Bigger Than Ambani-Merchant? Seven Most Expensive Weddings Globally
Madeline Brockway and Jacob LaGrone
In 2023, the extravagant wedding of the century unfolded as Madeline Brockway and Jacob LaGrone exchanged vows, spending approximately $59 million (Rs 489 crore) on their wedding ceremony. The lavish event took place at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, with guests arriving in private jets.
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Lady Diana and Prince Charles (King Charles III)
The timeless wedding of Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and Lady Diana remains a subject of conversation. Their iconic union on July 29, 1981, at St Paul’s Cathedral, UK, incurred a cost of around US$48 million (Rs 398 crore), establishing it as one of the world’s most memorable and costly royal weddings.
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Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia
In 2004, Vanisha Mittal, daughter of wealthy industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, tied the knot with Amit Bhatia in a lavish ceremony at Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, France. The wedding, estimated at $66 million (approximately Rs 546 crore), epitomised grandeur.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William
The union of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London, England, came with a royal price tag of $34 million (Rs 281 crore).
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Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal
In 2018, Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani, exchanged vows with Anand Piramal in a splendid ceremony at Antilia, the iconic Ambani residence in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Their wedding, reportedly costing around $15 million (Rs 110 crore), garnered media attention.
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
The marriage of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma remains one of Bollywoods most extravagant affairs, with an estimated cost of $12 million (Rs 100 crore).
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Coleen McLoughlin and Wayne Rooney
The extravagant wedding of Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin in Italy in 2008 attracted attention for its opulence. The wedding, valued at $8 million (Rs 66 crore), included guests arriving in five private jets.
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