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Most expensive weddings in 2011

The average couple trimmed their wedding budget by $1,500 -- to $26,500 -- while celeb weddings set new records for extravagance.

Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock
Cost of wedding: $65 million
Over-the-top expense: $1 million for a barbecue for 8,000, plus dinner for 500 by chef Alain Ducasse.
U.S. average for reception: $12,000



Source: Celebritybrideguide.com, Brides magazine, TheKnot.com
By Carolyn Bigda, Beth Braverman, Kim Clark, Donna Rosato and Tali Yahalom @Money - Last updated December 09 2011: 6:43 AM ET
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