10 Extravagant Athlete Weddings

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

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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)

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)

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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)

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Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada  - The government of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten reportedly footed the $90,000 bill for the 2012 wedding of Chad Johnson and reality TV star Evelyn Lozada. After just 41 days of marriage, however, Lozada filed for divorce from the former NFL star following accusations that he head-butted her during an argument. Johnson later pled "no contest" to a domestic battery charge. (Photo: Mike Colon/LO/Getty Images)

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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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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)

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant wed his high school sweetheart, Vanessa Laine, in a ritzy ceremony in Dana Point, California, in 2001. To top off her special day, the bride reportedly wore a gown by Vera Wang and more than $500,000 in jewels. While their relationship hit a rocky patch in 2011, with Vanessa filing for divorce amid rumors of Kobe's infidelity, the couple has since reconciled and seem tighter than ever. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for ESPY)

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Kobe and Vanessa Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant wed his high school sweetheart, Vanessa Laine, in a ritzy ceremony in Dana Point, California, in 2001. To top off her special day, the bride reportedly wore a gown by Vera Wang and more than $500,000 in jewels. While their relationship hit a rocky patch in 2011, with Vanessa filing for divorce amid rumors of Kobe's infidelity, the couple has since reconciled and seem tighter than ever. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for ESPY)

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Sanya Richards-Ross and Aaron Ross - U.S. Olympic track star Sanya Richards said "I do" to New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross in 2010 at a glamorous ceremony in Austin, Texas, that was featured on the reality TV show Platinum Weddings. With a theme of "Fashionable Elegance," it's no surprise that the nuptials reportedly had a price tag of $600,000. (Photo: Riccardo S. Savi/Getty Images)

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Sanya Richards-Ross and Aaron Ross - U.S. Olympic track star Sanya Richards said "I do" to New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross in 2010 at a glamorous ceremony in Austin, Texas, that was featured on the reality TV show Platinum Weddings. With a theme of "Fashionable Elegance," it's no surprise that the nuptials reportedly had a price tag of $600,000. (Photo: Riccardo S. Savi/Getty Images)

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann - Reality TV star Kim Zolciak wed Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann in a $1 million ceremony in Atlanta in 2011. Covered in Swarovski crystal and cut from Duchess Satin, her gown reportedly had a price tag of $58,000 and the couple's 11-tiered cake was a sweet steal at $14,000. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann - Reality TV star Kim Zolciak wed Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann in a $1 million ceremony in Atlanta in 2011. Covered in Swarovski crystal and cut from Duchess Satin, her gown reportedly had a price tag of $58,000 and the couple's 11-tiered cake was a sweet steal at $14,000. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett - After moving on from Playboy patriarch Hugh Hefner, Kendra Wilkinson wed former NFL player Hank Baskett in a "fairytale-like" ceremony — with an estimated price tag of $1 million — at the Playboy Mansion in 2009. Attendees included Wilkinson's The Girls Next Door co-stars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison and Baskett's Philadelphia Eagles teammates. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For COVERGIRL)

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett - After moving on from Playboy patriarch Hugh Hefner, Kendra Wilkinson wed former NFL player Hank Baskett in a "fairytale-like" ceremony — with an estimated price tag of $1 million — at the Playboy Mansion in 2009. Attendees included Wilkinson's The Girls Next Door co-stars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison and Baskett's Philadelphia Eagles teammates. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For COVERGIRL)

Chris Paul and Jada Crawley - Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul tied the knot with his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley, in a ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2011. All-star guests including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union and Carmelo and Lala Anthony were treated to a performance by Robin Thicke. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Jordan Brand)

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Chris Paul and Jada Crawley - Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul tied the knot with his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley, in a ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2011. All-star guests including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union and Carmelo and Lala Anthony were treated to a performance by Robin Thicke. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Jordan Brand)

Amar'e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch - New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire and longtime girlfriend Alexis Welch tweeted an image of their wedding bands after getting hitched in 2012. Their super-private ceremony was held on the rooftop of their New York City home and included just 12 guests. (Photo: Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

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Amar'e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch - New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire and longtime girlfriend Alexis Welch tweeted an image of their wedding bands after getting hitched in 2012. Their super-private ceremony was held on the rooftop of their New York City home and included just 12 guests. (Photo: Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)