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Lavish Weddings of the Rich and the Famous
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Weddings are expensive, there’s no doubt about it. From booking the venue right through to buying party favours, you can be certain of one thing… that you’re going to spend money – and lots of it!
For us humble mere mortals, we want to spend a modest penny that affords us the perfect day without sending us spiralling into debt. But what if you had the budget of let’s say, a celebrity? How lavish would you go? Here we take a look at some of the most incredible weddings only a superstar budget could afford…
Amit Bhatia and Vanisha Mittal
Amit – an investor banker from London – married Vanisha, daughter of Lakshmi Mittal (the owner of the largest steel company in the world), on June 22, 2004. One thousand guests received a 20 page silver book inviting them to the wedding which would be catered for by 45 chefs preparing 100 different dishes.
And the cost of such an A-star celebration? A cool £49 million!
Prince William and Catherine Middleton
The Royal Wedding was televised around the globe and was one of the most celebrated events of this century. On April 29th 2011, the world watched as Prince William married Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey.
The wedding is rumored to have cost £20 million – including security. The bride’s dress was designed by British designer Sarah Burton of the House of Alexander McQueen, and reportedly cost £250,000! A princely sum that could quite easily buy you a very nice property in many areas of England.
Luckily, the couple saved money on the reception venue and opted to party the night away in one of Grandma’s reception rooms… and when Grandma is the Queen and her reception room is in Buckingham Palace, that’s quite a magnificent deal.
Andrei Melnichenko and Aleksandra Kokotovich
When the billionaire founder of MDM Bank married Serbian model Aleksandra Kokotovich on September 3rd 2005, guests were in for a surprise when they were serenaded by Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera. Both singers received an estimated $3.6 million to perform and were flown in on private jets. When your budget is $30 million, only the best will do.
Al-Muhtadee Billah and Sarah Salleh
Al-Muhtadee Billah – the heir to the sultan of Brunei married Sarah Salleh on September 9th 2004. Truly extravagant, the wedding was attended by over 2000 guests including dignitaries such as foreign royal families and heads of governments, and was classed as the ‘Asian wedding of the year’. The bride wore a solid gold crown and the couple travelled in a gold open-topped Rolls-Royce.
Compared to the previous weddings mentioned, the cost seems modest at $5.7 million.
When Hollywood royalty – Liza Minnelli – married American concert promoter David Gest on March 16th 2002, it was always going to be an elaborate, over-the-top affair. With the Jackson Five as Groomsmen, Michael Jackson walking the blushing bride down the aisle, Elizabeth Taylor as Matron of Honour and Tony Bennett providing the entertainment, the wedding was set to be one of the glitziest, star-studded ceremonies the world of showbiz had ever seen. More than 1,000 guests were invited and each received a large box filled with gifts from the happy couple.
The wedding cost $4.2 million. The couple separated in 2003 and divorced in 2007.
Happily-ever-after
You may not have the money available to afford a celebrity style celebration, but with careful budgeting, it is possible to still have a fairytale wedding.
Make sure you only spend what you can realistically afford and always shop around for the best deal. It really isn’t about extravagance – it’s about making sure you can start your happily-ever-after without debt. After all, who still wants to be paying for their ‘big day’ years after the event?
Baines and Ernst have been offering help and advice to people who want to get out of debt since 1996. They offer solutions including debt consolidation to people living in the UK.
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Grammys 2012
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Grammys 2012 — The Red Carpet Fashions | TMZ.com
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With the unfortunate passing of Whitney Houston casting a dark cloud over the 2012 Grammy Awards, many of tonight’s stars are pressing on and showing off…
Grammys 2012: Live coverage! – latimes.com
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Although the sudden passing of Whitney Houston has cast a pall over the mainstream music industry’s annual pat on the back that is the Grammy Awards, it’s all systems go at this point, with the Grammy eve parties lasting into …
Grammys 2012: ‘Bon Iver’ wins for alternative album – latimes.com
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Grammy Awards 2012: The experimental folk act Bon Iver has won for alternative album at the 54th Grammy Awards for its second and self-titled album, beating several major-label peers for the honor.
Grammys 2012 Comment Party!! – Stereogum
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It’s the 2012 Grammys! The Stereogum crew is over at my house, there may or may not be pizza and beer involved, and on the off chance you are experiencing.
Grammys 2012: Show starts with Bruce Springsteen and a prayer …
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The 54th Grammy Awards began in a relatively no-frills manner, this time courtesy of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, who performed Springsteen’s newest single, “We Take Care of Our Own.”
Adele Grammys 2012 Dress: ‘Vogue’ Covergirl Wows In Armani …
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After facing down negative comments from Karl Lagerfeld and landing the coveted March cover of Vogue, the British songstress hit the 2012 Grammys red carpet looking more glamorous than she’s ever looked before.
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Cause of Whitney Houston Death
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Whitney Houston Cause of Death — Autopsy Complete, Results …
www.tmz.com2/12/12
The autopsy of Whitney Houston is complete, TMZ has learned, but the results will be deferred pending a toxicology report.According to our sources, a…
Whitney Houston cause of death: Xanax and drowning?
www.sheknows.com2/12/12
Whitney Houston was reportedly found dead in a bathtub with pill bottles scattered nearby. Did drugs kill this music legend?
Whitney Houston Cause of Death Unknown Pending Autopsy …
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Whitney Houston’s cause of death still remains unknown pending autopsy results and a coroner’s report. Whitney Houston’s cause of.
Whitney Houston’s Death: Autopsy to Be Performed Sunday or …
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Whitney Houston’s Death: Autopsy to Be Performed Sunday or Monday; Cause Might Be Drowning; Xanax May Have Played Role (Report). 11:05 AM PST 2/12/2012 by Billboard staff. share. Comments. 1988 Performance …
Whitney Houston Autopsy Complete – Cause of Death | Gossip Cop
www.gossipcop.com2/12/12
Whitney Houston cause of death still undetermined; rumors of prescription drugs and possible drowning.
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