Most Expensive Weddings Celebrity Style

After attending the Designer Wedding Show in London on 28th Oct 07, I thought I would do a quick research as to the most expensive celebrity wedding. The top ten listing is quite impressive:

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Liza Minnelli & David Gest
  1. Eddie Murphy & Nicole Mitchell – Their $1.5 million nuptials occurred at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.
  2. Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren – This couple celebrated their $1.5 million wedding at the Sandy Lane Resort in Barbados.
  3. Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones – They exchanged vows in a $1.5 million ceremony at the opulent Plaza Hotel in New York.
  4. Elton John & David Furnish – A $1.5 million extravagant celebration, they officially married in Windsor, England.
  5. Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman – Their $2 million wedding was held at the Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa Valley.
  6. Elizabeth Taylor & Larry Fortensky – This $2 million wedding occurred at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California.
  7. Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes – They tied the knot in a $2 million wedding at the 15th-century Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy.
  8. Elizabeth Hurley & Arun Nayar – Their lavish $2.5 million wedding spanned across continents from an English castle to a traditional celebration in Jodhpur, India.
  9. Paul McCartney & Heather Mills – They said ‘I do’ in a $3 million celebration at the Castle Leslie in Ireland.
  10. Liza Minnelli & David Gest – The most lavish of them all at $3.5 million, they married at New York’s Marble Collegiate Church.

For those planning their fairy-tale weddings, these locations are not just venues; they are landmarks that have played host to some of the most glamorous unions in celebrity history.

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Lavish Love: A Glimpse into the Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings

Welcome to the world of extravagant weddings, where celebrities take the concept of a ‘big day’ to the next level! From star-studded guest lists to opulent venues, we’re diving into the most expensive celebrity weddings that have set the bar for matrimonial luxury.

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
They were starting with the lavish affair of Kimye, where the historic Forte di Belvedere in Florence set the scene. The couple reportedly spent around $2.8 million on their wedding day, making it one of the most talked-about events in celebrity wedding history.

Prince William & Kate Middleton
Royal weddings are inherently grand, but 2011’s Westminster Abbey ceremony was a true fairytale. With a price tag estimated at $34 million, a significant portion of which was for security, this wedding was a global spectacle.

George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin
Venice’s canals witnessed the union of George and Amal, where they spent an estimated $4.6 million. The city’s enchanting ambience added to the allure of their extravagant weekend festivities.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel
In picturesque Southern Italy, Timberlake and Biel’s wedding cost them around $6.5 million. They turned their celebration into a week-long affair, complete with fireworks and a private concert.

Elizabeth Taylor & Larry Fortensky
Held at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, this wedding, Taylor’s eighth, reportedly cost $2.5 million. The luxury was fitting for the Hollywood legend.

These weddings aren’t just ceremonies; they’re blockbuster events that showcase the heights of celebrity extravagance. While they provide inspiration (or aspiration), they also highlight the industry of love, where every detail can be tailored to create an unforgettable experience.

For those planning their wedding, remember that while the glitz is dazzling, the essence of the day is about the love shared between two people. And that, thankfully, is priceless.