If there’s one thing all of Bravo’s Real Housewives have in common, it’s a knack for throwing a lavish (and expensive) event.
So, it comes as no surprise that when these ladies say “I do,” their big days are over-the-top and filled with tons of luxury items.
Especially when they know that their big event is going to make it on TV screens as fans of their show watch them wed.
Throughout the years, many elaborate weddings have been shown on television screens across several of the Real Housewives’ cities.
Although some of the couples in this list didn’t stay together until death did them part, they will always have the memory of their extravagant nuptials. Here are some of the best weddings to grace Bravo history.
1. NeNe and Gregg Leakes – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
View this post on InstagramHappy Anniversary Mrs Leakes Yasssssss…… You are the Love on my brain, the light in my heart, the passion in my flame, the wind that keeps me soaring. You are "My Everything" We got The Love Hunni, yes we got the Juice and i'm gonna stay thirsty my Love…. As you remember this day, as I will, let us Not forget, God did it, God made it and God will keep us together…. Forever with you my Love is Not long enough… You have my days, my nights and everything in between…. Always and Forever is my Promise to Love YOU…. Happy Anniversary yes Again…
In 2011, after 13 years of marriage, RHOA OG NeNe Leakes and her husband, Gregg, decided to file for divorce. Two years later, the couple found their way back to each other and decided to walk down the aisle for the second time.
The nuptials were televised during NeNe’s spinoff, I Dream of NeNe: the wedding had a total of 400 guests, per Radar Online. She also had nine bridesmaids for the wedding, including current RHOA stars Cynthia Bailey and Marlo Hampton.
To add more elegance, NeNe wore two wedding gowns for the ceremony and the reception that followed. The dresses were from luxury designers Baracci and Pnina Tornai and were worth an estimated $20,000.
2. Tamra and Eddie Judge – The Real Housewives of Orange County
View this post on InstagramThank you @chrisbentley for the amazing memories #5years #tamrasocwedding
After filing for divorce from her ex-husband Simon Barney in 2011, RHOC fans watched as Tamra found love again with her current husband, Eddie Judge. The couple got married in 2013 and cameras followed them every step of the way.
Their wedding was held at the Monarch Beach Resort in California, followed by a reception at the St. Regis hotel. The event had 100 guests, including most of her fellow castmates.
In addition to the chandeliers, crystal chains, and other opulent items at the wedding, Tamra insisted on having three different wedding gowns throughout the day. According to Bravo, the dresses were designed for Tamra by Mark Zunino and finished off the look with a bridal cuff, which was tailored by Diann Valentine.
3. LeeAnne Locken and Rich Emberlin – The Real Housewives of Dallas
View this post on InstagramTONIGHT! We begin the path to Our Wedding .. “People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we team up and call it LOVE”- Dr. Seuss .. Thank you to all my friends who helped me walk this journey and helped fill it with LOVE! Your kindness will never be forgotten!! by @joegpacetti by @nardosdesign
One of the most buzzed-about weddings in Housewives history is LeeAnne Locken’s $4 million-wedding to Rich Emberlin in November 2019.
The wedding was so extravagant that Bravo had to release a statement to confirm that the network had nothing to do with funding the nuptials. Nonetheless, the wedding was something Bravo fans hadn’t seen on such a high magnitude.
The wedding was shown on RHOD shortly before LeeAnne’s shocking exit and was filled with dancing cowboys, disco ninjas, and a decked-out cathedral in Dallas. LeeAnne wore a $1 million emerald-and-diamond tiara and a $25,000 gown.
According to Today, Although the wedding was extravagant, the housewife upset her guests by opting not to feed them during the wedding.
4. Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
View this post on InstagramAlways and forever
Former RHOA star Eva Marcille spent her first year as a full-time peach holder planning her fairytale wedding to her politician husband, Michael Sterling. The pair got married in October 2018 with a ceremony that cost $350,000.
Eva told Essence back in March 2019 that she wanted to stick to a ballroom theme that was fit for a princess. In order to achieve this, she said she implemented specific rules for her guests to abide by.
“No kids, no plus ones and no ankles,” she said. “I wanted ballgowns and [some people] still showed up in a cocktail dress! I’m like, no, no ankles!”
In addition to having palace rules, Eva also had NeNe Leakes speak at her wedding. At the time, Eva considered NeNe to be a sister to her and said she had given her solid advice about marriage before she walked down the aisle.
5. Camille Grammer and David Meyer – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
View this post on InstagramTonight on #rhobh My special day! Let’s hope there is no drama #hawaiianairlines
In 2018, RHOBH star Camille Grammer and her husband David Meyer had a destination wedding in Hawaii to exchange their vows. The gorgeous backdrop to her special day was something Camille told People she couldn’t do without. She said the destination is especially significant to her and was a perfect fit for her and David.
“Hawaii is my special place,” Camille said. “I have so much respect for the Hawaiian culture. It’s all about ohana, family, love, respect for the land and respect for each other.”
Although RHOBH got to see parts of the wedding on the show, Camille and David only had 85 guests in attendance. The guests included fellow housewives Dorit Kemsley, Lisa Rinna, and Teddi Mellencamp. Kyle Richards was also one of Camille’s bridesmaids.
While the wedding was low-key, Camille stunned her guests in a custom Malan Breton wedding gown.
6. Danielle Staub and Marty Caffrey – The Real Housewives of New Jersey
View this post on InstagramTonight on @bravotv you will see @danielle_staub amazing wedding day so happy to have been part of her special day love you #biminibahamas
RHONJ star Danielle Staub married her husband Marty Caffrey in a bohemian beach wedding in the Bahamas. Danielle two gorgeous wedding dresses from designer Pnina Tornai.
The dress for the ceremony was a lace, strapless wedding gown with a mermaid-style skirt. During the reception, Danielle’s friend and fellow co-star, Teresa Giudice, toasted the pair and their marriage.
Melissa Gorga and Danielle’s daughters also served as bridesmaids alongside Teresa. According to People, the couple also shared their first dance as a couple to Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud”.
Although the couple had a beautiful destination wedding, the marriage, unfortunately, didn’t last long. Marty filed for divorce just four months after they were married. Prior to her ex-husband, the Bravo star had been engaged 20 times.
7. Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
View this post on InstagramHappy Anniversary to the best wife in the world! @kandi we did it! It’s great when you can find the right one to spend your life with. We are best friends and it gets no better than that. 5 yrs. down and many more to go! God makes no mistakes! I’m blessed!
