the most expensive wedding

Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding is supposedly costing taxpayers some $32million. We calculate the breakdown and look at other celebrities' super expensive weddings too.

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It may be the royal wedding of the year but British taxpayers are made to fork out some $34million just for the expenses. And here's the breakdown: $32million for security which will come in thousands of police officers stationed along the procession route and protecting visiting foreign dignitaries and celebs.
We also understand that Kate's wedding band costs $11,000, the cake at $80k, reception at $600k, flowers are $800, and lastly, her gown is $434,000! (via eonline.com)
That's a hefty wedding if you ask us!

10. Donald Trump and Melenia Knauss

They were we in January 22, 2005 and the wedding had a cost of 1 million dollars. This was a Palm Beach Wedding and had a cake that weighed 200 lbs and brides dress cost $200,000 with a 13 foot train, 1500 rhinestones and pearls and weighed around 60 lbs.

9. Tom Cruise and Kattie Holmes

Their wedding cost was $2 Million and it was on 18 November, 2006. It was an amazing spectacle, the bridal party attire was designed by Giorgio Armani. A totally lavish wedding I must say.

8. Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar

Their marriage cost was $2.5 Million; it was an eight day celebration spanning Europe and Asia.

7. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

Their marriage was on 11 June, 2001 and cost was around 3 million dollars. Three hundred guests witnessed this wedding with fireworks and traditional Indian dancers, they spent their wedding night in a 20 million dollar yacht, but their marriage ended in 2008.

6. Liza Minelli and David Gest

Their marriage took place in 2002 and cost was $3.5 million, over 850 guests attended it and a 6 foot tall cake with 12 tiers was awesome. More the 700,000 dollars was spent on flowers only.

5. Delphine Arnault and Alessandro Vallarino Gancia

Delphine is the daughter of a French businessman, her wedding dress was created by a famous designer John Galliano and the venue was decorated with 500 white roses.

4. Wayne Rooney and Colleen McLaughlin

12 June, 2008 was the wedding date and 15 million dollars, their wedding was quite expensive and it was a four day celebration on a yacht with 64 guests flown in on five private jets. The oddest thing about this wedding is that they served pizza at the reception.

3. Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev

Their marriage date was 18 February, 2006 and the cost was $20 million. It was a 10 day celebration with six hundred guest, guests from 26 countries were invited on private jets.

2. Aleksandra Nikolic and Andrei Melnichenko

This marriage had a cost of $30 Million
Andrei is a Russian billionaire and their wedding ceremony included performances by Christina Aguilera and Whitney Housten, and both of these women were flown in on private jets.

1. Vanisha Mittal and Amit Bhatia

Their wedding cost was $78 million, this one is the most expensive weddings of the world, it is also listed in Guinness Book of World Records. It was a five day celebration with 1000 guests. Totally awesome wedding!

Robinsons Builds Strong Presence in Cebu with New Malls, Hotel, and BPO Offices

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) is establishing a new dimension towards mall culture south of the country, and has launched and made plans on new structures that are set to offer diverse choices in both lifestyle and tourism particularly in the Queen City of the South, Cebu. With old malls and new ones that are continuously being developed, RLC is hoping to establish its niche on the business and lifestyle industry, in the province proclaimed by the Department of Tourism as the Philippines’ top tourist destination.
Cebu has a special place in the heart of RLC’s history as its Chairman Emeritus, John Gokongwei was actually born in the province. Cebu is also known as the setting of the company’s first retail ventures, with a department store and grocery outlet opening in the mid 1980’s, and considered one of the first urban establishments to flourish in the Fuente Circle.
The grocery and department store was turned into a full service mall in year 2000 as a three-story building offering retail and gastronomic choices. RLC further established its mixed-use concept in architecture by connecting it directly to the Cebu Midtown Hotel, another RLC property catering to traveling businessmen and convention members.
Both Robinsons Place Cebu and Cebu Midtown will soon undergo major facelifts this year to provide a more modern and dynamic venue to the province’ impressive tourist growth.
Robinsons Place will be sporting an eye-catching façade of glass walls plus a giant projector screen to announce weekend sales and events. The mall is strategically located within three major thoroughfares: Fuente Osmena Avenue, General Maxilom Avenue, and F. Ramos Street. The mall has over 90 brands within its complex, plus Robinsons Malls’ anchor brands such as the department store, the supermarket, Do-It-Best Handyman, Robinsons Appliances and the food court.
Cebu Midtown, on the other hand, will be rebranded as Summit Circle, which is part of RLC’s current rebranding undertaking.
The new hotel will feature a new lobby that will be defined by a minimalist, Asian-contemporary design. All 212 guestrooms will also be fitted to provide modern amenities for tourists on-the-go.
A few blocks away from Robinsons Place is the new Robinsons Cybergate Mall. This project is considered the first establishment in Cebu that offers a unique tenant mix that will cater to the province’s new direction in tourism – medical tourism.
Robinsons Cybergate is defined by a distinct combination of culinary, wellness, medical and BPO spaces, and was constructed with green architecture in mind.
The dining outlet for example, has a glass atrium which provides natural light to the whole space. The ceiling is also draped with tasteful trimmings to regulate temperature.
The first two floors of the building is allotted as dining and retail space, with local restaurants such as Moon Café as one of its more famous outlets. The second floor where the food court is located is usually full since the mall is located near major offices and hospitals.
The third floor on the other hand, is labeled the wellness floors – wherein a variety of salons and boutiques such as parlors and spas have set up office. The wellness centers usually occupy considerable space for its services. The quirky Coco Salon, a Korean-owned beauty space for example, has a wide 110 sqm space, and can accommodate more than 20 customers at a time.
The fourth and fifth floors are reserved for medical clinics – medical establishments that offer consultation and simple diagnostic procedures.
“Cebu has been very aggressive when it comes to medical tourism and Robinsons Land is just responding according to the demand. There’s a call for medical clinics and offices, and our location is considered very strategic as we are right across Chong Hwa Hospital, known to cater to foreigners who are in Cebu looking for special medical services,” said Hermosilla Irizari, RLC's group property manager for Cebu.
To better promote the medical floors, RLC has provided model units with a clinic layout which guests can consider. RLC takes care of the construction and preparation of the clinics. Space sizes start from 35 sqm and above. The last two floors are provided for BPO companies.
“In Cebu, there are about 35 BPO companies now operating and are looking for places to expand. These companies usually have strict specifications when it comes to leasing places. Some of their considerations are temperature, 24-hour service providers, security and accessibility of office. Robinsons Cybergate provides all that and more,” said Lourdes Alano, RLC VP for Lease. 
Robinsons Cybergate has a leasable area of 12,000 sqm, and went fully operational in December of 2009.
In the last quarter of 2012, RLC is expected to launch another major project – Robinsons Cebu Maxilom, a 27,000 sqm retail area that’s expected to be one of the key lifestyle hubs in the province.
The project will be located at the General Maxilom Avenue, North Reclamation Area, in Cebu City and will offer a mixed-use establishment that will feature a mall, a museum, al fresco dining spots, landscaped gardens and a new hotel.
The center will be located near the port area, major office buildings and jump-off points to other Cebu destinations. Future plans will also include spaces for residential buildings.
More information is at www.robinsonsland.com.

Here is all you will need to know about the upcoming SM Seaside City Cebu

Location: South Road Properties (SRP) site
Lot Area: 93, 570 sq. m.
Gross Floor Area: 291,043 sq. m.

SM Seaside City Cebu will be a 4-level, circular-shaped, world-class retail mall with multiple anchors, including a two-storey SM Department Store and SM Hypermart, a 5-theater Cineplex and IMAX Theatre, an 18-lane SM Bowling and Amusement Center, and a food court flanking an ice skating rink. In addition, the mall will have over 800 food and retail shops, including international brands.
Retail shops will occupy the outer arc of the mall on the ground floor. This area will include a furniture zone as well as a fashion boulevard to showcase the talent of Cebu’s many local designers. Numerous new wining and dining outlets will face an inner circular garden, increasing in number as shoppers proceed to the higher floors. On the third floor, these outlets will have verandas facing the garden below while the fourth floor will have restaurants and bars on the outer circuit of the circle with verandas on the north side of the mall looking out to the sea. The mall will also have a covered event area for concerts and shows at the fourth floor as well as a roof garden with ponds and trees, and restaurants to enjoy the beauty of the greens from.
A large church – a sleek, modern all-white structure nestled among lush foliage – will be the first to be built and completed in the SM SRP complex. Hotels, a conference and convention center, residential buildings and community facilities will follow, and will be designed to span out from the SM Seaside City Cebu mall, which will be located at the center of the entire development. The mall will be interconnected with these other structures through elevated walkways.
An Iconic Viewing Tower will be an attraction in itself, offering sensational panoramic views of the entire city of Cebu while serving as a new landmark for the city. SM Seaside City Cebu will be one of the first establishments to create an address in this district of metro Cebu, and will pave the way for development in the area.

my singapore experience

When people ask me how my Singapore trip was, i always say it was good while it lasted. Let me tell you that Singapore is a place where many Filipinos aspire to go to, one is to seek for greener pasture and two, because everybody here seems so disciplined plus the government has a clean reputation for not being corrupt. A lot of people i know, friends and acquaintances, call this country their new home and i will never argue with them why they chose Singapore in the first place. "To each his own". If you ask me, i would like to say that my time there was enough.

To keep things in a positive light, let me share with you my top experiences in Singapore. Instead of do's, here's a list of 9 Don't's so you can experience the real "Unique Singapore Experience!" Know why you should not plan when you travel to Singapore because the best part of traveling to Singapore is to not expect anything at all.
 

1. Don't plan activities/tours early in the morning!

Because chances are you'll not be able to make your appointment. Drinking at night in Singapore is fun, easy and laid back. With safari tours, cultural shows and theater productions scheduled at night. Once you've started chatting up with people and wandering around Little India, Orchard Road, Clark Quay and Sentosa, you'll forget the time. But if ever you want to get drunk, head to 7-11 where the cheapest "not-so-cheap" beers are sold at $4-6. Singapore at night comes alive so do check out these hot spots to paint the town red. Singapore Nightlife

2. Don't be afraid to rough it up.
Well, this could be a rule to anywhere you're going. Be realistic, its not everyday that you can afford to eat at expensive restaurants and stay at the finest hotels in the metropolis. Sometimes, you have to learn to live with the means you can afford. For a true taste of Singaporean living, that is to not take taxis where the price is always jacked up. Learn to use the bus, MRT or LRT. Because at the end of the day, the more you rough it up, the more money saved. When this happens, you get to stay longer in Singapore. 

3. Don't expect to travel around Singapore alone.

Because after a night or two, you'll meet other backpackers/travelers who are also going solo. With relatively a good number of them ending or starting their journey in Singapore, chances are the same faces will become your instant travel buddies. It was cool and a memorable experience for me because i did meet a lot of people, shared thoughts, and learned a few tips on how i should live and regard life. Those which i will never forget. 

4. Don't go to the usual spots. 

Instead, do something out of the ordinary. With over 10 million tourists a year going to the very same spots and doing the usual touristy stuff, chances of finding something unique to do in Singapore is unlikely. For example, on my fourth day in Singapore, I've already wandered around and just want to chill out for the day. A roommate i met introduced the idea of going to the beach and watching the ships and the jetty. Random, spur of the moment and definitely a good pick, i gladly said yes and walked from east coast road to bedok jetty with then to catch nonetheless,the scenery.

5. Don't stay in a posh hotel.

Singapore is a progressive country and city. There are numerous five star luxury hotels like Mandarin Orchard, Marina Bay Sands, Carlton and of course the infamous Raffles hotel. But there are heaps of $6 Singapore hostels where its comfortable to sleep in, you get to meet a lot of travelers and all the basic amenities are accessible. Plus, you don't have to shell out so much cash. The real Singapore adventure starts with not having a butler but a bunk bed buddy!

6. Don't budget your meal.

Apart from Malaysia, Singapore is a country where you should exercise your taste palette. From Indian to Chinese influences, oriental cooking is superb this side of the world. One day while cruising around Chinatown, i said what the heck, i will order the most delicious food they have. After downing chilli garlic butter squid, yang chow fried rice, spicy thick noodles in sesame, and a big bottle of Coke Lemon, i knew it was worth it!

7. Don't drink too much

I know i said nightlife in Singapore is suppose to rock your world but remember to drink in moderation. Not because you'll get drunk ( you're old enough to know that), but because you'll lose all your money in an instant. Alcohol and cigarettes are very expensive in Singapore. And most of tourists who have been to Singapore would attest how ridiculously expensive the country is. In order to make a difference, travel cheap by spending not so much on stuff that are overpriced. And spending so much on vices will make you penniless in no time.

8. Don't have a massage

Not because Singaporeans aren't good at it but because again, its more expensive. Head to Thailand, for your thai massage fix at 250 baht instead. Everybody walks in Singapore, that's the way of living of Singaporeans. In order to experience how the locals live, walk all the time, and not drop by the foot reflexology clinic after.

9. Don't do anything i wouldn't do

Singapore is a strict country. And anything illegal could ruin your life forever. Watch Banged up Abroad!

If you have some more Don't's for Singapore, kindly share them so everyone reading this simple post may be informed of what not do in order to fully experience the REAL Singapore! Cheers!