The World's Most Expensive Weddings: A Story Of Luxury And Records

Jul 22, 2024 Tarang Mathur

Sheikh Mohammed's 1979 wedding cost $137 million and holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive wedding

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles' 1981 wedding, with 27 cakes and a pearl-studded gown, cost $48 million then ($110 million today) but wasn't eligible for the Guinness World Records

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Vanisha Mittal's 2004 wedding to Amit Bhatia cost about $5 million, equivalent to $99 million today, according to Guinness World Records

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Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock's 2011 wedding, featuring multiple celebrations and a lavish reception, cost $70 million

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The 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, costing $34 million, featured Kate in a stunning Alexander McQueen gown and captivated millions globally

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Anant Ambani's January 2024 Mumbai wedding to Radhika Merchant, costing $600 million, set a Guinness World Record for the most expensive wedding

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