The traditional Indian wedding is about bringing socially together two families in the most glamorous and lavish way possible. According to Hinduism Marriages are made in heaven and that’s why everything must appear divine.
It seems that this philosophy has been the guideline of the newly married Sanjay Hinduja ( UK-based billionaire and businessman ) and Anu Mahtani ( fashion entrepreneur ). The couple and their families spared no expenses to create a fabulous romantic setting with an opulent and glitzy touch.
Below are some numbers and facts from which you can get an inspiration on how to spend some money, in case you are running out of ideas:
- Hinduja’s family net worth is estimated at $ 13.3 billion
- $ 20 million the total estimated cost of the wedding
- 16000 invitees from all over the world arrived to celebrate the marriage
- 208 private charter jets have landed the airport for the wedding, creating parking issues
- Guests were transported to the island by 14 embellished boats
- A fleet of luxurious BMWs were made available for the guests
- More than 16 cuisines were served
- Top notch stylists and make up artists were booked for the celebrities
- $ 4600 is the cost to get your make up done by Mickey Contractor (M·A·C’s Director of Makeup Artistry for India)
- Approximately $ 2 million was the fee for the tantalizing performance of J-Lo and Nicole Scherzinger at the wedding
- Jennifer Lopez was staying in at the Kohinoor Suite of The Oberoi Udaivilas which is one of India’s most expensive suites and costs around $ 6000 per night
- Celebrations have lasted for one week
- Many celebrities and the bride herself were dressed by the famous Indian couturier Manish Malhotra. He has also designed for Kate Moss, Demi Moore and Naomi Campbell.
OMG.
Oh, well let’s talk about the environmental impact of this ONE event… Oh, dear God.
This is nothing compared to other Indian weddings that costed more than 120 mln usd ?