Published on: 11/28/2015IST
Indian millionaire's son marries in huge £14 million three-day ceremony in Florence
Indian millionaire's son marries in huge £14 million three-day ceremony in Florence... but is banned from arriving by ELEPHANT due to health and safety fears
- Rohan Mehta, son of Indian millionaire Yogesh Mehta, married his bride Roshni in a lavish ceremony in Florence
- Around 500 guests were expected to attend the nuptials in Italy and were put up in the best hotels around the city
- Mr Mehta is the founder of the Petrochem empire in Dubai and is believed to have amassed a wealth of $623million
An Indian millionaire has splashed out £14million on the lavish wedding of his son in a ceremony taking place over three days in Florence.
Around 500 guests are thought to have been invited to the nuptials of Rohan Mehta and his bride Roshni, which are being held in the Italian city.
Mr Mehta is the only son of Yogesh Mehta, a millionaire who established the Petrochem empire in Dubai in 1995.
The happy couple are spending the ceremony in traditional Indian dress as they celebrate their nuptials in front of family and friends
Rohan Mehta, right, and his beautiful wife Roshini, right, continued their marathon three-day wedding celebration in Florence
Beautiful bride Roshni feeds Rohan Mehta during their three-day Indian wedding ceremony held in the Italian city of Florence
The couple, pictured, got married in the Italian city of Florence in a ceremony estimated to have cost in the region of £14 million
Hundreds of friends and relatives were flown to Italy from around the globe to participate in the extravagant wedding ceremony
Throughout the three-day ceremony, a number of feasts were held, providing the guests with sumptuous food and drink
A team of chefs were on hand to ensure that nobody went hungry at any point during the incredibly lavish wedding celebration
The guests were regaled with a succession of musical and dance acts so everyone was entertained during the succession of feasts
The groom, Rohan Mehta, centre, showed off his dancing prowess taking to the stage during an energetic number
Members of the wedding party took to the stage during the celebrations which will continue for a further day
The guests were staying in the finest hotels around Florence, Italy for the extravagant three-day wedding celebration
A wide selection of Indian delicacies were on offer to guests during the marathon celebration which will conclude tomorrow
As well as music and dance, guests were entertained by a range of performers who mingled during the extravagant celebration. The three-day wedding began on Wednesday after guests from around the world jetted into Florence and were put up at some of the city's best hotels. Yesterday the bride emerged from one hotel on the Arno River wearing a traditional Indian sari while holding hands with some of the younger guests. Later the newlyweds were pictured enjoying a lavish party and dancing at a historic venue in the city. Today it is expected the marriage will be celebrated in All Saints Square, where there will be a procession led by the groom.
The wedding of Rohan Mehta to his new bride Roshni at a historic venue in Florence. Mr Mehta is the son of Indian millionaire Yogesh Mehta, who reportedly spent £14million on the ceremony
Around 500 guests were invited to the three day ceremony in the Italian city and spent yesterday evening at a lavish party where they danced
A circle was formed around the newlyweds at the party as everybody clapped while the wedding party entertained with a dance
Guests wore traditional Indian dress, with the bride and groom taking centre stage in front of groom's father Yogesh Mehta (centre in blue)
Today it is expected the marriage will be celebrated in All Saints Square, where there will be a procession led by the groom. Pictured are the couple at their party last night
The groom's father Mr Mehta, also known as Yogi, posted on his Twitter account earlier in the week about the wedding calling the event a 'magical RORO wedding'
The newly married couple smile for the camera during their wedding celebrations in Florence. It is expected they are to set up their home in Dubai. However, Italian media have reported that Florence City Council refused a request for him to arrive at the ceremony on an elephant. According to Florence newspaper La Nazione, the request was turned down on grounds of health and safety and animal welfare concerns. The groom's father Mr Mehta, also known as Yogi, posted on his Twitter account earlier in the week about the wedding.
Bride Roshni is marrying Rohan Mehta - the only son of Yogesh Mehta, a millionaire who established the Petrochem empire in Dubai
The couple arrive for their party during their three day wedding. Italian media have reported that the groom wanted to arrive at one of the events by elephant but was told he was not allowed by Florence City Council
The bride Roshni mingles with friends at her wedding in Florence. She was born and raised in London and works in fashion
Many of the women at the wedding wore traditional Indian dress and also decorated their hands with traditional henna tattoos
The bride's hand was adorned with an intricate orange and brown design henna tattoo as well as a number of bracelets and her engagement ring
After the wedding, the couple are expected to settle in Dubai, where Rohan's father's business Petrochem is based
The groom gives his new wife a kiss on the head during their lavish wedding ceremony taking place over three days in Florence
He wrote: 'Our son Rohan will marry his sweetheart Roshni on 27 November 2015 in Florence, Italy. A magical RORO wedding!'
Mr Mehta is believed to have a wealth of around $623million which he amassed after moving to the Middle East at the age of 29 with no job or business plan.
He set up the Petrochem company, one of the largest independent petrochemical distributors in the Middle East.
Rohan Mehta, son of Indian millionaire Yogesh Mehta, is lifted onto the shoulders of wedding guests at his wedding in Florence
Rohan Mehta pictured smiling during his three-day wedding ceremony as people use their smartphones to take photos of the lavish event
Earlier in the day, the bride emerged from a Florence hotel on the Arno River dressed in an intricate sari, while holding hands with several younger guests
Roshni smiles for the camera and holds hands with a younger girl as she makes her way from the hotel in Florence where she has been staying
Roshni, pictured, was born and raised in London and owns a fashion business. Female guests at the wedding wore flowers in their hair as they made their way to the ceremony
Three guests at the wedding snap a selfie on their mobile phone. Around 500 people were expected to have attended the nuptials
Guests attending the wedding in Florence used the occasion to dress up in the finery, wearing brightly coloured traditional dress.
It is expected that Rohan will play a bigger role in the company in the coming years after gaining a BA in business from Northeastern University in Boston.
In a recent interview with Arabian Business he described Petrochem as a 'chemicals supermarket' and talked about how he was looking forward to getting involved in the business more.
He also owns the Raging Tiger events company, staging a number of concerts and balls across the United Arab Emirates.
His new wife Roshni was born and raised in London and owns a fashion company. The newlyweds are expected to settle in Dubai.
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