The wedding of Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah, daughter of the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, and Iraqi-blooded coffee entrepreneur Abdullah Nabil Mahmoud Al-Haashimi, went viral on social media.
The wedding ceremony, held in a palace adorned with luxurious diamonds, lasted for 10 days. Unsurprisingly, the wedding cost a fantastic amount, making it one of the most expensive ever.
Princess Fadzilah's wedding is not the only extravagantly expensive one. Below is a list of the 5 most expensive weddings in the world, as reported by *The Richest*:
1. Princess Diana & Prince Charles - US$ 110 Million
The most expensive wedding was the British royal wedding of the late Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Held in 1981, the wedding cost US$ 48 million at the time. Adjusted for current value, this amounts to US$ 110 million, or approximately Rp 1.57 trillion.
Princess Diana's gown, adorned with 10,000 genuine pearls, became legendary. The carriage that carried her also became a phenomenon, its nearly eight-meter length setting a record as the longest in royal wedding history.
2. Meghan Markle & Prince Harry - US$ 45 Million
Another British royal wedding, Prince Harry's marriage to American actress Meghan Markle took place on May 19, 2018, at Windsor Castle in England. The wedding cost US$ 45 million, or Rp 655.3 billion.
Meghan Markle's wedding dress, a Givenchy design, cost Rp 6.1 billion. The wedding also attracted significant media attention, drawing numerous Hollywood stars.
3. Michael Jordan & Yvette Prietto - US$ 10 Million
NBA player Michael Jordan's wedding is also among the world's most expensive. It cost approximately US$ 10 million, or Rp 143.2 billion.
Held at a church near Jordan's home, Yvette's wedding dress was designed by J'Aton Couture and embellished with Swarovski crystals.
4. Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries - US$ 10 Million
Kimberly Noel Kardashian West, an American reality TV star, model, socialite, and actress, married NBA player Kris Humphries in a wedding that cost US$ 10 million.
500 guests attended, including celebrities such as Robin Thicke, Demi Lovato, and Ryan Seacrest. Sadly, this lavish wedding lasted only 72 days.
5. Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel - US$ 6.5 Million
The wedding of American singer Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel, attended by only 100 guests, cost a staggering US$ 6.5 million, or Rp 93.07 billion.
The high cost was due to tight security, a spectacular fireworks display, and Jessica's pink Giambattista Valli gown.