THE FIVE MOST EXPENSIVE WEDDINGS OF ALL TIME

 When it comes to spending money it is common for couples to set an enormous amount aside for their wedding day, which is understandable as it's usually a once in a lifetime occasion. There are some couples who have more money than others, which is understandable as weddings are typically a once in a lifetime occasion. Without further delay Here are the top five weddings with the highest cost that have ever been held: Like all historical weddings the costs of ceremonies in centuries past is a mystery, with only a few documented references, however imperial Ottoman weddings were known for their lavishness and grandeur. It's tempting to believe that a long, expensive wedding could be considered indulgence. But, the Ottoman Sultans of the Empire and their children beat this record by quite a bit. The wedding lasted two and a half weeks which included numerous ceremonies and parades. Competitions between wrestlers and athletes as well as dancing and singing, firework displays, and an array of shows and theatre performances took place during the 18-day event.This wedding featured an amazing display of artificial trees of varying sizes with silver leaves. The largest tree measured five metres in width and was dragged through the city by 200 slaves in an impressive procession. Each house on its path was destroyed.