When the budget for Wedding flowers alone is $1 million and brides buy multiple designers gowns to change into throughout the day
...and the cakes are so elarge and tall that the bride and groom have to climb a ladder to cut them, then you know that you are definitely witnessing one of the world's most expensiveweddings, check out the photos from some of them as you continue
ALI AND LANA, BEIRUT
'The couple exchanged their vows at the bride’s parents’ house in the South of Lebanon, before making a grand entrance to their reception, which was held at BIEL – one of Beirut’s biggest venue halls.
'Adorned from top to bottom with real, white orchids on all four walls, LED lights and plasma screens, the reception was transformed into a romantic fairy-tale for their 1,060 guests.'
LARINA AND BEN, NEW YORK
'Held in a grand New York space filled with high ceilings, trompe l’oeil paintings, gilt-edged mouldings and antique chandeliers, Larina and Ben’s big day was a celebration attended by 170 of their closest friends and family.
'Dressed in a couture Inbal Dror gown and Jimmy Choo shoes, Larina had 10 bridesmaids by her side.
'The reception was an opulently styled with resplendent table settings, gold-gilded crockery, antique lace linens and spectacular arrangements of white, cream and pale pink roses.'
SANDY AND ROD, SYDNEY
'Sandy and Rod entrusted renowned Australian stylist, Jason James Design to provide the creative direction for this spectacular wedding. Held at Sydney University, the reception came complete with a custom designed 12-metre truss structure positioned over the bridal table featuring cascading ferns, roses in oranges, pinks and reds and hydrangea accents.
'The wedding cake consisted of three bespoke hand-painted cakes, each embellished with individual gold leaf geometric shapes.'
NADIA AND SAM, BEVERLY HILLS
'The ceremony took place in the garden of the Greystone Mansion and was followed by a rooftop reception at The London Hotel in West Hollywood. Guests dined beneath the twinkling stars and were spoilt with sweeping views of the entire city.
'Nadia had a love of peonies, however at the time of the wedding, peonies weren’t in season, so the florist ended up flying thousands of peonies from Holland.'
BRITTANY AND JUSTIN, LAKE COMO
'Brittany and Justin held a three-day celebration for their guests, which included a fresh pasta tasting session.
'The bride donned an Inbal Dror gown and took her vows to the backdrop of manicured gardens and Lake Como.'