Hollywood dream weddings

Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas
The couple reportedly spent nearly $3 million on their nuptials, including a $150,000 wedding gown and a dinner that cost nearly $1000 per plate.


Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
After a whirlwind romance and the birth of their daughter Suri, Tom and Katie wed in a lavish Scientology ceremony held in an Italian castle. Katie wore two gowns: One during the ceremony and one at the reception, both custom designed by Armani. The star-studded event is rumored to have cost an estimated $3.5 million.



Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman
When this songstress married her regular-guy record producer in a traditional Jewish ceremony, her wardrobe included no fewer than four outfits worn throughout the evening. Aguilera serenaded her new husband and their guests, and the couple enjoyed snapping pics in a photo booth rented for the occasion.



Ellen Degeneres and Portia DiRossi
This longtime couple celebrated the short-lived legalization of same-sex marriage in California by getting married themselves! The intimate celebration, attended by fewer than 20 guests, was held at the couple’s LA home. Both brides wore Zac Posen and dined on a vegan menu from their personal chef, David Silberkleit.



Eva Longoria and Tony Parker
What’s more romantic than a wedding in Paris? Eva and Tony spared no expense for their nuptials, including Eva’s $75,000 Angel Sanchez dress and private jet transportation for all their guests. The $2 million photo deal the couple made with OK! (where this photo originates) helped offset the staggering costs.



Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
The actress and the country superstar, both Aussies, traveled down under for their 2006 wedding. Nicole wore a Balenciaga gown, and the couple requested their celebrity guests to donate to the Sydney Children’s Hospital in lieu of gifts.



Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
This Hollywood power couple wed on New Year's Eve 1997 at The Cloisters in Baltimore, Maryland. Jada, who wore a clingy, high-necked, silk velvet Bagdley Mischka creation despite being pregnant with the couple’s first child together, was serenaded by her groom at the burgundy-and-gold reception.



Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz
Ashlee and Pete’s shotgun wedding was officiated by the bride’s father, Joe, whose original career was minister before becoming business manager for both his daughters. The couple reportedly sold the wedding's photo rights to People for $1 million. For this Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding, the bride wore two Monique Lhuillier gowns -- an ivory one for the ceremony, and a black tulle number for dancing -- and she was surrounded by 10,000 Black Magic roses.



Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
Mariah Carey’s wedding to Nick Cannon was a much simpler affair than her first wedding to music mogul Tommy Mattola, which was fashioned after Princess Diana’s big day. This time, Mariah kept things low key, opting for a far more casual -- and private -- affair with a sunset ceremony at her Bahamas estate.



Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar
This international couple held two weddings -- one in England, where Hurley was born, and the other in India, where Nayar and his family reside. Both celebrations were suitably lavish: The British version included a Versace bridal gown and transportation via Bentley. The Indian celebration included a Hindu ceremony, dancing white horses and a party at a maharaja’s lavish palace.