The bride who hosted what was hailed as the “wedding of the century” has gone viral again thanks to her wild registry office requests – from a $12,500 butterfly house to a $5,600 vase.
Madelaine Brockway, 26, who is originally from Miami, Florida but now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, skyrocketed into the spotlight after tying the knot with her longtime boyfriend Jacob LaGrone last week and sporting an extremely voluptuous, dazzling had thrown five-star ball. All-day celebration in some of the most desirable locations in Paris.
The wedding ended with a rehearsal dinner at the Paris Opera House, a private lunch in the Chanel Haute Couture Suite, an overnight stay at the Palace of Versailles, and an intimate Maroon 5 concert — all documented and shared on Madelaine’s social media accounts.
The videos left almost everyone on the internet wondering who exactly Madelaine and Jacob were and how they managed to pull off what was supposed to be the most glamorous wedding in the last 100 years.
The bride who hosted what has now been hailed as the “wedding of the century” has gone viral again thanks to her wild wedding options – from a $12,500 butterfly cage to a $5,600 vase
Madelaine Brockway, 26, skyrocketed into the spotlight after tying the knot with her longtime boyfriend Jacob LaGrone and hosting a five-day, lavish bash in Paris
The wedding ended with a rehearsal dinner at the Paris Opera House (pictured), a private lunch in the Chanel Haute Couture Suite and an overnight stay at the Palace of Versailles
Now Madelaine and Jacob have garnered even more attention online after a woman shared a now-deleted clip on TikTok describing the couple’s extravagant wedding registry, which consisted of 119 items ranging in price from a $28 cloth napkin to Dollars (which they asked for) was 12 of them) to an insect holder that cost over $10,000.
Now Madelaine and Jacob have garnered even more attention online thanks to their extravagant wedding registry
Madelaine and Jacob’s list included a Herend brand bobcat figurine valued at $2,850, an antique Michael Feinberg four-piece tea and coffee set valued at $2,950, a cookie jar of the same brand valued at $1,500 and a Lalique vase valued at $5,600.
However, the most expensive item was William Yeoward’s 19-inch butterfly house, valued at $12,500.
The register also consisted of a range of Victorian-style dishes, more elaborate animal statues and a range of other luxurious furniture and decorations.
Madelaine comes from a very successful family. Her father, Bob Brockway, is chairman and CEO of Ussery Automotive Group, an automotive company that oversees a number of Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Florida.
Ussery Automotive Group made headlines in August when it sold two of its locations for a total gain of $150 million.
Like her mother, Paula Brockway, she serves as vice president of the Mercedes-Benz branch in Coral Gables, Florida.
During high school, Madelaine attended All Saints’ Episcopal School before attending Texas Christian University.
Their list consisted of 119 items, ranging in price from a $28 cloth napkin, of which they wanted 12 (left), to a $12,500 butterfly cage (right).
The register also contained a number of Victorian-style dishes, more intricate animal statues and a range of other luxurious furniture and decorations
Madelaine comes from a very successful family. Her father, Bob, is chairman and CEO of Ussery Automotive Group, an automotive company that oversees a number of Mercedes-Benz dealerships
Like her mother, Paula Brockway, she serves as vice president of the Mercedes-Benz branch in Coral Gables, Florida
Madelaine received VIP treatment during her five-day celebrations, with a hair and makeup team and professional photographers following her every move
Madelaine and Jacob LaGrone (pictured with his mother) kicked off the celebrations by flying to Paris on a private jet
The nearly week-long celebration began with a party at a private lunch in the Chanel Haute Couture Suite
Madelaine and her loved ones were chauffeured to Chanel in a private bus
Since March 2020, she has been dating Jacob, who is originally from Nashville and graduated from the University of Mississippi.
According to his LinkedIn, Jacob worked as a talent coordinator for the Country Music Association in 2013 and 2014, “coordinating” and “providing logistical support for all talent on the main stage during the CMA Festival.”
He then worked as an operations assistant for the Ole Miss football team for over three years, where he “provided day-to-day support to the Director of Football Operations and the Assistant Athletic Director.”
He then served as production assistant to country superstar Jason Aldean in 2018, but it’s unclear what he does for a living now.
Madelaine and Jacob’s wedding took place on November 18th, but the events began long before that.
The couple and their closest friends and family flew to Paris days before the celebrations began, via private jet of course.
During the nearly week-long endeavor, they received the ultimate VIP treatment, which included a personal driver, a huge hair and makeup team to ensure Madelaine looked perfect for every occasion, a slew of designer looks, and a group of professionals There were photographers who accompanied their every move.
The events began with a party at the Chanel store, where Madelaine – dressed in a white button-up sweater dress, tights and black heels with floral embellishment – and her loved ones were served a stunning array of treats.
The group got to make their own Chanel bags while sipping champagne and enjoying desserts
The next day the group went to the famous Palace of Versailles
Madelaine and her friends were given a private tour of the historic site
That evening, Madelaine and Jacob hosted a candlelight dinner for their relatives at the former royal residence
The group got to make their own Chanel bags while sipping champagne and enjoying desserts.
The next day, they headed to the famous Palace of Versailles, where they received a private tour.
That evening, Madelaine and Jacob hosted a candlelight dinner for their relatives at the former royal residence, where waiters in old-fashioned clothing brought delicious-looking food and drinks.
Madelaine chose a long, flowing white dress with a halter neckline.
The couple stayed at the Palace’s Le Grand Contrôle Hotel, where rooms start at $2,400 a night but go up to $14,200 depending on type and size.
On Wednesday, Madelaine and Jacob visited the Eiffel Tower before heading out on a nighttime boat tour of the city, where they enjoyed another fancy meal.
Afterwards there was a small after party under the Arc De Triumph where they ate macarons and enjoyed a few cocktails.
Waiters in old-fashioned clothes brought delicious-looking food and drinks
The couple stayed at the Le Grand Contrôle Hotel at the Palace, where rooms start at $2,400 a night but go up to $14,200 depending on the room type. She was seen in her hotel room
On Wednesday, Madelaine and Jacob visited the Eiffel Tower
They then went on a nighttime boat tour of the city and enjoyed another fancy meal
This time, the bride-to-be wore a black and white striped dress with a floral jacket and matching heels.
The rehearsal dinner took place at the renowned Paris Opera House – and the couple had the building completely decorated with hundreds of flowers.
According to a video shared by the flower company, it took 25 employees and a full week of prep time to get the opera house ready for Madelaine’s party.
Violinists lined the stairs playing live music as Madelaine and Jacob entered.
The couple and their guests then dined under Marc Chagall’s famous ceiling painting at Garnier.
Madelaine wore a white strapless mini dress covered in faux flowers for the evening.
While the price of staging an event at the Paris Opera House is not listed on the website, one events company has estimated the cost to be at least $325,000.
The actual wedding took place in the beautiful garden of the historic Chateau de Villette.
Madelaine walked down the aisle in a custom Dior Haute Couture gown and exchanged vows with Jacob on a platform suspended in a large fountain.
They celebrated the reception afterwards in a nearby greenhouse that had been built specifically for the event. White and green flowers hung from the ceiling, a live orchestra and elaborate lights spelling out their initials celebrated them.
The rehearsal dinner took place at the renowned Paris Opera House – and the couple had the building completely decorated with hundreds of flowers
Violinists lined the stairs playing live music as Madelaine and Jacob entered. Madelaine wore a white strapless mini dress covered in faux flowers for the evening
The couple and their guests then dined under Marc Chagall’s famous ceiling painting at Garnier
Maroon 5 took the stage later that evening and performed for the couple as they enjoyed their first dance together.
It should come as no surprise that Madelaine’s bachelorette party was just as extraordinary.
Last month, she hosted a four-day stay at a celebrity-loved five-star resort in Utah with her closest friends, and each day had a different theme.
The first event was “Pretty in Pink,” with the ladies all partying poolside dressed in Barbie-like outfits.
The second day had an extraterrestrial theme and included a lot of futuristic looking dancers and DJs. Madelaine wore a lime green sparkly dress with a matching green wig.
The third day was titled “Golden Hour,” while the final event was a Marie Antoinette party.
For the latter, the bride-to-be dressed like the former Queen of France by donning a lavish white gown with numerous bow embellishments and intricate lace details.
Madelaine walked down the aisle in a custom Dior Haute Couture gown and exchanged vows with Jacob on a platform suspended in a large fountain
For the reception that followed, they celebrated in a room where white and green flowers hung from the ceiling, a live orchestra played, and elaborate lights spelled out their initials
Maroon 5 took the stage later that evening and performed for the couple as they enjoyed their first dance together
Madelaine’s bachelorette party was equally extraordinary. Last month, she hosted a four-day stay at a resort in Utah with her closest friends, and each day had a different theme
The first event was “Pretty in Pink,” with the ladies all partying poolside dressed in Barbie-like outfits
The second day had an extraterrestrial theme and included a lot of futuristic looking dancers and DJs. Madelaine wore a lime green sparkly dress with a matching green wig
The third day was entitled “Golden Hour” (see picture), while the final event was a Marie Antoinette party
She completed the look with an enormously large wig that was reminiscent of something from the 18th century.
The bachelorette party was held at the Amangiri Hotel where guests included Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Miley Cyrus, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Emily Ratajkowski, Ariana Grande, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, among other things, since it opened in 2009.
For the latter, the bride-to-be dressed like the former Queen of France by donning a lavish white gown with numerous bow embellishments and intricate lace details
Set on 600 acres in the heart of the Utah Desert, it offers breathtaking views, utmost privacy, lavish amenities (like the 25,000-square-foot spa, steam room, sauna, plunge pool and yoga studio), delicious food and a host of opulent services and glamorous accommodations.
The hotel offers 34 suites with varying prices, starting at $3,200 for the lowest suite and $6,600 for the highest — as well as a separate four-bedroom private house, the price of which is not listed on the website.
Madelaine and Jacob’s over-the-top wedding caught the attention of hundreds of thousands of people and made her an online star – but Madelaine was flaunting her lavish lifestyle online long before her wedding to Jacob gained traction.
For years, her Instagram feed has consisted of pictures and videos of her dressing in designer outfits, dining at top restaurants, going on yacht cruises, attending elite fashion shows and events, and flying all over the world.
She is a frequent visitor to France, but in recent years has also traveled to Lake Cuomo in Italy, the mountains of Colorado, Belgium and Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Thanks to her parents’ connection to Mercedes Benz, she often sits in the audience at F1 races and last year received invitations to numerous Paris Fashion Week shows for major brands such as Valentino and Dior.