20 Most Expensive Celebrity Wedding Dresses of All Time

When a woman decides to tie the knot, the first thing that comes to her mind is her wedding dress. She wants it to be perfect, just like she had imagined it for years. Do famous women think the same? Let's find out.

As public figures, people have a lot of responsibility because millions of people follow them. Whatever a celebrity does, their fans consider it a trend and blindly replicate it without thinking twice.

When an actress, model, or social media influencer ties the knot, her fans are keen to learn about every detail of her attire. The dress, the shoes, the jewelry, the makeup―they want to find out who's behind each of those things.

As a result, celebrities ensure they look the best on their big day. They spend a fortune on their attire, focusing on every tiny detail, even if it means they have to spend days with the dress designer to come up with the end product that's nothing short of what they had imagined.

Over the years, thousands of famous people have tied the knot, and each bride donned a unique dress. Here's a ranking of 20 celebrities who wore the most expensive bridal dresses.

20. Grace Kelly

Unlike today, where photos and videos of most celebrity weddings reach the masses through social media, it wasn't so easy for people to know that their favorite stars tied the knot unless it was shared through television. Grace Kelly's wedding was one of the first to be broadcasted live from Europe on mainstream media, back when there was no sign of the internet.

Her dress was designed by one of the best costume designers in Hollywood, Helen Rose, who focused on the intricate details, ensuring the dress looked nothing short of a dream. With thousands of pearls carefully sewn on the bodice and a simple collar with long sleeves, the gorgeous gown stole the limelight and is priced at $60,000. Rose's masterpiece is preserved in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and remains a delight for the eyes.

19. Nicky Hilton

When a fashion designer as chic as Nicky Hilton ties the knot, you wouldn't expect her to settle for less when it comes to her wedding ensemble. She tied the knot with James Rothschild in July 2015, donning a white Valentino gown with intricate lace embroidery that complimented her sleek figure.

The designer turned heads at her wedding ceremony in Kensington Palace, London. The best part about her wedding outfit was her custom-made Christian Louboutin heels engraved with "Mrs. Rothschild." Her intricate designer ensemble is number 19 on our list, with a price tag of $77,000.

18. Madonna

The Queen of Pop often captures people's hearts because of her catchy music albums, but no one expected her to rock her wedding dress, making a style statement on her big day. Madonna tied the knot with Sean Penn in 1985, wearing an ivory tulle dress with a sweetheart neckline and a unique veil originating from a black hat.

Although the couple parted ways in 1989, Madonna's dress didn't go up for auction until 2014 and sold for a whopping $81,250. That's just the beginning of some expensive dresses on our list.

17. Victoria Beckham

The former Spice Girl tied the knot with the handsome David Beckham in Ireland in 1999, donning an exquisite Vera Wang wedding dress. Not only did she make the right choice in selecting her life partner, but she also chose the perfect, simple yet classy $100,000 gown with a 20-foot-long train highlighting her beauty.

16. Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel chose to break the norm by opting for a wedding dress that wasn't white. Her 2012 nuptials with Justin Timberlake took place in Italy, where she walked down the aisle in a stunning Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown in pink. Here's what she had to say about her unique choice:

"I think, really, I wanted it to be romance romance romance; kind of whimsical and dramatic. And it's very feminine and fun."

The "Trinity" actress's dreamy pink gown is at number 16 because it's worth $100,000―equal to the price Victoria Beckham paid for hers.

15. Princess Diana

Besides empathizing with people and helping them, Princess Diana was fond of wearing stylish clothing. Her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 and her voluminous gown became the talk of the town. If people had the internet and smartphones back then, they would have shared pictures from the occasion over a million times on Facebook.

Among the significant highlights of Diana's nuptials was her ivory gown with a 25-foot train. Designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, the royal wedding dress featured about 10,000 pearls sewn on it, which gave it a price tag of $115,000.

14. Catherine Zeta-Jones

Although Catherine Zeta-Jones' wedding with Michael Douglas raised many eyebrows, her bridal attire was a treat for the eyes. She wore a Christian Lacroix gown with a plunging neckline and a Leighton tiara that sat beautifully on the top of her head.

Her dress with a 6-foot train looked like it came straight out of a fairytale, making the "Wednesday" actress look nothing short of a Disney princess. Her beautiful ensemble cost a whopping $140,000―a price tag that justifies the hard work put into the intricate details.

13. Elizabeth Taylor

Intricate pearl embroidery on a long satin dress that complimented Elizabeth Taylor's petite physique is what caught everyone's attention when the "Cleopatra" star tied the knot for the first time in 1950 with Conrad Hilton Jr. Her dress was another one of Helen Rose's masterpieces and was later auctioned for $187,931.

12. Marie-Chantal Miller

The Crown Princess of Greece Marie-Chantal Miller tied the knot with Prince Pavlos in 1995, donning a glamorous Valentino masterpiece that mesmerized royal fans.

She couldn't have looked better wearing a high lace neckline that continued to her sleeves, paired with a 15-foot train veil secured by her mother-in-law's precious tiara. Her $225,000 dress featuring floral embroidery at the bottom made it to the highlights of her wedding.

11. Mariah Carey

Since the "All I Want for Christmas Is You" singer never got the chance to wear her wedding dress, we don't know how it would have looked on her. However, by looking at the price tag, we can say James Packer's ex-fiancée would have made heads turn had she worn the $250,000 Valentino gown.

10. Amal Clooney

When it came to her wedding dress, Amal Clooney left no stone unturned. She created a masterpiece, along with the late designer Oscar de la Renta, for her "romantic and elegant" wedding. Speaking about bridal dresses, De la Renta said:

"It’s the most important dress in the life of a woman."

Thus, the beaded drop-shoulder tulle gown he created for Amal was the highlight of the Clooneys' wedding, among other things. Amal's ivory dress was De La Renta's final creation, and it came with a price tag of $380,000.

9. Coleen Rooney

Coleen and Wayne Rooney tied the knot after dating for years. Their love story is interesting, but what mesmerized their fans was the bride's $392,000 Marchesa wedding gown. She shared a photo from her big day on Twitter that made rounds on social media.

8. Chiara Ferrangni

The Italian blogger threw a lavish wedding celebration when she tied the knot with rapper Federico Leonardo Lucia. Apart from ensuring her wedding events were enjoyable, she selected the best talent to design her dresses. Maria Grazia Chiuri, from Dior, helped Chiara Ferrangni turn her dream dress into reality.

Her stunning $420,000 dress featured a lace bodice, sleeves, and a tulle skirt that made her look like she had walked out of a Disney movie.

7. Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex's wedding was one of the most anticipated events of 2018. Royal fans kept guessing what she would wear until she stepped out on her big day wearing a simple yet classy Givenchy ensemble designed by Clare Waight Keller. Meghan Markle said:

"I had a very clear vision of what I wanted for the day, and what I wanted the dress to look like."

The 16.5-foot veil that followed her as she stepped forward to take Prince Harry's hand added to the beauty of her dress that came with a boat neck and an estimated price tag of $265,000.

6. Kate Middleton

Our list would be incomplete without The Princess of Wales' bridal look. Her wedding to Prince William was the highlight of 2011, and royal fans still haven't stopped obsessing over the pretty ensemble she wore.

Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen was the mastermind behind the jaw-dropping dress that featured intricate handmade lace sleeves and embroidered detailing on the skirt's front. The royal ensemble sits at number 6 with a price tag of $434,000.

5. Salma Hayek

When the "Frida" star married Francois-Henri Pinault, she had to throw a lavish party for the best Hollywood celebrities. Besides spending a fortune on the wedding arrangements and venue, Salma Hayek didn't compromise on her wedding ensemble.

She donned a stunning Balenciaga gown with a heavily-embellished bodice and a deep neck that extended to the middle of her back. She looked out of this world wearing a dress worth $434,000.

4. Kim Kardashian

Our list wouldn't be complete without Kim Kardashian's dress because we all know how stunning she looked during her wedding with Kanye West. Although their relationship went downhill and their marriage didn't last for long, Kardashian's $500,000 Givenchy wedding dress is something everyone remembers.

Her backless gown featured intricate lace detailing and a unique sleeve trail that every bride would want to add to her dress. The detailed handwork on her gown made her land at number four on our list.

3. Victoria Swarovski

We must agree that the Swarovski heiress must have some high standards in fashion and bling with expensive crystals on hand. Her impressive wedding gown spoke volumes about her excellent sense of style.

She chose Michael Cinco to custom-design her gown, which was embellished with 500,000 crystals. Yes, you read that right. The perfectly-tailored neckline, the endless bling, and the gorgeous veil made her look like a dream. The ensemble cost her more than $1 million!

2. Queen Elizabeth

The last royal bride on our list has to be the late Queen Elizabeth. Her wedding gown ranks at number two and we must admit, she looked gorgeous on her big day. She tied the knot on November 20, 1947, when wearing elegant clothes was a luxury for most people.

When it was announced that Norman Hartnell's Mayfair fashion house would design the then-Princess' dress, people began wondering what she would look like. On her wedding day, she stood beside Prince Philip in a fully-embroidered long-sleeve gown with pearl and crystal detailing. The hard work of multiple embroiders resulted in the masterpiece that now costs around $1.6 million.

1. Serena Williams

The former tennis player gets the top position on our list because of her stunning gown with a sweetheart neckline designed by Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton. The cape veil with embellishments added to the beauty of the dress, and it looks like Williams couldn't have worn a better wedding dress.

She looked gorgeous walking down the aisle, but according to her, she never thought she would wear a ball gown on her big day. She said:

"I flew to London to meet with Sarah and ended up falling in love with the ball gown silhouette."

Not only did she love her final look, but her fans were also amazed. The gorgeous ensemble cost $3.5 million, which explains how much hard work had been put into making this masterpiece. We absolutely adore it!

We love how all the brides on our list wore their dream gowns and didn't compromise on their looks. We hope their perfect dresses inspired you to never settle for less.

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