Top 10 Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Weddings

How much would you spend to keep your big day private? When you’re young, in love, and Justin Timberlake, the answer is many millions. Set at the picturesque Borgo Egnazia in Italy, Timberlake called his special day with Jessica Biel, “magical,” and even serenaded his bride-to-be down the aisle. However, no one got to catch a glimpse of that magic until the couple released the photos to People Magazine. How did the bride and groom keep things so secret? It’s reported that Timberlake booked the entire hotel where the ceremony took place AND told the paparazzi “Bye Bye Bye” by paying neighboring businesses to shut down during the ceremony.

Why settle for a DJ when you can get a 60 piece orchestra? We never expected anything less from Liza Minnelli. The actress/singer spared no expense for her fourth, and final, marriage when she walked down the aisle with David Gest. Elizabeth Taylor served as the Maid of Honor while Michael Jackson stepped in as the Best Man. Surrounded by over half a million dollars worth of flowers and several hundred guests -- who each received personalized favors that read “Liza and David 4ever” -- it was a picture perfect ceremony for the new bride and groom... who separated the very next year.

A Hollywood legend and a construction worker: a combination no one expected, but a union that led to one of the most talked about weddings of the 90s. The ever-glamorous Elizabeth Taylor married her seventh – and final – husband, Larry Fortensky, in 1991. While the two only stayed married for five years, their wedding was a huge, celebrity packed event, especially with it taking place at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. MJ, by the way, also stood in as the Father of the Bride. Who wouldn't skydive into a wedding like this to snag some pictures?

This world-renowned footballer started dating his wife-to-be, columnist Coleen McLoughlin, at the age of 16. Unbeknownst to the couple, their teenage dream would become a happily ever after. While the guest list hovered around 60 people, Rooney paid for all of their expenses, which included: private flights to the gorgeous city of Genoa, luxury hotel rooms, and a private yacht for the reception. The groom also hired Coleen’s favorite band, “Westlife” which was reported to cost about $700,000. The couple now live in sweet marital bliss with two children and fond memories of their dream wedding.

Nicknamed “The Turban Cowboy,” it was a surprise to everyone to see Vikram Chatwall, a successful hotelier and actor, getting married ¬– though pressure from dear ol’ dad and falling for model, Priya Sachdev, may have helped him say “I do.” Vikram was known for his partying lifestyle, so of course, his own wedding would be a lavish affair where money was no object. Reportedly lasting for ten days and in three different cities with festivities beginning on Valentine’s Day, the wedding was viewed by 600 guests, with big names- including former US President Bill Clinton- being flown from 26 different countries around the world.

If you think your ideal venue is too pricey, think again. Not only was this prince's wedding a weeklong event; it took place at a 20,000-seat stadium built specifically for the occasion. Oh, and it came complete with 20 bedazzled camels and other outrageous wedding flare. At least the couple, when they went horseback riding to various towns, gave food and other goods to their people. We bet the two still talk about this moment, even after over 30 years of marriage... and the realization that, adjusted for inflation, their wedding would cost 100 million dollars today.

Probably the grandest ceremony this millennium, people waited with baited breath for this fairy tale marriage to come to life. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and the eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, began dating Kate Middleton in 2003. Despite breaking up in 2007, the two got back together and were engaged in 2010. This led to a huge, televised wedding, complete with 2,500 guests at Westminster Abbey and people lining the streets to try and catch a glimpse of the couple. While the ceremony garnered a hefty price tag, an estimated 32 million dollars went to security alone.

She’s a reality TV star. He’s a … Kanye West. While we’re not surprised at the hefty price tag of the wedding, we are surprised that it was somehow more extravagant than the two-part television event of Kim and Kris Humphries’ wedding. The Kardashian and West union may not have been televised live, but it was still a phenomenal event, with a $500,000 wedding dress, $250,000 to transport guests to the ceremony in Italy, a seven-foot tall wedding cake, and a reception that took place in two different countries. That Italian venue, by the way? $410,000!

When you’re the only daughter of the owner of the world’s largest steel company, sit on his board of directors, and marry one of the most influential men in Britain... you’re entitled to a fabulous wedding- a fabulously expensive one! In this five day spectacular event, the wine alone cost 1.5 million dollars! Flying in top chefs to prepare over 100 dishes, host and charter 1,000 guests, a stunning venue, security, and the various performances that went on throughout the week, and you’ve got yourself a $78 million extravaganza!

Before we say “I do” to our number one pick, let’s toss the bouquet toward these honorable mentions:

- Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto (2013)
Estimated cost: $10 million

- Gabrielle Union & Dwayne Wade (2014)
Estimated cost: $5 million

- Sean Parker & Alexandra Lenas (2013)
Estimated cost: $10 - $12 million

- Chelsea Clinton & Marc Mezvinsky (2010)
Estimated cost: $4.8 - $5.4 million

- George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin (2014)
Estimated cost: $4.6 million

A real life fairytale wedding, our number one pick is the most legendary wedding that the world has ever seen. With 3,500 guests –1,000 more than turned out for Prince William in 2011– the wedding took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Billed as the wedding of the century, around 750 million people watched the event on TV with 600,000 more lining the streets to try and catch a glimpse of the couple. From Diana’s breath-taking dress ¬– complete with a 25-foot train – to the 30 cakes and abundant amount of security, it was the most expensive wedding of all time.

Do you agree with our list? Which star-studded wedding was an extravagant event that you’ll never forget? For more reasonably priced top 10s published every day, be sure to stand at the altar and subscribe to MsMojo.