2011 is said to have been a year of extremes—and celebrity weddings weren’t left out. From simple and mellow to grand and royal, celebrities exchanged vows on both ends of the spectrum from a simplistic 45-minute court house ceremony to televising the event. Take a look at our top 5 favorite subtle and extravagant weddings of 2011.

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5. LAUREN BUSH & DAVID LAUREN
Considering Lauren Bush and David Lauren’s famous fashion backgrounds, you would think their wedding would be accessorized and over the top—but not this couple! Instead, in true fashion (pun intended) of his father’s brand Ralph Lauren, David and Lauren tied the knot in good ol’ Western style. The couple said ‘I do’ over Labor Day weekend at the designers 17,000-acre Double RL ranch in Ridgway, Colorado, in an intimate 200 person ceremony. [SEE PHOTOS]

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4. PAUL McCARTNEY & NANCY SHEVELL
Beatles legend Paul McCartney tied the knot for the third time with Nancy Shevell in October in another subtle yet sweet wedding of 2011. The duo made it official in a 45-minute civil marriage ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall—the same spot where he first wed Linda back in 1969. Following the ceremony, the duo was celebrated with confetti from fans awaiting their exit as an official couple. Mr. and Mrs. McCartney then kept with the mellow theme and headed to a reception at their home in the St. John’s Wood neighborhood to celebrate with friends and family amongst champagne and cake. [SEE PHOTOS]

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3. NIKKI REED & PAUL McDONALD
Twilight star Nikki Reed and season 10 American Idol finalist Paul McDonald kept their wedding plans so low key—their subtle engagement surprised fans when announced. After only a mere 7 months together, the duo tied the knot in an intimate Malibu ranch ceremony complete with sunflowers and a performance by Paul himself. The couple’s wedding was so relaxed, they even supplied guests with blankets to sit on picnic-style. [SEE PHOTOS]

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2. KIM KARDASHIAN & KRIS HUMPHRIES
Of course, all celebrity weddings can’t be simple, and leave it to Kim Kardashian to not only wed in an elaborate and beautiful ceremony with New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries—but to make headlines around the world after divorcing 72 days later. Kim’s ‘fairytale’ wedding proved to be America’s royal wedding set at a private estate in Montecito, Calif., in front of 440 guests and later millions of E! viewers. With her sisters rounding out her bridesmaids and nephew Mason as the ring-bearer—Kim and Kris’ wedding was a Kardashian klan event indeed. [SEE PHOTOS]

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1. PRINCE WILLIAM & KATE MIDDLETON
With weeks of media anticipation leading up to the big day, plus a new-found American fan base, William and Kate’s wedding wasn’t only the number one wedding in 2011—but the most watched TV program as well with a whopping 2 billion viewers. The Royal pair exchanged vows in April at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, in front of family and celebs ranging from David Beckham to Elton John. [SEE PHOTOS]