The Most Lavish Celebrity Weddings, From the Royals to Taylor Swift
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The article contrasts intimate, low-key, and casual weddings with lavish, extravagant ones, focusing on weddings with opulent décor, attire, guest lists, and high costs.
- It highlights the upcoming wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, noting the potential extravagance of renting Madison Square Garden for their ceremony.
- The piece references the 1999 wedding of Victoria "Posh Spice" Adams and David Beckham as an example of a lavish wedding, held in a 15th-century castle with 225 guests and featuring luxurious details like a $10,000 crown and golden thrones.
- The Beckham wedding included notable elements such as a nude sculpture cake topper, a bishop officiating, and a fireworks display, though a planned Elton John performance was canceled due to illness.
