Celebrity weddings can lead to some valuable legal lessons, even for those who aren't rich and famous. Examples from a few star-studded weddings in 2012 certainly take the cake.
Celebrities face many legal issues when getting married. The biggest challenge is that they need to plan their finances in case of divorce. In the case of a celebrity and non-celebrity, this is often to protect the celebrity's assets. In the case of two celebrities, one might make significantly more than the other.
Another challenge that celebrities face when getting married is the personal challenge of keeping their nuptials private. Paparazzi and gawkers want in, and many stars have gone through great lengths to keep their ceremonies private.
That said, here's a look at three celebrity weddings from 2012, and the legal lessons learned: