1. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

The fairytale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 is legendary, costing an estimated $48 million. Held at St. Paul's Cathedral, the event was watched by millions worldwide, featuring a 25-foot-long train and an extravagant menu.

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2. Prince William and Kate Middleton

The 2011 royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was a global spectacle, costing an estimated $34 million. The majority of the expenses were for security, and the event included iconic moments like the balcony kiss at Buckingham Palace.

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3. Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman

In 2005, pop star Christina Aguilera married music executive Jordan Bratman in a luxurious wedding that cost about $2 million. Held in Napa Valley, California, the event was a winter-themed extravaganza, featuring a tent filled with white roses, silver and crystals.

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4. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

In 2012, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's Italian wedding cost approximately $6.5 million. The event was an intimate affair in Puglia, Italy, featuring a week-long celebration with close friends and family.

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5. Elton John and David Furnish

Elton John and David Furnish's 2014 wedding, a lavish affair in Windsor, England, reportedly cost around $1.5 million. The celebration, which coincided with the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership, was a star-studded event with a blend of traditional and contemporary elements.

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6. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's 2014 wedding in Italy is rumored to have cost around $2.8 million. The lavish event included a rehearsal dinner at Versailles and a ceremony at Florence's historic Forte di Belvedere.

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7. George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin

Hollywood star George Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014 in Venice, Italy. The wedding, which cost approximately $4.6 million, was a star-studded event, including a romantic canal procession.

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8. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky

In 2010, Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, married investment banker Marc Mezvinsky. The extravagant affair cost an estimated $5 million and was held at the Astor Courts estate in New York.

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9. Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin

English football star Wayne Rooney married Coleen McLoughlin in 2008 in a wedding that cost around $8 million. The celebration included a four-day event in Italy with a chartered jet for guests and a private concert by Westlife.

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10. Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto

Basketball legend Michael Jordan married model Yvette Prieto in 2013, in a ceremony that reportedly cost around $10 million. The event included a huge tent, fireworks, and performances by Usher and Robin Thicke.

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11. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

The 2018 wedding of Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas was a magnificent blend of cultures, costing an estimated $4.5 million. Held in various locations including a royal palace in India, their multi-day celebration was a vibrant fusion of Indian and Western traditions.

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12. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

In 2002, Beatle Paul McCartney and Heather Mills celebrated their union in a lavish $3 million ceremony at Castle Leslie in Ireland. The event was massive, featuring exciting events complete with fireworks and a vegetarian feast.

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13. Liza Minnelli and David Gest

Liza Minnelli and David Gest's 2002 wedding in New York City was an extravagant affair, costing about $3.5 million. With a star-studded guest list and Michael Jackson as the best man, this wedding was a true Hollywood spectacle.

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14. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas tied the knot in 2000 at New York's Plaza Hotel. The glamorous event, which cost around $1.5 million, included performances by famous musicians and an A-list guest roster.

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15. Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar

British actress Elizabeth Hurley and Indian businessman Arun Nayar's 2007 wedding spanned eight days and two continents, costing approximately $2.5 million. The celebrations included a traditional English wedding followed by a week-long event in Jodhpur, India.

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16. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

In 2006, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' Italian wedding at Odescalchi Castle cost around $2 million. The event, attended by many Hollywood celebrities, was noted for its opulent setting and classical music performances.

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17. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's 2000 wedding in Malibu was an opulent affair, costing an estimated $1 million. With 200 guests, fireworks, and live entertainment, it was the epitome of a Hollywood romantic celebration.

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18. Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian

Tennis icon Serena Williams married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in 2017 in a star-studded New Orleans affair that cost approximately $1 million. The Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding was a grand celebration with A-list guests, a carousel, and a performance by New Edition.

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19. Madonna and Guy Ritchie

In 2000, pop icon Madonna married film director Guy Ritchie at Scotland's Skibo Castle, in a ceremony costing about $1.5 million. The wedding was a private affair, featuring traditional Scottish attire and a castle setting.

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20. Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault

Actress Salma Hayek and French billionaire François-Henri Pinault's 2009 Venice wedding was a grand event costing around $3.5 million. The celebration spanned several days, including a masked ball and a ceremony at Venice's opera house.

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