THE FIVE MOST EXPENSIVE WEDDINGS OF ALL TIME

 When it comes to spending, most couples put aside a significant amount to celebrate their wedding and that's understandable considering it's usually a once in a lifetime occasion. Some couples are more extravagant and, with no limits weddings have seen plenty of shockingly costly weddings.From singers, actors and royalty, many of high society's most prestigious have pulled every ounce of effort in the wedding budget, to ensure that their event was truly unforgettable. Without further delay Here are the five most costly weddings of all time:As with all historical weddings, the cost of the ceremonies of the past are vague with few measurable references in documentation, however imperial Ottoman weddings were renowned for their opulence and grandeur. If the thought of a long wedding sounds like a treat, the sultans of the Ottoman Empire and their sons and daughters outdid themselves, as weddings often took place over many weeks.One wedding that has been recorded was the marriage of Hatice Sultan and Muhaship Mustafa Pasa in the 17th century. Two and a half weeks of festivities were held during the wedding. Competitions between wrestlers and athletes, singing and dancing, fireworks shows, and an array of spectacles and performances were held during the 18-day event.This wedding featured an amazing display of artificial trees of different sizes and silver leaves. The largest tree measured five meters in height and was pulled through the city by 200 slaves in a stunning procession. Every house in its path was destroyed.