Hany El Behairy Wedding Gown – $15 million
Egyptian designer Hany El Behairy’s wedding dress, which required 800 hours to complete, premiered at Paris Haute Couture Week in 2019. The bridal garment was embroidered with hundreds of diamonds and valuable stones and cost $15 million, making it the most expensive wedding dress ever made.
Diamond Wedding Gown – $12 million
The Beverly Hills designers Renee Strauss and Martin Kratz have created one of the world’s most expensive wedding dresses. The Diamond Wedding Gown costs $12 million and it features thousands of diamonds in its design. The designers say that although the price tag is high, it is worth it because of all of the work that went into creating such a beautiful gown.
Yumi Katsura White Gold Wedding Dress – $8.5 million
Designer Yumi-Katsura’s dresses are synonymous with opulence and glitz. Katsura used a variety of Japanese techniques in stitching this piece, with a combination of silk and satin. The diamond is the ultimate effect of the dress; it’s embedded on the back of the dress with two 8.8-carat diamonds and a single 5-carat diamond. At $8.5 million per dress, there are only 2 dresses in the world.
Serena Williams – $3.5 million
With a net worth of $290 million, tennis pro Serena Williams could easily afford a dress this pricey. Her 2017 wedding gown was even more stunning than expected. With a price tag of $3.5 million, Serena’s Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton, is the costliest celebrity wedding dress in history.
Priyanka Chopra – $2 million
Priyanka Chopra is one of the most stylish women in Hollywood. As such, it’s no surprise that when she married Nick Jonas in a lavish ceremony last year, Chopra looked absolutely stunning. But perhaps what was unexpected about her wedding dress was its price tag: a staggering $2 million. Chopra wore a custom-made Ralph Lauren gown covered in crystals that took 1,400 hours to make.
Queen Elizabeth – $1.6 million
When Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947, she wore a long-sleeve wedding gown with floral embroidery and appliqués. The design was inspired by Botticelli’s painting Primavera and was made out of Duchesse satin, which is cotton and silk woven together. She paid an estimated $1.6 million for the dress in today’s currency.
Angelababy – $1.5 million
Model, actress and singer Angela Yeung Wing – better known as Angelababy – is one of the most recognizable celebrity faces in Hong Kong and mainland China and is known for her love of couture. So, it’s no surprise that when she got married in 2015, she chose to wear a custom dress from Dior – not just any Dior gown, but a $1.5 million rose-hued number with a 10-foot train.
Peacock Wedding Dress – $1.5 million
When Vera Wang unveiled her $1.5 million wedding dress at a wedding expo in China in 2008, it took the internet by storm. The dress is made from more than 2,000 peacock feathers, and it took eight months to make. After the media firestorm, Vera Wang announced that she wouldn’t be producing any more dresses like it due to concerns over animal rights violations.
Victoria Swarovski – $1 million
One of the most expensive wedding dresses in the world is a custom gown by Michael Cinco that was commissioned by Victoria Swarovski, heir to the Swarovski crystal fortune. Designed for her December 2017 wedding to fiancé Richard Grossman, the gown features 500,000 crystals that weigh an estimated 100 pounds. The 26-foot train was embellished with crystals as well.
Jennifer Lopez- $1 million
Usually, Ralph Lauren does not design wedding dresses. However, the iconic designer did design the gown that Jennifer Lopez wore for her 2022 wedding to Ben Affleck. The gown was primarily made of silk taffeta and featured an embellished 20-foot train that was handmade in Milan, Italy. The cost has been estimated at around $1 million.
Grace Kelly – $623,000
No doubt you’ve seen the photo of Grace Kelly wearing her ivory wedding dress to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956. At the time, it was one of the most famous royal wedding dresses of all time. The dress was designed by Helen Rose and is almost entirely made out of silk tulle. The gown cost $65,000, or around $623,000 today.
Kim Kardashian – $500,000
The reality star-turned-mogul is known for pulling out all the stops when it comes to her wardrobe – a fact that she made clear on her wedding day in 2014. In addition to her $500,000 couture Givenchy gown, Kardashian later changed into a $50,000 mini dress by Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain.
Salma Hayek – $434,000
In 2009, actress Salma Hayek married French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault in Venice and invited some of Hollywood’s most famous faces to join the party. The stunning bride wore a custom Balenciaga gown with a deep V-neck bodice that flowed into a full-length skirt. The dress cost $434,000.
Kate Middleton – $434,000
It’s hard to believe that it was over a decade ago that the world was taken by storm by one of the most talked-about wedding dresses of all time. The dress worn by Kate Middleton at her 2011 royal wedding to Prince William was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and cost $434,000.
Meghan Markle – $422,000
The royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was an international event that not only brought fans to their television screens but also brought designer gowns. In 2018, Markle wore a custom Givenchy gown for her big day that cost $265,000. Later in the evening, she slipped into a halter-neck Stella McCarthy dress priced at $157,000, bringing her total cost to $422,000.
Chiara Ferragni – $420,000
Chiara Ferragni has made a name for herself as a fashion blogger, but she’s also found herself in the headlines for another reason: her wedding. The Italian fashionista married rapper Leonardo Lucia in Sicily in 2018, and Ferragni worked with Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri to design two couture gowns for the occasion. In total, both looks cost $420,000.
Coleen Rooney – $392,000
Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s 2008 wedding was a small, private event – only close family and friends were in attendance. However, the couple did put a considerable amount of money towards the festivities, including what is estimated to be a $392,000 dress by designer Marchesa.
Amal Clooney – $380,000
One thing that’s virtually guaranteed to be a part of any wedding is the bride. And with her comes her dress. For her wedding to George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin wore an off-the-shoulder lace Oscar de la Renta gown – one of the last dresses De la Renta created before he passed away – to walk down the aisle in 2014. The gown cost $380,000.
Mauro Adami’s Wedding Dress – $380,000
If you’re a girl and dreaming of your wedding day, who wouldn’t want to have a wedding dress made by the famous Italian designer, Mauro Adami? In 2008, he designed an extravagant gown for the Domo Adami Collection. This platinum dress was made with 40 meters of fabric and sewn with platinum and silk thread.
Mariah Carey – $250,000
The drama surrounding Mariah Carey and James Packer’s break-up made headlines for months. As the story goes, the pair had been together for 18 months when they called off their wedding in 2016. The dress? A $250,000 Valentino gown. In a 2017 music video, Carey actually set the dress on fire.
Marie-Chantal Miller – $225,000
On her wedding day in 1995, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece made headlines not only for her stunning long-sleeve traditional dress but also for the designer label she donned – a $225,000 Valentino number. The then-28-year-old royal’s dress featured a 14-foot pearl-encrusted train that took the style from simple princess gown to glamorous affair fit for royalty.
Elizabeth Taylor – $187,931
As a quintessential symbol of the American dream, Elizabeth Taylor’s life and career have been intertwined with the world of Hollywood glamour. In 1950, Taylor married Conrad “Nicky” Hilton Jr., heir to the Hilton Hotel fortune. Her dress was designed by Helen Rose: it had more than 3,000 diamonds and pearls sewn onto a white silk faille fabric. It sold at auction in 2013 for $187,931.
Catherine Zeta-Jones – $140,000
Catherine and Michael Douglas have been together since 1998, and the couple walked down the aisle in November 2000. The pair married at the Plaza Hotel in New York, with Catherine rocking an extravagant $140,000 Christian Lacroix wedding dress. The gown had a lace bodice and was adorned with 1,500 pearls and crystal accents.
Melania Trump – $125,000
Model Melania Trump, now the former First Lady of the United States, wore an extravagant gown from Christian Dior when she married Donald Trump in 2005. The high-end wedding dress which cost $125,000 was by far the most expensive item in her entire wedding ensemble.
Princess Diana – $115,000
It’s safe to say that this royal couple’s wedding day was one for the history books. The beautiful bride stunned in an elegant silk taffeta gown, which had been designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, who were at the time known for their high-end evening wear. The gown featured a 25-foot train and a price tag of about $115,000, thanks to its 10,000 pearls.
Jessica Biel – $100,000
Jessica Biel’s 2012 wedding gown, a blush pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture number, is a classic example of the high price tags many brides are willing to pay for their special day. The gown, which cost $100,000, was built around a detailed bodice and sheer skirt of silk organza and tulle. Its intricate detailing included lace appliquéd with beads and sequins.
Victoria Beckham – $100,000
Posh Spice famously wore a Vera Wang gown with a 20-foot train for her wedding to David Beckham. The dress was estimated to cost $100,000. After the ceremony, the famous couple actually changed into matching outfits for the reception – a purple number for Victoria Beckham and a tuxedo for her new husband.
Madonna – $81,250
Pop star Madonna is known for her larger-than-life personality, but when it came time to say “I do” in the ’80s, she brought that same extravagance into her wedding wardrobe. In 1985, Madonna wed actor Sean Penn at a ceremony in Malibu, California, wearing a white, lace and tulle gown, with a 30-foot train. In 2014, the gown sold at an auction for $81,250.
Kim Kardashian – $75,000
The divorce of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries was one of the most heavily publicized in recent memory. Kim made headlines for her extravagant wedding and for the drama leading up to it. The Kardashian purchased three Vera Wang wedding gowns for the ceremony. It was reported that all in, these three pieces cost $75,000.
Nicky Hilton – $70,000
The 2014 wedding of hotel heiress Nicky Hilton to investment banker and billionaire James Rothschild was the talk of the town. The bride wore a $70,000 lace Valentino gown with a high neck and extravagant veil. The reception was held at Kensington Palace.
Keely Shaye – $60,000
Journalist and TV host Keely Shaye Smith and actor Pierce Brosnan got married in 2001. Smith wore a simple white lace gown that was designed by Richard Taylor and was estimated to cost $60,000. The gown was a long-sleeved white gown with a short train.
Jennifer Aniston – $50,000
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt: one of the most famous couples in Hollywood, who walked down the aisle in 2000 and won millions of hearts with their love and chemistry in the 90s. Aniston looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the aisle in a dress by Lawrence Steele worth $50,000, featuring an elaborate hand-beaded gown.
Tori Spelling – $50,000
Tori Spelling is the daughter of world-renowned entertainment magnate Aaron Spelling and his second wife Candy Marer. That’s why it’s not surprising that she has expensive taste in gowns. Her wedding gown was valued at $50,000; however, it wasn’t just any ordinary dress. It is a Badgley Mischka gown made of ivory silk taffeta and decorated with pearls, crystals and beading all over the bodice.
Katie Holmes – $50,000
The fairy-tale wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes was held in Italy. The two love birds exchanged vows in a romantic ceremony that lasted for 5 hours. For this grand day, the American actress donned an Armani gown worth $50,000. The gown was an off-white silk dress by Armani Prive featuring a semi-sheer lace bodice and a high neckline.
Liza Minelli – $45,000
Liza Minelli’s relationship with her ex-husband, David Gest, was pretty tumultuous. But one thing they could agree on was the cost of their wedding. According to reports at the time, the ceremony in 2002 was said to be the most expensive ever. Minelli walked down the aisle in a Bob Mackey gown worth $45,000.
Heather Mills – $40,000
The second wife of Sir Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, wore an elaborate gown on the day of her marriage to the legendary Beatle on March 12, 2002. The dress was designed by Eavis & Brown and was made up of a light-colored lace. Heather’s entire outfit for the big day was worth $40,000.
Chelsea Clinton – $32,000
The wedding of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky was held in 2010. The bride wore a wedding dress that cost $32,000. Vera Wang designed the dress for her. The dress was a strapless gown made of ivory silk organza and it had a silvery waistband.
Christina Aguilera – $30,000
Christina Aguilera’s wedding dress is a great example of how celebrities will splurge on the most important day of their lives. The dress is from Christian Lacroix and cost $30,000! Her wedding gown has a Spanish influence with large ruffles, but the bodice is very simple. Aguilera’s entire wedding was estimated to cost $2 million.
Nicole Kidman – $20,000
Nicole Kidman was a classic beauty as she walked down the aisle at her wedding to Keith Urban in 2006. She wore a simple, but gorgeous gown by Balenciaga’s Nicolas Ghesquiere. The dress had short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and one shoulder, and was estimated to cost $20,000.
Nicole Richie – $20,000
Nicole Richie’s wedding was the talk of the town back in 2010. The ceremony was conducted at her adopted father Lionel Richie’s home in Los Angeles. The bride chose to wear a strapless sweetheart neckline Marchesa gown worth $20,000. It is 100 yards of silk organza tulle with a high neck and fitted bodice.
