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Most expensive wedding venues in the world

Last updated on: January 27, 2013 09:50 IST

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Image: Winda Wahyuni shows her decorated hands and an engagement ring in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
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While for most people affording a wedding in a five-star hotel is itself an expensive affair, there are some ultra-rich people who spare no expense when it comes to a wedding venue.

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive wedding venues in the world.

Source: CNBC

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Image: Little Palm Island.
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Keys, Little Palm Island

Country: The United States

Cost: Starts at $500,000

Package: The whole island in Florida can be rented for three days.

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Image: Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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Vaux-le-Vicomte

Country: France

Cost: About $64,000

Package: Exclusive, five-hour rental of this lavish 17th century French chateau 35 miles (56.32km) from Paris.

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Image: Hotel Caruso.
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Hotel Caruso, Ravello

Country: Italy

Cost: About $430,000

Package: The "ultimate takeover" package allowing exclusive use of the hotel's 50 rooms and suites.

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Image: Musha Cay.
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Musha Cay

Country: Bahamas

Cost: $262,500

Package: A standard wedding package, with a five-night minimum for up to 24 guests.

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Image: Molenvliet Wine Estate.
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Molenvliet Wine Estate

Country: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Cost: $9,715

Package: Three nights, with accommodation for 14 guests, wine not included.

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Image: Laucala Island.
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Laucala Island

Country: Fiji

Cost: $150,000

Package: Nuptials-meet-adventure camp on a tropical resort, for up to 80 guests.

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Image: One & Only Reethi Rah Resort.
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One & Only Reethi Rah Resort

Country: Maldives

Cost: $5,785 per night

Package: Situated on its own 109-acre island, the Reethi Rahis home to 130 private villas, many with their own private pool, along the shore.

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Image: Odescalchi Castle.
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Odescalchi Castle

Country: Rome, Italy

Cost: $50,000

Package: Set on the shores of Lake Bracciano, Odescalchi's Castle was the site for Tom Cruise's wedding to Katie Holmes. Total bill for the wedding was nearly $2 million.

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Image: New York Public Library.
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New York Public Library

Country: New York, United States

Cost: Begins at $50,000

Package: Events in this landmark typically fill Astor Hall and the Celeste Bartos Forum, both home to impressive marble interiors, candelabras and towering ceilings.

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Image: Oberoi Udaivilas.
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Oberoi Udaivilas

Country: Udaipur, India

Cost: $1,166 per night

Package: When guests arrive by boat, they are greeted by open-air colonnades flanked by 450 hand-carved stone columns, domes covered in gold leaf, landscaped terraces and acres of white marble.

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