Bill Gates isn’t famous for living extravagantly, but on his wedding day, he pulled off one of the most expensive and calculated privacy moves ever.
To keep the media at bay, Gates rented every single room at the luxurious Lanai Hotel in Hawaii—all 250 rooms—for the entire day. With each room going for about $2,300 a night, you can imagine the staggering bill.
But he didn’t stop there. Knowing the paparazzi could get creative, Gates also rented every helicopter on the island of Maui, ensuring no aerial shots of the ceremony could be taken.

The result? A wedding completely hidden from the press—no prying eyes, no leaked photos, just an intimate celebration shielded from the world.
Sometimes, privacy has a price tag… and in Bill Gates’ case, it was worth every penny.