12 Pictures Of Celebrity Weddings That Will Make Anyone Wish They Had Been Present

Celebrity weddings have a way of turning private moments into full-on pop culture events. The guest lists are tiny, the photos are rare, and somehow that only makes the whole thing more fascinating.

From Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s famously intimate ceremony to the star-studded celebrations of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, these weddings prove that fame can make even the smallest details feel larger than life. Some were elegant, some were extravagant, and all of them left people wishing they had been in the room.

Here are 12 celebrity weddings that still get people talking.

1. George & Amal Clooney

Their 2014 wedding extravaganza cost around $4.6 million. The couple Dr. Alexandra Solomon, relationship therapist, notes, "Weddings are a profound expression of love and commitment, and witnessing such a celebration can be incredibly moving." Although they sold their wedding photos to multiple magazines, it would have been incredible to witness Amal in her custom Oscar de la Renta gown.

Plus, they had a three-day pre-wedding excursion in Venice, Italy.

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2. Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner

They tied the knot in Las Vegas after the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. The couple celebrated with a reception at Château de Tourreau.

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3. Justin & Hailey Bieber

The couple had a courthouse ceremony and later had Dr. Michele Weiner-Davis, marriage therapist, who emphasizes that "celebrating love in a grand way can strengthen the bond between partners," at the Montage Hotel's Palmetto Bluff location in South Carolina in September 2019.

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4. Beyoncé & Jay Z

This star couple revealed a little from their 2008 wedding, and it was stunning. Only about 40 of Beyoncé's and Jay's closest friends attended.

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That kind of guest list makes the whole thing feel even more exclusive.

5. Dr. Paul Nassif & Brittany Pattakos

Call this a destination reception. They got married at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in L.A., then hosted 65 loved ones on the picturesque Greek island of Santorini for a celebration at the beachfront resort Rocabella Santorini. 

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Speaking of invite chaos, the best friend who excluded my partner from the wedding guest list faced a serious AITA backlash.

6. Dwayne Johnson & Lauren Hashian

They've been in a relationship for years and have two daughters. Then, they had an intimate ceremony on the Hawaiian islands in August 2019, and the event was postcard-worthy.

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7. Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Falchuk

The Oscar-winning actress and the American Horror Story co-creator's wedding had a guest list of just 75 people.

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8. Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra

They had multiple traditional prenuptial rituals, two ceremonies, and three receptions in 2018. From the 26-acre location (the Umaid Bhawan Palace) to the A-list guest list, everything was splendid.

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9. Elton John & David Furnish

They had an intimate ceremony at Windsor's Guildhall in 2014 with a guest list of 600. They then partied at the couple's Windsor mansion, which was a bargain at $2 million! 

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Some weddings just look like they belonged in a movie.

10. Ciara & Russell Wilson

They tied the knot in 2016 at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England, and it was an absolute fairy tale.

11. Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise

They threw a $2 million wedding, which took place outside Rome at the 15th-century Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano. However, the marriage ended in 2012.

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12. David & Victoria Beckham

In 1999, $800,000 was spent on a lavish ceremony at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin, and their cake was topped with nude figurines of the bride and groom.

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Weddings are intended to start the marital life of two people who have decided to become one. It marks the beginning of so many things that the couple has decided to enjoy and overcome together.

But with these celebrity weddings, we can’t help but want more. Which of these weddings would you like to attend?

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