering her with blessings, sweets and gifts like jewellry and sarees. Radhika looked adorable in a lovely pink lehenga during the ceremony.

Mass Wedding 

As a kind gesture before their son Anant's wedding to Radhika, Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani organized a mass wedding in Navi Mumbai for 50 couples from underprivileged backgrounds. About 800 people attended this joyful event where the couples began their married lives together.

After the wedding, the Ambani family took photos with the couple. They gave them gold jewellry like nose rings, wedding rings, mangalsutras and also silver toe rings with anklets. The new brides received "streedhan," a cheque of Rs 1.01 lakh each. The couples were also given groceries, household items and appliances to help them start their new lives.

Following the ceremony, a big dinner was held for the guests. This was followed by a traditional Tarpa dance performed by the Warli Tribe, an Indigenous community from Western India.

Radhika bridal shower 

Radhika Merchant's bridal shower was a joyful occasion shared with her close friends, as seen in her Instagram Stories. The Ambani family also organized two pre-wedding events in Jamnagar and on a European cruise.