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Anand Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding ceremonies are taking place in full swing in Gujarat’s Jamnagar city. Here is what the couple wore for the ceremonies on Day 1.
(Left): Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani | (Right): Blake Lively at Met Gala 2022.
Last Updated: 09.29 AM, Mar 02, 2024
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding ceremonies commenced Friday and will continue till Sunday. The two Indian business tycoons are holding the ceremonies in Jamnagar city of Gujarat with a royal touch. Last night, a lavish cocktail ceremony was held which saw several high-profile globally established personalities descend to the city. In view of this gala affair, have a note of what the couple wore on Friday.
Did Radhika Merchant take inspiration from Blake Lively's 2022 Met Gala look?
According to multiple reports, Radhika Merchant took inspiration from American actress Blake Lively's 2022 Met Gala look for the cocktail party. Her dress drew striking similarities from that worn by the American star in the past.
The to-be bride wore a custom-made Versace outfit, including a delicate pale pink off-the-shoulder gown adorned with intricate details. Merchant complemented her attire with a set of earrings.
Diet Sabya – a popular social media channel on Instagram, shared photos from the event on their account. The caption read, "The to-be bride wore (custom) Versace!! A museum-worthy custom haute couture piece that was made previously only for Blake Lively to co-chair the Met Gala? Gotta say … it’s a moment!!"
Reacting to the post, one social media user said, “Love how Radhika carried her outfit gracefully.” Another Instagrammer said, “She was just looking like a wow.” One more admirer of Radhika Merchant said, “Radhika’s smile is so cute. Love her outfit.”
Anand, on the other hand, preferred to keep his look simple and formal. He wore a white shirt with black pants and a black coat. His simplicity at the event, too, garnered media attention.
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Renowned celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ranveer Singh, and international stars like Rihanna attended the pre-wedding festivities. Cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his spouse Sakshi Dhoni were also present.
This morning, popstar Rihanna jetted back home. Before leaving the city of Jamnagar, she said that she had a lovely time in India and wished to visit the country soon.