Ankur Jain marries Erika Hammond
Tech billionaire Ankur Jain recently married former WWE star Erika Hammond in a grand Egyptian wedding ceremony set against the breathtaking backdrop of the pyramids. The extravagant celebrations began with a three-night safari in South Africa, with each night costing a staggering $2,000. Following the safari, the couple, accompanied by 130 guests, continued the festivities with a four-day party in Egypt.
“My first pitch to Erika for the wedding was to get married in space,” says Jain. The founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, Ankur Jain, met Erika when he started working out at Rumble Boxing, now owned by his wife, who was a fitness instructor there at the time.
“We’re New Yorkers and there’s something so special about being in a completely different world environment,” 34 years Jain, the CEO of the cashback tech company told People following their wedding in Egypt. “So we decided, our wedding is about having a moment together to celebrate the new beginning, having a really special party with our friends somewhere where you’re in a different world.” He added. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Hammond adds.
The couple’s wedding day was graced by top celebrities from Tinsel Town, featuring a private viewing of the pyramids and Sphinx, followed by a Met Gala-inspired dinner at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Opting for a non-traditional approach, the ceremony eschewed wedding cake, a bridal party, and bridesmaids. “The couple agreed they were more interested in the experience than the traditions of a classic wedding.”
Ankur Jain and Erika Hammond’s opulent Egyptian wedding boasted a guest list filled with celebrities, including Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, Robin Thicke and April Love Geary, Kevin O’Leary and Linda O’Leary, influencer Serena Kerrigan, former Texas governor Rick Perry and Anita Perry, alongside Brian Kelly. Notably, numerous politicians and prominent business figures also attended the lavish event.
Jain expressed his joy, stating, “We had an incredible time. It was truly unforgettable. When the fireworks lit up the sky, it was a breathtaking moment. I was overwhelmed with emotion; words couldn’t capture the feeling.”
