Considering the inflation rates, these lavish weddings cost even more than a hundred million dollars! Well, there can be o doubt about that, especially
if you just so happen to be the son of Queen Elizabeth II.
From the weddings of Princes and Princesses of Britain and India to French businessmen and investment bankers, too
the daughter of the President, and of course, to stunning celebrities, it’s no wonder why millions
of dollars were spent for tying the knot. See how they showed us their extravagant love in this list of the 10 Most Expensive Weddings in History.
10- PAUL MCCARTNEY AND HEATHER MILL – $3 MILLION
10- Paul McCartney and Heather Mill – $3 Million
In 2001, the greatest songwriter of all time, Paul McCartney, and PETA activist and former supermodel, Heather Mill tied the knot in Monacan, Ireland.
The wedding costs about $3 million. It was held in St. Salvador Church, featuring an Indian-themed wedding complete with Indian dancers and vegetarian cuisine.
The reception was held in Castle Leslie with over 300 guests and ended with fireworks worth $150,000.
9- LIZA MINNELLI AND DAVID GEST – $4.2 MILLION
9- Liza Minnelli and David Gest – $4.2 Million
In March 2002, famous actress Liza Manelli and David Gest married in a Grammy Awards-themed wedding.
It was held in Regent Hotel in New York in front of over 850 guests, lined up with the biggest names and celebrities such as Michael Jackson, who was their best man, and Natalie Cole, who sang their song
“Unforgettable” and accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra all night long. Their 6 foot, 12-tier cake was worth $40,000 and $700,000 for the flower arrangements.
8- CHELSEA CLINTON AND MARC MEZVINSKY – $5 MILLION
8- Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky – $5 Million
Just recently held in 2010, daughter of President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Marc Mezvinsky, an investment banker in Goldman Sachs and G3, tied the knot with a whopping cost of $5 million.
7- ELIZABETH HURLEY & ARUN NAYAR – $7 MILLION
7- Elizabeth Hurley & Arun Nayar – $7 Million
When a senior VP in TYO and a supermodel marries, a $7 million worth of wedding is just a piece of cake.
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar held an extravagant wedding in 2007, with a double ceremony for over eight days! Its started at Suderly Castle in Gloucestershire and moving to Umaid
Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. Of course, private jets of over $300,000 were hired for the event and a $10,000-a-night bridal suit accommodated them in India.
6- DELPHINE ARNAULT AND ALESSANDRO VALLARINO GANCIA – $7 MILLION
6- Delphine Arnault and Alessandro Vallarino Gancia – $7 Million
Of course, the bridal gown, a masterpiece of John Galliano, was cream of the crop and wine were overflowing in the reception!
5- WAYNE ROONEY AND COLEEN MCLOUGHLIN – $8 MILLION
5- Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin – $8 Million
What have you got when a television presenter and product endorser, and a Manchester United football star seals the deal? An $8 million worth of a wedding, that is! In 2008,
Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin celebrated their wedding for four days in Villa Durazzo, Italy, with over 64 guests.
But do not be deceived because these guests were flown on 5 private jets! Plus, the bridal gown alone costs about $4 million.
4- PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON – $34 MILLION
4- Prince William and Kate Middleton – $34 Million
St. Paul’s cathedral in front of over 2 billion people joining the celebration.
The lavish celebration was decorated with flowers worth of $800,000 and $80,000 cake. Of course, numerous royal and nobles graced the wedding.
3-SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL Makeup AND PRINCESS SA LAMA – $44.5 MILLION
3-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Princess Salama – $44.5 Million
In 1981, when Princess Salami married the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maximum, the couple spent about $45 million (considering inflation) for their wedding. Pool Team Name
No wonder it is in Forbes’ “Billionaire Weddings”!
2- VANISHA MITTAL AND AMIT BHATIA – $78 MILLION
2- Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia – $78 Million
The second most expensive wedding in history has got to be the $78 million wedding of Vanisha Mittal, a daughter of a renowned billionaire, and Amit Bhatia, an investment banker.
The couple tied the knot in a 5-day celebration in France, accompanied by almost 1,000 guests at the 17th Century Château Vaux le Vicomte and Palace of Versailles.
1- PRINCE CHARLES AND LADY DIANA – $110 MILLION
1- Prince Charles and Lady Diana – $110 Million
The all-time most expensive wedding would still be Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding ceremony in 1981, which was then worth $48 million, but considering inflation,
it is a whopping $110 million worth of celebration. I
St. Paul’s cathedral, where Lady Diana gracefully wore a puff ball meringue gown with a 25-foot veil and antique lace.
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