The extravagant wedding of Khadija Uzhakhova and Said Gutseriev, held in 2016, continues to hold the title as the most expensive wedding worldwide. Visual Capitalist's data estimates the ceremony's cost at a staggering $1.4 billion.
Top Expensive Weddings Globally
- 1st: Khadija Uzhakhova and Said Gutseriev (2016) – $1.4 billion
- 2nd: Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani (2024) – $641 million to $1.1 billion
- 3rd: Princess Diana and Prince Charles (1981) – $176 million
- 4th: Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal (2018) – $133 million
- 5th: Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia (2004) – $106 million
- 6th: Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano (2004) – $43 million to $62 million
- 7th: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (2018) – $60 million
- 8th: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez (2025) – $48 million to $56 million
- 9th: Kate Middleton and Prince William (2011) – $49 million
- 10th: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (2026) – $20 million to $50 million
This ranking highlights the scale of luxury and expenditure involved in high-profile weddings around the world, with a mix of royal and celebrity ceremonies making the list.
