Radhika Merchant wore stunning couture outfits for her fairytale wedding with Anant Ambani

Radhika Merchant's wedding to Anant Ambani was a celebration of opulence, tradition, and timeless elegance. Her choice of couture outfits for the wedding ceremony (lagan) and vidaai showcased the best of Indian bridal fashion, blending rich cultural heritage with contemporary sophistication (Image: @rheakapoor, @abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram)

Radhika’s two iconic bridal looks designed by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and Manish Malhotra showcased the finest craftsmanship by Indian artisans with a twist of personalization details from the bride.  Straight out of fairytale weddings, her elaborate ensembles reflected a deep respect for cultural heritage while embracing contemporary bridal fashion (Image: @rheakapoor, @abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram)

An AJSK masterpiece in red and ivory: For the wedding ceremony, Radhika Merchant donned an elaborate creation by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, a design house renowned for its intricate work and luxurious designs. This ensemble was an intricate interpretation of ‘Panetar,’ a Gujarati tradition where brides wear red and white, symbolising purity and auspiciousness (Image: @rheakapoor, @abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram)

The custom bridal outfit was a breathtaking ivory Zardozi cut-work creation, consisting of multiple layers and elements that showcased her love for heritage. The ensemble featured a layered ghagra with a second detachable trail, creating an ethereal, flowing silhouette. The ghagra was adorned with three borders of red, adding a vibrant contrast to the ivory base (Image: @rheakapoor, @abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram)

A five-meter head veil, designed with delicate jaali and cut-work, draped gracefully over Radhika, enhancing her regal presence. Complementing this was a tissue shoulder dupatta, adding a soft, ethereal touch to the overall look. The ghagra and veil glittered with Naqshi, Saadi, and Zardozi hand-embroidered floral booties, lavishly decorated with stones, sequins, tamba tikkis, and a touch of red Resham (Image: @rheakapoor, @abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram)

This intricate workmanship showcased the finest amalgamation of traditional Indian embroidery techniques. The 80-inch detachable trail was a Zardozi marvel, adding an element of drama and opulence to the ensemble. The look was completed with a fully embroidered red shoulder dupatta, which uplifted the silhouette with its maximal drama and vibrant hue (Image: @rheakapoor, @abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram)

Red haute in Manish Malhotra: For her vidaai ceremony, Radhika Merchant stunned in a custom-made, sunset-hued Banarasi brocade lehenga by the celebrated designer Manish Malhotra. This outfit was a masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary fashion, embodying the deep, regal legacy of India (Image: @manishmalhotraworld, @manishmalhotravows/Instagram)

According to the designer, her vidaai outfit was a testament to 19th-century Indian craftsmanship, seamlessly woven into modern bridal fashion. The crimson-orange sunset hued lehenga was crafted from luxurious Banarasi brocade, exuding a rich, opulent texture that is synonymous with traditional Indian bridal wear. Paired with the lehenga was an imperial red satin blouse, featuring intricate gold karchobi inspired by Kutch’s heritage. The blouse was detailed with zari and badla, creating a striking interplay of tradition and modernity (Image: @manishmalhotraworld,
@manishmalhotravows/Instagram)

Draping her silhouette was a lattice-designed Banarasi dupatta, which enveloped the ensemble in the deep, regal legacy of India. The dupatta’s intricate design added a layer of sophistication and elegance, completing the look. For a special touch up, the bride adorned herself with family jewels in emerald and diamonds worn previously by her nani, mother, and sister at their weddings. These heirlooms added a personal and emotional touch to her bridal ensemble, symbolizing the continuity of tradition and the cherished memories of generations past (Image: @manishmalhotraworld, @manishmalhotravows/Instagram)