Weeks after the grand pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat caught everyone’s attention, another wealthy figure, Ankur Jain, is trending online for his lavish wedding with former WWE wrestler and Knockout founder Erika Hammond. The ceremony that took place in Egypt, became the first such celebration to be held at the base of the Great Pyramids, officiated by renowned Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass, in front of the Sphinx. Amidst the preparations, the couple had considered numerous wedding venues and the tech billionaire had initially proposed a magical ceremony in space. According to People, his idea was dismissed by Erika, leading them to exchange vows in Egypt.
Ankur explained, “My first pitch to Erika for the wedding was to get married in space. I was like, ‘I don’t want to die on my wedding day’. We’re New Yorkers and there’s something so special about being in a completely different world environment. So we decided, our wedding is about having a moment together to celebrate the new beginning, having an exceptional party with our friends somewhere where you’re in a different world.” While Hammond added, “It’s a once in a lifetime experience. The pyramids are just insane to see. You’re speechless. I can’t believe that this is even a part of our civilization.”
For Ankur Jain, his fascination with ancient history began after his childhood trips to Egypt with his family. He clearly remembers his experiences, like participating in his first archaeological excavation alongside Dr Zahi Hawass as a teenager. As they discussed their wedding arrangements, the couple wanted to create an unforgettable experience rather than following traditional customs. Their ceremony had no bridesmaids, groomsmen, cake-cutting rituals or toasts. Instead, they trusted the event planners to come up with an unforgettable celebration.
“I had no idea what the napkins looked like or what the table setting looked like. We’re not traditional wedding people. Why do you have to spend $20,000 (approximately Rs 16 lakh) on flowers? It doesn’t make sense. And none of that should matter when you’re getting an opportunity to sit and have dinner at the base of the pyramids,” Jain added.
Before their union, a lavish pre-wedding bash was held, beginning with a three-day safari adventure in South Africa, which ended with a dinner. Ankur Jain and Erika Hammond, along with their 130 guests, then flew to Egypt on a private plane.
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