Certainly! Here are 17 of the most extravagant and expensive weddings in the world
Prince William and Kate Middleton
The royal wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton in 2011 was estimated to cost around $34 million. As close to 1,900 hand-picked guests made their way to the three-event ceremony – the wedding, out of which, was held at the landmark Westminster Abbey – over 160 million viewers from 188 countries watched alongside. Not only did Britain observe a national holiday for the monarchial matrimony
Prince Charles and Lady Diana
This iconic royal wedding in 1981 reportedly cost around $110 million when adjusted for inflation. A total of 3,500 guests were invited to the stately affair, as two more million spectators lined the route of Diana’s procession. Three choirs and three orchestras played their tunes as the newest royal member walked the aisle in a USD 46,785-worth ivory silk taffeta dress, decorated with lace, hand embroidery, sequins, and 10,000 pearls.
Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia
Daughter of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, Vanisha’s wedding in 2004 was estimated to cost around $78 million. Her USD 254,600 fees was just one of the many bills settled by Mittal for the wedding – an event which saw 1,000 guests flown in from all over the world. Upon accepting the 20-page silver-plated invitation, invitees received flight tickets and 5-star accommodations at the Intercontinental Paris – Le Grand in exchange for their precious time.
Aleksandra Kokotović and Andrej Prešeren
The Serbian billionaire’s daughter’s wedding in 2005 reportedly cost around $30 million.
Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal
This extravagant wedding in 2006 reportedly cost around $20 million. Spread over 10 days and three cities with 600 guests flown in privately from 26 countries — globe-trotting hotelier Vikram Chatwal, and former investment banker-turned-model Priya Sachdev’s wedding was far from a simple affair.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Their wedding in 2014 cost an estimated $12 million.
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar
This lavish wedding in 2007 reportedly cost around $2.5 million.
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky
heir wedding in 2010 reportedly cost around $3 million.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock
heir wedding in 2011 was estimated to cost around $70 million.
Liza Minnelli and David Gest
This lavish wedding in 2002 reportedly cost around $4.2 million.
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto
heir wedding in 2013 reportedly cost around $10 million.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
Their wedding in 2012 reportedly cost around $6.5 million.
Elton John and David Furnish
Their wedding in 2014 was estimated to cost around $1.5 million.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Their royal wedding in 2018 was estimated to cost around $45 million.
Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal
Daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Isha’s wedding in 2018 was estimated to cost around $100 million.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian
Their wedding in 2017 was estimated to cost around $1 million. These weddings are known for their extravagant venues, designer dresses, luxurious decorations, and celebrity guest lists.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant – USD 155 million
If there’s something that the Ambanis can do, it’s bring Rihanna out of an 8-year hiatus to perform a set for their pre-wedding festivities. Yup, it’s not even the actual wedding! Over the weekend of March 1-3, netizens globally watched from their homes, the lavish nuptials of Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries scion, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of healthcare tycoon, Viren Merchant. Celebrities and global leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Karlie Kloss, Shah Rukh Khan, and Bill Gates, were just a few names out of the nearly 2000-strong guest list.
These figures are approximate and may vary depending on different sources and considerations.