These extraordinary weddings remind us that, sometimes, love truly knows no bounds—or budgets!
While some couples like to keep things simple, others want to go over and above to create an incredibly different and special day. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend a wedding where no budget is spared and every detail is extravagant? Let’s explore the fascinating tales behind these lavish events and picture yourself attending some of the most lavish weddings in history!
Priya Sachdev to Vikram Chatwal’s Wedding – USD 20 Million
Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev’s wedding was a 10-day extravaganza of luxury held in three different places. Forget about a one-day affair. This was no low-key affair, with 600 people arriving via private aircraft from 26 different nations. The celebrations began in Mumbai, proceeded to Udaipur, and ended in Delhi. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, various Indian leaders, and former US President Bill Clinton were among the notable attendees.
The Sikh ceremony, the Mughal-themed white celebration, and even the pool party held in front of a 1760 fort were among the lavish yet traditional aspects of the wedding. With 3,000 candles and 50,000 kg of flowers from all over the world, the décor was just stunning. Five years after the idyllic nuptials, the couple filed for divorce.
Khadija Uzhakhovs and Said Gutseriev – USD 1 Billion
No cost was spared when oil tycoon heir Said Gutseriev wed Khadija Uzhakhovs in Moscow. The bride’s intricately embroidered Elie Saab gown weighed close to twenty-five pounds. The cake was a towering confectionery masterpiece, and the venue was decked out with enough flowers to rival a botanical garden.
Top-notch performances by Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, and Sting were part of the entertainment. With lavish automobiles, a spectacular fireworks show, and an invitation list that included prominent Russians, the wedding was expected to cost around $1 billion USD. This was the height of extravagance and magnificence.
Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Wedding – USD 34 Million
The 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, dubbed “The Wedding of the Century,” was the height of royal sophistication. Millions of people watched the Westminster Abbey event live around the world, and it won their hearts. The couple’s horse-drawn carriage procession through London gave the day’s activities a sense of magic.
Celebrities and dignitaries from all around the world attended this royal event. At a cost of USD 34 million, the wedding featured lavish floral arrangements, two tiers of wedding cake covered in 900 sugar-paste flowers, and security expenses. Now that they have three children to add to their fantasy romance, the couple’s long love story is still captivating people worldwide.
Prince Felipe of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano – Between USD 28-54 Million
It was a Cinderella tale that came true when Spanish news journalist Letizia Ortiz wed Prince Felipe in 2004. Twenty-five million people watched the extravagant wedding at Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral on television. Arriving in a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, Ortiz wore a stunning Manuel Pertegaz gown worth USD 8 million.
It was a truly international affair, with royalty from 36 nations represented on the guest list. Felipe proposed with a gorgeous engagement ring set with sixteen diamonds, which was one of the wedding’s highlights. The event established a high standard for upcoming royal weddings as it was Spain’s first royal wedding in almost a century.
