Just because Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz's wedding seemed to be planned on the fly doesn't mean they didn't spend serious dough for their special day.
Although they saved money by using Ash's parents' Encino pad and having Joe Simpson officiate, they spent almost $500,000, according to celebrity wedding planner Steve Kemble and Big Time Affairs event producer Mark Chinapen.
Here are some highlights of their high-priced party:
Celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss' fee starts at $25,000. Weiss, who did their Alice in Wonderland themed wedding, also did Jessica and Nick's nuptials before they were Newlyweds. Wedding cake topped with a teapot, stopwatch, top hat and pot of flowers by Sam Godfrey at Perfect Endings: $2,500 Sit-down dinner for 150 guests and Rose Veuve Clicquot champagne: $75,000 ($500/person) Monique Lhullier ivory lace wedding gown: $12,000
Dolce & Gabbana custom tuxedo: $10,000 Tuxedos for groomsmen: $1,000 each Vera Wang bridesmaid dresses: $1,500 each Custom jewelry by William Noble: $10,000+ Flowers from pricey L.A. florist Mark's Garden: $50,000 Sound, lights and electrical gear: $75,000 And they dropped even more dollars for private security, valet, shuttles and shrubbery.
But these lovebirds may not be honeymooning just yet...Fall Out Boy, Pete's band, is expected at the BMI Pop Awards tonight in L.A.
jennandrolo
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geeeeeez $500 a plate????
NapaValleyGirl
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geeeeeex $500 a plate????
50k for FLOWERS?
Two Peas
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jeez and I thought $300 was bad
Jenn04
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Unreal! Makes me sick! However if I had the $$ I might alittle crazy too!!!
Also $2500 for a cake is not bad! I saw a $15,000 cake once (not in person but in a photog book!)
When is or was the wedding?
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Posted by Jenn04
Unreal! Makes me sick! However if I had the $$ I might alittle crazy too!!!
Also $2500 for a cake is not bad! I saw a $15,000 cake once (not in person but in a photog book!)
When is or was the wedding?
it was on saturday 5.17
fdny3113
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So this means..every time our fh complains about $ that we are spending...we should all print this and use it to our advantage!!
CNC4eva3402
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So this means..every time our fh complains about $ that we are spending...we should all print this and use it to our advantage!!
Good thinking!!
Luvbsb4eva
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Oh my...
mRm2008
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Has anyone seen pics???
Gigi08
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Now you know Papa Joe is going to sell all the pictures for big bucks. He made sure he had such tight security, one of the ushers added on last minute almost didn't get in. No cameras or cell phones were allowed. I haven't seen one picture, has anyone else yet?
NapaValleyGirl
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Papa joe has those pics on LOCK down until People magazine puts it out on stands! Supposedly, the sold it for seven figures!!!
Gigi08
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Papa joe has those pics on LOCK down until People magazine puts it out on stands! Supposedly, the sold it for seven figures!!!
Exactly, see there you go! Oh, I didn't even read that, but I'm not surprised at all. I hope he doesn't do to their relationship what he did to Jessica and Nick's. I definitely feel he was their biggest problem.
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I have no doubt they spent a fortune but I also have Vera Wang bridesmaid dresses and I can tell you they weren't $1500 each. Although perhaps they were custom designed?
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Posted by NapaValleyGirl
Papa joe has those pics on LOCK down until People magazine puts it out on stands! Supposedly, the sold it for seven figures!!!
Exactly, see there you go! Oh, I didn't even read that, but I'm not surprised at all. I hope he doesn't do to their relationship what he did to Jessica and Nick's. I definitely feel he was their biggest problem.
Papa Joe is a creep.....lolol
SoonToBeMrsScott
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wow 500 a plate
Mrs. V 2008
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Thats absolutely absurd..even if i had that kind of money i wouldn't waste it like that..why not donate to charity or someone who really needs it..this makes me sick
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I have no doubt they spent a fortune but I also have Vera Wang bridesmaid dresses and I can tell you they weren't $1500 each.
Yes, I thought that was kind of high too. Maybe they were some special custom made dresses??
