Famous televised weddings, News that former "Real Housewives" star Michaele Salahi is planning a pay-per-view wedding got us thinking of other celebrities — from royals to reality stars — who took their weddings worldwide. While their dearly beloved gathered around the altar, couch potatoes gathered around their TV sets. See who said "I do" in front of a camera crew.
NeNe & Gregg Leakes
The larger-than-life "RHOA" and "Glee"cast member and her husband went through a nasty on-camera split back in 2010. Once reconciled, the pair filmed a wedding do-over for a Bravo spin-off show. What was the ceremony's rumored price tag?
Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann
Zolciak met her NFL defensive end husband while filming "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." A year later, the couple welcomed a son, became pregnant with another and then set about planning a wedding. A bride-to-be special aired in June 2012, chronicling all the drama that led to her big day.
Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries
The Kardashians were used to sharing all the family's tiffs, trips and trivialities on their cable reality show, so it was only natural that Kim would keep the cameras rolling for her 2011 ceremony. E! ran a four-hour wedding special. Guests like Kathie Lee Gifford, Ryan Seacrest and Ciara — all following a strict dress code — watched as Kim walked down the aisle toward her NBA-playing flame. Meanwhile, more than 4 million viewers watched at home.
Niecy Nash & Jay Tucker
Nash, of "Reno 911!" and "Clean House" fame, started dating her electrical engineer boyfriend in 2010. A year later, the actress starred in her own TLC wedding-themed show, which filmed the ins and outs of her celebration. Sherri Shepherd and Holly Robinson-Peete rounded out a bridal party that knows its way around a camera.
Kate Middleton & Prince William
It seemed as though the entire planet watched the April 2011 nuptials of Great Britain's Duke of Cambridge. Prince William and Kate's ceremony was reportedly broadcast in more than 180 countries and set a world record. How many viewers were there in the U.K. alone?
LaLa Vasquez & Carmelo Anthony
This former MTV VJ married her longtime NBA forward boyfriend in July 2010. The couple's young son was the ring bearer and A-listers such as Spike Lee, Justin Timberlake and LeBron James attended the event at this posh locale. All of the proceedings were filmed and packaged as a VH1 reality show.
Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom
Kim's younger sister beat her down the aisle when, in 2009, she married her B-baller beau after a one-month courtship. Their wedding was featured on the family's reality show and was a ratings boon for the E! network. Odom's then-teammate Kobe Bryant was on-hand for the Beverly Hills event, as were Kelly Osbourne and Chelsea Handler.
Kendra Wilkinson & Hank Baskett
Wilkinson — famous for a Hugh Hefner-centric reality series, as well as her own show — married this former wide receiver at the Playboy Mansion in June 2009. The ceremony was aired on "Kendra," an E! spin-off show.
Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt
The couple first entered the public eye on MTV's "The Hills" and they've tried their hardest to remain in focus ever since. Rumors swirled about everything from a fake elopement in 2008 to a more recent publicity stunt breakup. The pair was filmed getting married in Southern California in April 2009.
Carmen Electra & Dave Navarro
Electra has raised eyebrows since her "Baywatch" days, and her 2003 groom, Jane's Addiction guitarist Navarro, is no less risqué. On their MTV wedding countdown series, the couple flouted tradition by posing as corpses in a morgue for their invitations and having live parrots at their ceremony.
Trista Rehn & Ryan Sutter
Rehn was searching for love on the first season of "The Bachelorette" and found it with fellow contestant Sutter. Their December 2003 wedding was decked with 30,000 roses, not to mention camera crews and helicopters. Unlike many reality TV couples, they're still together after 10 years.
Prince Edward & Sophie Rhys-Jones
In June 1999, the queen of England's youngest child married Rhys-Jones, a PR exec, at this relatively low-key location. The couple eschewed much of the royal pomp and circumstance — Edward arrived at the chapel on foot and they kept the guest list tight . The couple even selected townsfolk at random and allowed them onto the grounds.
Sarah Ferguson & Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew and "Fergie" caused an international frenzy in July 1986 when they exchanged vows at Westminster Abby. The guest list included a rock icon and a member of American "royalty."How many viewers tuned in?
Lady Diana Spencer & Prince Charles
Three decades before their eldest son's wedding wowed international crowds, spectators were glued to their sets watching the heir to Great Britain's throne marry Lady Diana. The 20-year-old bride arrived at St. Paul's Cathedral wearing a grandiose gown and a trend-setting engagement ring.
Princess Anne & Mark Phillips
In November 1973, a British royal married a commoner — for only the second time in more than 200 years. Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter bonded with this Army captain over a shared interest and they made it official at Westminster Abbey as millions watched. Later, the couple enjoyed a life-size wedding cake.
Tiny Tim & Miss Vicki
By the late '60s, the oddball musician had become a regular on late-night talk shows and variety hours, strumming his ukulele and crooning his hit song. So what better place to marry his young bride than on "The Tonight Show"? The December 1969 spectacle came complete with Tiny Tim's signature flower.
Princess Margaret & Anthony Armstrong-Jones
When Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth's younger sister, donned these vaunted jewels and arrived at Westminster Abbey in the Glass Coach in 1960, she was starting a trend. Her ceremony was the first royal wedding to be broadcast on TV.
