They say marriages are made in heaven, but those takes place right here on Earth. Below we will discuss some of the most expensive weddings in recent time.
Tom Cruise with Katie Holmes
Born as Thomas Cruise Mapother IV and popularly known as Tom Cruise wedded Kate Noelle “Katie” Holmes in a stunning 15th Century Castle in Italy in 2006 after dating for more than a year and announcing birth of their daughter Suri. The American actress, model and filmmaker wore a stunning wedding dress that was priced $50,000 and designed by Giorgio Armani. Guests were entertained by Italian classical crossover tenor, recording artist, and singer-songwriter Andrea Bocelli and impressive as well as expensive fireworks display. However, the American actor and producer split with Katie six years later in 2012 bringing to end the $2 million marriage.
Michael Douglas with Catherine Zeta Jones
American actor and producer Michael Kirk Douglas wedded Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2000 after dating for about more than one year. The two have one son and one daughter together, but in 2013 People magazine claimed they were living separately without seeking legal action towards divorce. The marriage ceremony took place at the New York Plaza Hotel and the dress of Catherine was designed by Christian Lacroix that had cost the couple $14,0000. The bride wore a diamond encrusted tiara too that was priced $30,0000. The total cost of the wedding was estimated at $1.5 million.
David Beckham with Victoria Adams
Born as David Robert Joseph Beckham, the English former professional footballer married English pop singer and businesswoman Victoria Adams in 1999 after dating for about two year at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. Both has four children together. The bride wore a Vera Wang number costing $75,000 that was later auctioned for charity for about double the price. Guests were entertained by English singer, songwriter, musician and composer Elton John with his classic songs and also with a fireworks display. The marriage is said to have debited the couple about $1 million.
George Clooney with Amal Alamuddin
The American actor, filmmaker and activist George Timothy Clooney married British-Lebanese human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014 in the romantic city of Venice in Italy. It is learned the flower arrangements had cost the couple $250,000 and 5-course reception dinner $30,000. Guests were treated to luxurious boat trips around Venice and the festivities continued for three days. The wedding may have cost the couple around $4.6 million.
Kim Kardashian with Kanye West
Born as Kimberly Noel Kardashian, the American reality television personality, socialite, model and businesswoman wedded American rapper and longtime friend Kanye West in 2014 after dating for a brief period of about two years and welcoming a girl child North West. The beautiful gown of the bride had cost the couple $500,000 and was designed by Givenchy. The event debited the two with $400,000 that was held in Florence at the Forte Di Belvedere. The reception was graced with the songs of Andrea Bocelli and Lana Del Rey. The two spent about $2.8 in the wedding.
