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The Top 5 Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings

• JonRichard

Weddings can be pretty pricey. Whether you’re having something small and intimate or big and extravagant, getting married is going to leave you out of pocket whichever you choose. But no one knows this more than the A list. Celebrities love to splash the cash when it comes to tying the knot, but who has spent the most millions? Well, we have cultivated a list of some of the most expensive celebrity weddings, all of which come with an eye watering price tag which may make your wedding day look like a bargain buy!

Who – Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Cost - £1.3 Million

Where – Rome, Italy

One of the most famous film stars got hitched to Katie Holmes in a lavish ceremony back in 2006. The wedding took place in Rome, Italy, where the pair exchanged vows in front of their 150 guests. Although Andrea Bocelli performed at the reception, Tom recreated the famous scene from Top Gun by singing ‘You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling’. The bride and groom both wore designs by Giorgio Armani, with Kate’s Swarovski Crystal covered dress stealing the limelight.

Who – Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

Cost - £2 Million

Where – Ireland

As a member of the one of the most famous bands in history, it was bound to be a lavish affair when Paul McCartney got married. In June 2002, he wed his partner Heather Mills in Ireland in a 17th Century castle, attended by 300 guests, which includes plenty of pop royalty like Ringo Starr and Pink Floyd. Although the wedding was an extravagant affair, the marriage only lasted six years and they were divorced in February 2008.

Who - Liza Minnelli and David Gest

Cost - £2.5 million

Where – Regent Hotel, New York

In one of the most extravagant weddings of the century, Liza Minnelli and David Gest tied the knot at the cost of $4.2 million in March 2002. Every A list celebrity seemed to be in attendance, with Michael Jackson even makes an appearance as best man and Elizabeth Taylor as maid of honour. For music, the couple booked Donny Osmond, Stevie Wonder and Tony Bennett to entertain their 850 guests and although the marriage only lasted 18 months, it is still one of the most lavish weddings in the history of Hollywood.

Who – Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Cost - £20 Million

Where – Florence, Italy

It was probably the most talked about celebrity wedding of 2014, but it was always going to be a big deal when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got hitched. The power couple got married in a 16th Century fortress in Florence, Italy in a ceremony attended by 200 close friends and family members. The bride wore a Givenchy gown worth over half a million dollars and entertainment was provided by Lana Del Rey and John Legend.

Who – Prince William and Kate Middleton

Cost - £22 Million

Where – Westminster Abbey, London

William’s marriage to Kate was a long awaited affair, but on 29th April 2011, the pair finally wed at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony was aired live across the world and garnered over 72 million views on YouTube alone. Over one million people lined the route of the procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, where the wedding reception took place. There were around 1,900 guests present at the nuptials, which was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Although you may not be able to afford a wedding like the celebrities, you can still look a million dollars while wearing some of our stunning jewellery. We feature a selection of beautiful bridal pieces, ideal for adding to your look on the big day. Bridal Jewellery