They say the average woman starts planning her wedding during childhood. She plays dress-up with her friends, plans the weddings of her dolls and stuffed animals, and eventually grows to an age where friendships turn into something more. Unfortunately, the average bride is limited when it comes to what she can afford in terms of a wedding. She may have a savings and her parents may be willing to pay, but there is always a budget. That is, unless you're a celebrity or woman coming from a well-to-do family. In that case, you might be able to throw an affair that is simply over-the top, just like these couples did.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pit
Wedding Price Tag: million
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Brad and Jennifer got married at a gorgeous Malibu estate in 2000. We know the price tag associated with a 200-guest wedding is bound to be high, but million seems a bit extraordinary. Her Lawrence Steele gown was gorgeous, her Manolo Blahnik sandals were the envy of every woman with a shoe fetish, and the ridiculous number of flowers (somewhere around 50,000) did create a charming atmosphere. We're pretty sure the fireworks display at the end of the night is what put the price tag for this affair over the top. We hope it was worth the expense considering the marriage only lasted 5 years.
Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods
Wedding Price Tag: .5 million
While not one of the most expensive weddings on earth, the story of Tiger and Elin has certainly been a hot topic of conversation. The now-divorced couple was married in 2004 at a secret ceremony witnessed by 120 of their closest friends and family members. The couple rented out the entire hotel and made sure that the only charter helicopter company on the island was booked solid for the weekend as well. We wonder how much it cost to have Hootie and the Blowfish perform before the fireworks display over the ocean.
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise
Wedding Price Tag: Million
These two superstars married in 2006 and spent a pretty penny to do so. They bypassed the concept of hiring a corporate limo to take them to the church and instead opted to get married in a 15th Century castle in the middle of Italy. Katie and her bridal party were outfitted in Georgio Armani dresses designed specifically for her wedding and the couple entertained their guests by having Andrea Boccelli perform live. Over the top? We think so but we're sure the couple and their guests had a great time.
Liza Minelli & David Gest
Wedding Price Tag: .5 Million
Liza and David were married in New York City in 2002 in a ceremony that words simply can't do justice. Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor served as the best man and maid of honor while more then 500 celebrities, friends, and family members looked on. At the reception, Tony Bennet provided the entertainment along with a 60-piece orchestra. The entire event, topped with a 12-tier cake, seems just a bit over the top. It's a shame the marriage only lasted 1 year.
Delphine Arnault and Allesandro Vallarino Gancia
Wedding Price Tag: Million
Delphine is the daughter of a French businessman and Allesandro's family owns a wine dynasty. They were married in France in 2005. She wore a stunning gown designed for her by John Galliano. We're sure the 5,000 white roses used to decorate the reception hall added to the cost of the affair as well. Harper's Bazaar included this ceremony in their list of spectacular weddings that year.
Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev
Wedding Price Tag: Million
Have you ever been to a traditional Indian wedding? Don't let Vikram (son of a hotel mogul) and Priya (a gorgeous actress) fool you into believing their million ceremony is anything close to normal. They opted to bypass traditional limo services, instead hiring private jets to fly their guests from city to city over the course of their 10-day party. They shared their special day(s) with more than 600 guests.
Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia
Wedding Price Tag: Million
As far as we can tell, the wedding of Vahisha Mittal (daughter of a millionaire) and Amit Bhatia (an investment banker) is the most expensive on record. They were married in France in 2004 and even Forbe's Magazine has acknowledged this as the most expensive wedding to date. Forget invitations. These two opted to send out 20-page books lined in silver to the1,000 guests participating in their 5-day affair. The chef, from Calcutta, prepared more than 100 different dishes and the wine tab alone was more than .5 million. This one holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records - and for good reason.
There are dozens of stories about extravagant weddings - many with price tags higher than those listed here (with the exception of the last). The reality of the situation is that most of us will have to stick to dresses from David's Bridal, food from local caterers, affordable limousine rentals for wedding, and flowers from the shop up the street. We won't get married in French castles and we probably won't be able to charter entire islands. Even still, it doesn't hurt to dream a little!
7 Of the World's Most Extravagant Weddings
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