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14 Celebrity Wedding Ceremonies That Were Low-Key, And 13 Others That Were The Complete Opposite – Lavish

by Maryjane

We’ll admit it: celebrity weddings are far superior to “regular” weddings. Following along with the planning, imagining what kind of gown the bride will wear, and oohing over the reception photos is a lot of fun.

Celebrities all have a lot of money—and one of the most expensive things that anyone can spend money on is a wedding. It’s difficult not to get caught up in the hype and marvel at the splendor of celebrity weddings.

There’s a lot of preparation associated with most celebrity wedding ceremonies: huge gowns, exotic locations, gourmet food, and a guest list as long as your arm. While some celebrities choose to go all out for their wedding, other couples take the opposite approach, retreating to a private location, keeping it simple, and only inviting family and close friends—if they choose to tell anybody at all.

While celebrities like Kim Kardashian went all out, broadcasting their weddings live on the internet (and on TV), many others have chosen to marry privately. Isn’t it just a matter of personal preference?

To cover both sides of the preference for you, here are 14 celebrities who chose low-key weddings over large, elaborate events with extensive media coverage; and 13 others that were the complete opposite – extravagant.

1. Beyoncé and Jay-Z had a low-key wedding that was intensely private with only 40 guests in attendance

1. Beyoncé and Jay-Z had a low-key wedding that was intensely private with only 40 guests in attendanceInstagram: @mstinalawson

2. Kim Kardashian and Kanye had a lavish wedding in Florence, Italy, and the rehearsal dinner at the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles

2. Kim Kardashian and Kanye had a lavish wedding in Florence, Italy, and the rehearsal dinner at the Hall of Mirrors in VersaillesInstagram: @kimkardashian

3. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner had a low-key wedding but did lavish ceremony in France later that year

4. Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian had a lavish wedding in Montecito, California, with close to 450 guests

4. Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian had a lavish wedding in Montecito, California, with close to 450 guestsE!

5. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had a secret low-key wedding at the house in Tennessee, with only a few people present

5. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had a secret low-key wedding at the house in Tennessee, with only a few people present@MileyCyrus

6. Ciara and Russell Wilson had a lavish wedding at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England, with 110 guests

6. Ciara and Russell Wilson had a lavish wedding at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England, with 110 guestsInstagram: @dangerusswilson

7. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had a low-key wedding at City Hall in San Francisco, and made use of Joe's baseball-related trip to Japan as their honeymoon

7. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had a low-key wedding at City Hall in San Francisco, and made use of Joe's baseball-related trip to Japan as their honeymoonInternational News Photos (INP) / AFP via Getty Images

8. Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan had a lavish wedding at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, and their wedding tent was apparently the largest tent used in wedding history

8. Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan had a lavish wedding at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, and their wedding tent was apparently the largest tent used in wedding historyInstagram: @makeupbymario

9. Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz had a really low-key wedding with only four guests — two being their children, and the other two being family friends

9. Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz had a really low-key wedding with only four guests — two being their children, and the other two being family friendsJason LaVeris / FilmMagic via Getty Images

10. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had a lavish wedding at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur with multiple ceremonies and 200 guests in attendance

10. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had a lavish wedding at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur with multiple ceremonies and 200 guests in attendanceManoj Verma / Hindustan Times via Getty Images

11. Low-Key: Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa had a low-key wedding in 1996, with Kelly wearing a $199 dress from a Barneys Warehouse sale

11. Low-Key: Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa had a low-key wedding in 1996, with Kelly wearing a $199 dress from a Barneys Warehouse salekellyripa

12. David and Victoria Beckham had a lavish wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin where they sat on thrones and had their very own flag raised above the castle

12. David and Victoria Beckham had a lavish wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin where they sat on thrones and had their very own flag raised above the castleInstagram: @victoriabeckham

13. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin had a seriously low-key wedding in Santa Barbara, California with no family members in attendance

13. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin had a seriously low-key wedding in Santa Barbara, California with no family members in attendanceKevin Mazur / Getty Images for J/P Haitian Relief Organization

14. Prince William and Kate Middleton had a lavish wedding with over 2,000 guests at the Westminster Abbey and then proceeded to Buckingham Palace

14. Prince William and Kate Middleton had a lavish wedding with over 2,000 guests at the Westminster Abbey and then proceeded to Buckingham PalaceIan Gavan/GP / Getty Images

15. Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady had a low-key wedding at a church in Santa Monica with a small private barbecue at their house serving as a reception

16. Madonna and Guy Ritchie had a lavish wedding at Skibo Castle in Scotland and the bride wore a Stella McCartney dress

16. Madonna and Guy Ritchie had a lavish wedding at Skibo Castle in Scotland and the bride wore a Stella McCartney dressJustin Goff\UK Press via Getty Images

17. Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell had a low-key wedding at the Beverly Hills Courthouse

17. Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell had a low-key wedding at the Beverly Hills CourthouseInstagram: @kristenanniebell

18. Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake had a lavish wedding at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Southern Italy with around 100 guests

18. Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake had a lavish wedding at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Southern Italy with around 100 guestsSteve Granitz / WireImage via Getty Images

19. Lily Allen and David Harbour had a low-key wedding at a Vegas chapel and to celebrate, they ate In-N-Out burgers

20. Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre had a three-day lavish wedding in Morocco in front of 200 guests

20. Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre had a three-day lavish wedding in Morocco in front of 200 guestsvogue.co.uk

21. Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston had a low-key wedding at their home in Bel-Air in front of just their close friends and family

21. Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston had a low-key wedding at their home in Bel-Air in front of just their close friends and familyJb Lacroix / WireImage via Getty Images

22. NeNe and Gregg Leakes had previously been married and divorced, remarried again in a lavish wedding in 2013 with roughly 400 guests in attendance

22. NeNe and Gregg Leakes had previously been married and divorced, remarried again in a lavish wedding in 2013 with roughly 400 guests in attendanceWilford Harewood / Bravo / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images

23. Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson had an intimate and small low-key wedding at their New York home

23. Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson had an intimate and small low-key wedding at their New York homeAxelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic via Getty Images

24. Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had a lavish wedding at the Odescalchi Castle in Italy and they reportedly spent £100,000 on just Chrome Hearts sunglasses as gifts for their guests

24. Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had a lavish wedding at the Odescalchi Castle in Italy and they reportedly spent £100,000 on just Chrome Hearts sunglasses as gifts for their guestsWireimage House / Getty Images

25. Justin and Hailey Bieber had a low-key wedding at a New York City courthouse in 2018

26. George and Amal Clooney had a lavish wedding over a weekend in Venice in front of 100 guests

26. George and Amal Clooney had a lavish wedding over a weekend in Venice in front of 100 guestsPierre Teyssot /AFP via Getty Images

27. Ariana Grande had a low-key wedding at her house wearing a Vera Wang haute couture with fewer than 20 close friends and family in attendance

To some, an all-out wedding ceremony is certainly entertaining to watch and attend, especially if there is an open bar. Others, on the other hand, find private, intimate ceremonies to be more relatable and heartwarming.

In the end, with or without hype, the presence or absence of a slew of friends and well-wishers, it all comes down to personal preference, nothing else!

What are your thoughts on austere and lavish celebrity weddings? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

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