A wedding is never merely two people exchanging rings in front of a registrar or a clergyman; it’s a declaration of two people committing for better and for worse, a public affirmation of love and a desire share everything in life. It can also be a bold statement of two people’s vision and taste to reflect two unique personalities coming together incorporating culture, music, fashion, wealth, design and theatre. From the soaring Gothic arches of Westminster Abbey to the neon-lit chapels of Las Vegas. The setting frames the emotional core of the couple while inviting those nearest and dearest – and in the case of celebrities the press and the global village – to participate in the celebration.
When we look back across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, certain weddings stand apart not simply because of the wealth on display, but because of their sheer creative vision, cultural impact and symbolic resonance. The tools may change—from silver film and black-and-white BBC broadcasts to global 4K live streams and curated Instagram reels—but the underlying desire for expression remains constant. In modern times technology acts as the magnifying glass through which millions, sometimes billions, participate in a shared aesthetic experience.
Ranking these monumental events requires looking past social ‘impressions’ and the theatre of it all; the design, the sartorial legacy, the music, the public interest and the ultimate narrative arc of the union itself. Some of these marriages endured with quiet strength, while others collapsed under the crushing weight of public scrutiny. Yet, at the exact moment the vows were uttered, each of these celebrations captured something quintessential.
Here is our definitive, critically balanced ranking of the most iconic weddings in modern history.
1. Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer (1981)
The Ultimate Spectacle of the Twentieth Century
Country & Venue: St Paul’s Cathedral, London, United Kingdom
Global Viewership: Estimated 750 million across 74 countries
If ever a wedding was conceived as a piece of grand high-baroque theatre, it was the 1981 nuptials of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Set against the looming economic uncertainty of early 1980s Britain, the ceremony was deliberately engineered by Buckingham Palace as a masterclass in national morale-boosting and soft power. St Paul’s Cathedral provided an acoustic and visual grandeur far more theatrical than the traditional Westminster Abbey, offering a wider central aisle perfect for dramatic television camera pans.
The aesthetic pinnacle of the day was undoubtedly Diana’s gown, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel. Crinoline-backed and crafted from ivory silk taffeta with antique lace, it featured a record-breaking 25-foot train. Visually, it was hyper-romanticism brought to life, though practically it famously crumpled inside the Glass Coach. The musical curation was equally ambitious, featuring Kiri Te Kanawa singing Handel’s Let the Bright Seraphim, which elevated the religious service into a soaring concert.
The high-society guest list contained over 3,500 people, including global heads of state and European royalty. However, behind the breathtaking production lay deep interpersonal friction. The marriage famously faltered amidst public squabbles, extra-marital affairs and relentless media intrusion, culminating in their separation in 1992 and divorce in 1996. Their two sons, Prince William (born 1982) and Prince Harry (born 1984), would go on to host their own globally broadcast nuptials. Despite the tragedy of Diana’s death in 1997, the 1981 wedding remains the gold standard of televised royal pageantry.
2. Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier III of Monaco (1956)
Hollywood Glamour Meets the European Monarchy
Country & Venue: Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Global Viewership: Estimated 30 million viewers across Europe and North America
The April 1956 marriage of Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly (1929–1982) and Prince Rainier III of Monaco (1923–2005) was the ultimate mid-century fairy tale, the event curated to put the tiny principality of Monaco back on the international cultural and financial map. MGM Studios, which held Kelly’s film contract, agreed to release her from her obligations only on the condition that they were granted exclusive broadcasting rights to film the nuptials.
Designed by MGM costume designer Helen Rose, Grace Kelly’s wedding dress remains one of the most influential garments in modern history. Constructed from 300 yards of antique Valenciennes lace, silk tulle and peau de soie, the gown balanced understated elegance with regal authority. The two-week celebration included a civil ceremony in the Palace Throne Room followed by a solemn religious service attended by Hollywood royalty such as Ava Gardner and Cary Grant alongside European aristocrats.
The union produced three children: Princess Caroline (born 1957), Prince Albert II (born 1958) and Princess Stéphanie (born 1965). While the couple faced the natural friction of bringing a Hollywood icon into a strict, traditional European ruling house, they remained married for 26 years until Kelly’s tragic death in a car accident in 1982. Rainier never remarried, resting alongside her in the cathedral where they took their vows.
3. Prince William & Catherine Middleton (2011)
The Millennial Masterclass in Royal Transformation
Country & Venue: Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
Global Viewership: Estimated 2 billion viewers worldwide
On 29 April 2011, Prince William and Catherine Middleton pulled off a delicate balancing act: honouring centuries of royal tradition while projecting an accessible, contemporary image for a twenty-first-century constitutional monarchy. Westminster Abbey was transformed into a serene forest canopy with an avenue of mature field maple trees lining the nave, reflecting Catherine’s keen eye for natural aesthetic design.
The bride’s gown, engineered by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, was a triumph of British craftsmanship. Combining French Chantilly lace with UK-made English Cluny lace, the design subtly echoed Princess Diana’s silhouette while maintaining a modern, streamlined tailored structure. The musical choices balanced traditional choral works with Hubert Parry’s I Was Glad, creating an atmosphere of quiet reverence coupled with majestic triumph.
Attended by 1,900 guests—ranging from foreign royals to David and Victoria Beckham—the ceremony was followed by a reception at Buckingham Palace where Prince Charles hosted a private evening dinner. William and Catherine (now Prince and Princess of Wales) have established an exceptionally stable partnership, welcoming three children: Prince George (born 2013), Princess Charlotte (born 2015) and Prince Louis (born 2018).
4. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle (2018)
A Blending of Cultures and Modernisation in Windsor
Country & Venue: St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, United Kingdom
Global Viewership: Estimated 1.9 billion viewers worldwide
The May 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle felt like a historic departure for the British monarchy. St George’s Chapel provided an intimate yet historic backdrop for a ceremony that consciously blended traditional Anglican liturgy with African American culture and transatlantic flair.
Meghan’s dress, designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, was praised for its minimalist concept, featuring a silk boat-neck silhouette and a 16-foot veil embroidered with the flora of all 53 Commonwealth nations. The creative highlight of the service was an impassioned sermon on the power of love delivered by Bishop Michael Curry of the American Episcopal Church, accompanied by the Kingdom Choir’s stirring rendition of Ben E. King’s Stand by Me.
The event attracted an eclectic mix of Hollywood figures and British aristocracy, from Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams to Idris Elba. The couple welcomed two children: Prince Archie (born 2019) and Princess Lilibet (born 2021). However, mounting pressure from the tabloid press and internal royal friction led to their decision to step back from senior royal duties in 2020, eventually relocating to California. The couple remains united together amidst many global headlines.
5. John Lennon & Yoko Ono (1969)
Avant-Garde Performance
Country & Venue: The British Consulate, Gibraltar
Global Viewership: Print media covered globally; immortalised in the Beatles track The Ballad of John and Yoko
On 20 March 1969, John Lennon (1940–1980) and Yoko Ono turned the traditional concept of a wedding completely on its head. Rejecting traditional pomp, the couple chose the British overseas territory of Gibraltar for a ten-minute civil ceremony. Lennon wore a simple white suit, tennis shoes and dark sunglasses, while Ono opted for a white minidress, wide-brimmed hat and knee-high socks.
Rather than retiring to a private resort, Lennon and Ono immediately leveraged the world’s media attention to stage their famous “Bed-In for Peace” at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. For seven straight days, sitting in bed surrounded by hand-drawn peace signs, they invited journalists into their room to discuss non-violent political resistance. The wedding was not merely a personal union; it was an extended piece of conceptual performance art.
Despite intense public hostility from Beatles fans and music critics who unfairly blamed Ono for the band’s impending breakup, the couple maintained a deeply creative partnership. They welcomed their son, Sean Lennon, in 1975. Though they briefly separated during Lennon’s famous “Lost Weekend” period in the mid-1970s, they reunited and remained together until Lennon was tragically murdered outside their New York apartment building in December 1980.
6. David & Victoria Beckham (1999)
The Dawn of Late-90s Pop-Culture Royalty
Country & Venue: Luttrellstown Castle, County Dublin, Ireland
Global Viewership: Widely covered in international press; exclusive photo rights sold to OK! Magazine for a record £1 million
At the turn of the millennium, the wedding of Manchester United star David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria Adams (“Posh Spice”) marked the apex of celebrity culture merging with commercial branding. Held on 4 July 1999 at a fifteenth-century Irish castle, the event was a unapologetic masterclass in maximum aesthetic excess.
Victoria wore a Vera Wang satin gown with a custom 18-karat gold crown designed by jeweler Slim Barrett. The couple famously sat on velvet-upholstered golden thrones during the reception, a visual choice that drew equal parts delight and affectionate mockery from the press. For the evening party, both bride and groom changed into iconic matching bright purple outfits designed by Antonio Berardi.
The guest list was a selective blend of pop stars and elite footballers, including Spice Girls Emma Bunton, Melanie C and David’s teammate Gary Neville as best man. Their first child, Brooklyn (born March 1999), served as ring bearer. Over twenty-five years later, despite intense tabloid scrutiny and career transitions, the Beckhams remain one of global culture’s most enduring celebrity power couples, raising four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
7. Elvis Presley & Priscilla Beaulieu (1967)
Mid-Century Las Vegas Pop Minimalism
Country & Venue: Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Global Viewership: International press coverage; eight-minute ceremony with a brief press conference following
On 1 May 1967, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley (1935–1977), married Priscilla Beaulieu in a ceremony that lasted just eight minutes. Organised by Elvis’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, the wedding was designed to minimise fan chaos while delivering maximum promotional value for Elvis’s showbiz image.
Priscilla wore a flowing white chiffon gown featuring seed pearls that she had bought off the rack, topped with a dramatic three-foot tulle veil held in place by a rhinestoned crown. Elvis wore a black paisley silk tuxedo and cowboy boots, personifying late-1960s Las Vegas chic. The wedding breakfast featured a lavish six-tier wedding cake that cost an astronomical $3,200 at the time.
The couple had one daughter, Lisa Marie Presley (1968–2023). However, the pressures of Elvis’s grueling performance schedules, combined with lifestyle strains, led to their separation in 1972 and final divorce in 1973. Despite their separation, Elvis and Priscilla remained close friends until his death in August 1977.
8. Princess Elizabeth & Philip Mountbatten (1947)
Post-War Hope and Regal Elegance
Country & Venue: Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
Global Viewership: Broadcast by BBC Radio to 200 million people worldwide
Occurring just two years after the end of the Second World War, the 20 November 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II, 1926–2022) and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten (1921–2021) was described by Winston Churchill as a “flash of colour on the hard road we have to travel.” Due to post-war austerity, Princess Elizabeth had to use clothing ration coupons to purchase the fabric for her dress.
Designed by Norman Hartnell, the gown was constructed from ivory duchesse satin and embellished with 10,000 seed pearls imported from America. Inspired by Botticelli’s painting Primavera, the design featured embroidered star-patterned lilies and jasmine, symbolising national rebirth and optimism.
The ceremony was attended by 2,000 guests, including representatives from foreign royal houses. Philip gave up his Greek and Danish royal titles to become the Duke of Edinburgh. Their marriage proved to be the longest in British royal history, spanning 73 years until Prince Philip’s death in April 2021. They raised four children: King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
9. George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin (2014)
Venetian High Romance Meets Modern Glamour
Country & Venue: Aman Canal Grande (Palazzo Pappadopoli), Venice, Italy
Global Viewership: Featured across international news outlets and global fashion magazines
When eternal bachelor George Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in September 2014, they selected Venice as their stage. The three-day extravaganza utilised the city’s historic canals as a rolling runway, with guests transported via classic wooden water taxis while paparazzi looked on.
Amal wore an exquisite off-the-shoulder Oscar de la Renta gown of French lace, embroidered with hand-beaded pearls and diamanté accents. George chose a custom Giorgio Armani black tuxedo. The creative vision of the event balanced classic Italian romance with high-society sophistication, avoiding tacky celebrity cliché in favour of timeless elegance.
The star-studded guest list included Matt Damon, Cindy Crawford, Bono and Anna Wintour. In 2017, the couple welcomed twins, Alexander and Ella. Over a decade later, the Clooneys maintain a low-profile home life in Europe, balancing George’s artistic film projects with Amal’s continuing international legal work.
10. Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio (1954)
Hollywood Queen Meets Baseball Royalty
Country & Venue: San Francisco City Hall, California, United States
Global Viewership: Front-page coverage in newspapers across the globe
On 14 January 1954, screen icon Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) married New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999) in a quick, unannounced civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall. The pairing of Hollywood’s ultimate sex symbol with America’s most celebrated baseball player created a media frenzy that caught City Hall officials completely off guard.
In stark contrast to her glamorous film persona, Monroe wore a simple, dark chocolate-brown broadcloth suit with a white mink collar, paired with simple court shoes. The aesthetic was subdued, understated and modest. DiMaggio wore his trademark conservative suit and tie.
The union was notoriously volatile, torn apart by jealousy and conflicting expectations regarding Monroe’s career. The breaking point occurred during the filming of The Seven Year Itch in late 1954, where DiMaggio was reportedly furious over the famous subway grate scene. They divorced after just nine months of marriage. However, DiMaggio remained devoted to Monroe for the rest of his life, arranging her funeral in 1962 and sending red roses to her crypt three times a week for over twenty years.
11. John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (1996)
Minimalism and Private Elegance
Country & Venue: First African Baptist Church, Cumberland Island, Georgia, United States
Global Viewership: Kept secret from the press; revealed after the ceremony through a single black-and-white photograph.
On 21 September 1996, John F. Kennedy Jr. (1960–1999), son of the late US President, married Calvin Klein publicist Carolyn Bessette (1966–1999) in total secrecy on a remote island off the coast of Georgia. The tiny wooden church had no electricity, forcing the couple to say their vows by candle and lantern light.
Carolyn Bessette’s dress, designed by her close friend Narciso Rodriguez, redefined bridal fashion for the late 1990s. The pearl-white silk crepe bias-cut slip dress eschewed lace, petticoats and heavy embellishments, celebrating clean lines and sculptural simplicity. It remains one of the most referenced designs in modern sartorial history.
The intimate ceremony was attended by fewer than 40 guests, including Caroline Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. Despite intense press harassment upon their return to Manhattan, the couple built a quiet private life together. Tragically, their marriage was cut short after less than three years when their light aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Martha’s Vineyard in July 1999, killing John, Carolyn and her sister Lauren.
12. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West (2014)
High Concept Avant-Garde Meets Modern Digital Media
Country & Venue: Forte di Belvedere, Florence, Italy
Global Viewership: Social media phenomenon; broken record for the most-liked photo on Instagram at the time.
The May 2014 marriage of reality star Kim Kardashian and musician-designer Kanye West was an ambitious exercise in high-concept contemporary visual culture. The celebrations began with a rehearsal dinner at the Palace of Versailles in France, before guests were flown to a sixteenth-century fortress in Florence, Italy, for the main ceremony.
Kim wore a custom haute couture Givenchy gown designed by Riccardo Tisci, featuring long lace sleeves and delicate sheer cutouts. The set design included a stunning 20-foot-high wall of white gardenias, roses and peonies, framed against sweeping views of the Tuscan landscape. The production was personally curated by West, who treated the entire weekend as an extension of his architectural and musical aesthetic.
The event was attended by 200 close friends and family, including John Legend, who performed his hit All of Me. The couple went on to have four children: North (born 2013), Saint (born 2015), Chicago (born 2018) and Psalm (born 2019). After several years of high-profile creative collaborations and public turbulence, Kardashian filed for divorce in February 2021, which was finalised in 2022.
13. Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas (2018)
The Epic Fusion of Bollywood and Western Pop Culture
Country & Venue: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Global Viewership: International digital coverage and multi-platform media features
In December 2018, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra married American singer Nick Jonas in a lavish three-day celebration that effortlessly bridged Eastern and Western traditions. Set inside one of the world’s largest private residences, the wedding featured both a traditional Christian service and a full Hindu wedding ceremony.
For the Christian service, Chopra wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs, 2.3 million mother-of-pearl sequins and a spectacular 75-foot tulle veil. For the Hindu ceremony, she wore a traditional deep red lehenga designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, handcrafted by 110 embroiderers over 3,720 hours.
The festivities included a lively Sangeet competition where both families performed choreographed dance routines on a grand stage. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, via surrogate in January 2022, and continue to celebrate their multicultural heritage across homes in America and India.
14. Prince Edward & Sophie Rhys-Jones (1999)
The Understated Enduring Royal Partnership
Country & Venue: St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, United Kingdom
Global Viewership: Estimated 200 million viewers worldwide
On 19 June 1999, Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son, married public relations executive Sophie Rhys-Jones. Conceived as an informal family occasion compared to the grand state weddings of his older siblings, the couple asked guests to wear formal evening dresses without hats, setting a relaxed yet refined tone.
Sophie wore an elegant coat-dress designed by Samantha Shaw, crafted from silk crepe and organza with hand-dyed pearl and crystal embroidery. She completed the look with a tiara from the Queen’s private collection. The service was followed by a reception in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle.
Granted the titles of Earl and Countess of Wessex on their wedding day (and later elevated to Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh), Edward and Sophie have proved to be one of the most resilient couples in the royal family. They have two children, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor (born 2003) and James, Earl of Wessex (born 2007), and remain dedicated full-time working royals.
15. King Felipe VI & Letizia Ortiz of Spain (2004)
A Modern Royal Marriage Under the Skies of Madrid
Country & Venue: Almudena Cathedral, Madrid, Spain
Global Viewership: Watched by over 25 million viewers in Spain alone; tens of millions globally
The 22 May 2004 wedding of then-Crown Prince Felipe of Spain and former television news anchor Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was a moment of profound national unity, occurring just two months after the tragic Madrid train bombings. The ceremony was the first royal wedding held in Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral in over a century.
Letizia wore an austere yet majestic off-white gown created by veteran Spanish designer Manuel Pertegaz. The dress featured a high, standing collar embroidered with real gold and silver thread, incorporating the fleur-de-lis motif of the House of Bourbon. Despite torrential rain on the day, the couple made a brave procession through the historic streets of Madrid.
The service was attended by over 1,400 guests, including representatives from royal families worldwide. Elevated to King and Queen of Spain in 2014 following King Juan Carlos’s abdication, Felipe and Letizia have successfully navigated institutional challenges to modernise the Spanish monarchy. They have two daughters: Leonor, Princess of Asturias (born 2005) and Infanta Sofía (born 2007).
16. Princess Margaret & Antony Armstrong-Jones (1960)
Bohemian Flair Meets the Royal Establishment
Country & Venue: Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
Global Viewership: Estimated 300 million viewers worldwide
On 6 May 1960, Princess Margaret, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, married society photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon). It was a landmark moment for broadcasting history, as it became the first royal wedding ever to be televised live, bringing the interior of Westminster Abbey directly into millions of living rooms across Britain and around the globe.
Designed by Norman Hartnell, Princess Margaret’s gown was a masterpiece of architectural simplicity. Made from plain silk organza, it eschewed heavy surface embellishment to focus entirely on shape, line and proportion, designed specifically to complement her petite frame. She topped the ensemble with the striking Poltimore Tiara, which she had purchased herself at auction.
The guest list brought together classical aristocrats with fashionable artists, designers and bohemian society figures of 1960s London. The couple had two children: David, Earl of Snowdon (born 1961) and Lady Sarah Chatto (born 1964). However, their fiery personalities and conflicting lifestyles led to prolonged periods of strain, resulting in their separation in 1976 and eventual divorce in 1978.
What Makes a Wedding Truly Iconic?
When we look back across these sixteen remarkable ceremonies, a clear pattern emerges. The truly iconic weddings are rarely those that simply spend the most money. Instead, they are the ones where vision, art history, style and cultural timing intersect perfectly. A wedding dress can define a decade’s design ethos—whether it is Helen Rose’s lace masterpiece for Grace Kelly in 1956 or Narciso Rodriguez’s minimalist slip dress for Carolyn Bessette forty years later.
Equally, technology plays a pivotal role in how these moments settle into our collective memory. In 1947, millions gathered around wooden radio sets to listen to Princess Elizabeth’s vows. By 1981, colour television transformed Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s nuptials into an immersive global cinematic event. Today, social media feeds instantly democratise and dissect every embroidery choice, floral installation and guest reaction in real time.
Yet beneath the media circus, the grand cathedrals and the haute couture lies a very simple human truth: a wedding is a public declaration of optimism. Whether those unions endured for seventy years or collapsed within nine months, the creative energy unleashed during those brief hours continues to inspire, challenge and captivate our shared imagination.
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Facts & Figures
- Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer (1981): St Paul’s Cathedral, London. 29 July 1981. 3,500 guests. 25-foot dress train (longest in royal history). Estimated global television audience of 750 million.
- Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier III (1956): Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco. 19 April 1956. Dress designed by Helen Rose using 300 yards of antique lace. 600 guests.
- Prince William & Catherine Middleton (2011): Westminster Abbey, London. 29 April 2011. Estimated overall cost of £23.7 million. Peak UK TV audience of 26.3 million; estimated 2 billion global viewers.
- John Lennon & Yoko Ono (1969): British Consulate, Gibraltar. 20 March 1969. 10-minute civil service followed by a 7-day Bed-In for Peace at the Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam.
- David & Victoria Beckham (1999): Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland. 4 July 1999. Photo rights sold for £1 million. Dress by Vera Wang.
- Prince Harry & Meghan Markle (2018): St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. 19 May 2018. Veil featured flora from all 53 Commonwealth nations. Estimated global audience of 1.9 billion.
- Elvis Presley & Priscilla Beaulieu (1967): Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas. 1 May 1967. 8-minute ceremony. 6-tier wedding cake costing $3,200.
- Princess Elizabeth & Philip Mountbatten (1947): Westminster Abbey, London. 20 November 1947. Dress designed by Norman Hartnell featuring 10,000 seed pearls. Broadcast via BBC Radio to 200 million listeners.
- George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin (2014): Aman Canal Grande, Venice, Italy. 27 September 2014. Dress designed by Oscar de la Renta.
- Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio (1954): San Francisco City Hall, California. 14 January 1954. Civil judge presiding. Divorced October 1954.
- John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (1996): First African Baptist Church, Cumberland Island, Georgia. 21 September 1996. Dress by Narciso Rodriguez. Candlelit service with fewer than 40 guests.
- Kim Kardashian & Kanye West (2014): Forte di Belvedere, Florence, Italy. 24 May 2014. Haute couture Givenchy gown by Riccardo Tisci. 20-foot floral wall backdrop.
- Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas (2018): Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, India. 1–3 December 2018. Dual Christian and Hindu ceremonies featuring a 75-foot veil and 3,720 hours of lehenga embroidery.
- Prince Edward & Sophie Rhys-Jones (1999): St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. 19 June 1999. TV audience of 200 million.
- King Felipe VI & Letizia Ortiz (2004): Almudena Cathedral, Madrid. 22 May 2004. Watched by over 25 million viewers in Spain.
- Princess Margaret & Antony Armstrong-Jones (1960): Westminster Abbey, London. 6 May 1960. First televised royal wedding, watched by 300 million viewers globally.
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