The most expensive weddings of the 21st century for the super rich

For most couples, money is not an issue when it comes to planning a wedding, but for the world's wealthiest people, lavish weddings are a sign of social status and economic power. Here are eight of the most lavish weddings in history.

Khadija Urakhova and Said Gutseriev (2016, Moscow) A billion-dollar ceremony with a 13-kilogram wedding dress by Elie Saab and performances by Jennifer Lopez, Sting, and Enrique Iglesias

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani (2024 Mumbai) A wedding between two billionaire families costing up to $1 billion; guests including Kim Kardashian and concerts by Rihanna, Bieber and Bocelli

Diana and Charles (1981) London Historic royal wedding with 10,000 pearls, fireworks and live broadcast to 750 million people Cost equivalent to $166 million today

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal (2018), Mumbai $12 million wedding dress, musical invitation card and Beyoncé performance at pre-wedding party

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (2018) UK $45 million ceremony with Givenchy dress Live performance and private party with Prince Charles

Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia (2004) France A week-long celebration in Paris with silver invitations and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower cost $1.5 million on drinks alone.

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos (2025) and the Amazon founder's wedding, attended by DiCaprio and Oprah; a Dolce & Gabbana dress overseen by Anna Wintour

Kate Middleton and Prince William (2011 London Royal Ceremony in $434,000 Sarah Burton Dress Global Live Broadcast and Unprecedented Security