10 Extravagant Athlete Weddings

Jordan and others who spared no expense on their big day.

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries - In 2011, millions of fans tuned in to watch Kim Kardashian marry Brooklyn Nets forward Kris Humphries in a lavish wedding ceremony — estimated at a cost of $20 million, including the bride's $60,000 wedding gown — that was captured for Kardashian's reality TV show. The couple famously called it quits after just 72 days of marriage. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozoda - More than two million adults — and more than 15 million children — are exposed to domestic violence every single year, according to recent estimates from the U.S. Department of Justice. In the sports world, domestic violence has plagued some players and their mates, and the accusations of abuse continue. — Britt Middleton  Chad Johnson was arrested for domestic abuse after he allegedly head-butted his wife, Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada, during an argument on Aug. 11. He is expected to appear before a judge to face charges. Johnson was convicted in 2000 of battering his then-girlfriend. (Photo: Mike Colon/LO/Getty Images)Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren - In 2004, Tiger Woods rented out an entire hotel in Barbados for his super swanky wedding to former nanny Elin Nordegren. The price for privacy was steep: Woods reportedly spent $1.5 million on the nuptials, with Oprah Winfrey and Charles Barkley counted among the guests. The golfer's 2009 cheating scandal led to Nordegren filing for divorce after five years of marriage. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto - A peek into the extravagant ceremonies and celebrities guests invited to some of the sports world's most notable weddings. — Britt Middleton NBA legend Michael Jordan took his second trip down the aisle over the weekend, marrying former model Yvette Prieto in front of 300 guests, including Tiger Woods, Spike Lee and Patrick Ewing, in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo: AP Photo/JUMP.DC, Joe Buissink)

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