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Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani married his long time girlfriend Radhika Merchant on July 12. This wedding is in the news due to its grandeur, pre-wedding ceremonies, presence of international guests and expenses. The pictures of Anant and Radhika Ambani's grand wedding celebrations in Mumbai had not even faded from people's minds, and preparations for post-wedding events have been made in London.
The family members have reached London. For this, Ambani's palatial Stoke Park Country Club and Hotel built on 300 acres has been booked till September. Mukesh Ambani bought it in 2021 for Rs 592 crore.
Before Anant-Radhika's post wedding ceremony, know the historical importance of the destination-
A favourite of the royals, Elizabeth also stayed here
Stoke Park was built in 1066 and redesigned by renowned designer John Penn in 1760. It then became a favourite of British royalty, with Queen Elizabeth I living here in 1581.
Stars like Nadal and Djokovic have played here
In 1908, Stoke Park was converted into a country club for leisure and sports. Famous golf course designer Harry Colt built a 27-hole golf course here. Stoke Park hosts the Boodles Tennis Challenge (tennis exhibition) held just before Wimbledon. From Nadal to Djokovic, everyone has played here. James Bond series films 'Goldfinger' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies' were shot here. After renovation, its grandeur has increased. This property can only be used for commercial purposes. Currently, the entry of 850 golf club members has been stopped for 2 months. This also led to a controversy.
Party for two months, series of celebrities
According to 'The Sun', the series of events will continue for two months. Many international and Indian celebrities including former British PM Tony Blair, Boris Johnson and Prince Harry will attend. Virat Kohli and Saif Ali will also attend with their families.
3 restaurants, 4 thousand square feet gym
Stoke Park Hotel also features 49 luxurious rooms, three fine restaurants, 13 tennis courts, a 4,000 square foot gym, a fitness centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a 27-hole championship golf course.
Anant Ambani married Radhika Merchant on 12 July at Jio World Center in Mumbai. Both were in a relationship for a long time. Before the wedding, the couple's first pre-wedding ceremony was held in Jamnagar in March 2024. After this, in May, the couple held a second pre-wedding ceremony on a cruise in Italy.
The couple's wedding functions began on July 3. First, the Mameru ceremony took place, then the Sangeet ceremony was held on July 6. Justin Bieber performed at the couple's Sangeet ceremony. After this, the Haldi ceremony took place on July 8 and the Mehndi ceremony on July 10.
In the wedding which took place on July 12, Anant Ambani reached Jio World Center with a wedding procession from his home Antilia. The next day of the wedding, on July 13, an Aashirwad ceremony was held in which many spiritual gurus including Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to bless the couple.
Anant-Radhika's reception was held at Jio World Center on July 14, in which many famous personalities from India and abroad participated. On July 15, the Ambani family organized a reception for Jio and Reliance employees.