Check out some of the best and most daring looks at Ambani's pre-wedding bash — from Rihanna to Mark Zuckerberg

Eve CrosbieMar 2, 2024, 21:22 IST

Ivanka Trump and Mark Zuckerberg were among those that attended the glitzy event.-<ul class="summary-list"><li>The pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant kicked off on Friday.</li><li>Anant is the son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chair of the Fortune 500 company Reliance Industries.</li></ul>The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-mark-zuckerberg-among-expected-attendees-at-indian-wedding-2024-2">pre-wedding party for Anant Ambani</a>, the son of <a target="_blank" rel href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-rich-mukesh-ambanis-india-2020-1">Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani,</a> officially kicked off on Friday.The elder Ambani is the chair of the Fortune 500 company Reliance Industries and has an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">estimated net worth of $113 billion</a> — and he has spared no expense on the festivities for his son's marriage to Radhika Merchant.The first day of the party, which is taking place in Gujarat, India, featured a cocktail party themed "an evening in everland" and concluded with a private performance from Rihanna.Here are some of the most eye-catching outfits worn by the Ambanis and their 1,200 guests.

Bride and groom Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries.-

Merchant wore a bespoke Versace dress, similar to one Blake Lively wore at the 2022 Met Gala.

Radhika Merchant in Versace; Blake Lively in Versace at the 2022 Met Gala.Reliance Industries/Reuters, Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images

Ivanka Trump wore a sparkling gold and silver sari for the glitzy event.

Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and their daughter Arabella.-

Nita Ambani wore a glossy maroon gown.

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Radhika Merchant and Nita Ambani, share a moment during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 1, 2024.Reliance Industries/Reuters

Natasha Poonawalla arrived in a striking crystal-covered skirt and steel dome top.

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), and his wife Natasha Poonawalla.-

Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan coordinated their looks.

Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan with their son Taimur Ali Khan pose for a picture during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani and Radhika Merchant.Reliance Industries/Reuters

Bill Gates and his wife's outfits were quite understated in comparison to the other guests.

Bill Gates, his wife Melinda Gates, Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Mukesh pose for a picture during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant and Radhika Merchant.Reliance Industries/Reuters

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan were photographed wearing matching black and gold outfits.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan.-

The pair also showed off their looks for the second day, which had a "jungle fever" theme.

Rihanna wore a green dress featuring a thigh-high split for her performance.

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Isha Piramal, Rihanna, Shloka Mehta Ambani, Akash Ambani and Radhika Merchant react on the stage during pre-wedding celebrations of Anant and Radhika.Reliance Industries/Reuters

The singer changed after the show into a baby pink and turquoise look.

Rihanna poses for a picture before she leaves after performing at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.Reliance Industries/Reuters

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Check out some of the best and most daring looks at Ambani's pre-wedding bash &mdash; from Rihanna to Mark Zuckerberg