- By Priyanka Munshi
- Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
As the day approaches, the celebration is going strong and full of excitement. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are set to get married on July 12 in Mumbai. Recently, the Ambani family held a mass wedding for the underprivileged, and yesterday the functions officially started with the mameru ceremony. The mameru ceremony is a Gujarati wedding tradition where the maternal uncle's family visits the bride with sweets and gifts.
The entire Ambani family was present at the function, including Mukesh Ambani, Isha Ambani, Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani, Shloka Ambani, Anand Piramal, Radhika Merchant, and Anant Ambani. Some Bollywood celebrities also attended the function, such as Janhvi Kapoor and the groom's best friend, Shikhar Parihar.
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Bride-to-be Radhika Merchant's mesmerising appearance at her mameru ceremony was a magnificent demonstration of both traditional grace and contemporary flair. She showcased the elaborate tie-dye process that is a distinguishing feature of this fabric design with a custom-made colourful bandhani lehenga in vivid pink and orange hues. The lehenga's rich hues and intricate designs made for an enthralling and energetic attire that was ideal for the ceremony's festive atmosphere. The Durga Maa Shloka embroidery on the lehenga's borders added even more beauty.
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Radhika accessorised herself with royal jewels created by the renowned Manish Malhotra, which complemented her colourful ensemble. Known for their opulent and elaborate designs, his works comprised sparkling necklaces, earrings, and bangles that gave her ensemble a regal feel. The jewelry accentuated Radhika's inherent elegance and poise, in addition to enhancing the lehenga's brilliance.
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She looked like a princess, especially with her flawless hair and makeup, which highlighted the exquisite intricacies and vibrant colours of her dress. Rhea Kapoor posted the full ensemble on her Instagram account, writing, "Beautiful Radhika at her mausalu in Manish Malhotra, sporting the diamonds her mom wore at her mausalu (mameru)." Radhika made a lasting impact on everyone who attended the event by combining an elegant Manish Malhotra necklace with a classic yet vivid bandhani lehenga, raising the bar for bridal design.