These Are The 8 Most Expensive Reality TV Weddings

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People spend an enormous amount of time and money on weddings, and this can be attributed to the societal pressure and expectations. Whether a reality TV star or an ordinary person, people tend to go all out on their wedding day. Reality TV stars sure know how to properly throw a party. What makes reality TV stars’ event different from the usual ones is the extra spice of drama added into their events which it makes the happening interesting. Reality TV weddings are among the most outrageous weddings out there and here are the most extravagant and expensive weddings held by a reality TV star.

Teresa Giudice And Luis Ruelas

While the costs of Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' wedding were not disclosed, it is safe to assume that the lavish wedding of the two is one the most expensive for reality TV stars. It was estimated that the sky-high bridal hair of Guidice costs around $10,000, which even requires about 1,500 hairpins to keep its shape. The wedding consisted of extravagant flowers with some electrifying drums set in the ceremonies and reception. The couple tied the knot on August 6, 2022, and there were about 200 guests who attended the wedding. As the queen of New Jersey, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa made her day extra special as she rocked a hairdo fit for a queen on her wedding day.

Kendra Wilkinson And Hank Baskett

Reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson married football player Hank Baskett last June 27, 2009. Wilkinson wore a stunning Duchesse-silk dress that has 55 yards of fabric and is designed with 1,200 crystals; the estimated cost of the dress is around $20,000. She was also seen wearing extravagant jewelry that is about $100,000 worth of diamonds. The high-profile wedding of the couple was held at the infamous Playboy Mansion since Wilkinson used to be in a relationship with Hugh Hefner.

Kandi Burruss And Todd Tucker

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss married Todd Tucker last April 4, 2014. The entire wedding celebration was shown as a five-part special in the RHOA spin-off. The couple met while filming for the show as Tucker worked as a line producer for the show. It was revealed in a magazine interview after the wedding that the couple had footed about $400,000 to make the fairy tale wedding happen. One of the most significant expenses on their big day is the custom wedding dress worn by Buruss, which is estimated to have cost them $20,000.

Nick Lachey And Vanessa Minnillo

It might not be the first marriage for Nick Lachey since he was previously married to Jessica Simpson. However, Nick Lachey and Miss Teen USA Vanessa Minnillo made it one to remember. They got married last July 15, 2011, in an extra luxurious wedding. Their wedding was shared with the public through the TLC channel documentary special. The wedding is a little intimate as they only had 35 guests who were taken away to a secret island getaway. The wedding was a four-day event that involved a plane ticket invitation to their Caribbean island venue. Although the costs of the wedding were not disclosed, it was estimated that the couple at least shelled out about half a million dollars.

Christine Quinn And Christian Richard

According to People Magazine, the stunning former Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn married tech billionaire Christian Richard last December 15, 2019. The Gothic Winter Wonderland-themed ceremony costs the couple approximately $1 million. For those who have watched the reality TV show Selling Sunset, Cristine Quinn is known for making a grand entrance, which showed on her wedding day. The wedding featured black champagne and swans, and a horse carriage.

Katie Price And Peter Andre

Katie Price and Peter Andre got married last September 2005. However, their marriage lasted until September 2009. Their over-the-top wedding was considered among the most outlandish in the entertainment world. Their wedding was held at the Highclere Castle and featured a lavish Cinderella-style horse and carriage that transported the bride to the venue. Thrones were also used as the bride and groom's seats at the venue. The cost of the wedding costs about $1.1 million, according to Price herself.

Kim Kardashian And Kris Humphries

Kim Kardashian's wedding to NBA player Kris Humphries was documented in a series where people saw the drama surrounding their special day. The couple got married last August 20, 2011. unfortunately, their marriage only lasted 72 days. The couple reportedly spent $10 million to make their big day happen. Among the expensive costs attributed to the whopping amount is the three Vera Wang wedding dresses Kim wore at the event, which cost about $25,000 each. They also had an eight-foot tall replica of Kate and Prince William's wedding cake which cost about $20,000.

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum

The wedding of Paris Hilton and Carter Reum took place at the 15,000 sq ft property of Paris Hilton'sHilton's grandfather. The luxurious wedding of the two consisted of an Alice in Wonderland bridal shower that even had a champagne vending machine. Numerous guests witnessed the lovely wedding of the two, including Nicole Richie, Paula Abdul, and Kim Kardashian, while singers Demi Lovato and Kim Petras performed for the couple. The couple had a three-day wedding which was beautifully captured in the series Paris in Love. According to reports, the marriage last November 11, 2021, was just a last-minute event and cost the couple about $65.1 million.

Sources: People, The Daily Mail UK, US Magazine