Ambani wedding: Best looks from day one, from Deepika Padukone to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The first day of the three-day celebration did not disappoint with plenty of sartorial styles spotted

Actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan. Reuters

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Reuters

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Actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband US singer and actor Nick Jonas. EPA

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After months of lavish pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are now married.

The couple kicked off their three-day grand nuptials celebration on Friday, with guests ranging from A-list celebrities to former politicians all donning their best as they descend upon Mumbai for the occasion.

Here’s a look at some of the best fashion from the event so far.

Radhika Merchant

Unsurprisingly, the bride stunned in a custom Manish Malhotra couture look for her vidai ceremony. The outfit features a striking colour palette of red, gold and ivory. Her lehenga (an ankle-length skirt from traditional Indian attire) is heavily embroidered with intricate metallic zari work, beadwork and sequins. The look also consists of a trailing ghagra with a five-metre head veil.

She paired it with a fitted, equally embellished choli and a matching dupatta draped elegantly over the shoulders. The outfit was complemented with traditional Indian jewellery, including a maang tikka, bangles, earrings and a statement necklace.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The actress opted for an elegant look that consisted of a vibrant red-and-gold anarkali (frock-type dress) with a matching dupatta. The anarkali featured a modern design, with a deep slash at the front and long sleeves adorned with golden borders cuffs. She accessorised with a maang tikka and statement necklace and earrings. She also had a bright velvet potli bag.

Deepika Padukone

The Bollywood actress and mother-to-be wore a custom-crafted outfit by Torani. It featured a long, full-sleeved kurta with gold lined embroidery as well as defined pleats and a circular neckline. She paired it with a relaxed choice of high-waisted, ankle length pants, and was draped in a heavily embroidered dupatta. Accessories included gold and ruby-studded earrings with matching layered kadhas, a statement ring and gold sandals.

Salman Khan

The Bollywood star kept it simple by wearing a traditional outfit that consists of a deep navy blue kurta with intricate embroidery. He paired it with matching churidar trousers and black shoes, while accessorising the look with a large dazzling brooch.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

The couple donned traditional Indian formal attire for the occasion. Chopra wore a lehenga paired with a bra-style choli by Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani. Her outfit featured sheer orange fabric adorned with floral embroidery and sequins. She accessorised with jewels from Italian brand Bulgari, which she is a global ambassador for. Meanwhile, husband Nick Jonas complemented her look in a sequinned Sabyasachi sherwani set that was accessorised with a Richard Mille watch.

Alia Bhatt

The actress shined as she wore a 160-year-old woven silk sari from Manish Malhotra’s archival collection. Created in fuchsia pink, it reportedly features zari work that has been intricately woven with silver and gold to create the opulent look. The sari is paired with an embellished gold strapless blouse and a dipped neckline. Bhatt chose to complement the look with heritage fine jewellery from Jaipur brand Sunita Shekhawat that including a stunning necklace that features 22-karat gold and uncut diamonds, emeralds and pearls.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan opted for a light grey sherwani adorned with subtle embellishment with a white kurta and matching churidar trousers. Meanwhile, his wife Gauri Khan complemented him by wearing a stunning beige and gold lehenga that featured intricate embroidery and sequins.

Janhvi Kapoor

The actress sparkled in a bright golden custom-made Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga. It is embellished with thousands of sequins and crystals, and Kapoor paired it with a bralette-like choli ornamented with real gold temple jewellery to match. She accentuated the look with a dupatta adorned with small buti work. She wore a polki choker neckpiece with matching earrings and a maang tikka as accessories.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal

The Bollywood couple wore complementing outfits. Kaif wore a stunning red sari with gold detailing. She added earrings and a neckless to complete her simple look. Kaushal, meanwhile, opted for a simple gold and cream coloured sherwani and paired it with neutral-toned formal shoes.

John Cena

The former WWE champion-turned-actor wore a pastel blue sherwani, which is a traditional Indian ensemble. The sherwani featured intricate embroidery along the shoulders and collar, with delicate gold and white threads forming floral patterns that added a touch of opulence. The outfit was completed with a row of gold buttons that provided subtle contrast against the pastel fabric.