9 Of The Most Expensive Weddings Ever
Some Celebrities Love Showing Off Their Wealth On Their Wedding Day
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When it comes to celebrating the union of their love, some celebrities like to keep their weddings small and intimate. However, others prefer to plan parties displaying extravagance and wealth to celebrate tying the knot.
$28,000 Is The Average Cost Of A Wedding
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The average cost of a wedding for normal people is about $28,000. But when money is no object, you can bet that the weddings of the super-rich surpass that amount by a lot.
From fancy tiered cakes, abundant floral arrangements, and custom-made couture wedding dresses, celebs have got it all. So here are nine of the most elaborate and expensive celebrity weddings ever. Get ready for your jaw to drop!
1: Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston
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Brad and Jennifer have had one of the most iconic relationships in Hollywood. The couple was married from 2000 to 2005 and dropped $1 million on their July wedding.
If that amount of money sounds underwhelming to you, keep in mind that their wedding took place in the early 2000s. With inflation, that number’s sure to be higher now.
Their wedding took place on the coast of Malibu, where Jen walked down the aisle in a silk and satin gown by Lawrence Steele while Brad wore a Hedi Slimane tuxedo.
2: Elizabeth Taylor & Larry Fortensky
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Elizabeth and Larry married in 1991, with their marriage lasting five years. They spent $1.5 million on their wedding. Their wedding venue was one of Michael Jackson’s estates in California, and 100 security guards were present.
Elizabeth donned a pale yellow Valentino gown for her seventh and final wedding.
3: Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman
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Christina and Jordan’s 2005 winter-themed wedding cost $2 million. The couple was married for five years before calling it quits.
They exchanged vows at an estate in Napa Valley. The venue was filled with exotic flowers, crystals, and a snowy palette of ivories and creams to create the wintery landscape. Christina walked down the aisle in a Christian Lacroix gown with a ruffled train.
4: Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes
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In 2006, the A-list pair forked over $3.5 million for their fairytale wedding in an Italian castle. Katie wore two exquisite Armani gowns, one of them covered in crystals.
The designer himself, Giorgio Armani, was in attendance to ensure nothing went wrong with the dresses. Their marriage ended about six years later.
5: George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin
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George and Amal hosted their lavish wedding in Venice, Italy, in 2014. Their wedding cost $4.6 million. Amal’s Oscar de la Renta dress itself cost $380,000. The duo has been together for almost ten years.
6: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
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Kim and Kanye got married in 2014, and the event was estimated to cost $12 million, which included expenses from chartering a private jet for their A-list guests.
The ceremony occurred in Italy, where they shelled out $400,000 for the venue alone. Kim’s couture Givenchy wedding dress was $500,000. Kimye officially split in 2021.
7: Prince William & Kate Middleton
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Of course, the royals have to go all out for their wedding. William and Kate married in 2011, their wedding costing $34 million.
Kate wore an Alexander McQueen gown valued at $434,000. The flowers cost about $800,000, and the giant, multi-tiered cake was worth $80,000.
8: Prince Charles & Lady Diana
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This royal couple’s wedding in 1981 went for a price of $48 million. Diana’s iconic ivory-colored wedding dress had a 25-foot train and came to a total of $167,000. The royal family spent around $600,000 just for security.
9: Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
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And surpassing all celebrities by millions are Harry and Meghan, with their wedding at $56 million. For the royal occasion of 2018, Meghan opted for a Givenchy dress that cost nearly $265,000. Most of the expenses went to security, of course.
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