Carrie Underwood, the country music superstar, is known for her powerhouse vocals and her down-to-earth personality. But when it came to her wedding to hockey player Mike Fisher, she went all out, throwing a lavish celebration that cost more than 99% of Americans make in a year.
A Weekend of Extravagance: A Fairy Tale Wedding in the South
Underwood and Fisher's wedding, held in 2010 at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Georgia, was a weekend-long affair, filled with fairytale touches and a hefty price tag.
They transformed the resort, replacing its iconic logos with personalized "CM" motifs for Carrie and Mike, a detail that extended to everything from custom room keys and dance floors to chair backs at the head table.
A Southern Charm: A Welcoming Party and Fireworks
The festivities kicked off with a charming welcome party the night before the wedding, complete with Southern treats like Georgia spiced pecans, strawberry shortcake, and sweet tea.
To top it all off, the celebration culminated in a dazzling fireworks display, a magical introduction to the weekend's events.
A Feast for the Senses: A Gourmet Menu for Guests
The wedding itself was a lavish affair, with a menu that catered to both Underwood's vegetarian preferences and Fisher's carnivorous cravings.
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