Wall Street turned into a dance floor for this unbelievable Indian wedding. Who are the bride and groom?
Varun Navani, CEO of AI platform Rolai and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, married Amanda Soll, a legal compliance director at Mastercard, in a lavish multi-day wedding in New York City. Their celebration included a traditional Indian baraat that temporarily shut down Wall Street, drawing crowds and going viral online. The Boston-based couple hosted events across several venues, including Cipriani Wall Street and The Glasshouse, blending Indian and Jewish wedding traditions.
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A grand Indian wedding took over Manhattan's Financial District last weekend, as the traditional baraat—a jubilant wedding procession—brought a full stop to the usually fast-paced Wall Street. The couple behind the widely circulated social media spectacle was identified as Varun Navani and Amanda Soll, both accomplished professionals based in Boston.Crowds gathered in the hundreds, dressed in glittering traditional attire, while music from a live DJ set the tone for an unforgettable celebration. The groom's arrival was marked by dancing, music, and vibrant decor, with videos showing onlookers visibly stunned by the transformation of Wall Street into a scene of celebration and culture.Varun Navani, originally from Gujarat, India, is the founder and CEO of Rolai, an enterprise artificial intelligence platform designed to help users master data analytics and machine learning. According to his professional background, Navani was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Boston list in 2023 for his work in education and AI technology.His bride, Amanda Soll, works as the director of legal compliance and risk management at Mastercard. According to their LinkedIn profiles and confirmed through their wedding page on The Knot, the couple resides in Boston and chose New York City to host their multi-day wedding festivities.The wedding kicked off on May 23 and stretched over four days, beginning with breakfast and afternoon tea at the Conrad Hotel. That evening, a sangeet—a music and dance celebration—was held at The Glasshouse.The headline event took place Saturday, when the baraat commenced at 3:30 p.m., followed by a grand reception at Cipriani Wall Street. For this traditional Indian wedding procession, Navani wore an ivory sherwani adorned with layered pearl necklaces. He arrived in a vintage white car, surrounded by friends and family dancing along the historic street. Soll wore a ruby red lehenga by famed Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, paired with gold jewelry and soft glam makeup.Cipriani Wall Street, the reception venue, hosted guests from 5:30 p.m. until 2 a.m., continuing the celebratory mood into the early hours. The party resumed on Sunday with a Jewish wedding ceremony at the same location and an after-party at Slate, which lasted until 4 a.m. The events concluded Monday with a farewell brunch and lunch.The wedding did more than just draw attention; it also demanded substantial planning and resources. The couple filed a total of 28 permits with the city, with each area closure in the Financial District estimated to cost between $25,000 and $66,000. According to city classifications, the baraat was labeled as an 'extra-large' event due to its size and logistical requirements, which included full block closures and NYPD coordination.Despite speculation online about their wealth, the couple are not celebrities or billionaires—but their credentials and professional standing reflect the success that allowed for such a celebration.Navani and Soll's wedding served as both a celebration of love and a cultural display that captivated locals and social media alike. With their blend of Indian and Jewish traditions, high-end fashion, and a major metropolitan backdrop, the couple created an unforgettable moment that briefly turned Wall Street into a place of joy, color, and cultural pride.
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