In no particular order. Here are ten of the most expensive weddings ever recorded

Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia – $60 million:

Daughter of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, Vanisha Mittal’s wedding to investment banker Amit Bhatia in 2004 is one of the most expensive weddings to date. The week-long celebrations took place in Paris and featured performances by celebrities like Kylie Minogue.

Prince William and Kate Middleton – $34 million:

The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 was a grand affair. The wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey was followed by a lavish reception at Buckingham Palace, attended by royalty and celebrities from around the world.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana – $110 million (adjusted for inflation):

The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana is one of the most iconic weddings in history. Despite being held decades ago, the wedding remains one of the most expensive, with the extravagant ceremony and worldwide media coverage contributing to its high cost.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Princess Salama – $100 million:

The 1981 wedding of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Princess Salama was a lavish affair, featuring a stadium built especially for the occasion and a guest list of over 20,000 people.

Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock – $65 million:

The 2011 wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock included a religious ceremony, a gala dinner, and a concert by The Eagles. The wedding attracted high-profile guests and received extensive media coverage.

Aleksey Shapovalov and Ksenia Tsaritsina – $10 million:

Russian billionaire Aleksey Shapovalov’s wedding to model Ksenia Tsaritsina in 2017 was a lavish affair, featuring a grand ceremony, extravagant decorations, and performances by famous Russian singers.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West – $12 million:

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West’s 2014 wedding in Florence, Italy, was a star-studded event with a custom-made Givenchy gown for the bride, a performance by Andrea Bocelli, and luxurious accommodations for guests.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – $45 million:

The 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle featured a ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, followed by a carriage procession and a reception at Frogmore House.

Elton John and David Furnish – $1.5 million:

The 2005 civil partnership ceremony of Elton John and David Furnish was a lavish event, with an extensive guest list of celebrities and a performance by Elton John himself.

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky – $5 million:

The 2010 wedding of Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky was a high-profile event, with a ceremony conducted by a rabbi and a minister and a reception featuring a vegan menu and a gluten-free cake.

So now you know. Stay tuned as next week we are going to look at the average cost of weddings back home as well as in major desi cities around the world.