'Evening in Everland': All About Theme for Day 1 of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's Pre-Wedding Bash

Gujarat’s Jamnagar wore a festive look as VVIPs from all over the world gathered to celebrate the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant from March 1-3.

The venue holds a special significance for the Ambani family due to their deep-rooted familial ties with the city.

A nine-page event guide and wardrobe planner sent to guests offers an overview of what to expect at the three-day pre-wedding bash.

Many guests will travel to Jamnagar on chartered flights from Mumbai or Delhi between 8am and 1pm on March 1.

“In order to accommodate everyone’s luggage, we ask you to pack consciously, with one item of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage per person, or three total suitcases per couple,” the guide says. “If you bring more luggage, we cannot guarantee it will arrive on the same flight as you, but we will do our best to bring it in at the earliest.”

All three nights of celebrations will be themed. Day 1 is called An Evening in Everland, with the dress code listed as “elegant cocktail”.

A mood board for the dress code shows models decked up in cocktail attire and also mentions that the temperature will be in the 22-25 degrees Celsius range.

Day 2 will host A Walk on the Wildside with “jungle fever” the suggested dress code. It is set to be held outdoors in the Ambanis’ animal rescue centre in Jamnagar, and guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing for this event.

Invitees will then swap their safari-themed outfits for more elegant ones for Mela Rouge. The dress code for this is “dazzling desi romance”, suggesting glamorous traditional South Asian attires for all.

The final day will also comprise two events. The first one, Tusker Trails, suggests “casual chic” dressing, as guests are expected to further explore the green ambience of Jamnagar.

The final party, Hashtakshar, calls for an elegant evening with heritage Indianwear.

Hairstylists, sari drapers, and make-up services will be available on-site. But, despite the detailed wardrobe suggestions, guests are free to wear whatever they are comfortable in, “as we would like you to enjoy each moment to the fullest and make beautiful memories that last a lifetime”, the guide concludes.

Convoys of luxury cars lined up at the Jamnagar airport for the second consecutive day on Friday as eminent personalities and celebrities from around the world arrived to attend the three-day pre-wedding festivities.

Anant Ambani, the youngest of the three children of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is set to, later this year, marry Radhika Merchant, the younger daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare, and entrepreneur Shaila Merchant.

A green room decked with various types of flowers has been set up for the guests and security has been deployed in large numbers for their safety.