The son of Asia’s richest man is getting married in one of India’s most anticipated — and lavish — weddings of the year

In March, the couple had a three-day pre-wedding party in the western city of Jamnagar, attended by around 1,200 high-profile guests, including Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates..

Then, over a weekend in late May, the couple held a four-day Mediterranean cruise for friends and family, which made multiple stops through Europe, and included a bevy of Bollywood A-listers, with performances by Katy Perry, the Backstreet Boys and opera star Andrea Bocelli.. . . The Mumbai wedding is set to take place July 12 to 14 at the home of Anants parents Mukesh and Nita Ambani a 27-story residence called Antilia as well as the family-owned Jio World Convention Centre, a sprawling venue with a capacity for more than 16,000 people.. ..

The invitation was placed in an ornate red box with a depiction of the Hindu god Vishnu on its front, according to a video published by ANI.. . Manish Malhotra, one of the countrys most famous designers, has been appointed as the weddings creative director, collaborating with Nita Ambani and numerous vendors to execute the familys vision.. . Malhotra told CNN that he built on Nitas visionary approach, with his team creating themes and experiences for the wedding that embody the essence of India while reflecting the couples distinct personalities.. ..

At the upcoming wedding, guests are expected to dress in traditional Indian attire on Friday, according to the wedding invitation, which could include a saree for women, and a kurta loosely fitted pants with a tunic for men.. . Guests have been asked to wear Indian formal attire the following day and Indian chic for Sundays reception event.. . Malhotra described the Indian chic dress code as something that marries traditional Indian elements with contemporary fashion.. ..

Any kind of mega project like this usually requires about nine to 12 months of preparation work, and there is the involvement of nearly 40 to 45 big agencies or partners, Mareesha Parikh, a Mumbai-based wedding planner and founder of Swaaha Weddings, told CNN on a phone call.. . Separate teams will likely be dealing with reservations, securing entertainment, managing production design, handling logistics, among others tasks on the day, she added.. . Indias wedding industry has dramatically evolved over the last decade, with Bollywood and celebrity culture inspiring couples to throw grander and even more expensive affairs.. ..

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