Smiling together little Romy Johnson meets reality television superstar Kim Kardashian as they both enjoyed a star-studded and lavish wedding in India.
Sitting next to one another, with Kim’s sister Khloe also in the shot, they both smiled.
In what was a sweet coming together of politics and showbiz, Kim is even seen putting her arm around the two-year-old daughter of former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie.
It was quite the moment for the tot, who was dressed in a peach and cream lehenga by well-known Indian designer Rahul Mishra who owns a sustainable couture brand the same designer and also made her mum’s dress. She also had a colourful beaded bracelet on her right wrist.
Meanwhile, Kim, 43, was dressed in a low-cut red dress and her younger sister, 41, in a gold and silver beaded number.
The meeting took place as guests mingled at the £250 million three-day wedding of the son of India’s richest man, Anant Ambani.
After seven long months of extravagant pre-wedding celebrations and festivities, he finally wed pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant in a grand star-studded ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
Carrie, 36, wore the three-piece garment which includes the lehenga being the long skirt and a choli – crop top blouse – along with a shawl which was adorned with beaded flowers and impeccable embroidery.
She later posted a photograph on her Instagram account of the long matching shawl. Her two other children, sons Wilfred, four, and one-year-old Frank were dressed in traditional Indian outfits while father Boris, 60, wore a black suit and green tie.
The Johnson/Kardashian clan were joined by another prime minister, Tony Blair and his wife Cherie, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, as well as Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, John Cena and dozens of Bollywood stars.
The glamorous, long-awaited event is reported to have cost around a staggering £250million – without taking into account the couple’s estimated £100million accumulation of luxury wedding gifts and the hosting of several of the world’s most followed A-list celebrities.
In more pictures from the wedding scenes show the bride draped in a heavy cream and red Indian bridal dress – called a lengha, adorned in jewels and a beaded headscarf as she holds hands with her new husband, Anant.
The happy groom was pictured beaming down at his new wife while donning a red beaded jacket – called a nehru – as the pair tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony.
As one of the biggest weddings India has ever seen, police closed roads around the venue.
Inside the incredible £250 MILLION Ambani nuptials, with a host of famous guests, world leaders and a boogeying Boris (but even billionaires can be upstaged by the Kardashians!)
With a quarter-billion pound budget, a guestlist to rival the Met Gala and a host of former world leaders dancing the night away, the Amani wedding is arguably the biggest in the world.
After seven long months of extravagant pre-wedding celebrations and festivities, including performance by Rihanna and Justin Bieber, as well as pre-wedding cruise, Anant Ambani, the son of India’s richest man, has finally wed pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant in a grand star-studded ceremony.
Among the guests were former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, as well as Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, John Cena and dozens of Bollywood stars.
Kim Kardashian stole the show in traditional lehenga skirt adorned with intricate beaded detailing, while Khloe stunned in a dramatic pink ensemble.
A lucky few witnessed the celebrations – estimated to have cost approximately £250million – from inside the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
One of them being gemstone wholesaler and influencer, Julia Hackman Chafe from New York, who snagged an invite to the grand star-studded ceremony as the plus one of Indian internet personality, Orry.
The influencer flew to India ‘s largest city to see the son of the country’s richest man wed his pharmaceutical heiress bride.
Meanwhile, glamourous Carrie Johnson changed into a second traditional Indian wedding outfit as she her husband Boris and their three children headed to the festivities.
The former PR chief stunned in a silver lehenga as she held hands with children Romy and Wilf before before changing into a lace all-white number.
Meanwhile, Boris looked smart in a simple suit with a green tie before switching to a more traditional shalwar kameez for the festivities.
Alongside A-list celebrities , and political and business leaders Boris and Carrie brought their three children Wilf, four, Romy, two, and Frank, one, who all opted for traditional Indian dress.
Boris, wore a smart suit and green tie as he sweetly carried his youngest son into the venue. Later, he danced the night away with Wilf on his shoulders while greeting other wedding guests.
Waving his arms in the air, Boris showed off his best dad dancing moves while partying with other guests.
But for the second day, he went for more traditional attire.
Carrie meanwhile stunned in a silver lehenga as she held hands with Romy and Wilf.
The 36-year-old wife of the former Prime Minister shared a behind the scenes looks of the nuptials, which included a huge flower sculpture of a tiger inside the lavish venue.
Dressed by Bollywood stylist Leepakshi Ellawadi, Carrie added a cape to the silver dress, which included ornate detail and embroidery.
The former Tory PR chief showed off her toned stomach and arms in the snap while adding layers of jewelry to the look.
Carrie styled her hair in gentle curls while tying half of it back in a traditional wedding look.
Meanwhile, taking to TikTok and Instagram, influencer Julia has given the internet a glimpse into the wedding celebrations, ceremony, and dinner room, with her claiming it was ‘the most beautiful ceremony… ever’.
The influencer took to the event dressed in a lengha from designer Manish Malhotra and dripping in Lorraine Schwartz jewels – the jewellery designer behind Meghan Markle’s $62,000 pinky ring made with ‘diamonds gifted from the Middle East’.
Bright flags and lights lined the entranceway for Julia and the other VIP guests as they stepped in the venue.
A table filled with luxury sweets, including macaroons, and flowers waited for guests as they first arrived, with the table itself being so lavish, Julia questioned: ‘Am I Alice in Wonderland?’
It wasn’t long before she bumped into stars including, John Cena, actress Priyanka Chopra and her singer husband Nick Jonas, Bollywood producer and actor Salman Khan, and former UK PM Boris Johnson, who was ‘just chilling’, according to Julia.
The influencer captured the baraat – Anant’s arrival at the venue on a white horse, as per Indian wedding tradition. ‘Seeing Anat in person for the first [is] surreal’, she said’.
The groom danced with guests after his arrival as multi-coloured confetti fell from the ceiling in a moment Julia described as ‘pure magic’.
Guests then took to their seats for the traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. Julia said: ‘Then we sat for the wedding ceremony – the most beautiful ceremony I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch’.
The bride made her grand entrance on an electric wooden boat that moved on a track, before Anant and Radhika exchanged vows under a large altar with white domes. ‘Pure beauty,’ Julia explained.
The groom’s mother, Nita Ambani, 60, finished the ceremony with a poem reading about the value of daughters.
Julia explained: ‘Afterwards, Nita gave a speech about the value of daughters that really sang to my soul. She is the true definition of elegance…and intelligence.’
The influencer concluded: ‘The love in the room was palpable. Such a beautiful ceremony.’
After the ceremony, guests explored the lavish set up, which included a lassi shop (an Indian beverage) and an antique shop, ‘we’re in a magical world’, Julia said.
It wasn’t long before guests took to the dancefloor to celebrate the newlyweds with dancing and live performances.
It wasn’t long before guests took to the dancefloor to celebrate the newlyweds with dancing and live performances.
The glamorous, long-awaited event is reported to have cost around a staggering £250million – without taking into account the couple’s estimated £100million accumulation of luxury wedding gifts and the hosting of several of the world’s most iconic A-list celebrities.
Latest images from the wedding scenes show the bride draped in a heavy cream and red Indian bridal dress – called a lengha, adorned in jewels and a beaded headscarf as she holds hands with her new husband, Anant.
The happy groom was pictured beaming down at his new wife while donning a red beaded jacket – called a nehru – as the pair tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Ambani-owned, 16,000-capacity Jio World Convention Center.
Police reportedly closed off roads surrounding the venue ahead of the massive star-studded wedding celebration that took place on Friday afternoon.
Along with the extravagant jacket, Anant wore crisp white trousers and a pair of trainers featuring an extravagant gold logo.
Earlier in the day, he posed alongside his proud parents; the managing director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation.
The Ambani family and a list of Bollywood stars were among the first guests photographed on the grand nuptial’s lavish pink carpet.
A-list guests who jetted out to Mumbai to attend what could be India’s biggest wedding this year included Kim and Khloe Kardashian, John Cena, and former British prime minister Tony Blair.
Justin Bieber performed at a pre-wedding party for guests known as a ‘Sangeet’ and was paid a reported £7 million while according to sources, Adele, Drake or Lana Del Rey will provide the entertainment at a reception on Sunday evening.
Mr Ambani, 67, who is listed by Forbes as the world’s ninth richest man and worth £100 billion has already gifted the couple a £62 million luxurious villa on Palm Jumeriah in Dubai which spans 3,000 square feet, has ten bedrooms, and comes with its own private beach.
The couple were also given a £500,000 Bentley Continental GTC Speed and a dazzling array of custom-made jewellery and clothes worth millions of pounds.
Mr Ambani’s glamorous wife Nita, 60 gifted her daughter-in-law a stunning pearl and diamond choker, worth an estimated £10 million which is just one of dozens of bespoke multi-million-pound pieces made for her. Anant was given a £2 million Cartier brooch.
Specialist weavers in India have spent the past few months making a series of rare silk sarees using gold and silver thread valued at more than £100,000 each.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie were also in attendance, alongside Kim and Khloe Kardashian, wrestler Jon Cena and Nick and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas.
The glamorous, long-awaited event is reported to have cost around a staggering £250million – without taking into account the couple’s estimated £100million accumulation of luxury wedding gifts and the hosting of several of the world’s most followed A-list celebrities.
Latest images from the wedding scenes show the bride draped in a heavy cream and red Indian bridal dress – called a lengha, adorned in jewels and a beaded headscarf as she holds hands with her new husband, Anant.
The happy groom was pictured beaming down at his new wife while donning a red beaded jacket – called a nehru – as the pair tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Ambani-owned, 16,000-capacity Jio World Convention Center.
Police reportedly closed off roads surrounding the venue ahead of the massive star-studded wedding celebration that took place this afternoon.
Along with the extravagant jacket, Anant wore crisp white trousers and a pair of trainers featuring an extravagant gold logo.
Earlier in the day he posed alongside his proud parents; the managing director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation.
The Ambani family and a list of Bollywood stars were among the first guests photographed on the grand nuptial’s lavish pink carpet.
Nick Jonas, 31, looked dashing in a pink sparkling nehru as he joined his stunning wife for a loved up display on the pink carpet.
Kim Kardashian stepped out in her second look of the day – a show stopping ruby red outfit – ahead of the grand event later this evening.
The influencer, 43 – who earlier stunned in white while enjoying a rickshaw ride with sister Khloe, 40, looked glam in a sparking red lehenga with tassels and a high waisted skirt.
The reality star accessorized with stacked diamond necklaces and wore a diamond pendant which rested on her forehead. Her hair was styled in natural looking waves and her makeup was camera ready.
Khloe Kardashian wowed in an intricately beaded cream and gold two-piece with matching sash. She accessorised the look with statement gold jewellery set around her neck and face. She topped it off with a pair of stylish black sunglasses.
John Cena donned a sky blue jacket which featured a grey floral pattern and silver buttons. He teamed the dress coat with white trousers and brown leather loafers.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino and his wife Leena Al Ashqar were also spotted at the wedding. The Italian-Swiss football administrator donned all black while his Lebanese wife looked glamorous in a tailored saree.
Mukesh Ambani was also seen on the carpet with members of his family, including his son Akash, daughter-in-law Shloka, daughter Isha and son-in-law Anand Piramal.
Earlier on sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian were spotted joining in with the pre-wedding celebrations; with the SKIMS founder making a bold move by slipping into a bridal white ensemble ahead of the grand nuptials.
Taking to Instagram, Kim shared a glimpse of her glamorous wedding look, which consisted of a white off-the-shoulder crop top and a matching skirt as she and Khloe boarded a rickshaw to head to the ceremony.
Khloe also showed off her incredible figure in a sexy nude dress, with both stars also sporting bindis on their foreheads ahead of the Hindu wedding.