So you’ve made your “Top 5 Hollywood Hotties I Want to Date” list several times, consistently foiled by press releases announcing the engagements and/or fatherhood of your favorite leading men. Not to fret – this list will help you reconstruct your now-defunct list in no time. Though, since we’re going for full disclosure here, we should warn that the term “bachelor” is being defined as “not married.” Some of the Adonis’ mentioned are currently tied to other women, but it is Hollywood after all and everyone knows a relationship can’t last in that town. So relax, get your pencil out, and prepare to make your selections.

1. George Clooney : Consistently ranked on all of Hollywood’s best-looking lists, Clooney is the quintessential Hollywood bachelor, having had few serious relationships in the public eye. The 47-year-old actor has starred in many blockbuster movies, is one of the highest paid film stars in Hollywood, and is pretty easy on the eyes. Married once for just four years, Clooney was recently linked to former Fear Factor star and Las Vegas cocktail waitress Sarah Larson, though the two split in May 2008/
2. Ryan Phillippe : Ryan Phillippe, the chiseled-abed star of movies like “Cruel Intentions” and “Stop Loss” is back on the market after a seven-year marriage to actress Reese Witherspoon. Though the split was alleged to be because of an extra-marital affair on Phillipe’s part, the two have never formally stated why they broke up. Phillippe is reportedly dating his “Stop Loss” co-star Abbie Cornish, but it doesn’t seem too serious yet. Phillippe lovers – stay tuned.
3. Ryan Gosling : Oh, what girl didn’t melt on the spot when watching Gosling’s performance in the 2004 movie “The Notebook.” Despite the fact that it was just another role for Gosling, women across the country convinced themselves that the Canadian actor must be that romantic in real life. Currently, gosling is up for grabs. Though he and “Notebook” co-star Rachel McAdams dated for three years, they split in 2007.
4. Jared Leto: For those old enough to remember the mid-1990s high school drama TV show “My So Called Life,” Jared Leto might be better known as Jordan Catalano, the mysterious, out-of-reach loner who was the object of Claire Danes’ obsession on the show. His perfectly-proportioned face along with an air of inscrutability makes Leto inspire longing in even the most indifferent onlooker – both onscreen and off. Leto has had several high-profile romances – including one with Cameron Diaz – but remains single today.
5. Wentworth Miller : Anyone who watches “Prison Break” knows that the show’s main attraction is star Wentworth Miller, a 36-year-old, British born actor who has the face of a Greek God. Miller got his start as an extra in two of Mariah Carey’s music videos before being cast by director Brett Ratner in the Fox drama series about a man trying to bust his brother out of prison from the inside. Today, Miller has a notable fan club and the heart of every female viewer of his show, but, strangely, he’s never been spotted out with a date.
6. Jude Law : Jude Law is a guy that women love to both love and hate. Married once to actress Sadie Frost, the union dissolved after only six years. His subsequent engagement to actress Sienna Miller was also called off after Law admitted to having an affair with his children’s’ nanny. While Law gets a tsk-tsk for his infidelities, it’s impossible to deny his physical beauty, for which he gets a hip-hip and a hooray.
7. Owen Wilson : Despite his crooked nose, devious grin, and struggles with depression, Owen Wilson is one of Hollywood’s most notable ladies’ men. The lifelong bachelor has had several semi-serious relationships with other actresses, but seems unable to commit. Most recently involved with actress Kate Hudson, funnyman Wilson may be destined to be remain on this list for the foreseeable future.
8. Vince Vaughn : Like his buddy Wilson, Vince Vaughn is loved by women the world over for his charm, humor, and classic good looks. While he’s often spotted out partying by the paparazzi, just how many women he’s dated is somewhat unclear. In 2005 and 2006, Vaughn had a high-profile relationship with Jennifer Aniston, who had just split from Brad Pitt. For now, though, Vaughn seems to be entirely available.
9. Adrian Grenier : With his piercing blue eyes, olive skin, and dark curls, Adrian Grenier is one of the more strikingly good-looking men dating in Hollywood today. And in addition to his monetary success, the “Entourage” star is known for having a strong conscious, as well, and is currently involved in many environmental causes. Though he has been linked to Paris Hilton before, Grenier denies dating her. He is currently seeing Australian actress Isabel Lucas.
10. Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio has essentially been considered one of Hollywood’s biggest “heartthrobs” since his 1997 appearance in “The Titanic,” which kicked off a maelstrom of hysteria over the Hollywood native. His classic good looks and piercing gaze made young girls and grown women swoon across the globe after seeing “The Titanic,” perhaps being one of the main reasons the film was so successful. DiCaprio is known for dating models, specifically Gisele Bundchen and now Israeli model Bar Refaeli.
11. John Mayer: Serial dater John Mayer may always have a girl on his arm, but if history is a teacher they won’t stay there very long. Mayer, the Connecticut-born singer, has dated starlets from Jennifer Love Hewitt to Jessica Simpson to Cameron Diaz. Currently linked to actress Jennifer Aniston, Mayer presumably woos his dates with his sensitive lyrics and melodic songs. A well-known comedian, as well, surely Mayer’s humor doesn’t hurt, either.
12. Orlando Bloom : British actor Orlando Bloom, it’s been well-noted, is one of the more beautiful men on the planet. And while he keeps a low profile in Hollywood, he’s the object of everyone’s attention on the web. In 2006, Google named him the most searched-for male. Bloom has had one notable Hollywood relationship with actress Kate Bosworth, and has also been linked to Kirsten Dunst and Penelope Cruz, but now dates model Miranda Kerr.
13. Colin Farrell: Ireland’s most notorious bad-boy, Colin Farrell has a reputation for being a player and a partier. Though he has allegedly been clean since going to rehab in 2005, Farrell once admitted to consuming enough drugs each week to get a small country high. He was married once to actress Amelia Warner for just four months, and in 2003 had a son with model Kim Bordenave. Currently, Farrell is free and completely on the market, with few rumors tying him to anyone.
14. Kanye West : If you like cocky men, then Kanye West is likely in your list of top 5 Hollywood bachelors. The good-looking rapper is known for his big ego, as well as being able to make successful music on a level unlike many of his peers. Though West was recently engaged to designer Alexis Phifer, the couple split earlier this year when it was rumored that they were having problems. So West, along with all his money, talent, and drive, are back in the game.
15. Adam Levine : The Maroon 5 frontman has a notorious reputation for being a womanizer with an uncanny knack for attracting a different woman every night of the week. Upfront about his serial dating habits, Levine has been linked to stars like Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, and Jessica Simpson to name a few.
16. Lance Armstrong: Now that his cycling career has died down and he is turning his focus more toward running his cancer foundation, Lance Armstrong has a lot of time on his hands to woo famous, young women in Hollywood. In his past lurks stars like singer Sheryl Crow, designer Tory Burch, and starlet Ashley Olsen. Currently, Armstrong is linked with Kate Hudson, who recently broke up with Owen Wilson. The jury’s out over whether the relationship will prosper, but frankly Armstrong seems more interested in playing the field.
17. Jesse Metcalfe : When Eva Longoria’s character on “Desperate Housewives” began an affair with the college-aged gardener, real-live desperate housewives everywhere were introduced to newbie Jesse Metcalfe, a 29-year-old former soap star with a chiseled face and body. In fact, Metcalfe most frequently appeared on the show without a shirt on, which the writers got away with on the feasibility argument — it is hot out in California and he’s a laboring landscaper, after all. Metcalfe’s tag on his MySpace page says single! And he’s currently pursuing a dual career in music.
18. Billy Crudup : Billy Crudup is no George Clooney, but the gorgeous actor has had much success when it comes to his craft. This Tony-Award winning guy has both a great face and a serious talent. Crudup is most notorious, however, for dumping his baby’s mama, Mary Louise Parker, when she was 7 months pregnant with their son, leaving her for younger actress Claire Danes. That relationship has since ended as well, so Crudup is free to any other lady willing to roll the dice on his fickle nature.
19. Joaquin Phoenix: Joaquin Phoenix is one of Hollywood’s hottest actors, though he likes to keep his private life private, rarely talking about himself in the press. In fact, he rarely talks to the press at all, and when he does he often earns the ire of many a reporter for being rude and short. But just look at that face! Certainly it’s enough to redeem him from all past transgressions, right? Phoenix once had a three-year romance with Liv Tyler, and has since had several shorter-term relationships with lesser-known women.
20. Justin Long: Hear me out – Justin Long may be known for being the geeky “Mac Guy” and not for his rock-solid abs, but he’s a cutie that earns instant cred for being Drew Barrymore’s ex-boyfriend. The actress, who dated Long for several months before splitting recently, and her paparazzi power can be credited with getting this adorable guy’s face in front of millions. He won’t stay single for long.
21. Mario Lopez : Once a washed-up actor from “Saved by the Bell,” Lopez’s career got a kick start when he appeared last year on “Dancing with the Stars.” Now the actor and his ridiculously muscled body are on the pages of every tabloid from here to Kentucky. Newly single, it’s likely that Lopez and his abs won’t be lonely for long.
22. Chase Crawford: “Gossip Girl” is one of the most talked-about and loved new shows on television, and while that’s mostly due to the saucy plotlines and the show’s guilty-pleasure quality, one of the main attractions is hot, new star Chace Crawford, who plays Nate Archibald on the show. His good looks have made him one of the most popular stars in Hollywood today. While he was known to date singer Carrie Underwood for a time, the actor is now single and available.
23. Justin Timberlake : When he said he was bringing sexy back, he wasn’t kidding. Justin Timberlake, who has been the boyfriend of Britney Spears, Alyssa Milano, and Cameron Diaz, and is now dating actress Jessica Biel, could fairly be called the most talented and physically gorgeous men in Los Angeles today. It seems there’s nothing he can’t do. This and his well worked-out physique make him a top rater on any respectable girl’s bachelor list.
24. Matthew McConaughey : OK, so McConaughey just recently had a baby with his model girlfriend Camila Alves. But the couple is not engaged, as of yet, so ladies, don’t cross this one off your list! McConaughey, who has become something of a parody for showing off his beach bod at any given opportunity, is undeniably beautiful, though maybe a little strange. With such a free spirit, it’s hard to imagine him tied-down forever.
25. Bruce Willis : Despite the fact that Willis is over the age of 50, he’s still got it going on. Though married to Demi Moore for 13 years and then subsequently engaged to actress Brooke Burns, this “Die Hard” star has the confidence and presence to bowl over the ladies. Wrinkles aside, Willis is one of Hollywood’s sexiest bachelors.

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Marrying out of their league, arguing over officiates, screaming at the bride in front of the guests – this is just some of the sorry behavior some celebs have exhibited at their very own wedding ceremonies. Not surprisingly, many of the stars on this list barely made it through their vows before their marriages were over. Here are some of the more scandalous celebrity couples to ever get hitched.

1. Britney Spears and Jason Alexander : People sure do it differently in Louisiana. In 2004, Britney Spears and her old childhood buddy Jason Alexander from Kentwood, Louisiana, were hold up in her posh hotel suite in Las Vegas watching the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” when they gazed over at each other with a crazy thought. “We were just looking at each other [Saturday morning] and said, ‘Let’s do something wild, crazy. Let’s go get married, just for the hell of it,’” Alexander told a entertainment show reporter. The marriage, which the couple attended in blue jeans and black shirts (presumably also “for the hell of it), lasted all of 55 hours – enough time for Britney’s handlers to fly to Sin City, smack some sense into her, and help her file papers for an annulment.
2. Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds: It was a big ol’ controversial year for Eddie Murphy. After denying that he impregnated Scary Spice Melanie Brown (paternity tests later proved he was the father), Murphy embarked on a very public romance with music producer Tracey Edmonds. The couple dated for almost two years before they flew to Bora Bora for a non-legal wedding ceremony. Though they planned to follow it up with a legal ceremony in the U.S., Edmonds was apparently turned off by the fact that Murphy repeatedly verbally assaulted her, screaming at both herself and her mother multiple times during the “symbolic” ceremony. Upon their return to America, the couple announced they decided to just be friends. Though after a display like that, it’s doubtful Edmonds is holding up her end of that bargain.
3. Britney Murphy and Simon Monjack : In May 2007, the petite actress with the enormous collagen lip injections married British screenwriter Simon Monjack in a secret ceremony at her home in Los Angeles. Sounds simple enough, right? Well at the time, the clandestine wedding was said to have taken place only because Murphy was trying to keep Monjack from being deported back to England. Just weeks before their wedding, Monjack, who wrote “The Factory Girl” was arrested and charged with having an expired visa. The couple did not comment on the allegations and, judging by the fact that the couple has now been together for a little over one year, it seems like there might be some falseness to the alleged falsity.
4. Pamela Anderson and Rick Solomon : The sleazy, big-chested actress famous for making a legendary sex tape with her ex-husband Tommy Lee married another Hollywood sleazoid famous for making a legendary sex tape with Paris Hilton. In October 2007, Pamela Anderson married Rick Solomon at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. The couple first got together, as Anderson told Ellen Degeneres, because it appeared Anderson owed Solomon a little money. “I paid off a poker debt with sexual favors, and I fell in love,” she said. How cute! Maybe prostitution does pay? But, alas, the couple, who held their ceremony during a 90-minute break between two magic shows in which Anderson was appearing, split a mere two months later. Both filed papers claiming fraud against the other. Shocking.
5. Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz : This controversy is definitely sheer hearsay at this point, but rumor on the street is that Ashlee Simpson objected to having her father Joe Simpson officiate her wedding to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz. At the last minute, Simpson allegedly said she wanted to be married by a Buddhist monk, and expressed her feelings to her father who insisted on marrying the couple. If this is true, it’s certainly not being corroborated by the couple, who was married merely weeks ago. Wentz has told the media that he couldn’t imagine having anyone other that Mr. Simpson unite the two in holy matrimony. File this one under: scandal unconfirmed.
6. Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra : The outrageous former Chicago Bulls star and the sexy pinup girl were married on Nov. 7, 1998 in, yep – you guessed it, Las Vegas. Rodman, who at the time liked to step out with Electra when the two were both wearing dresses, was known as a person who pushed the boundaries. How many NBA stars have you seen with pink hair? But Rodman showed up so drunk to his nuptials to Electra that his agent alleged that Rodman didn’t know what he was doing. Nine days later the union was annulled, and according to Rodman’s lawyer the groom’s intoxication at the wedding meant the wedding was doomed from the start by Electra’s money-grubbing ways. “Obviously, anyone that would marry somebody that was intoxicated to the point that they couldn’t speak or stand had ulterior motives of some sort,” Dwight Manley, Rodman’s agent, told the press at the time. Whatever the issue between the couple, it’s definitely one of the shorter-lived Hollywood weddings in the pages of history.
7. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley : OK, what wasn’t sketchy about the oddly-paired marriage between Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson? The public was skeptical from the get-go and the creepy couple even had to go on Primetime Live and insist that they actually liked each other and had sex. Jackson repeatedly said that they weren’t faking, and the couple even appeared on the MTV Music Video Awards to prove their love to the world with a really awkward kiss that sent shivers down the spines of America. But while they swore up and down the wedding, which conveniently occurred shortly after Jackson was accused of child molestation, was the real deal, Jackson and Presley filed for divorce only 18 months after they wed. Presley claimed she hadn’t seen the pop singer in six months at the time she filed for divorce. She later went on Oprah and said she believed Jackson used her.
8. Liza Minelli and David Gest: The marriage of Liza Minelli and David Gest was a bit of a freak show, alright. With a crazy-looking Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson serving as the wedding party onlookers could have reliably predicted the relationship’s demise before it legally began. The strange partnership lasted only 16 months before the couple filed for divorce. But the controversial details of the union came out in 2003 when Gest filed papers claiming that Minelli beat him regularly during their marriage and struggled with addiction. According to Gest, during one limo ride to a rehab center, Minelli drank a bottle of red wine and began beating him mercilessly, open fisted, in the car. He also claims that she once threw a lamp at him and tried to choke one of his employees. Minelli denies the claim, but it’s definitely one of the more controversial divorces in Hollywood history.
9. Fergie and Josh Duhamel: It’s another one from the unsubstantiated rumor mill, but some bloggers out there have been writing that Fergie and Josh Duhamel are arguing over the type of wedding they will have. Fergie, who sings almost solely about money, her glamourousness and her penchant for “working on her fitness,” allegedly wants a luxurious ceremony costing around $1.5 million, while Duhamel, who was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota, wants something laid back and casual. Adding further fury to their marriage rumors was one which claimed Fergie was pregnant, hence the proposal. Doesn’t seem to be any truth to that one, seeing as though it originated five months ago and she’s still thin as a rail, but it will be interesting to see whether it will be diamonds or daisies to decorate this couple’s wedding reception.
10. Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett: Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett met in 1993 and wed just three weeks after their first encounter. It was obvious to many entertainment reporters and observers that Roberts seemed to be slightly out of the unorthodox-looking country singer’s league. Their union made headlines for its duration, as people lobbed impolite comments at the couple, repeatedly pointing out the strangeness of their coupledom and referring to them as “beauty and the beast.” As if the fact that they married a mere 21 days after initially meeting wasn’t a sign that the marriage wouldn’t last, it seemed impossible that the couple would be able to withstand the near-constant public criticism. Whatever caused the split, the couple divorced in 1995 – less than two years after their wedding.
11. Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, and Brooke Mueller: As if there hasn’t been enough controversy surrounding the tumultuous marriage and subsequent divorce of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, the couple is making headlines again – this time over Sheen’s latest marriage to Brooke Mueller. Despite the fact that Richards has filed a restraining order and some pretty hefty allegations against Sheen – including claims that he physically abused her, is a drug addict, and hired prostitutes during their marriage (all of which he denies) – she also sent Sheen and his new wife a wedding gift, though she said it was officially from her daughters.
12. Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney : No could have ever guessed that Renee Zellweger and country singer Kenny Chesney would start dating – the unlikely pair didn’t seem to have common friends, interests, or even common invites to Hollywood parties. Rumors that they had become an item started after Zellweger appeared at one of Chesney’s concerts in Florida and walked on the stage to hand him a margarita and give him a kiss on the cheek. But aside from that, it was a quick and barely noticeable courtship. The world simply opened the paper one day to find out that the two had tied the knot in a small, private ceremony in the Virgin Islands. But just five months later, the couple was in the news again when reports surfaced that the duo had filed for an annulment citing “fraud.” To this day, neither Zellweger nor Chesney have come forth to reveal the real reasons behind their split, though Chesney did seem to be caught off guard by Zellweger’s initiation of the annulment. He later said he didn’t see it coming.
13. Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas: Drew Barrymore had barely recovered from her childhood addictions to drugs and alcohol, when at the age of 19 she impulsively married Los Angeles bartender Jeremy Thomas mere hours after she had met him. Barrymore, who was partying in Thomas’ bar one night, accepted a marriage proposal from him on the spot. The couple called a clairvoyant Justice of the Peace from the bar’s pay phone and someone arrived around 5 a.m. to conduct the ceremony. Not surprisingly, the couple divorced just 19 days later – together for precisely one day for every year that Barrymore had been alive!
14. Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd: Another wedding that shocked the world, Jennifer Lopez stunned the public when she walked down the aisle in 2001 with one of her backup dancers, Chris Judd. They divorced only nine months later amid rumors that they hadn’t been physically living together for some time. This is a story akin to the Lyle Lovett and Julia Roberts situation, except the gap between the two career-wise was even greater this time. Though Judd is considerably better looking than Lovett, he was virtually unknown by the public leaving many to wonder what J. Lo could see in him.
15. Anna Nicole Smith and J. Howard Marshall II : It doesn’t get any grosser than this one. In 1994, Houston oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II married Playboy bunny Anna Nicole Smith. She was 26 and he was 89. Think she was out for his money? Duh! After he died just one year after their wedding, Smith put on a riveting display of tearworks for the judge who would decide where his billions would go – to his gold digging wife or his gold digging children. The couple met when Smith was working in Houston as a stripper. Can you imagine what they had to talk about? This partnership is reminiscent of a scene from “Best in Show” where a similar couple – a wealthy old man with no teeth and a young buxom blond – are married and trying to convince filmmakers they have a lot in common. When asked what their shared interests are, the wife replies that they both “like soup.”

We have seen Red Carpet inspiration from Eva Longoria and Jessica Simpson now it is time to see how Katherine Heigl turns up the Red Carpet with her breathtaking hairstyles. No matter if her hair is long or short, Katherine Heigl makes a wowing fashion statement. That is what makes her such a great inspiration to brides. She has a variety of styles that are sure to please!

When looking for glamorous wedding hair, were else should you turn except to the red carpet? Fashionista’s everywhere turn to their celebrity counterparts for hair inspiration. And why not? They have a slew of personal stylists to make their hair one of a kind and wonderful. That’s why it’s a great place to find inspiration for your wedding day do. Some celebrities have simply become renowned for their gorgeous hair. As we saw in a previous post, Eva Longoria has mastered the red carpet and so has Jessica Simpson. We first fell in love with Jessica’s hairstyles in her wedding day simplicity, and from then on, she has become a deity in red carpet hairstyles.

When searching for the perfect wedding hairstyle, the best place to look is the red carpet. Fashion icons sport many red carpet updos that are sure to be a hit at any wedding. One particular icon is Eva Longoria. She’s known for her wonderful hairstyles and would be a great inspiration for any bride!

The average cost of a wedding in the US is currently about $30,000, according to CNN. But for a celebrity wedding that amount will hardly cover the dress. Check out these extravagant celebrity weddings that are some of the priciest on record.

1. Ryan and Trista : One of the only reality-TV romances to ever work out, Trista and Ryan met on the set of The Bachelorette and got engaged soon after the show ended. ABC executives quickly proposed the idea of televising the wedding and agreed to pay for what some are saying was a $4 million ceremony and reception held at Lodge Rancho Mirage in California. The entire place was covered in pink flowers – some say over 30,000 were used to decorate the room! Trista was outfitted in a Badgley Mishcka dress and diamond encrusted shoes from Stuart Weitzman. Food was flown in from 14 countries and guests went through over 180 bottles of champagne, 600 bottles of wine, and 1,500 pounds of chocolate.
2. Liza Minelli and David Gest: This strange couple was married in a $3.5 million ceremony in 2002. They were introduced to each other by Michael Jackson, a longtime friend of Gest’s, who also served as the best man in the wedding. It was a star-studded affair, with music legends like Gloria Gaynor, Al Green and Dionne Warwick in attendance. Liz Taylor was also part of the wedding party, standing as Minelli’s matron of honor. Gest and Minelli divorced little more than a year later, and Gest sued her for $10 million, claiming she was an abusive alcoholic. A dramatic end to what started out as a fairy tale romance.
3. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: Though this couple is now going through a messy divorce, their 2002 wedding was a lavish affair, costing $3 million. Held at Castle Leslie in Ireland, the guest list included Elton John, Bill Clinton, and Eric Clapton. While McCartney tried to keep details of the wedding secret, it is known that guests were treated to an all-vegetarian Indian buffet and a spectacular fireworks display after the ceremony. Unfortunately this didn’t make it the long haul the two recently divorced and the settlement topped the charts as the most expensive divorce in British History. The Beatles were right in saying ,”Can’t buy me love.”
4. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes : Scientologist Tom Cruise and former Dawson’s Creek star Katie Holmes had quite a public courtship, with Cruise loudly declaring his love for her on Oprah and at several press events. So it’s no surprise that their wedding ceremony was a major event. Traveling to Italy, the couple tied the knot at the Odescalchi Castle in Lake Bracciano. The affair cost $2 million. Both Cruise and Holmes wore Armani and exchanged white gold and diamond Cartier wedding bands. In attendance were some of the couple’s closest Hollywood friends, such as David and Victoria Beckham, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, and Brooke Shields. These two are still happily married with one child together and rumors buzzing that there could be a second on the way.
5. Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman: This pop star married music executive Bratman in a 2005 ceremony at the Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa Valley. Though the guest list was relatively small – with only 130 guests – the couple still managed to spend $2 million on their nuptials. Aguilera wore a Christian LaCroix gown and the couple exchanged wedding bands designed by Steven Webster of London. This couple met when Jordan was working for Christina’s management company Azoff Music Management. Christina’s manager Irving Azoff introduced the couple. They had a son on January 12, 2008 his name is Max. The new mama Christina spends the majority of her time now raising her baby boy Max and says her career will be on hold for awhile.
6. Liz Taylor and Larry Fortensky: Not surprisingly, Taylor’s seventh marriage to construction worker Larry Fortensky – a man 20 years younger than her – didn’t work out. The two met while going through treatment for alcoholism at the Betty Ford Clinic and married in 1991 at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. The ceremony cost $2 million. It was outdoors and a complete media circus. If it was any indication of the control issues to come, Taylor’s hairdresser served as Fortensky’s best man.
7. Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar: The $2 million nuptials between Hurley and Indian businessman Nayar was an intercontinental event, with ceremonies in both England and India. The festivities began with a ceremony at a 15th century castle in England and ended after five days of traditional Indian rites in Mumbai and Rajasthan. Guests included Elton John, Kate Moss and Hugh Grant. During the wedding a fight broke out between security gaurds and reporters. It started when the reporters wouldn’t let the couple’s car gain access to the drive to the Indian festivity. Then escalated when reporters worked past the guards and moved into the wedding before being forcibly removed.
8. Elton John and David Furnish: John and Furnish made formal their 12 year partnership with a civil ceremony in 2005. Their reception costs totaled $1.75 million, as 700 guests were invited to the champagne-fueled party held on the grounds of John’s mansion in Windsor, after the couple’s legal ceremony at Guidhall, the same location where Prince Charles married his soul mate, Camilla Parker Bowles. The couple met when a friend introduced them at a dinner party at Elton’s mansion. Elton said that David was the reason that he was able to overcome his addictions to both drugs and alcohol.
9. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: Not betraying the game that has brought Woods’ fortune, the golf supernova and his Swedish-model bride married in 2004 at the Sandy Lane Golf Resort in Barbados. Partially due to the fact that the couple rented out the entire hotel and resort, the wedding cost almost $2 million. There were 150 guests, including Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan. Elin wore a simple gown and flew in her personal hairstylists from London. At the reception, champagne and caviar were served, and the banquet room was decorated with over 10,000 red and black roses. Music was provided by Hootie and the Blowfish. No surprise that the world’s best golfer would also have the world’s best wedding. This couple is still together today and Tiger is a daddy as the couple has one daughter to share his love of golf with.
10. Lady Diana and Prince Charles: The royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer will go down in history as the most-watched wedding ever. Broadcast on TV, an estimated 750 million viewers tuned in, along with 3,500 invited guests and 600,000 spectators who crowded the side of the roads hoping to glimpse the royal couple. Diana’s Emmanuel gown, with its famous 25-foot-long train that trailed dramatically along the red carpet of St. Paul’s cathedral, was all the buzz and has been dubbed the most signature wedding dress of all time. It’s now shown in museums all over the world. Was this a match made in heaven? Unfortunately not as these two divorced in 1996. Just a year later the dear and loved Diana passed away in a tragic and sometimes controversial car accident.
11. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones: Douglas and Zeta-Jones wed in a $1.5 million ceremony at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Douglas, famed for his expensive divorce from first wife Diandra Douglas, is also newsworthy for hosting one of the priciest celebrity weddings on record. Like Brosnan, Douglas negotiated the rights to the wedding story and photos to OK! Magazine, so guests were forced to keep mum prior to the event. Zeta-Jones’ Welsh heritage was displayed proudly in the décor and the menu, as guests were treated to Welsh lamb. Douglas’ son Cameron from his first marriage was the best man, and attendees included stars like Sean Connery, Sharon Stone and Christopher Reeves.
12. Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith: This former James Bond married his bride Smith in a 2001 ceremony at an Irish castle. It was a highly private and very spendy affair, with Brosnan dropping $1.5 million on the ceremony. Both the bride and groom were whisked to and from the ceremony in Rolls Royces and Hello! Magazine bought the exclusive rights to the wedding photos. The couple’s six-tier wedding cake was said to cost almost $14,000. It comes as no surprise that the then James Bond’s wedding would be a very dramatic and beautiful event. The 120 people in attendance were the only people to set eyes on the wedding couple.
13. Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell : After five years of courtship, this couple wed in 1993 in a luxurious $1.5 million ceremony at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. There were 500 guests, including Bruce Willis, Quincy Jones and Russell Simmons. The entire grand ballroom was covered in tulips, gardenias, and orchids, all of which were immediately delivered to patients in a Harlem hospital following the wedding. Cristal champagne and lobster were served at the sit down dinner.
14. Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian : The short-lived wedding between Spelling, formerly of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, and Shanian, a producer, was not an understated affair, costing over $1 million. The ceremony was held at Spelling’s father’s estate in front of 400 guests. Spelling wore a flapper-style Badgley Mishcka bead-encrusted wedding gown and 2.5 carat diamond earrings. Wolfgang Puck designed the wedding menu, and all guests left with a silver bottle of champagne with the couple’s names engraved in the side. Just 15 months later, however, Shanian and Spelling split for good. Spelling is now married to actor Dean McDermott.
15. Madonna and Guy Ritchie: Star guests at the New Year’s Eve wedding of Madonna and movie director Guy Ritchie included Gwenyth Paltrow, Sting, and Stella McCartney, who designed Madonna’s vintage-style dress. The ceremony was held at a castle in Scotland, where Ritchie grew up. He wore a traditional Scottish kilt; Madonna accented her dress with a 78-carat diamond tiara. The bill? $1.5 million. Madonna is 10 years Guy’s senior, this happily married couple has had three children together. One daughter and two sons. The daughter being the oldest coming in 1996 and the sons both coming in the new millennium one in 2000 and the other in 2005.
16. Donald Trump and Melania Knauss: Declaring their love with a lavish $1 million ceremony, Trump and Knauss exchanged vows in front of over 500 guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Clint Eastwood and Elton John. Knauss’ $200,000 John Galliano gown, with its 13-foot train and crystal accents, was the centerpiece of the ceremony – she even modeled it for a Vogue cover shoot before the wedding. The wedding reception for Trump, who is 28 years his bride’s senior, was held at Trump’s luxurious Mal-a-Lago hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Trump finally opened his mouth to say words other than “you’re fired” and said “I do” in this lavish and luxurious ceremony of matrimony.
17. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston : This understated couple’s $1 million wedding in 2000 was held at the Mailbu estate of TV producer Marcy Carsey. There were 200 guests in attendance, four bands and another celebratory fireworks display. Pitt personally designed their matching white-gold wedding bands; Aniston wore a Lawrence Steele dress and Manolo Blahnik sandals. Guests included the entire cast of Friends, Cameron Diaz, and Melissa Ethridge.
18. David and Victoria Beckham : Posh Spice married soccer star David Beckham in 1999 in a small ceremony at an Irish castle before 29 guests, all of whom were instructed to wear white and black. Victoria donned a champagne-colored Vera Wang gown and Becks a white suit. Their 4-month-old son Brooklyn lay in a crib beside the altar and acted as the ring bearer. After the ceremony, the couple released white doves into the air and celebrated with a gigantic fireworks display and reception for hundreds of guests. Total costs were said to be around $800,000.
19. Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti: Another Scottish wedding, Judd and Scottish race car driver Franchitti were married in the same castle as Madonna and Ritchie. The couple’s $750,000 ceremony was attended by 100 guests, including Salma Hayek and Ed Norton. Judd wore a sleek Armani gown; Franchitti a traditional Scottish kilt. The couple met at a friends wedding reception. The friend told Judd that there would be a cute race car driver in attendance. While Judd is a huge Kentucky Basketball fan and not much of a racing fan she found enough space in her heart for this race car driver.
20. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker : The Desperate Housewives star and San Antonio Spurs married on the coveted 7/7/07 wedding date in a 17th century castle in France – Parker’s native home. While some of the reports were dismissed, it was said that the wedding cake was going to be made in California and flown in first class for the ceremony, resulting in a possible price tag of $40,000. But their wedding was the highlight of the summer – who didn’t see the paparazzi pics of Longoria arriving at Paris City Hall in her pink Chanel jumper? This couple is still very happily married as they both continue on in their own career paths.
21. Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola: It’s said that Carey modeled her 1993 wedding to music producer Tommy Mottola after Princess Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles. In the $500,000 ceremony, Carey wore a $25,000 Vera Wang gown designed after Princess Di’s with a 27-foot-long train. She also wore a custom-made tiara designed to look like one of Princess Diana’s. Fifty flower girls were present at the ceremony, and Carey and Mottola ordered a six-tier cake for the guests. This marriage was not a long one however as the couple separated in 1997. They parted ways and Mariah Carey’s career continued to blossom in the years to come.
22. Marc Antony and Dayanara Torres : Though he is now married to Jennifer Lopez, Anthony’s 2002 marriage to Miss Universe Dayanara Torres was one for the history books. The $500,000 ceremony was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in a 500-year-old cathedral. Over 200 guests gathered to watch Torres and Anthony renew their vows (they were originally married in a quick ceremony in Las Vegas in 2000.) At the lavish affair, Torres wore a $30,000 Reem Acra Bucheese gown and the couple exchanged rings worth $20,000.
23. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: The Oscar-winning actress and country music star wed in their hometown of Sydney, Australia in a ceremony that cost more than $250,000. Kidman wore a floor-length Balenciaga gown, and arrived at the cliff-top church in a limo with her father. There were 250 invitees in attendance, including fellow-Aussies like Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Naomi Watts. Throngs of fans lined the streets as guests were arriving at the ceremony, and while many details were kept private and out of the photographer’s reach, Kidman and Urban did leave a case of Victoria Bitter beer for the paparazzi. This couple has two children that Kidman adopted with Tom Cruise and they have not had any of their own.
24. Barbara Streisand and James Brolin: This couple wed in a traditional Jewish ceremony in the living room of her Malibu mansion. And while they didn’t drop a lot of money on the location or entertainment (Streisand sang at the reception), the flower bill alone must have been staggering. Streisand had florists transform her home into an indoor garden of sorts using tens of thousands of flowers. Streisand wore a crystal-encrusted Donna Karan wedding gown and diamond choker; guests were treated to soft-shell crab and porcine ravioli. When the couple met on a blind date James had just cut off all of his hair and the first thing Barbara said to him was “Geeze what happened to your hair!” From that moment on they were happily married as James said he enjoyed how truthful Barbara was.
25. Celine Dion and Rene Angelil : The French-Canadian singer married her longtime manager in Montreal on December 17, 1994. She wore an extravagant pearl-encrusted gown that took 1,000 hours to make and a seven pound crystal tiara. The reception at the Hotel Westin Mont-Royal featured artificial snowflakes falling on the 530 guests dancing to a 21-piece orchestra. This couple seems to be a true example of how to make a marriage work as they hit their toughest point when Rene was diagnosed with cancer. Celine has stayed by his side and continues to love him through the entire thing. Good luck you two.