Top 20 Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Weddings

Welcome to MsMojo, and today were counting down our picks for famous couples who had the most extravagant nuptials.

#20: Elton John & David Furnish (2014)

Estimated Cost: $1.5 - $2 Million

The musical legend and his CEO husband decided to tie the knot after spending nine years together in a civil partnership. They took the important step after the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.K., but revealed that the event would be small. Well, small for the EGOT winner is still a million-dollar affair. According to reports, the pair dished out nearly two million dollars for their wedding in Windsor, Berkshire. The couple was joined by their little ones, Zachary and Elijah, who served as their ringbearers, and guests included David and Victoria Beckham, Donatella Versace, and more. It was a wedding to remember.

#19: Salma Hayek & François-Henri Pinault (2009)

Estimated Cost: $3.5 Million

When youre one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood and your husband is the billionaire CEO of Kering, your weddings bound to be a dream come true. Funnily enough, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault first got married at a courthouse in Paris, France, just so she could get out of her head about her fear of the ultimate commitment. Then, they hosted a grand celebration in Venice, Italy, at the Teatro La Fenice, where Bono sang for the crowd. The reported $3.5 million price tag on their Venetian bash was probably just a drop in the bucket for the pair.

#18: Liza Minnelli & David Gest (2002)

Estimated Cost: $3.5 - $4.2 Million

Why settle for a DJ when you can get a 60 piece orchestra? We never expected anything less from Liza Minnelli. The actress/singer spared no expense for her fourth, and final, marriage when she walked down the aisle with David Gest. Elizabeth Taylor served as the Maid of Honor while Michael Jackson stepped in as the Best Man. Surrounded by over half a million dollars worth of flowers and several hundred guests who each received personalized favors that read Liza and David 4ever it was a picture perfect ceremony for the new bride and groom... who separated the very next year.

#17: Sofia Richie & Elliot Grainge (2023)

Estimated Cost: $4 Million

Lionel Richies daughter and the Atlantic Music Group CEO did not hesitate to splurge on their big day. Sofia and Elliot flew all the way to Antibes, France, for the ceremony. The vibe was old money and quiet luxury. The venue, the famed Hotel du Cap-Eden-Rock, apparently cost over a million dollars, and it was decked out in the most gorgeous flowers worth around $175,000. The bride looked radiant, sporting one custom Chanel dress after another, and the night came to a close with the dreamiest fireworks in the sky.

#16: Sofía Vergara & Joe Manganiello (2015)

Estimated Cost: $4 Million

They may not be together anymore, but they promised each other forever with grandeur. Sofía and Joe picked Florida for their wedding. They may have taken a commercial flight to Fort Lauderdale for the ceremony, but the lavish venue of choice was The Breakers Palm Beach. Sources say, decorating the space alone took a million dollars, and there were about four hundred guests celebrating with the couple. About half a million dollars went toward food, and another hefty sum was dropped for relaxing cabanas. The woman of the hour wore a breathtaking custom-made Zuhair Murad dress, and Lorraine Schwartz brought the bling.

#15: Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz (2022)

Estimated Cost: $4 Million

Posh and Becks are basically royalty, and Nelson Peltz is a billionaire. So when their children got married, the event was the very definition of opulent. Peltz Sr. offered up his grand Palm Beach, Florida estate which is valued at over a hundred million dollars for the wedding. According to People magazine, there were five hundred guests bearing witness to Brooklyn and Nicolas union, including Sporty Spice a.k.a. Mel C, Eva Longoria, and more. Nicola tapped Valentino for her haute couture bridal gown, whereas the eldest Beckham son wore Dior. No wonder the budget reportedly reached the four million mark.

#14: George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin (2014)

Estimated Cost: $4.6 Million

Two words: wedding goals. George and Amal Clooney pulled out all the stops for their marriage in Venice, Italy. The international human rights lawyer said yes to a custom Oscar de la Renta dress, and her groom wore a bespoke Giorgio Armani suit. Per reports, their guest list did not exceed a hundred people, but most of them were industry elites, such as Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Bill Murray, and Anna Wintour. The couple spared no expense when it came to accommodating their guests, who were hosted at Cipriani and The Aman Hotel and treated to Italian cuisine for the reception. All together, the celebration reportedly cost upwards of four and a half million dollars.

#13: Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel (2012)

Estimated Cost: $6.5 Million

How much would you spend to keep your big day private? When youre young, in love, and Justin Timberlake, the answer is many millions. Set at the picturesque Borgo Egnazia in Italy, Timberlake called his special day with Jessica Biel, magical, and even serenaded his bride-to-be down the aisle. However, no one got to catch a glimpse of that magic until the couple released the photos to People Magazine. How did the bride and groom keep things so secret? Its reported that Timberlake booked the entire hotel where the ceremony took place AND told the paparazzi Bye Bye Bye by paying neighboring businesses to shut down during the ceremony.

#12: Wayne Rooney & Coleen McLoughlin (2008)

Estimated Cost: $8 - $8.8 Million

This world-renowned footballer started dating his wife-to-be, columnist Coleen McLoughlin, when she was still a teenager. Unbeknownst to the couple, their teenage dream would become a happily ever after. While the guest list hovered around 60 people, Rooney paid for all of their expenses, which included: private flights to the gorgeous city of Genoa, luxury hotel rooms, and a private yacht for the reception. The groom also hired Coleens favorite band, Westlife, which was reported to cost about $700,000. The couple now live in sweet marital bliss with two children and fond memories of their dream wedding

#11: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West (2014)

Estimated Cost: $12 - $30 Million

Shes a reality TV star. Hes a Kanye West. While were not surprised at the hefty price tag of the wedding, we are surprised that it was somehow more extravagant than the two-part television event of Kim and Kris Humphries wedding. After all, the former NBA star dropped ten million dollars on his big day with Kim. The Kardashian and West union may not have been televised live, but it was still a phenomenal event, with a $500,000 wedding dress, $250,000 to transport guests to the ceremony in Italy, a seven-foot tall wedding cake, and a reception that took place in two different countries. That Italian venue, by the way? $410,000!

#10: Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto (2013)

Estimated Cost: $14.6 Million

The NBA legend takes his GOAT status seriously, on and off the court. So, when he got married to the love of his life, model Yvette Prieto, he knew he had to go big. The couple was joined in holy matrimony at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida. However, the festivities were mainly held in Jupiter, Florida, at Bear's Club, graced by several hundred guests, including Tiger Woods and Spike Lee. The party tent, one of the biggest ever, was decorated with lush flora and candles galore. The whole shebang cost approximately ten million dollars back in the day, which is nearly fourteen million now.

#9: Vikram Chatwall & Priya Sachdev (2006)

Estimated Cost: $20 Million

Nicknamed The Turban Cowboy, it was a surprise to everyone to see Vikram Chatwall, a successful hotelier and actor, getting married though pressure from dear ol dad and falling for model, Priya Sachdev, may have helped him say I do. Vikram was known for his partying lifestyle, so of course, his own wedding would be a lavish affair where money was no object. Reportedly lasting for ten days and in three different cities with festivities beginning on Valentines Day, the wedding was viewed by 600 guests, with big names- including former US President Bill Clinton- being flown from 26 different countries around the world.

#8: Angelababy & Huang Xiaoming (2015)

Estimated Cost: $31 Million

These beloved Chinese celebrities got married in a ceremony so outrageously expensive that it made headlines worldwide. Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming are worth fifty and eighty million dollars, respectively, according to Celebrity Net Worth. So, they didnt think twice about giving themselves the royal treatment for their wedding. The actress, also known as Chinas Kim K, donned a $1.5 million ring by Chaumet and wore a custom Christian Dior gown adorned with countless Chantilly lace roses and a ten-foot train. Apparently, ten feet was also the height of their wedding cake. Showstopping decor included a flower wall and a touch of futurism with a hologram of a castle. Guests reportedly went home with mobile phones as gifts. Could this wedding be any more extra?

#7: Prince William & Kate Middleton (2011)

Estimated Cost: $34 Million

Becoming one of the grandest ceremonies of this millennium, people waited with baited breath for this fairy tale marriage to come to life. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and the eldest son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana, began dating Kate Middleton in 2003. Despite breaking up in 2007, the two got back together and were engaged in 2010. This led to a huge, televised wedding, complete with 2,500 guests at Westminster Abbey and people lining the streets to try and catch a glimpse of the couple. While the ceremony garnered a hefty price tag, an estimated 32 million dollars went to security alone.

#6: Prince Harry & Meghan Markle (2018)

Estimated Cost: $42.8 Million

Only British royalty could bring out Idris Elba as a DJ and have George Clooney shaking up drinks, or so reports say. When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said their I dos, millions of dollars were spent on security alone. The rest went into Meghans jaw-dropping Givenchy wedding gown, designed by Clare Waight Keller, which had a dramatic sixteen-foot veil, and other expenses like food, flowers, and the cake. Celebs like Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, and the brides Suits co-star, Patrick J. Adams, joined in on the celebration at Windsor Castle, whereas fans all over the world fawned over the couple through their screens.

#5: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan & Sheikha Salama (1981)

Estimated Cost: $45 Million

If you think your ideal venue is too pricey, think again. Not only was this prince's wedding a weeklong event; it took place at a 20,000-seat stadium built specifically for the occasion. Oh, and it came complete with 20 bedazzled camels and other outrageous wedding flair. At least the couple, when they went horseback riding to various towns, gave food and other goods to their people. We bet the two still talk about this moment, even after over 40 years of marriage... and the realization that, adjusted for inflation, their wedding would cost 100 million dollars today.

#4: Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez (2025)

Estimated Cost: $46.5 - $55.6 Million

No one expected one of the richest men in the world to have a modest wedding. First, they partied it up on his superyacht in Cres, Croatia, covered in foam. Then, they took to Venice, where they reportedly booked five luxury hotels to host their famous friends. They rented out almost a hundred private jets, tens of water taxis for guests, and held the ceremony at the Venetian Arsenal. The bride is said to have cycled through over twenty wardrobe changes, and there was a Great Gatsby-themed bash too. There were major protests against the wedding in Venice, citing exploitation. However, Bezoss wedding costs included over a million dollars in donations toward the city.

#3: Vanisha Mittal & Amit Bhatia (2004)

Estimated Cost: $78 Million

When youre the only daughter of the owner of the worlds largest steel company, sit on his board of directors, and marry one of the most influential men in Britain... youre entitled to a fabulous wedding- a fabulously expensive one! In this five day spectacular event, the wine alone cost 1.5 million dollars! Flying in top chefs to prepare over 100 dishes, host and charter 1,000 guests, a stunning venue, security, and the various performances that went on throughout the week, and youve got yourself a $78 million extravaganza!

#2: Prince Charles & Lady Diana (1981)

Estimated Cost: $110 Million

A real life fairytale wedding, this was one of the most legendary weddings that the world had ever seen. With 3,500 guests 1,000 more than turned out for Prince William in 2011 the wedding took place at St. Pauls Cathedral. Billed as the wedding of the century, around 750 million people watched the event on TV with 600,000 more lining the streets to try and catch a glimpse of the couple. From Dianas breath-taking dress complete with a 25-foot train to the 30 cakes and abundant amount of security, it was the most expensive wedding ever - at the time, that is.

#1: Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant (2024)

Estimated Cost: $600 Million - $1 Billion

Hes the son of the richest man in Asia. Her father is a Big Pharma boss. Its a match made in high-net-worth heaven! From performances by Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Pitbull, and even the Backstreet Boys, to Mediterranean cruises, the pre-wedding parties were lavish. Then came the actual ceremony, where the bride turned heads in custom fits. Radhika was decked in diamonds, emeralds, and gold, and the venue was a floral paradise. Thousands of guests enjoyed the wedding, including Adele and David Beckham. It was truly a gilded affair, but the Ambani family also donated generously to several causes and organizations in celebration of the wedding. So, maybe we can reduce the severity of the side-eye.

Which celebrity couple do you think had the most tasteful wedding? Tell us in the comments!