article_snippet.sent: Hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent on flower arrangements and often, as is the case with the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, millions can be spent on top-notch security.
article_snippet.sent: While most of the £24million went towards top-notch security, at an estimated £21million ($32m), the couple also had to put on a lavish reception for the couple 1,900 guests, which included royal families from around the world.
article_snippet.sent: The flowers for the ceremony and the reception cost £550,000 ($800,000) and the cake cost £55,000 ($80,000).
article_snippet.sent: The couple were reported to have spent £500,000 ($750,000)  on catering, £350,000 ($500,000) on flowers  and £420,000 (($600,000) on air conditioned tents for the reception.
article_snippet.sent: The opulent nuptials cost a whopping £8.2million ($12million) according to reports, with hotels, private jets and that 7ft vanilla and berry cake all adding to the cost.
article_snippet.sent: This included a grandiose 20ft wall of white flowers, with the wall of blooms featuring white roses, peonies and out-of-season bushels of tuberose - known for their beautiful fragrance.
article_snippet.sent: People magazine reported that the wedding flowers were prepared at one of the city's oldest florists - Fiori Della Signoria and set the couple back £95,000 ($136,000).
article_snippet.sent: The couple were reported to have spent £500,000 ($700,000) on flowers and £30,000 ($40,000) on a twelve-tier wedding cake for The couple guests.
article_snippet.sent: Flowers was planted across the city in advance of the celebrations that cost £700,000 ($1million).
article_snippet.sent: Much like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the secutiry details formed the largest part of the wedding costs, with 18,000 policemen and soldiers deployed during the event.
article_snippet.sent: The couple were reported to have paid £205,000 ($300,000) for flights for The couple guests and a further £70,000 on accommodation for people attending.