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Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, here's look at some of the most iconic celebrity weddings of all time

Explore the most iconic celebrity weddings, from royal nuptials to secret ceremonies, as Taylor Swift prepares to tie the knot

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Editorial Team
July 3, 2026
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With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding reportedly set for July 3, estimated to top $20 million and welcoming around 1,000 guests, it is already shaping up to be one for the books. Before the big day arrives, here is a look at some of the most unforgettable celebrity weddings ever. Princess Diana and Prince Charles The wedding of the previous century, Lady Diana and Prince Charles wed on June 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London in front of 3,500 guests. The celebration cost $48 million, or around $140 million in today's money. David and Elizabeth Emanuel designed the iconic silk taffeta gown with a 25-foot-long train and 10,000 embroidered pearls. Despite the grandeur, the marriage famously did not last, with the couple separating in 1992 and divorcing in 1996. Prince William and Kate Middleton Three hundred million people watched as Britain's future king and queen exchanged vows on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey in London, with one million more lining the streets in person. The event cost $34 million, largely for security, and defined a new era for the monarchy. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham Victoria and David Beckham tied the knot on July 4, 1999, at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin, Ireland, in a ceremony that instantly became the wedding of the year. The $800,000 celebration featured matching purple reception outfits, gold thrones, and a crown for the bride. Nearly three decades later, the marriage is still going strong. John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's September 1996 wedding was the definition of intimate celebrity nuptials. Held in a one-room church on Cumberland Island in Georgia with only around 40 guests, Bessette wore a simple white Narciso Rodriguez slip dress and the entire event was kept so secret that even some guests did not know what they were attending until they arrived. The couple, along with Bessette's sister Lauren, passed away in a plane crash off Martha's Vineyard in July 1999. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley wed in a brief, private ceremony in the Dominican Republic on May 26, 1994, just under three weeks after Presley finalised a divorce in the same country. The news was only confirmed two months later, with Presley releasing a statement saying she was "very much in love with Michael" and would "dedicate my life to being his wife." The pair divorced two years later, though Presley continued to speak warmly of the relationship until her own passing in 2023. Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston wed in a private ceremony in Malibu in July 2000 in front of around 200 guests, including Courteney Cox and Salma Hayek. As People reported at the time, the event cost around $1 million and featured four bands and a fireworks show. The couple separated in 2005. Pitt later married Angelina Jolie at a French winery in 2014 in a smaller, deeply personal ceremony where their six children each played a role, with Maddox and Pax walking Jolie down the aisle, Zahara and Vivienne throwing flowers, and Shiloh and Knox serving as ring bearers, as the Associated Press reported at the time. That marriage ended in 2016 with a divorce finalised in 2024. Beyoncé and Jay-Z On April 4, 2008, Jay-Z and Beyoncé wed in one of the most secretive celebrity weddings in recent memory, holding an intimate 40-person ceremony at his Manhattan penthouse. A white tent went up on the patio and 70,000 orchids were shipped in from Thailand. Over the years the couple have shared glimpses of the day, including Beyoncé's strapless ruched gown with a massive train made by her mother, and her "something blue" nail polish. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes wed on November 18, 2006, at Odescalchi Castle near Rome in front of around 150 guests including Jennifer Lopez, David and Victoria Beckham, and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Holmes wore an Armani off-the-shoulder gown with a silk and lace crystal train, Andrea Bocelli serenaded the couple, and the evening closed with a fireworks show, with the total estimated between $2.5 and $3 million. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi wed at their Los Angeles home on August 16, 2008, in front of just 19 guests including their mothers. Their marriage came months after the same-sex marriage ban in California was first overturned. Both wore custom Zac Posen designs, the menu was entirely vegan, and the ceremony was officiated by author and friend Wayne Dyer. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's 2014 wedding was an event unto itself. A week of celebrations kicked off at the Palace of Versailles before culminating at a 16th-century fort in Florence, Italy, on May 24, with 200 guests including John Legend, who sang the first dance. Kardashian wore a $400,000 Givenchy lace gown, West wore a matching Givenchy tux, and daughter North wore a mini Givenchy Haute Couture dress. The day alone was estimated to cost $2.8 million, not including the pre-festivities. The couple divorced in 2022. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in front of nearly 600 guests, watched by hundreds of millions around the world. The guest list included Serena Williams, Idris Elba, and George Clooney. Meghan wore a Givenchy Haute Couture gown with a 16-foot veil embroidered with flora from every Commonwealth country, paired with Queen Mary's tiara. Prince Harry wore a British Army frock coat uniform. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez wed in Venice on June 27, 2025, in a multi-day celebration estimated to have cost between $46 and $56 million. As Vogue reported in an exclusive, Sánchez wore a Dolce and Gabbana silhouette dress with a high neck adorned with 180 silk chiffon-covered buttons, paired with a tulle-and-lace veil. The 200 guests included Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, and the Kardashian-Jenner family. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Two decades after their original engagement fell apart, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finally wed, first legally on July 16, 2022 in Las Vegas, and then in a garden ceremony at Affleck's Georgia estate on August 20, attended by friends including Matt Damon. Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns across the celebrations, while Jay Shetty officiated and a fireworks display closed out the night. The couple called off their romance again two years later.

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