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Madonna and Guy Ritchie: $2.1 Million
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Madonna and Guy Ritchie: $2.1 Million
Madonna married Guy Ritchie in 2000 in a Scottish castle, wearing a custom Stella McCartney gown. They were married for eight years.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: $2.8 Million
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: $2.8 Million
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: $2.8 Million
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise: $3 Million
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise: $3 Million
Tom and Katie had a traditional Scientology ceremony (remember when that was a thing?) in a castle in Italy in 2006. Katie's gown cost a whopping $50,000. They
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise: $3 Million
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Clooney: $4 Million
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Clooney: $4 Million
When George Clooney finally married, he pulled out all the stops. His wedding to Amal ran up a $4 million tab — a custom Oscar de la Renta
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Clooney: $4 Million
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: $6.5 Million
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: $6.5 Million
Justin and Jessica celebrated their nuptials with a week-long celebration in Puglia in 2012. Justin sang, of course. The two remain happily married today.
Prince William and Kate Middleton: $34 Million
Prince William and Kate Middleton: $34 Million
As you might suspect, Prince William and Kate's wedding was one of the most expensive in the world, with the bulk of the tab going toward the cost
Prince William and Kate Middleton: $34 Million
Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell: $1.5 Million
Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell: $1.5 Million
Eddie Murphy and his gorgeous then-wife, Nicole Mitchell, spent $1.5 million on their wedding at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Married in 1993, their guests included Bruce
Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell: $1.5 Million
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston: $1 Million
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston: $1 Million
Brad and Jennifer used to be the ultimate power couple. The two spent about $1 million on their wedding in Malibu in 2000, but only remained married for
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston: $1 Million
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky: $3 - $5 Million
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky: $3 - $5 Million
With a custom Vera Wang gown and $500,000 worth of flowers, Chelsea Clinton's Rhinebeck, NY wedding cost an estimated $3 - $5 million. They had a five-foot tall
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky: $3 - $5 Million
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: $3.2 Million
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: $3.2 Million
Paul McCartney's been around the marriage block a few times, but his second wedding to Heather Mills in 2002 was the most extravagant, with $3.2 million worth of
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: $3.2 Million
Elton John and David Furnish: $1.5 - $2 Million
Elton John and David Furnish: $1.5 - $2 Million
Superstar Elton John married his long-term partner, David Furnish, right after the U.K. legalized same-sex civil unions. Notable guests included the Beckhams and Donatella Versace. They hosted 600
Elton John and David Furnish: $1.5 - $2 Million
Victoria and David Beckham: $800,000
Victoria and David Beckham: $800,000
Okay, that number might look small, but keep in mind that the couple married in 1999. Adjusted for inflation, the cost would be about $1.2 million today. Elton
Victoria and David Beckham: $800,000
Victoria and David Beckham: $800,000
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones: $1.5 - $2 million
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones: $1.5 - $2 million
Catherine Zeta-Jones rocked a $300,000 diamond tiara and a Christian Lacroix gown to her wedding back in 2000. These two have now been married for 18 years.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: $1.5 Million
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: $1.5 Million
In 2004, Tiger Woods and model Elin Nordegren rented out an entire hotel at a resort in Barbados for their wedding celebration. Of all bands, Hootie and the
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: $1.5 Million
Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola: $500,000
Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola: $500,000
Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola: $500,000
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti - $750,000
Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti - $750,000
Actress Ashley Judd married Scottish race car driver Dario Franchitti in December 2001 in a Scottish castle!
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith: $1.5 Million
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith: $1.5 Million
This extravagant wedding took place in 2001 in a 13th-century Irish castle. Man, celebrities love getting married in castles. Their six-tier wedding cake was modeled after John F.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith: $1.5 Million
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto: $10 Million
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto: $10 Million
Michael Jordan has got quite the wedding budget indeed! In 2013 he wet model Yvette Prieto in front of 300 guests in Palm Beach, Florida. Their music was
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto: $10 Million
Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman: $2 Million
Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman: $2 Million
Back in 2005, pop star Christina Aguilera married music executive Jordan Bratman in Napa Valley. She wore a Spanish-style Christian Lacroix gown.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: $20 Million
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: $20 Million
Bey and Jay reportedly renewed their vows shortly after the release of Lemonade. The budget reflects how much work Jay had to do to make up for all
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: $20 Million
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar: $2.5 Million
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar: $2.5 Million
Elizabeth Hurley married Indian businessman Arun Nayar in 2007. They had two ceremonies — a Western one and a traditional Hindu one. The Western one was, of course,
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar: $2.5 Million
Liza Minnelli and David Gest: $3.5 Million
Liza Minnelli and David Gest: $3.5 Million
Some of the most over-the-top celebrity weddings don't exactly lead to lasting marriages. Liza Minnelli married David Gest in New York in 2002; their best man was Michael
Liza Minnelli and David Gest: $3.5 Million
Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky: $2 Million
Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky: $2 Million
Speaking of Elizabeth Taylor, she went ALL out for her final wedding, also her eighth. It took place at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. She wore a $25,000 pale
Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky: $2 Million
Salma Hayek and Francois Henri Pinault: $3.5 Million
Salma Hayek and Francois Henri Pinault: $3.5 Million
In 2009, Salma married Francois Henri Pinault at the Le Fenice Theatre in Venice, Italy. Their wedding singer? Just Bono, no big deal.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Mangianello: $4 Million
Sofia Vergara and Joe Mangianello: $4 Million
One of thee most adorable couples ever, these two tied the knot in 2015 at the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida. They reportedly spent $1 million just on
Sofia Vergara and Joe Mangianello: $4 Million
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union: $5 Million
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union: $5 Million
Actress Gabrielle Union and NBA star Dwyane Wade married in 2014. Their wedding was supposedly low-key and private, but also somehow cost around $5 million dollars. They married
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union: $5 Million
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: $10 Million
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: $10 Million
Kim Kardashian's short-lived marriage to Kris Humphries actually cost more than her marriage to Kanye West. Married in 2011 for a comically short amount of time (72 days),
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: $10 Million
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: $10 Million
Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt: $5 Million
Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt: $5 Million
Petra Ecclestone, heiress and daughter of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, married James Stunt in 2011. She wore a custom Vera Wang dress, and they got married in
Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt: $5 Million
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: $42 Million
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: $42 Million
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: $42 Million
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard: $142
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard: $142
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard: $142
courthouse. These two went to the Beverly Hills courthouse in 2013, and Kristen says it is "still one of the best days of my life."
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: $354,000 at most
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: $354,000 at most
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: $354,000 at most
Princess Diana and Prince Charles: $110 Million
Princess Diana and Prince Charles: $110 Million
Adjusted for inflation, Princess Diana and Prince Charles' 1981 wedding cost an astounding $110 million, making it the most expensive wedding in Western history. It featured a five-foot-tall,
Princess Diana and Prince Charles: $110 Million
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen: $540,800
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen: $540,800
This beloved couple got married in Italy in 2013. Chrissy famously wore three different Vera Wang gowns because she couldn't choose just one.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: $310,000
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: $310,000
This wedding was planned by Martha Stewart herself, which — wow. Only 35 guests attended, but Blake looked resplendent in a Marchesa gown, which was eventually stained by
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: $310,000
Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian: $1 Million
Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian: $1 Million
Khloé and Lamar got married after being engaged for just 9 days, but they managed to stay married for six years, which is not bad for a hasty
Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian: $1 Million
Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian: $1 Million
Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian: $1 Million
Tori Spelling married Charlie Shanian in 2004 in a lavish wedding that was catered by Wolfgang Puck. They divorced at 15 months because Tori had an affair with
Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian: $1 Million
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner: $1 Million
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner: $1 Million
Ivanka wore a custom Vera Wang dress inspired by Grace Kelly's wedding dress. It cost $50,000. They married in front of 500 guests.
Bette Midler and John Von Haselberg: $45
Bette Midler and John Von Haselberg: $45
In perhaps the coolest wedding in history, Bette Midler married John Von Haselberg in Vegas at 2 a.m. for a $45 fee. They've now been married over 30
Bette Midler and John Von Haselberg: $45
Donald and Melania Trump: $1 Million
Donald and Melania Trump: $1 Million
Our president and First Lady had a minimal $1 million wedding, made cheaper by the fact that Trump owned the reception venue. Melania wore a custom Dior gown
Donald and Melania Trump: $1 Million
Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia: $60 Million
Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia: $60 Million
Some of the most expensive, extravagant weddings are hosted by non-Western celebs. Take Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia, who spent a cool $60 million on their nuptials. Vanisha
Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia: $60 Million
Some celebrity weddings are a huge spectacle, while others are fairly low-key. Many of them, though, cost more money than you could ever dream of spending on one party. While the average cost of a wedding is about $35,000, celebrities often spend multiple millions when they tie the knot. Read more