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Diamonds, designer gowns, and dazzling venues - welcome to the world of celebrity weddings where budgets have no limits! Join us as we count down the most extravagant celebrity nuptials that redefined luxury. From royal affairs to billion-dollar celebrations, these weddings didn't just break the bank - they demolished it!
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00:00Bezos, one of the wealthiest men in the world, is spending, by some estimates, more than $50 million on the event.
00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:08And today, we're counting down our picks for famous couples who had the most extravagant nuptials.
00:14The world watched, spellbound, as a love story unfolded on a scale rarely seen.
00:20Number 20, Elton John and David Furnish, estimated cost $1.5 to $2 million.
00:27The musical legend and his CEO husband decided to tie the knot after spending nine years together in a civil partnership.
00:36Today's celebrations are considerably smaller than the 650 guest bash that they threw back in 2005 for their civil partnership.
00:45They took the important step after the legalization of same-sex marriage in the UK, but revealed that the event would be small.
00:53Well, small for the EGOT winner is still a million-dollar affair.
00:58According to reports, the pair dished out nearly $2 million for their wedding in Windsor, Berkshire.
01:04There was a picture as well of the menu around earlier on.
01:09Beef and onion pie, I think, was the main course on offer today.
01:13The couple was joined by their little ones, Zachary and Elijah, who served as their ring bearers.
01:19And guests included David and Victoria Beckham, Donatella Versace, and more.
01:25It was a wedding to remember.
01:27It's an invitation requesting the pleasure of your company, Andrew, at his wedding.
01:32You see, we were all invited, after all, in the virtual sense, anyway.
01:35Number 19, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault.
01:40Estimated cost, $3.5 million.
01:43When you're one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, and your husband is the billionaire CEO of Caring,
01:50your wedding's bound to be a dream come true.
01:52The day of the love and of friendship.
01:54So what a beautiful day.
01:56Yeah, yeah.
01:57And in my house, it's pretty big because it's an anniversary that I have with my husband.
02:01Funnily enough, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault first got married at a courthouse in Paris, France,
02:08just so she could get out of her head about her fear of the ultimate commitment.
02:12They took me to the court, like on an intervention.
02:18Like, I don't like this dress.
02:21I have to get a special.
02:22And they say, sign.
02:25They spoke in French.
02:26I don't know what they were saying.
02:28I was looking at it.
02:29And I did it.
02:30And that's my first wedding.
02:32Then they hosted a grand celebration in Venice, Italy, at the Teatro La Fenice,
02:37where Bono sang for the crowd.
02:39The reported $3.5 million price tag on their Venetian bash
02:43was probably just a drop in the bucket for the pair.
02:46And I said, okay, I kind of like it that I'm married now.
02:50I want a party.
02:53And so we made a huge party.
02:55Number 18, Liza Minnelli and David Guest.
02:59Estimated cost, $3.5 to $4.2 million.
03:03Why settle for a DJ when you can get a 60-piece orchestra?
03:08We never expected anything less from Liza Minnelli.
03:11It was wonderful.
03:12It was really beautiful.
03:13And it was warm.
03:14And it was sweet.
03:17It was all the stuff I ever dreamed of.
03:19The actress-slash-singer spared no expense for her fourth and final marriage
03:24when she walked down the aisle with David Guest.
03:27Elizabeth Taylor served as the maid of honor
03:29while Michael Jackson stepped in as the best man.
03:32Diana Ross was there.
03:32Joan Collins.
03:33Michael Jackson.
03:34Marty McCutcheon.
03:35Mel C.
03:36Keith Harrison-Orville.
03:37Bradley Walsh.
03:38Don Estelle.
03:39Les Dennis.
03:39Eamon Holmes.
03:40The cast of Big Brother 2.
03:41Man, that was a...
03:42Some of those, I believe, just bunked in.
03:45They didn't have an invite.
03:45You can't stop them these days.
03:47Surrounded by over half a million dollars worth of flowers
03:50and several hundred guests
03:52who each received personalized favors that read Liza and David forever,
03:57it was a picture-perfect ceremony for the new bride and groom
04:00who separated the very next year.
04:02The public image of your marriage,
04:05that you let it be so public.
04:07Why, David?
04:09We didn't let it.
04:11It's just become an everyday...
04:13You mean this wasn't some planned production
04:15to benefit a show business legend?
04:17Number 17.
04:19Sophia Ritchie and Elliot Grange.
04:21Estimated cost $4 million.
04:24Lionel Ritchie's daughter
04:25and the Atlantic Music Group CEO
04:28did not hesitate to splurge on their big day.
04:31There are three dresses because there are three events.
04:33We have a rehearsal dinner.
04:35We have my wedding dress.
04:38And, of course, the after party.
04:39Sophia and Elliot flew all the way to Ansibe, France, for the ceremony.
04:44The vibe was old money and quiet luxury.
04:47The venue, the famed Hotel du Cap Aiden Rock,
04:51apparently cost over a million dollars,
04:53and it was decked out in the most gorgeous flowers worth around $175,000.
04:58Sophia, I'll never let you go again.
05:08The bride looked radiant,
05:10sporting one custom Chanel dress after another,
05:13and the night came to a close with the dreamiest fireworks in the sky.
05:17Found her, I found you.
05:22Number 16, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello.
05:29Estimated cost $4 million.
05:31They may not be together anymore,
05:33but they promised each other forever with grandeur.
05:35You think these two are so hot that the altar might melt?
05:37I think the altar's gonna be okay.
05:39I don't know about the rest of us.
05:40They are tying the knot in style.
05:42A private beach resort,
05:44a huge guest list,
05:45all their famous friends.
05:46Sofia and Joe picked Florida for their wedding.
05:49They may have taken a commercial flight to Fort Lauderdale for the ceremony,
05:53but the lavish venue of choice was the Breaker's Palm Beach.
05:56Sources say decorating the space alone took a million dollars,
06:00and there were about 400 guests celebrating with the couple.
06:04And how long did the reception go to?
06:06Like, what was the latest?
06:07Like, six in the morning.
06:08Oh, yeah.
06:09We had like a party, and then we had another party.
06:12About half a million dollars went toward food,
06:15and another hefty sum was dropped for relaxing cabanas.
06:19The woman of the hour wore a breathtaking,
06:21custom-made Zuhair Murad dress,
06:24and Lorraine Schwartz brought the bling.
06:26Look how beautiful that is.
06:28Yeah.
06:28It was like a fairy tale.
06:31Yeah.
06:31Like, it came out perfectly, like, how I want it, I have to say.
06:35The people that work helping me do the wedding, amazing.
06:38Number 15.
06:39Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.
06:42Estimated cost, $4 million.
06:43Posh and Bex are basically royalty,
06:47and Nelson Peltz is a billionaire.
06:50So when their children got married,
06:52the event was the very definition of opulent.
06:54David Beckham and Victoria Beckham's oldest son reportedly tied the knot with actress Nicola Peltz
06:59at her family's oceanfront estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday.
07:03The 27-year-old bride and her 23-year-old new husband exchanged their own vows in front of a rabbi,
07:10and Nicola's grandmother served as her maid of honor.
07:13Peltz Sr. offered up his grand Palm Beach, Florida estate,
07:17which is valued at over $100 million, for the wedding.
07:21According to People Magazine, there were 500 guests bearing witness to Brooklyn and Nicola's union,
07:27including Sporty Spice, aka Mel C, Eva Longoria, and more.
07:33It was a beautiful wedding, and as a mother, to see my son so happy means so much.
07:40What more can you ask for?
07:41Nicola tapped Valentino for her haute couture bridal gown,
07:45whereas the eldest Beckham's son wore Dior.
07:48No wonder the budget reportedly reached the $4 million mark.
07:51Who cried more at your wedding, you or Nicola?
07:54Me. I'm a crier.
07:56Number 14. George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin.
08:00Estimated cost $4.6 million.
08:04Two words. Wedding goals.
08:06George and Amal Clooney pulled out all the stops for their marriage in Venice, Italy.
08:11George Clooney's getting married?
08:13Yeah, yeah, yeah. Come on, man.
08:14George Clooney's getting married?
08:15Eight years.
08:16Because you were known as a confirmed bachelor,
08:20but you met Amal Clooney, and what happened to you, George?
08:23I was no longer confirmed.
08:25It was easy. It was the minute she walked in the door, I was just, you know, taken by her.
08:30The international human rights lawyer said yes to a custom Oscar de la Renta dress,
08:35and her groom wore a bespoke Giorgio Armani suit.
08:39Per reports, their guest list did not exceed 100 people,
08:42but most of them were industry elites such as Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Bill Murray, and Anna Winter.
08:50The waters of Venice turned into a de facto red carpet as guests began arriving to the wedding on Saturday.
08:56The couple spared no expense when it came to accommodating their guests,
09:00who were hosted at Cipriani and the Amman Hotel, and treated to Italian cuisine for the reception.
09:06All together, the celebration reportedly cost upwards of $4.5 million.
09:11The couple is reportedly donating the profits from their wedding photos to charity.
09:15Number 13.
09:16Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel.
09:19Estimated cost $6.5 million.
09:22How much would you spend to keep your big day private?
09:25When you're young, in love, and Justin Timberlake, the answer is many millions.
09:30Two of Hollywood's hottest stars tied the knot yesterday in a super-secret ceremony in southern Italy.
09:37Set at the picturesque Borgo egniazia in Italy,
09:40Timberlake called his special day with Jessica Biel magical,
09:44and even serenaded his bride-to-be down the aisle.
09:47However, no one got to catch a glimpse of that magic
09:50until the couple released the photos to People magazine.
09:53A beach celebration Wednesday with fireworks and live music,
09:57and a night in a grotto, dining around open fires on local food and wine.
10:02How did the bride and groom keep things so secret?
10:05It's reported that Timberlake booked the entire hotel where the ceremony took place,
10:09and told the paparazzi bye-bye-bye,
10:12by paying neighboring businesses to shut down during the ceremony.
10:16If you never make a good decision,
10:18if you only make bad decisions for the rest of your life,
10:20you've made one really good decision,
10:22because she's just like, she is, you know, it's just nice to marry your friend.
10:27It's nice to marry your best friend.
10:28It's, it's, uh, it suits me.
10:31Number 12, Wayne Rooney and Colleen McLaughlin.
10:34Estimated cost, $8 to $8.8 million.
10:38This world-renowned footballer started dating his wife-to-be,
10:42columnist Colleen McLaughlin, when she was still a teenager.
10:45The love you have for each other will bind you together for life
10:50in the relationship that will influence your home situation.
10:54Unbeknownst to the couple,
10:56their teenage dream would become a happily ever after.
10:59While the guest list hovered around 60 people,
11:02Rooney paid for all of their expenses,
11:04which included private flights to the gorgeous city of Genoa,
11:08luxury hotel rooms, and a private yacht for the reception.
11:11The groom also hired Colleen's favorite band, Westlife,
11:16which was reported to cost about $700,000.
11:19The couple now live in sweet marital bliss with two children
11:22and fond memories of their dream wedding.
11:25Now, it's a very romantic, but now you can tell he loves me.
11:29Number 11, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
11:33Estimated cost, $12 to $30 million.
11:36She's a reality TV star.
11:39He's a Kanye West.
11:40It's time to walk down the aisle.
11:43I can't keep people waiting.
11:44It's taking forever to put this veil on.
11:46It's so heavy.
11:48The veil is so heavy, it's gonna smash it around her face.
11:50It's gonna do different things.
11:52Yeah.
11:52I love this long, huge veil.
11:55While we're not surprised at the hefty price tag of the wedding,
11:58we are surprised that it was somehow more extravagant
12:01than the two-part television event
12:02of Kim and Chris Humphrey's wedding.
12:05After all, the former NBA star dropped $10 million
12:08on his big day with Kim.
12:09I want you to have your dream wedding, so...
12:12Our dream wedding.
12:13You're the best taste, baby.
12:15The Kardashian and West Union may not have been televised live,
12:19but it was still a phenomenal event.
12:21With a $500,000 wedding dress,
12:23$250,000 to transport guests to the ceremony in Italy,
12:28a seven-foot-tall wedding cake,
12:30and a reception that took place in two different countries.
12:33That Italian venue, by the way, $410,000.
12:37Weekend's festivities kicking off on Thursday in Paris
12:40with a bachelorette party for Kim.
12:42A rehearsal dinner Friday fit for pop royalty at the Palace of Versailles.
12:46And Saturday morning, guests were surprised
12:48and flown to Florence to see the pair tie the knot.
12:51Number 10.
12:52Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto.
12:55Estimated cost, $14.6 million.
12:58The NBA legend takes his GOAT status seriously on and off the court.
13:04So when he got married to the love of his life, model Yvette Prieto,
13:07he knew he had to go big.
13:09Bells ringing today for NBA legend Michael Jordan.
13:12Jordan and Yvette Prieto tied the knot earlier this evening on Palm Beach.
13:16The couple was joined in holy matrimony
13:18at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida.
13:22However, the festivities were mainly held in Jupiter, Florida at Bears Club,
13:27graced by several hundred guests, including Tiger Woods and Spike Lee.
13:31Plenty of fans camped out at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church,
13:34homing for a glimpse of the newlyweds.
13:37The party tent, one of the biggest ever,
13:39was decorated with lush flora and candles galore.
13:42The whole shebang cost approximately $10 million back in the day,
13:46which is nearly $14 million now.
13:48Among those spotted heading into the church,
13:51former Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen, the reception and banquet,
13:54meanwhile, are scheduled to take place at Jordan's house
13:57in the Bears Club in Jupiter later this evening.
14:00Number nine, Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sakdev.
14:03Estimated cost, $20 million.
14:06Nicknamed the Turban Cowboy,
14:08it was a surprise to everyone to see Vikram Chatwal,
14:12a successful hotelier and actor, getting married.
14:15Though pressure from dear old dad and falling for model,
14:18Priya Sakdev, may have helped him say,
14:20I do.
14:21Vikram was known for his partying lifestyle,
14:24so of course his wedding would be a lavish affair
14:26where money was no object.
14:28Reportedly lasting for 10 days
14:30and in three different cities,
14:32with festivities beginning on Valentine's Day,
14:34the wedding was viewed by 600 guests,
14:37with big names, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton,
14:41being flown from 26 different countries around the world.
14:45Number eight, Angela Baby and Huang Xiaoming.
14:49Estimated cost, $31 million.
14:52These beloved Chinese celebrities got married in a ceremony
14:55so outrageously expensive that it made headlines worldwide.
15:00It's good, yeah, because I have a platform to say something
15:06and bring the happiness to everybody.
15:09Angela Baby and Huang Xiaoming are worth $50 and $80 million
15:13respectively, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
15:17So they didn't think twice about giving themselves
15:19the royal treatment for their wedding.
15:21The actress, also known as China's Kim K,
15:24donned a $1.5 million ring by Shou Mei
15:27and wore a custom Christian Dior gown
15:30adorned with countless Chantilly lace roses
15:32and a 10-foot train.
15:34I don't read magazines a lot,
15:39so many celebrities and artists, I don't know.
15:45Really, that's interesting.
15:46I know Kim Kardashian, I know what she looks like.
15:48Apparently, 10 feet was also the height of their wedding cake.
15:51Show-stopping decor included a flower wall
15:54and a touch of futurism with a hologram of a castle.
15:57Guests reportedly went home with mobile phones as gifts.
16:01Number 7. Prince William and Kate Middleton
16:04Estimated cost, $34 million
16:07Becoming one of the grandest ceremonies of this millennium,
16:11people waited with bated breath
16:12for this fairytale marriage to come to life.
16:15This is what the great British pageant is about,
16:18and this is why so many people come to London
16:19to enjoy what's going on.
16:22Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge
16:24and the eldest son of King Charles
16:27and the late Princess Diana began dating Kate Middleton in 2003.
16:32Despite breaking up in 2007,
16:34the two got back together and were engaged in 2010.
16:38I was planning it, and then it just felt really right out in Africa.
16:41It was beautiful at the time,
16:42and I just, I had done a little bit of planning
16:44to obviously share my romantic side.
16:46This led to a huge televised wedding,
16:48complete with 2,500 guests at Westminster Abbey
16:52and people lining the streets
16:54to try and catch a glimpse of the couple.
16:56While the ceremony garnered a hefty price tag,
16:59an estimated $32 million went to security alone.
17:03The path lined by servicemen and women
17:05specially selected for their achievements
17:07and in a few cases for their links to Prince William.
17:10Number 6. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
17:13Estimated cost, $42.8 million
17:16Only British royalty could bring out Idris Elba as a DJ
17:20and have George Clooney shaking up drinks,
17:23or so reports say.
17:30When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said their I do's,
17:34millions of dollars were spent on security alone.
17:37The rest went into Meghan's jaw-dropping Givenchy wedding gown
17:41designed by Claire Waite Keller,
17:43which had a dramatic 16-foot veil
17:45and other expenses like food, flowers, and the cake.
17:49And it looks to be an exquisitely cut
17:53and in many ways minimal and traditional dress
17:57with a splendid veil.
17:59Celebs like Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams,
18:02and The Bride's Suits co-star Patrick J. Adams
18:05joined in on the celebration at Windsor Castle,
18:08whereas fans all over the world
18:10fawned over the couple through their screens.
18:12They have declared their marriage
18:14by the joining of hands
18:15and by the giving and receiving of rings.
18:19I therefore proclaim that they are husband and wife.
18:23Number 5.
18:24Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayyan
18:27and Sheikhah Salama
18:29Estimated cost, $45 million
18:31If you think your ideal venue is too pricey,
18:35think again.
18:36Not only was this prince's wedding a week-long event,
18:39it took place at a 20,000-seat stadium
18:42built specifically for the occasion.
18:44Oh, and it came complete with 20 bedazzled camels
18:47and other outrageous wedding flair.
18:50Don't they look lovely, June?
18:51At least the couple,
18:53when they went horseback riding to various towns,
18:55gave food and other goods to their people.
18:58We bet the two still talk about this moment,
19:01even after 40 years of marriage.
19:03And the realization that, adjusted for inflation,
19:06their wedding would cost $100 million today.
19:10Number 4.
19:11Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
19:13Estimated cost, $46.5 to $55.6 million
19:18No one expected one of the richest men in the world
19:21to have a modest wedding.
19:22Bezos, one of the wealthiest men in the world,
19:25is spending, by some estimates,
19:27more than $50 million on the event.
19:30An amount and a location that's led to some backlash.
19:32First, they partied it up on his super yacht
19:35in Crest, Croatia, covered in foam.
19:38Then they took to Venice,
19:39where they reportedly booked five luxury hotels
19:42to host their famous friends.
19:44They rented out almost 100 private jets,
19:46tens of water taxis for guests,
19:49and held the ceremony at the Venetian Arsenal.
19:51And the heightened security presence
19:53may be one of the reasons for the high price tag.
19:55Some experts even wondering how anyone
19:57could spend so much money
19:58in three short days of celebrations.
20:01The other reason, maybe surprise musical guests,
20:04A-listers performing possibly tonight or tomorrow.
20:07The bride is said to have cycled
20:08through over 20 wardrobe changes,
20:11and there was a Great Gatsby-themed bash too.
20:14There were major protests against the wedding in Venice,
20:17citing exploitation.
20:19However, Bezos' wedding costs included
20:21over a million dollars in donations towards the city.
20:24What do you get this couple for their wedding gift then?
20:27What do you get then?
20:28I would be surprised if they're even asking
20:30for a wedding gift.
20:32What do you-
20:32And they are definitely not.
20:35Jeff and Lauren are asking all
20:36to make a donation to their favorite charity.
20:39Number three, Venetia Mittal and Amit Bhatia.
20:42Estimated cost, $78 million.
20:45When you're the only daughter of the owner
20:47of the world's largest steel company,
20:49sit on his board of directors,
20:51and marry one of the most influential men in Britain,
20:54you're entitled to a fabulous wedding,
20:56a fabulously expensive one.
20:58Very fortunate to have a wife that picks me up
21:00and reminds me that she always aims for the stars.
21:03In this five-day spectacular event,
21:05the wine alone cost $1.5 million.
21:08Flying in top chefs to prepare over 100 dishes,
21:12host and charter 1,000 guests,
21:14a stunning venue, security,
21:17and the various performances
21:18that went on throughout the week.
21:20And you've got yourself a $78 million extravaganza.
21:24A lot of my success is attributed to my family,
21:26the support that I get from my family,
21:29from my wife in particular.
21:31And, you know, I think that that is immeasurable
21:34in its attribution to any person's success.
21:38Number two, Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
21:41Estimated cost, $110 million.
21:45A real-life fairytale wedding,
21:47this was one of the most legendary weddings
21:49that the world had ever seen.
21:50What an extraordinary moment.
21:54What you will see now is a story
21:55of two very real young people,
21:58beginning their life together
21:59in front of the eyes and ears of the world.
22:01With 3,500 guests,
22:031,000 more than turned out for Prince William in 2011,
22:06the wedding took place at St. Paul's Cathedral.
22:10Billed as the wedding of the century,
22:12around 750 million people watched the event on TV,
22:16with 600,000 more lining the streets
22:18to try and catch a glimpse of the couple.
22:21We'll see that wedding dress,
22:22which has been kept such a wonderful secret.
22:26There we are.
22:27From Diana's breathtaking dress,
22:37complete with a 25-foot train,
22:39to the 30 cakes and abundant amount of security,
22:42it was the most expensive wedding ever.
22:45At the time, that is.
22:46That is your classic quintessential Cinderella moment.
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23:07Number 1.
23:08Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
23:11Estimated cost,
23:12600 million to $1 billion.
23:16He's the son of the richest man in Asia.
23:19Her father is a big pharma boss.
23:21It's a match made in high net worth heaven.
23:23A wedding that became something far greater.
23:27A cultural moment that captivated a nation
23:29and got the world's attention.
23:32From performances by Rihanna,
23:33Justin Bieber, Katy Perry,
23:35Pitbull and even the Backstreet Boys
23:37to Mediterranean cruises,
23:40the pre-wedding parties were lavish.
23:42Then came the actual ceremony
23:44where the bride turned heads in custom fits.
23:47Pujaniya hai, wo janani hai, wo annapurna hai.
23:53Wo sukh, samruddhi, o aishwarya lati hai.
23:57Is liye hum dharti ko maa kahte hai.
24:02Nadia ko maa kahte hai.
24:04Radhika was decked in diamonds,
24:06emeralds and gold
24:07and the venue was a floral paradise.
24:10Thousands of guests enjoyed the wedding,
24:12including Adele and David Beckham.
24:15It was truly a gilded affair,
24:16but the Ambani family also donated generously
24:19to several causes and organizations
24:22in celebration of the wedding.
24:23So maybe we can reduce the severity of the side eye.
24:26It reinforced Bharat's image
24:28as a land of prosperity and boundless potential.
24:32It generated thousands of jobs,
24:34energized several small and medium enterprises
24:37and gave a significant boost
24:39to the hospitality and service sectors.
24:41Which celebrity couple do you think
24:43had the most tasteful wedding?
24:45Tell us in the comments.
24:46The wedding will have an audience
24:48of more than 500 million people.
24:50That's a sixth of the world population.
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