Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer

Year: 1954

Location: Burgenstock, Switzerland

Est. Cost: $3.4 Million (adjusted for inflation)

Fashion gurus today might applaud this Hollywood icon’s seemingly ‘simple’ bridal gown, but the actual event was anything but. ”Breakfast at Tiffany’s” star Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer’s 1954 wedding in Burgenstock, Switzerland, was a closely guarded and lavish secret. Details of the intimate ceremony emerged later, revealing an estimated cost of $300K, equivalent to $3.4 million today.

Audrey invited close friends to their mountain peak chalet, followed by the wedding the next day. The couple’s private affair included significant travel expenses for guests and an exclusive venue hire. The wedding reflected Audrey’s elegance and preference for intimate gatherings over public spectacles.