Kim and Khloe Kardashian have been making jaws drop with their multiple outfit changes across the weekend as the sisters attended the much-discussed multi-million dollar Ambani wedding.
The wedding saw billionaire heir Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant tied the knot in Mumbai in India in a spectacular traditional Hindu ceremony which followed five months of festivities, costing an estimated $600 million in total.
Not only did the celebration's price tag make the news, but the star-studded guest list, too.
© InstagramThe wedding saw Kim and Khloe rubbing shoulders with fellow A-listers, as well as world leaders, tech billionaires and former prime ministers.
Although Kim and Khloe are extremely famous in their own right, many have been wondering why the Kardashian sisters were in attendance.
Why were Kim and Khloe Kardashian invited to the Ambani wedding?
Apart from having a connection to the bride and groom, Kim and Khloe Kardashian also revealed to fans that there was another reason for attending.
Posting on Instagram Stories, Kim explained simply: "We're just happy to be lucky enough to travel the world together!" The mother-of-four added that the sister duo were also busy filming.
© Getty Images"And duh we were filming The Kardashians too so you guys can see Kim and Khloe take India."
The reality stars often film their biggest calendar events for their show, whether it be weddings, fashion weeks all over the globe or family vacations.
In one post on social media, Kim was pictured holding the hand of the mother of the groom. Businessman Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita, were seen in one video walking into the grand venue, with Nita holding Kim's hand at one point, proving that the reality star has a close personal connection with the extremely wealthy family.
Indian wedding traditions
© GettyWith over 30 distinct cultures within the South Asian region, each Indian wedding will look different. However, here are a few common customs that are typically incorporated into Indian nuptials…
- An astrology-approved date - The Hindu priest, known as a pandit, can consult astrology to determine the most favorable date and time for the ceremony to take place.
- A do spanning several days - The nuptials and reception take place after two days of more intimate events that tend only to be attended by close friends and family.
- Red - The colour is considered lucky and thus is often incorporated into the wedding decor, outfits, flowers - the list goes on.
- A sizeable guest list - A go big or go home approach is taken to the guest list and offending someone by not inviting them to the wedding is a big no-no.
- Outfit changes - Every different element of the day requires a new outfit, and this applies to the groom
- Accomplished dance moves - No dad dancing here. Often guests will celebrate the newlyweds with Bollywood-style dances before the couple themselves put on a performance
- A large party - Everyone invited to the wedding is usually invited to the reception so the evening do is a big one
- No first kiss - Many deem PDA in front of elders inappropriate so there’s almost never a, 'You may now kiss the bride' element to the nuptials, Brides reported.
- The groom's grand entrance and the bride's reveal - The groom gets his own procession, otherwise known as baraat, while the bride prepares for her grand reveal, or the kanya aagaman, after her bridesmaids, flower girl, and ring bearer.
- The couple takes seven steps - in the saptapadi, the bride and groom take these steps to represent the first seven steps you take together as husband and wife.
Why did Kim Kardashian's appearance at wedding divide fans?
Although Kim and Khloe looked to be having the time of their lives as they immersed themselves in the traditional aspects of the awe-inspiring wedding, there were a couple of moments that fans took umbrage with.
One of the highlights of the wedding saw Kim wearing a sparkling ruby red lehenga, adorned with stunning beading work and jewels, but some picked up on the 43-year-old's choice of colour.
© Instagram"In Indian culture, the woman is the one who is leaving her house and going to the man's house to be with his family," Niki Shamdasani, designer and co-founder of Sani, told Brides.
"It's a far bigger change for the woman than the man, so it is appropriate that she be the one commanding the most attention and wearing a bold color like red that symbolizes new life."
Kim's sister Khloe, meanwhile, opted for gold and cream for her glitzy lehenga, which she paired with gold accessories, including a maang tikka.
Khloe wrote on social media: "I can’t believe I get to have this experience with my sister!!! The best memories with my bestie."
Who else was at the Ambani wedding?
The phenomenal wedding was attended by plenty of well-known names from Hollywood including the Kardashian sisters, Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.
Singer Justin Bieber took to the stage at the event and was reportedly paid $10 million to perform, It's not known if Kim and Khloe were paid to attend.
© InstagramLeading Bollywood stars were also there, in addition to tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and former world leaders including Tony Blair and Boris Johnson. Boris was joined by his wife, Carrie Johnson, and their three children. The former British prime minister's daughter, Romy, was seen posing alongside Kim Kardashian.
See the gallery of big names in attendance, here.
