#AkashShlokaWedding: Ambanis enter the wedding venue in a traditional style
Finally, the big day has arrived when Akash Ambani will be marrying his ladylove Shloka Mehta. Their wedding is one of the biggest talking points of the nation and the Ambanis have made sure to make it a grand affair. Notably, Akash-Shloka's wedding will be attended by several renowned personalities from across the world along with Bollywood's big shots. Here are all the details.
Ambanis dazzle in their color coordinated dresses
The groom Akash has arrived at the Jio World Center with the baraat where he will be tying the knot with Shloka. The Ambanis were spotted wearing color-coordinated dresses with different shades of pink. The family entered the wedding venue in a traditional way with mommy Nita Ambani, holding Lord Ganesh's frame, stepping in first followed by groom Akash and other members.
Ambanis pose happily for the shutterbugs
Bevy of prominent international personalities attend Akash-Shloka's wedding
Soon after the arrival, groom Akash was spotted paying respects to his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani. Meanwhile, the guests have also started arriving for the extravagant wedding. Among the top guests are former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair, and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and wife Yoo Soon-taek who were welcomed by Mukesh and Nita.
An emotional moment for Akash
The wedding is going to be a starry affair
Besides, celebrities like Jackie Shroff, Anu Malik and family, Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao, Rajkumar Santoshi, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan-Gauri Khan were also spotted marking their attendance. Interestingly, Google CEO Sundar Pichai was also among the guests.
Guests to raise a toast for Akash-Shloka
Reportedly, after receiving a warm welcome, the guests will be having a high-tea wherein they will raise a toast for the bride and groom. At 8 pm, the couple will have the ceremony of Hasta Melap during which the priest will join Akash-Shloka's hands and will bless them for a happy married life. This will be followed by the couple taking their wedding vows.
Shloka danced her heart out at her mehendi ceremony
Notably, Akash and Shloka had their sangeet and mehndi ceremony a day before the wedding and it was a night to remember. Amid the gala affair, bride Shloka left everyone teary-eyed as she performed on the song Din Shagna Da from Anushka Sharma's movie Phillauri. She was accompanied by her mother and sisters who looked stunning in their heavily embellished lehengas during the performance.
Watch bride Shloka performing with her mother and sisters
The reception will be hosted on March 11 in Mumbai
The lavish wedding reception will be hosted by Akash and Shloka on March 11 in Mumbai. BKC is the venue for this party as well. This will also be a starry affair, with several Bollywood big shots marking their attendance, along with other prominent personalities.
