Beyoncé and Jay Z

Year: 2008

Location: Manhattan penthouse

Est. Cost: Unclear

Beyoncé and Jay Z, one of the biggest power couples in music, had a secret wedding in 2008, and it was a while before any details about the event surfaced.

The intimate ceremony reportedly took place at Jay Z’s Manhattan penthouse with only 40 guests. To maintain privacy, guests were asked to surrender their phones. Despite its small size, the wedding was lavish, featuring 70,000 white dendrobium orchids flown in from Thailand. The decorated living room resembled a palace, creating a magical setting. The cost of the wedding was never disclosed, but its exclusivity and elegance made it a memorable event for the couple and their close friends.