English soccer player Wayne Rooney married his wife, Coleen Mcloughlin at the La Cervara Abbey in Italy. Mcloughlin flew to NYC 6 different times to find the perfect wedding dress, which she finally found in the form of a $130,000 gown from Marchesa.
Rooney flew guests out to the extravagant location in private jets, and everyone had lunch on a yacht. During the ceremony, guests were each given a small box full of butterflies that they were asked to let go as they said their “I do’s.” All expenses were covered for each of the guests and in total, the event cost nearly $7 million.
Angelababy Ties the Knot
Those in North America may not recognize the name above, but they may know a thing or two about Chinese actress Angel Yeung, one of the most popular actresses in the Eastern world and fondly known as the “Chinese Kim K.” Aside from her major roles in her country, she’s crossed over into international acting with smaller roles in films like "Hitman: Agent 47." In 2015, Angelababy married fellow actor Huang Xiaoming, in an over-the-top ceremony that cost over $30 million.
2,000 guests were in attendance at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, but even more were watching the ceremony online. The nuptials were held in a beautiful holographic castle that looked like something straight out of a fairytale, and the cake was an impressive 10 feet tall. Yeung walked down the aisle in a gorgeous custom Dior gown made from ivory satin and tulle. In the end, Yeung spent about three times more on her special day than Kim K did on all her weddings.
Sargis Karapetyan and Salome Kintsurashvili’s Wedding
23-year-old Sargis Karapetyan, son of Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, got married in an elaborate wedding ceremony in June of 2016 in Moscow. The event cost upwards of $2 million, and took place in Safisa, the same venue in which Said Gusterieve held his $1 billion celebrations earlier that year.
The groom’s father funded the entire production, including the bride’s 3 custom-made gowns, one of which was a $35,000 Elie Saab. 500 guests, which included the President of Armenia, came together to enjoy a performance by Maroon 5 and a bedazzled cake that towered over everyone in the room at nearly 20 feet tall.
A Neverland Wedding
Larry Fortensky met Elizabeth Taylor in 1988 during his stay at the Betty Ford Center, where they both checked in for substance abuse issues. The two hit it off and ended up getting married in 1991, making this the 8th time Taylor would tie the knot. The couple spent just around $2 million for the event and had it at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch.
The wedding, though not quite as expensive as some of the other ceremonies on the list, was still packed full of celebrities and luxury. The star-studded guest list included big names like Eddy Murphy and Liza Minnelli. The bride was walked down by Michael Jackson in her pastel Valentino gown valued at $25,000. The wedding was so high profile that members of the paparazzi were literally jumping out of planes to get inside and get some photos.
Martin Lee Ka Shing's Whopper Wedding
Director of Hong Kong and China Gas Company, Martin Lee Ka Shing, isn’t concerned about spending his money – especially when it comes to making his fiancé happy. The billionaire decided on a fairly small ceremony, with 150 guests who were all flown to Sydney for his wedding in 2006. The entire affair cost a reported $90 million – enough to provide food for an entire country.
Martin married former model and actress Cathy Tsui in a ceremony that was put together by some of the best wedding planners on the planet. The nuptials took place in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney, which boasted a view of the Opera House. The bride wore a 50-carat diamond necklace, along with her new 5-carat ring.