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12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 8:32pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#12 Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas The bill was $1.5 million in 2005, or $1.6 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was a movie star known for Zorro, America Sweethearts and Entrapment The groom was a mvie star known for Wall Street (pictured) and producer known for One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest The wedding, right out of a spy film, featured invitations written invisible ink and holograms -- sent to guests including Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, and Michael Caine. The ceremony at New York's Plaza Hotel was guarded by over 50 rent-a-cops. The bride's diamond tiara cost $300,000 and her Christian Lacroix gown cost $140,000. 15 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Missmossy(f): 8:37pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
Interesting the bride looks like Elena of Vampires Diary. The couple don't look too excited anyway. 8 Likes |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 8:40pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#11 Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes The bill was $2 million in 2006, or $2.2 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was an actress known for Dawson's Creek and Batman Begins The groom was a movie star known for Top Gun, Jerry Maguire and Mission Impossible The wedding at the 15th century Odescalchi Castle outside Rome featured a five-tiered white chocolate cake decorated with marzipan roses. Cruise actually performed "You've Got That Loving Feeling." They were joined by Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, David Beckham, and others. Costs included $900,000 for guest airfare and accommodations and $180,000 for 300 bottles of wine. 9 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 8:53pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#10 Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman The bill was $2 million in 2005, or $2.2 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was a pop star The groom was a music producer The wedding featured 150 guests including Sharon Stone at the Napa Valley's Staglin Family Vineyard. Christina paid $80,000 for a Spanish- style Christian Lacroix gown. Decorations included a winter- themed tent with white roses, silver and crystals. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 9:00pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#9 Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar The bill was $2.5 million in 2007, or $2.6 million when adjusted for inflation. The Bride: Supermodel and movie star The Groom: Senior VP of Tyco The Nupitals: A double ceremony over eight days kicked off at Suderly Castle in Gloucestershire and then moved to Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. They paid $300,000 for private jets and over $100,000 for accommodations, including the $10,000-a-night bridal suite in India. 5 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 9:11pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#8 Paul McCartney and Heather Mills The bill was $3 million in 2002, or $3.6 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was a PETA activist and former model The groom was the most successful songwriter in history The wedding was an Indian-themed wedding at St. Salvador's church in Monaghan, Ireland, featuring Indian dancers, a vegetarian feast, $145,000 worth of flowers, and $150,000 fireworks. Paul, George, and Ringo played a new song, "Heather." The party took place at a rented castle ($40,000) 7 Likes
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 9:20pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#7 Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky The bill was $2.5 million in 1991, or $4 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was an iconic movie star The groom was a construction worker The wedding was a notorious event featuring Michael Jackson as father of the bride at his Neverland Ranch. Liza Minnelli, Eddie Murphy, and Nancy Reagan (!) were in attendance. The marriage lasted an impressive five years. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 9:28pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
The bill was $3.5 million in 2002, or $4.2 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was a Broadway star and the daughter of Judy Garland The groom was a music producer The wedding featured best man Michael Jackson and maid of honor Elizabeth Taylor, perhaps the biggest celebrity wedding ever. Entertainment included a 60-piece orchestra, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, and Natalie Cole. The couple spent an estimated $700,000 on flowers and $40,000 on cake. 7 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 9:41pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#5 Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky The bill was around $5 million in 2010. The bride was the daughter of President Bill Clinton The groom was an investment banker (Goldman Sachs and then G3) and childhood friend The wedding costs included $600,000 air-conditioned tents, a $11,000 cake, Vera Wang wedding gown, and the attendance of Oprah. The rest went to delux pamper and security costs for 500 guests. 3 Likes
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 9:51pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#4 Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin The bill was $8 million in 2008. The bride was a working-class British girl who started dating Rooney at age 16, reportedly going to see Austin Powers 2 on their first date. The groom was perhaps the highest paid footballer ever. The wedding featured a chartered flight for 65 Brits to fly to Genoa for a masked ball on a $120-million yacht. Guests divided several days between the expensive yacht and a five-star hotel. The wedding took place at a 17th century villa and reception at a medieval abbey high above Portofino. 12 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 10:07pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#3 Prince William and Kate Middleton The bill will be an estimated $34 million, most of it going to security. The bride is a 29-year-old commoner who has become a worldwide celebrity. The groom is the oldest son of Prince Charles and the second in line to the throne of England. The wedding will feature $800,000 in flowers, a $80,000 wedding cake, countless royals and nobles and a global TV audience in the hundreds of millions. 13 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 10:13pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#2 Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia The bill was $60 million in 2005, or $66 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was the beautiful daughter of billionaire steel- magnate Lakshmi Mittal. The groom was a London-born i- banker, owner of Swordfish Investments. The wedding featured invitations mailed in silver boxes, including plane tickets and rooms at a five- star Paris hotel. Five-day festivities at a 16th-century chateau and Versailles and a temporary wooden castle. Performances by Kylie Minogue, complementary Mouton Rothschild, and designer gift bags filled with jewels. 5 Likes
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Symphony007: 10:18pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
#1 Prince Charles and Lady Diana The bill was $48 million in 1981, or $110 million when adjusted for inflation. The bride was a stunning blonde pre-school teacher, who immediately became a global icon. The groom was the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. The wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was attended by dozens of royals; two million spectators; and a global TV audience of 750 million. Diana wore a puff ball meringue wedding dress with a 25-foot train of ivory taffeta and antique lace. The 27 wedding cakes and five-foot-tall main cake supposedly took 14 weeks to prepare, with a duplicate cake made in case of accidents. 9 Likes
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Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by merieam16(f): 11:33pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
Intrestin |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by adrainuche(m): 2:19am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Am quite sure 50% of dem ends up in divorce ... Wasting Money anyhow .... Anyway sha no be my money, no b say na poverty just that inshut i no go try am Btw how does a topic gets to FP, because i dnt understand .... Only how many comment and this one is already here. Mods we are watching you ... 11 Likes |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by talk2riel: 2:20am On Sep 26, 2014 |
At the end of it all? Na divorce. Oh my crush cathrine zeta-jones and bad boy micheal douglas. 3 Likes |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by msmon(m): 2:20am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Waiting to see the 'fruit' of the marriage |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by bobo65(m): 2:21am On Sep 26, 2014 |
my name is Charles n I'm also a prince my wedding is gonna b bigger than prince charles' own u all are invited tho |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Lucario007(m): 2:21am On Sep 26, 2014 |
See my signature. Even if you have a wedding worth a billion dollars, it doesn't change the fact it has no effect on the relationship. Most of them end in divorce anyways. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Grinder: 2:21am On Sep 26, 2014 |
OP...be like sey u don smoke..Were my own wedding pictures dey... #LordGrinderIsBack |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by bobo65(m): 2:22am On Sep 26, 2014 |
talk2riel: At the end of it all? Na divorce. u can say dat again I feel sad for wiz n amber |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by LMAyedun(m): 2:24am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Amazing! 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Thorerah(f): 2:24am On Sep 26, 2014 |
They all sound ridiculous but in the end,it's their money and they're free to do whatever they like |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by alaladakosta(f): 2:24am On Sep 26, 2014 |
For a wedding |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by pocohantas(f): 2:25am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Hmmmm...things are happening. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by bobo65(m): 2:25am On Sep 26, 2014 |
adrainuche: Am quite sure 50% of dem ends up in divorce ... u must b very prayerful to make fp 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Nobody: 2:26am On Sep 26, 2014 |
God is in control ...Now I know some 'awon aye' will come and ask(say)... I hope they are still married? -All this extravagant wedding ends in divorce... -It's not about the wedding, but the marriage... Now, the question is...e concern you??Lmao Abegi...if say I get that kind money- I for finish work! P.S: I can see the late 'Miss Michael Jackson' looking beautiful...RIP to a legend 11 Likes |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by grandstar(m): 2:27am On Sep 26, 2014 |
talk2riel: At the end of it all? Na divorce. Na true talk! Expensive weddings and expensive divorce! I want half dats all! |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by SaintMykel108: 2:29am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Wow,such a waste of white wedding,whr most weddings last just a few years#traditional wedding keeping couples since 1563. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by blesszzy(m): 2:29am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Symphony007: #7 Elizabeth Taylor and What is impressive about ds nau? Marriage only lasted for five years and u term it impressive. Very sad after all d money spent marriage only lasted for five years. I don't see anything impressive abt it there. |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Nobody: 2:32am On Sep 26, 2014 |
The power of money. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Expensive Weddings In History by Nobody: 2:37am On Sep 26, 2014 |
Money well spent. What's the point hoarding the money if you have it. Life is too short and if you are rich and can't spend millions on the woman you love, then you are either stingy or cursed and its either one of ur wayward son steals it and spends it on drugs or the tax boys will tax the living daylight out of u. When I'm getting married, all this weddings featured are small, the cake must tall be taller Eiffel tower, guests will be every homeless person in the country, let them at least taste some expensive food too, they deserve some love too and the food will be imported from tiffanys so expect the very best. Usher, boyz to men, john legend, beyonce, Mariah Carey, Ed sherran.... Etc will be on stage giving live music, no cheap-ass deejay and finally my beautiful wifes dress will be made from the very best edible fabric. Na to devour her dress first before I enter main course. 13 Likes |
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