Ranking The Top Luxurious Weddings In The World

4. Megan Markle and Prince Harry

When compared to Princess Diana’s wedding, Megan Markle and Prince Harry’s ceremony at St. George’s Castle was considered “modest” at $43 million. The vast majority of that money went to paying for a massive security team due to Megan’s intense media scrutiny. Megan’s dress cost over $400,000, which is roughly the same budget they spent on catering. There was live music, too, of course, but when all was said and done, the actual cost of their ceremony was only $3 million, and $40 million paid for police, guards, and high-tech devices to make sure the royal guests were safe.

There was a great deal of consternation in the British media over Megan Markle throughout her and Harry’s courtship, and their wedding was no different. Many in the press criticized her dress and her mannerisms, arguing she was too informal and didn’t fit the fairytale princess’s role that her deceased mother-in-law set. The British press’s hatred of her only increased as they had children and eventually resulted in the couple breaking ties with the royal family and moving to Canada. Many have speculated, especially in the US, that racism played a large role in the British media’s reaction to Ms. Markle, given that she is the first Black woman to marry into the royal family.