Aside from reportedly shelling out over $1 million for an engagement ring, Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto’s wedding was one of the most expensive celebrity weddings in history. According to Us Weekly, the legendary baller and his wife spent a jaw-dropping amount — close to $10 million — for the lavish ceremony (Yes, you read that right: $10 million). The wedding took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, followed by a grand reception at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida, on April 27, 2013. More than 500 guests were in attendance, including some familiar faces: Tiger Woods, Scottie Pippen, Patrick Ewing, Ahmad Rashad, and Spike Lee, to name a few. Singers Usher and Robin Thicke also performed at the star-studded reception. “They’ve been planning for months and months,” a source told People of the nuptials, done by top wedding planner Sharon Sacks. Adding, “He wanted to give Yvette everything she’s ever wanted.”
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For the ceremony, Prieto wore a custom J’Aton Couture gown with a dramatic train and handmade lace covered in Swarovski crystals, while MJ matched her look with a classic all-black suit. At their wedding reception, the Jordans served a seven-layer white rum cake made by Edda’s Cake Designs, which featured crystal brooches and the couple’s monogram on the top layer for a personal finishing touch. “The attention to detail was magnificent,” an eyewitness told Us Weekly. “The tent even smelled beautiful. It looked like the most luscious garden you could imagine… The room was filled with thousands of candles, thousands.” Adding, “It was heavenly.”
