India's "wedding of the year", between Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal, was a seriously grand affair – and we have the photographs to prove it.
The newlyweds, both heirs of two of India's most illustrious families, tied the knot in Mumbai on December 12. The ceremony was held at industrialist Mukesh Ambani's palatial residence, and there was a star-studded guest list, including Hillary Clinton, the Bachchan family, Aamir Khan and a host of other celebrities and politicians.
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Isha brother's Anant Ambani, left, and Akash Ambani ride horses as part of the wedding procession. Reuters -
Father of the bride Mukesh Ambani, center left, with his brother Anil Ambani. AP Photo -
The wedding is being hosted at the Ambani residence in Mumbai, Antilia. Reuters -
The lit-up streets leading up to Antilia. AP Photo -
The venue is decked out in flowers and lights, with plenty of security personnel. AP Photo -
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao at the wedding. AP Photo -
Hillary Clinton has reached the venue. Clinton was also part of the sangeet ceremony last week, seen here with Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani on December 8. Reliance Industries Limited via AP -
Akash Ambani with fiancee Shloka Mehta greet guests at the ceremony. Reuters -
Mukesh Ambani, who is the chariman of Reliance Industries, waits for the arrival of the groom. AP Photo -
The car carrying the groom, Anand Piramal, arrives at the venue. AP Photo -
The marriage procession or baarat typically involves dancers, drummers and the groom's side of the family. AFP -
The baarat arrives at the doorstep. AFP
People on Twitter yesterday expressed thanks to the couple for keeping Hindu traditions alive throughout their ceremonies.
However, others expressed criticism of the lavishness of the occasion.
Isha and Anand are childhood friends and got engaged in May, when Anand proposed on a trip that the couple took to the hill station of Mahableshwar. The three-day engagement ceremony in September at Italy's Lake Como also made headlines as it included a performance by John Legend. A sangeet party earlier this month then starred Beyonce, alongside performances by other big Bollywood names.
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