When public figures plan to get married, they often want to have a grand wedding with all their closest family and friends watching. They splurged a ton of funds on gowns and suits, and they don't mind booking a venue that looks straight from a fairytale.

While their big day could be memorable, their marriages don't always last, and they eventually move on to new partners. Let's take a look at some famous couples and ex-couples who looked breathtaking during their special day, and let's see how much they were willing to spend.

Prince Charles & Princess Diana - Estimated $135 Million

Everybody loves tuning into the Royal couples' grand ceremonies, and Prince Charles's special day with the late Princess Diana was indeed one for the books. Sources say their nuptials cost a whopping $135 million, and over 750 million people worldwide watched the televised ceremony.

Despite how perfect they looked that day, their marriage had many problems, and they both cheated on each other. They ended their marriage in 1996, and Princess Diana sadly died a year later. Prince Charles is now married to Camila Parker Bowels, and he will claim the throne once Queen Elizabeth II passes away.

Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes - Estimated $3 Million

Tom Cruise fell in love with several successful women in his life, one of whom was actress Katie Holmes. When they said their I Do's in 2006, the former couple reportedly spent about $3 million. Their big day was magical, and they even had a jaw-dropping fireworks display.

They ended their marriage in 2012, and the best thing that came out of their union was their daughter Suri. Sources allege that his devotion to Scientology damaged their relationship. Holmes last dated Emilio Vitolo Jr. in 2020, but they broke up in 2021. Meanwhile, rumors say Cruise is dating Hayley Atwell.

Madonna & Guy Ritchie - Estimated $1.5 Million

Madonna is a living legend in the music industry, and we're sure many of you know her hits like Vogue, Like a Prayer, and Like a Virgin. Despite her flourishing career, she wasn't so lucky in the marriage department. She has two ex-husbands, one of whom is director Guy Ritchie.

Sources say that their ceremony in 2000 cost them a whopping $1.5 million, and her wedding gown from Stella McCartney was worth around $80K. Madonna hasn't gotten remarried yet, but it might happen in the future since she's going strong with her current boyfriend, Ahlamalik Williams.

Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston - Estimated $1 Million

Brad Pitt is yet another celebrity who had his fair share of failed marriages. You might remember that he was married to actress Jennifer Aniston at one point. They said their I Do's in Malibu in 2000, and sources estimate that they spent around $1 million.

They spent several years as a happy couple, but their union ultimately ended in divorce in 2005. The ex-couple doesn't have any bad blood toward one another, and they would check up on each other. Pitt is currently finalizing the terms of the end of his marriage to Angelina Jolie.

Elton John & David Furnish - Estimated $1.5-2 Million

Elton John is an accomplished singer whose record sales surpassed 300 million already. He initially declared that he liked both men and women in 1976 but later clarified that he is gay. He started dating David Furnish in 1993, an advertising executive-turned-filmmaker.

When the Civil Partnership Act got established, the two lovebirds filed for a civil partnership. They eventually got married in 2014 when gay marriage got legalized in the UK. Reports say their special day cost around $1.5-2 million. John released an album from his archive in 2021 titled Regimental Sgt. Zippo. 

George​ Clooney & Amal Alamuddin - Estimated $4.6 Million

Spending a whopping $4.6 million on your wedding might be too much for some, but the sum wasn't a problem for someone like George Clooney. He genuinely wanted to give his wife Amal Alamuddin the world, so he ensured that their big day would be unforgettable.

She undoubtedly looked like a real-life princess in her gorgeous wedding dress by Oscar de la Renta. Their friend Walter Veltoner, Rome's former mayor, was the one who officiated their ceremony. The couple has fraternal twins, and they mentioned in 2020 how their children are fluent in Italian.

Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra - Estimated $584K-800K

Nick Jonas started dating actress Priyanka Chopra in 2018, and it looks like they immediately fell hard for each other because they got engaged after only two months of dating. They tied the knot in December 2018, and they had both a Christian and Hindu ceremony.

All the festivities they had before their big day cost them around $61K, and their jaw-dropping venue called the Umaid Bhawan Palace reportedly has a rental rate of $60K a night. The couple is still inseparable today, but it's unclear when they plan to become parents.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle - Estimated $45.8 Million

Since Prince Harry is a member of the British Royal family, everyone expected him to have a grand ceremony when he gets married. He got set up on a blind date with actress Megan Markle in 2016, and the rest was history.

They had a beautiful wedding in 2018 that was worth about $45.8 million. The couple reportedly spent the most on security, reaching a whopping $43 million for drones, military technology, undercover police, and snipers. In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their second child together. They've also resided in the United States since stepping down from their senior Royal duties.

Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas - Estimated $1.5 Million

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is the second wife of Michael Douglas, and it looks like he was willing to go big or go home for his second try at walking down the aisle. He never told her the exact cost of their big day, but sources estimate it to be around $1.5-2 million.

She wore a gorgeous $140K-worth gown by Christina Lacroix, and the cherry on top was her diamond tiara worth $300K. Both Zeta-Jones and Douglas are still active actors. She most recently starred in prodigal Son, while he will return for the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania movie in 2023.

Paul McCartney & Heather Mills - Estimated $2.3 Million

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills's special day was straight from a fairytale because they became husband and wife in a beautiful Irish castle. They reportedly spent a whopping $2.3 million, but it was all worth it since they and their 300 guests witnessed a day they will forever remember.

Sadly, they decided to separate in 2008, and he eventually moved on to his third and current wife, Nancy Shevell. McCartney might've realized how unnecessary a lavish ceremony was because he opted for a more intimate one with Shevell in 2011. He undoubtedly saved money, but he doesn't really need to since he's worth $1.2 billion.

Chiara Ferragni & Fedez - Estimated $1 Million

Fedez is a famous rapper from Italy who's married to the gorgeous Chiara Ferragni. She's a blogger/influencer who's also a designer and entrepreneur. The couple started their relationship in 2016, and it took about two years before they became husband and wife.

They tied the knot in Noto, Sicily, and sources claim that their nuptials were worth $1 million. Their official photos are straight off a magazine, and we're sure they will keep talking about that day until they grow old. In 2021, the couple welcomed their second child together.

Salma Hayek & François-Henri Pinault - Estimated $3.5 Million

Salma Hayek can effortlessly afford an opulent life because of her success in Hollywood. Still, she doesn't have to worry about finances because her husband François-Henri Pinault is a billionaire. In 2009, the couple got married in Paris.

The cost of their big day remains undisclosed, but sources think it was worth as much as $3.5 million. The estimated value of her gown was $434k, while her flowers alone allegedly reached close to a million. Hayek is still in demand today, and she will star in the upcoming Marvel film called Eternals.

Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner - Estimated At Least $1 Million

Ivanka Trump is the daughter of former United States President Donald Trump. Growing up, she lived a glamorous life, and it looks like she always dreamt about having an unforgettable wedding. Fortunately, her dreams came through when she married Jared Kushner in 2009.

They had about 500 guests in their ceremony, and sources estimate everything cost them at least $1 million. Vera Wang made her gown, and Preston Bailey planned the entire event. Today, the couple is moving away from the political scene, and reports say Kushner will focus on investing.

Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello - Estimated $3 Million

Joe Manganiello always had a crush on Sofia Vergara, and in 2014, he finally became romantically involved with her. Things moved fast in their relationship, and they decided to get engaged after six months of dating. After almost a year of planning, they wed in November 2015.

They had a wonderful ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, and they reportedly spent around $3 million. Her wedding gown was by Zuhair Murad, and sources say creating it took more than 1,600 hours. Vergara finished her run on Modern Family in 2020, while Manganiello last appeared in Moonhaven.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel - Estimated $6.5 Million

Justin Timberlake's love story with Jessica Biel started in 2007. He proposed to her in 2011, and they tied the knot a year later. They walked down the aisle in Fasano, Italy, and the estimated cost of their big day is somewhere around $6.5 million.

Designer Giambattista Valli created her fabulous gown while he looked dapper in a Tom Ford tuxedo. Their celebration lasted for about a week, and they invited 100 guests. The couple continues to enter new chapters in their marriage, and they welcomed a second baby in 2020.

Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto - Estimated $10 Million

Michael Jordan has a net worth of $1.6 billion, so spending a whopping $10 million to get married wasn't a problem for him. His lavish ceremony with his wife Yvette Prieto was memorable, and many big names were part of their guest list.

Her dress by J'Aton Couture was to-die-for, and we bet all their guests' jaws dropped when they saw it had a ton of Swarovski crystals. Jordan is already retired from his basketball career, but he continues to thrive as a businessman. In 2020, he became one of the owners of the NASCAR team called 23XI Racing.

Prince William & Kate Middleton - Estimated $34 Million

Another Royal couple that makes it to this list is Prince William and Kate Middleton. They fell in love as college students, and then he eventually made her an official member of the family in 2011. They got married at Westminster Abbey, and the total expenses reached $34 million.

Like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the couple also had to invest a considerable chunk of their budget in security. Today, Prince William and Kate live in Kensington Palace with their three children. He is second in line in ascending to the throne, succeeding his father, Prince Charles.

Chelsea Clinton & Mark Mezvinsky - Estimated $3-5 Million

Chelsea Clinton lived a life under the limelight growing up because her father, Bill Clinton, once served as the President of the United States. Her mom, Hilary, was also an active politician who served as the U.S. Secretary of State at one point.

In 2010, she tied the knot with Marc Mezvinsky, a wealthy investment banker. While she's a Methodist, he's Jewish, so the couple decided to have an interfaith ceremony. They didn't reveal how much they spent, but people think their costs were around $3-5 million. Chelsea and Marc had their third child in 2019.

Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman - Estimated $2 Million

Christina Aguilera is a pop icon with a unique and powerful voice. From 2005 until 2011, she was married to a marketing executive named Jordan Bratman. They tied the knot in 2005, and they had a glamorous ceremony in Napa County, California, with a Winter Wonderland theme.

Their 150 guests enjoyed delicious comfort food like mac and cheese and roasted chicken. Sources estimate that their big day cost around $2 million. Aguilera has been dating Matthew Rutler since 2010, and even if they announced their engagement in 2014, they haven't had any ceremony yet until today.

Kate Moss & Jamie Hince - Estimated $1.6 Million

Kate Moss was among the most in-demand supermodels from the '90s, and she's well-recognized for her Calvin Klein campaigns. She was once married to singer and musician Jamie Hince, and they had a beautiful ceremony in Southrop, England, in 2011.

Rumors suggest that their special day was worth at least $1.6 million. She dawned in a gorgeous gown by Galliano, and she completed her bridal look with shoes from Manolo Blahnik. He also looked elegant in his suit by Yves Saint Laurent. Sadly, they got a divorce in 2016. Moss most recently starred in an ad for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line.

Pierce Brosnan & Keely Shaye Smith - Estimated $1.5 Million

Actor Pierce Brosnan started dating journalist Keely Shaye Smith during the time his popularity skyrocketed thanks to his role as James Bond on the big screen. They got married in 2001, and sources say that their ceremony in Ireland cost around $1.5 million.

The couple remained madly in love all these years, and they still adore each other despite their aging looks. In 2021, they celebrated their 20th anniversary. Brosnan hasn't stopped starring in blockbuster films, and his IMDb page says he's part of upcoming movies like Cinderella and Black Adam.

Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson - Estimated $1.4 Million

Jessica Simpson rose to fame as a singer in the late '90s when she released her album called Sweet Kisses. She dated several high-profile men in the past, but she's now happily settled in a lovely marriage with former NFL player Eric Johnson.

Their nuptials were at Montecito's San Ysidro Ranch, and they reportedly spent around $1.4 million. Sources say the clothes they sponsored for their groomsmen and bridesmaids amounted to $750K. Simpson and Johnson had their third child, a daughter, in 2019. She has since shocked the world with an incredible weight loss transformation.

Khloé Kardashian & Lamar Odom - Estimated $1 Million

Like her sister Kim, Khloe Kardashian also experienced troubled relationships with professional athletes. You might remember the time when she was married to NBA player Lamar Odom. The couple tied the knot one month after they first met, and their ceremony was worth around $1 million.

She looked stunning in her custom wedding dress by Vera Wang, and many of her A-list friends attended the event. Sadly, they parted ways in 2013, but it took about three years before they officially divorced. Kardashian last dated Tristan Thompson, but they reportedly broke up in 2021.

Tori Spelling & Charlie Shanian - Estimated $1 Million

Before actress Tori Spelling got married to Dean McDermott, she had a two-year marriage with Charlie Shanian. They didn't need to spend on a venue when they tied the knot in 2004 because they used her parents' house for the ceremony.

They used the funds for other things and still ended up having a $1 million-worth ceremony. Sadly, Spelling was unfaithful, and it led to them breaking up. She and her current husband, McDermott, are reportedly going through a rough patch today, and they no longer sleep in the same room.

Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher - Estimated $500K

Carrie Underwood is a talented singer who gained fame in the mid-2000s when she joined American Idol. She ended up winning, and it opened many doors for her career-wise. She got married to football player Mike Fisher in 2010, and they had a grand ceremony in Georgia's The Ritz-Carlton Lodge.

Sources estimated that their celebration cost at least $500K and over 250 people attended. The couple is currently living a peaceful life raising their two sons together. Underwood isn't thinking of retirement yet, and she released a new album in 2021 titled My Savior.

Marc Anthony & Dayanara Torres - Estimated $500K

You might've thought that Jennifer Lopez was Marc Anthony's only famous ex, but his wife before her was Dayanara Torres. She's a gorgeous singer and actress who got crowned Miss Universe in 1993. The former couple had a secret marriage ceremony in Las Vegas in 2000.

They spent at least $500K for everything, and it looked like that day made them genuinely happy. Unfortunately, they encountered many issues in their marriage, and she ended up filing for divorce in 2004. Anthony had another failed marriage after her, while Torres never remarried.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban - Estimated $250K

Singer Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman bonded over their Australian roots when they met at the G'Day LA event in January 2005, and they ended up dating later in June. A year later, they got married at Sydney's St Patrick's Estate. They kept the whole event intimate and only spent around $250K.

Her Balenciaga wedding dress alone cost $20K, and it was worth every single penny since she looked like a Goddess. The couple currently raises two daughters together. Urban's last album was The Speed of Now Part 1, while Kidman will star in Nine Perfect Strangers.

Sean Lowe & Catherine Giudici - Estimated $250K

Reality shows like The Bachelor help people find love, and some contestants prove you can find "the one" on the series. During the seventeenth season, Sean Lowe was the bachelor, and he picked the gorgeous Catherine Giudici in the end. She's more than just a pretty face because she's a talented graphic designer.

When they got married in 2014, their whole ceremony was made-for-TV. The entire event was worth about $250K, but ABC shouldered all the costs. Lowe and Giudici are still together today, and they now have three kids together.

Julianne Hough & Brooks Laich - Estimated Over $200K

Julianne Hough rose to fame as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars. There were two seasons wherein she emerged as the winner with her celebrity partner. In 2014, she began dating professional hockey player Brooks Laich. They tied the knot in Idaho in 2017, and they loved their outdoor event.

They didn't reveal the cost of the whole thing, but sources estimate that they spent more than $200K. Hough's custom gown from Marchesa was reportedly worth $20K, and they possibly paid a significant sum for their guests' hotel accommodation. Hough and Laich are currently finalizing their divorce.

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon - Estimated $180K

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were married for five years and had twins together. Details about the cost of their nuptials in the Bahamas in 2008 remain undisclosed, but we do know they spent around $180K when they renewed their vows at Disneyland.

It cost them a ton of money because they rented out the whole park after it closed. Sadly, destiny wasn't on their side because they got divorced in 2014. Carey is currently dating Bryan Tanaka, while Cannon welcomed three kids with two different women in June 2021.

Elizabeth Taylor & Larry Fortensky - Estimated $1.5 Million

Elizabeth Taylor was an iconic actress during the '50s and '60s, and even if she radiated with beauty, she couldn't find a husband that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She has a total of seven ex-husbands, and Larry Fortensky was the last one.

They got married in 1991 at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, and reports say the King of Pop was more than willing to shoulder most of the $1.5 million-worth bill. Taylor never remarried after she and Fortensky ended their marriage in 1996. She passed away in 2011 due to congestive heart failure.

Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian - Estimated Over $4.5 Million

Most of you got used to seeing Serena Williams in her tennis clothes, but she can effortlessly pull off a lavish gown. As you can see above, she looked breathtaking when she officially became Alexis Ohanian's wife. Their special day in 2017 reportedly cost over $4.5 million.

The event itself was around $1 million only, and it looks like the most expensive thing that day was her gown and jewelry that amounted to a whopping $3.5 million. The couple now has one daughter together. In the WTA singles rankings as of August 2021, Williams is in 20th place.

Victoria Swarovski & Werner Mürz - Estimated Over $1 Million

As her last name already gives it off, Victoria Swarovski is an heiress to the Swarovski empire. Her family is well-known for their crystals, so it was inevitable for her to wear a gown filled with 500K crystals during her big day. Her ensemble was reportedly worth around $886K and weighed as much as 101 pounds.

She and Werner Mürz, a real estate investor, tied the knot in 2017. The couple didn't disclose all their expenses for their nuptials, but we estimate they spent more than a million. Swarovski appeared on the series called Das Traumschiff in 2021.

Nicky Hilton & James Rothschild - Estimated Over $100K

Nicky Hilton is the younger sister of Paris Hilton. She's wealthy from her fashion design and business careers, but she's also married to James Rothschild, a financier who's a member of the famous Jewish Rothschild family. In 2015, they tied the knot at the Kensington Palace Gardens.

The venue was called The Orangery, and renting it costs at least $23K. Nicky wore a beautiful gown by Valentina, which was reportedly worth $77K. The couple didn't reveal all their costs, but they indeed spent over $100K. Hilton got featured on FootwearNews with her mom and sister in 2021.

Donald & Melania Trump - Estimated $1 Million

Donald Trump served as the President of the United States from 2017 until 2021. Whenever he made public appearances, he was often with his gorgeous wife, Melania. She is a former model who grew up in Slovenia. When the couple tied the knot in 2005, their celebration was worth $1 million.

They reportedly had a Grand Marnier cake that weighed around 200 pounds, and her fabulous Dior gown was worth at least $100K. Now that her husband didn't get re-elected in the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020, it looks like Melania wants to live a life away from the public's eye.

 

Trista & Ryan Sutter - Estimated $3.77 Million

Another reality show couple that had an expensive wedding was Ryan and Trista Sutter. She was the first-ever woman who starred in The Bachelorette, and he won her heart on the series. Their nuptials got televised in 2003, and the whole event was reportedly worth $3.77 million.

They didn't have to use their savings because ABC paid for everything. Trista's Badgley Mischka gown was worth $50K, while all the roses at the ceremony amounted to $500K. The couple has two children together. In 2020, Ryan became a member of the Denver Fire Department.

NeNe & Gregg Leakes - Estimated $1.8 Million

People fell in love with NeNe Leakes ever since she started appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She and Gregg Leakes got married in 1997, but they called it quits in 2011. They eventually reconciled and wed once again in 2013.

People saw their planning process and the ceremony in a spin-off reality series, and the whole event was worth $1.8 million. She walked down the aisle in a $50K ensemble by Baracci and then put on an outfit from Pnina Tornai for her reception. In June 2021, Gregg's colon cancer returned, and he's currently in the midst of recovery.

Elizabeth Hurley & Arun Nayar - Estimated $2.5 Million

Elizabeth Hurley is a stunning actress who starred in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Bedazzled. She was once married to a textile heir from India named Bedazzled. They opted to have both a Hindu and traditional ceremony in 2007.

Sources estimate that becoming husband and wife cost them as much as $2.5 million. Unfortunately, they parted ways in 2010, and she filed for divorce a year later due to his alleged unreasonable behavior. Hurley's IMDb page says she will appear in two new films called Father Christmas Is Back and Welcome to Georgia.

Wayne Rooney & Coleen McLoughlin - Estimated $8 Million

Wayne Rooney is a famous soccer player who played for the English national team and clubs like Manchester United and D.C. United. During his time at secondary school, he met Coleen McLoughlin. The two dated for about six years, and then they decided to get married in 2008.

They wed at the Abbey of Cervara, even if a local bishop's office were against it because the place was deconsecrated. The couple's nuptials was worth a whopping $8 million, but they saved money since one magazine shouldered $4.2 million as long as they had exclusive rights to photos from that day. Rooney, now retired from playing, manages Derby County.

Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries - Estimated $10 Million

Reality star and businesswoman, Kim Kardashian, had several failed marriages already, but her most infamous one was with basketball player Kris Humphries. Their wedding in 2011 cost a whopping $10 million, but their marriage later only lasted for 72 days.

Their ceremony even got its own TV special, and she even released a fragrance coinciding with her nuptials. After they got divorced, many rumors surfaced claiming that their union was a publicity stunt. Kardashian is currently in the process of finalizing the end of her marriage to rapper Kanye West.