5. Katie Perry and Russell Brand, India
This kooky comedian and superstar singer couple went all out with a lavish Indian wedding fit for a maharaja in October of 2010. The multi-day festivities were held at the Aman-e-Khas luxury resort and wildlife sanctuary near Ranthambore in Northern India, famous for its tigers, leopards, wild boars, hyenas and sloth bears. The night before the big day included a traditional Indian prenuptial henna application and a big Bollywood bash in full sari regalia. The ceremony itself was described as spiritual and simple, but it involved a procession of elephants and camels so clearly this was no understated affair. Despite all this expense and extravagance, just 14 months later Katie and Russell decided they were “incompatible” and called it quits.
6. Seal and Heidi Klum, Mexico
Not only did the singer and supermodel twosome have a luxurious destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta back in May 2005, they renewed their vows on an annual basis each anniversary in front of family and friends. The relatively intimate wedding took place near Seal’s home on Mexico’s Costa Careyes in front of 40 guests, but the subsequent vow renewal ceremonies were over-the-top themed events, including an elaborate Palm Beach masquerade ball and a Malibu white-trash wedding. They raised three biological children together plus a daughter from a previous relationship. From all outward appearances, this was a true love story destined for a happy ending. However, the seven year itch got them and they divorced in 2012. Or you can blame it on the bodyguard. Either way, it kind of makes a mockery of all those vows.
