Celebrity weddings: Stars who married in 2015

December 26, 2015

Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild

Nicky Hilton and her fiancé James Rothschild married in a venue fit for royalty – Prince William and Kate's London home of Kensington Palace in July. Nicky and James exchanged vows at The Orangery, next door to the royal couple's Apartment 1A, and it seems that Nicky also took inspiration from the Duchess in her wedding dress choice.

The model and socialite seemed to channel Kate on her big day, wearing a strikingly similar lace wedding dress that also featured long sleeves, a flowing train and a lengthy veil. One stark difference, however, was that Nicky's dress was designed by Valentino.

"Ever since I was a little girl I wanted Valentino to design my wedding dress. Valentino is the definition of timeless elegance, I don't think there's another couture house like it," the bride told Harper's Bazaar ahead of her big day.

Nicky was supported by her big sister Paris, who wore a long light blue gown.

Other famous faces on the guest list included Chelsea Clinton and Petra Stunt. Nicky and her groom James were introduced at Petra's 2011 wedding.
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

As stars gathered ahead of the BAFTA and Grammy awards, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were busy holding their own private celebrations in early February. Days after legally tying the knot at their LA home, the newlyweds headed to Johnny’s private island in the Bahamas for a second wedding ceremony.

Johnny, 52, and Amber, 29, were joined by just a handful of their closest friends and family for the beautiful beach wedding, which took place on the picturesque Little Hall's Pond Cay island.

The couple exchanged vows under a white marquee decorated with white flowers, smiling and gazing into each other's eyes as guests looked on.

Amber wore a long-sleeved white vintage wedding gown and veil that fell to the floor. Johnny was dressed in a white tuxedo jacket and black trousers, as was his 13-year-old son Jack, who was reportedly his best man. The star's 16-year-old daughter Lily Rose was also in attendance.
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Bridget Moynahan and Andrew Frankel

Joining a long list of stars who wed secretly, Bridget Moynahan announced that she had married her businessman love Andrew Frankel on Oct. 18. "Oh, by the way, guess what I just did @johndolanphotog #sohappy #perfection #friends #family #forever," she captioned this portrait on Instagram.

It's the first marriage for the 44-year-old actress, who has an 8-year-old son, Jack, with NFL star Tom Brady. Bridget wore a gorgeous sleeveless gown that featured asymmetrical layers and a fur stole during her vineyard nuptials, while Andrew opted for a classic black suit and tie.
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Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux took the celebrity world by surprise when they tied the knot in secret on Wednesday 5 August.

The couple said "I do" in the privacy of their home in Bel-Air, California in front of more than 70 of their closest friends and family members including Orlando Bloom, Lisa Kudrow, Ellen DeGeneres and Chelsea Handler.

Courteney Cox, Jennifer's best friend and former Friends co-star, acted as the maid of honour while Jimmy Kimmel, a good friend of the groom, officiated the ceremony.

Few details have been disclosed about the top-secret wedding but guest Howard Stern did reveal that Jennifer and Justin enjoyed their first dance to a Sia song, performed live by the singer at the wedding.

The bride is said to have worn a simple but very elegant and beautiful off-white strapless gown.
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Beatrice Borromeo and Pierre Casiraghi

Princess Caroline of Monaco's son Pierre Casiraghi and his fiancée Beatrice Borromeo married twice – the first time in Monte Carlo in a civil ceremony, and the second in the bride's native Italy. Beatrice had no less than six bridal gowns for the double celebrations, and at her religious wedding, she chose to walk down the aisle in a beautiful lace Giorgio Armani dress.

The 29-year-old journalist wore a bespoke ivory wedding dress from the label's Privé collection, which featured a demure high neckline and three-quarter length sleeves.

For the reception, which was held on her family's Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, Beatrice changed into a glamorous silk tulle evening dress. She perfectly epitomised a Greek goddess with her hair tied up into a braided bun.
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis' quiet nuptials took everyone by surprise, and appropriately enough the wedding took place in an idyllic venue called the Secret Garden. The actors – who met on That 70s Show when she was 14 and he was 20 – gathered their friends and family in a secluded orchard on Parrish Ranch in Oak Glen, California for the celebrations over the Fourth of July weekend.

According to People, the couple were already legally married and the party, for which guests camped in luxury tents, was just to mark the occasion.

Both the Black Swan star and their baby daughter Wyatt Isabelle wore white. Mila was radiant in a strapless tulle dress with crystal beading and a low-cut back, with her hair swept back in a chignon. Meanwhile, Ashton wore a dark tuxedo with a bowtie.

The photogenic duo became parents last October when Mila gave birth to little Wyatt. Ashton and Mila began dating in 2012 but had long been friends before.
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Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner

The former Spice Girl and her Formula One boss partner tied the knot on Friday 15 May at St Mary's Church in Bedfordshire in front of their family and friends. Geri, 43, walked down the aisle in a backless lace couture dress made especially for her by Phillipa Lepley, a Chelsea-based designer.

Geri was accompanied by her nine-year-old daughter Bluebell, who wore a blue dress and a large floral crown made up of freesias.

Alongside Bluebell, Geri was also joined by her fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton's sons, Beau and Tate.

The bride and groom began dating in early 2014 after being friends for many years. They announced their engagement quietly with a small notice in The Times – in the same way that Benedict Cumberbatch's engagement was revealed.
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter

Benedict Cumberbatch officially came off the market when he married theatre director Sophie Hunter on Valentine's Day on the Isle of Wight. After saying "I do" at the medieval church of St Peter & St Paul in Mottistone, Benedict and Sophie and their guests headed to the stunning period property of Mottistone Manor for their reception.

The venue held particular significance for the English bride, who is said to be related to the Nicholson family who once owned the manor.

Sophie, who was pregnant with the couple's first baby at the time, dressed her bump in a striking silver grey Valentino wedding gown. The dress, which featured an elegant high neckline, long sleeves and a sweeping train, was described as a "high-waisted medieval gown".

Guests at the couple's nuptials included British actors Tom Hiddleston, Tobias Menzies and Andrew Scott – who plays Moriarty in Sherlock. It is thought that Martin Freeman acted as Benedict's best man.
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Guy Ritchie and Jacqui Ainsley

Jacqui Ainsley – the new Mrs Ritchie – married her famous film director love in what was the "happiest day" of her life. The 33-year-old model and mum-of-three shared a few photos from her big day on Instagram, and encouraged her guests to follow suit.

Jacqui and Guy married in an outdoor ceremony in the grounds of their sprawling country estate, Ashcombe House in Wiltshire, with celebrities including Brad Pitt and David Beckham in attendance.

One picture shared by Jacqui was of the bride and her five bridesmaids – "My Best Girls" – posing in the leafy grounds. The brunette beauty looked picture perfect in her bespoke lace Phillipa Lepley gown, which she paired with a very feminine floral crown.

Afterwards, the newlyweds celebrated with their friends and family in a huge marquee, where they dined on food reportedly created by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
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Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden

"I waited because I didn't want to settle," Cameron Diaz said in her toast to her new husband Benji Madden. "Now I got the best man ever. My special man. He's mine."

The 42-year-old actress and her musician love Benji Madden married in Cameron's Beverly Hills mansion in early January, with 127 guests in attendance including Christina Applegate and Wiz Khalifa. The bride's close friends Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon are also believed to have attended.

Cameron, a four-time Golden Globe nominee, walked down the aisle to Nat King Cole's Stardust in a sparkly gown with a low-cut back.

Unexpected comedy came in the form of the couple's five-year-old ring bearer Sparrow Madden – the son of Benji's twin brother Joel and Nicole Richie – dropping one of the couple's wedding bands. When both brothers Benji and Joel got on their hands and knees looking for the ring, the guests broke out into full laughter.

As an A-list Hollywood actress, there was naturally a dress change for the bride, who slipped into a short-sleeved reception gown after the ceremony.
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Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson

In April Beyoncé Knowles' mum Tina and her long-term partner Richard Lawson married in an all-white wedding. The couple and their 300 guests, who all wore white, celebrated the union aboard a luxury yacht moored outside of Newport Beach.

Beyoncé shared a picture on her website of the newlyweds toasting to their marriage with a glass of champagne. Tina, 61, wore a slinky white Romona Kevez design while her groom matched her in an all-white suit, white bow tie and white boat shoes.

Beyoncé, her husband Jay Z and their daughter Blue Ivy were among the invitees, as was the singer’s younger sister Solange.

It was the second marriage for fashion designer Tina, who filed for divorce from Beyoncé's father and former manager Mathew Knowles in 2009 after more than 30 years of marriage. In October, Tina opened up about finding love again after her divorce. "I'm at my happiest I've been in a long, long time," she admitted.
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Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik

The New Girl star and her movie producer partner had a lot to celebrate after it emerged in August that Zooey had become both a new mother and a wife. The actress and her love Jacob tied the knot, shortly after welcoming a healthy baby girl.

Back in January Zooey announced that she was expecting her first baby with Jacob, saying they were "over the moon" and "so excited" to meet their little one. A week later the couple, who began dating in the summer of 2014, announced their engagement.
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Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed

After a whirlwind romance, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed married as the sun was setting in Santa Monica, California in late April. The couple had only been dating for six months before The Vampire Diaries star proposed.

Photos from the day showed Ian, 36, and Nikki, 27, walking through fields and at one point the groom carried his new bride across the grass.

Nikki looked picturesque in a custom couture Claire Pettibone beaded ivory gown, which featured a plunging low back, illusion lace neckline and delicate long sleeves. Ian was smartly dressed in a pale suit and shirt.
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Heather Morris and Taylor Hubbell

The Glee star, better known as cheerleader Brittany, married her long-term love and the father of her child Taylor Hubbell in May. The couple exchanged vows in the Old Canyon Ranch in California – a beautiful outdoor space in Topanga Canyon, not far from the pair's home in Los Angeles.

Heather, 28, and her new husband Taylor encouraged their friends and family to share photos from their special day online, with some captioning the pictures "#thehappyhubbell".

One video showed Heather and Taylor enjoying their first dance while their bridesmaids and ushers swayed in a circle around them. The couple also released professional photos from the day, which featured Heather and Taylor sharing their first kiss as newlyweds, and also posing with their toddler son Elijah, who was born in 2013.

The actress' co-stars Vanessa Lengies, Naya Rivera, Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz were among the celebrity guests in attendance.
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David Arquette and Christina McLarty

Newlyweds David Arquette and Christina McLarty certainly had a lot to smile about. A few days after their April wedding the couple released an official photo taken from their big day, which captured David and Christina sharing a sweet embrace and mirroring each other's joyful expressions.

The beautiful bride wore a strapless gown that featured a guipure lace overlay and flowing train, while David, 43, known for his quirky style, wore a navy tartan suit that featured olive green stripes.

The couple tied the knot in front of family and friends in Los Angeles, including their 11-month-old son Charlie, and David's ten-year-old daughter Coco, from his previous marriage to Courteney Cox. They were also joined on the day by their two basset hounds.

Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo

After a seven-year engagement Amy Adams and her long-term partner Darren Le Gallo tied the knot in secret in May. According to People, the Hollywood star wore a Marchesa dress for the intimate ceremony that took place in Los Angeles, California.

Amy, 40, and Darren were together for 14 years before they married and are the proud parents to five-year-old daughter Aviana.

"Amy and Darren had always planned on getting married, but her career has been on such an amazing trajectory, it has been hard for her to take the time out," a source told Page Six at the time. "But now she has deliberately taken some time off work to be with her family and finally get married."
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Andy Murray and Kim Sears

After being in a relationship for almost a decade, Andy Murray and Kim Sears officially became husband and wife on 11 April when they said "I do" in the groom's hometown of Dunblane. The newlyweds emerged from the town's cathedral to cheers and applause from the scores of waiting well-wishers, with Kim taking the spotlight in her bespoke Swarovski crystal-encrusted Jenny Packham wedding dress.

Her Wimbledon champion love looked dapper in his Highland dress of a tartan kilt, sporran and black jacket.

Once the ceremony was over the guests made their way to the Cromlix House Hotel, which is owned by Andy, to let their hair down and toast the newlyweds.

Speaking exclusively to HELLO! Online, Andy's grandmother Shirley Erskine went as far as to say that Kim is "the best thing that's ever happened" to Andy.

"The whole family has taken to Kim," said Shirley, whose daughter is Judy Murray. "She's very attractive, very artistic and so supportive."
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Vanessa Williams and Jim Skrip

Vanessa Williams shunned tradition at her Fourth of July wedding to Jim Skrip. The 52-year-old actress wore two custom designs by Carmen Marc Valvo on her big day – the first was a sleek top and skirt combo for the ceremony, followed by a true statement gown for the reception. Her second dress was covered in gold leather petals.

"It almost looks like it's metal, but they're little petals made out of leather [sewn] on top of organza," Vanessa told People. "It was magnificent. I felt like an Egyptian goddess and that was exactly the theme I was going for."

The former Miss America and her groom met in Egypt, hence the theme of their big day.
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Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick

Billy Joel and his girlfriend Alexis Roderick hosted a fourth of July party to remember. The couple, who just welcomed their first child in August, tied the knot in a surprise ceremony over the American bank holiday weekend.

The intimate ceremony was held at Billy's estate on Long Island, with his daughter Alexa Ray and actor Kevin James among the small group of guests. The nuptials were led by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a long-time friend of the singer.

A photo released from the couple's big day sees them looking blissfully happy together. As Billy gazes into the camera, his new bride Alexis has her eyes closed and cosies up to her husband. The pretty blonde wore a traditional strapless wedding gown and clutched a floral bouquet while she debuted her wedding ring.
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In one of the most anticipated weddings of the year, Sofia Vergara wed Joe Manganiello under a canopy of tropical flowers on Nov. 22. The luxe nuptials took place at The Breakers, a stunning resort in Palm Beach, where the bride wore a custom lace Zuhair Murad gown that featured a fitted strapless bodice and column skirt with additional volume added around the hips. After a few days of fun by the beach and a raucous pre-wedding party, the Colombian bombshell and the dashing 'Magic Mike' star had their first dance to "The Way You Look Tonight" surrounded by family and friends, including famous faces like Channing Tatum, Reese Witherspoon and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Before the night was out, Joe had serenaded his new wife with Guns 'n' Roses' "Sweet Child o' Mine."
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Actress Jamie Chung said "I do" to her <em>Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong</em> costar Bryan Greenberg during a three-day celebration in Santa Barbara, culminating in a Halloween ceremony and reception at El Capitan Canyon. Following a "Boos and Booze" welcome dinner and party in the woods, the bride slipped into her bespoke long-sleeved Monique Lhuillier gown and exchanged personal vows with her navy tuxedo-clad love in a stunning outdoor ceremony followed by a rustic-chic celebration.
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Elvis Presley's eldest granddaughter Riley Keough wed Ben Smith-Petersen in an intimate, candle-lit ceremony this past February, with spectacular images from the festivities featured in the pages of <em>Hello!</em>. The <em>Mad Max: Fury Road</em> star revealed that it was "the most beautiful, amazing, fun day and night." For the Napa Valley fete, the bride wore a lace, long-sleeved couture gown by Delphine Manivet with her long locks in loose, romantic waves and barely there makeup for a beautifully bohemian look. Actress Kristen Stewart read a poem during the ceremony, after which friends like Dakota Johnson, Zoe Kravitz, models Cara Delevingne and Abbey Lee Kershaw, John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston celebrated the couple with a dinner by the lake and some serious dancing.

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As the sun set on July 11 at Los Olivos Ranch, just outside of Los Angeles, former <em>Beverly Hills 90210</em> star Jennie Garth made her love for David Abrams official in front of family and friends. With her three daughters Luca, Lola and Fiona acting as bridal party, guest like Tori Spelling looked on lovingly as Jennie and David exchanged personalized vows as the sun slowly fell behind the mountains. The bride wore a floral-embroidered gown, perfectly in line with the white wood altar bedecked in flowers, with a sheer long-sleeve overlay and had her hair styled in a low side bun. The couple met on a blind date last autumn.
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Chris Klein and Laina Rose Thyfault

The American Pie actor tied the knot with his girlfriend Laina Rose Thyfault in August in Montana, his publicist confirmed. Chris and Laina married eight months after they announced their engagement, on the banks of the Gallatin River, beneath the Rocky Mountains.

According to People, the bride and groom exchanged their vows at the Rainbow Ranch's outdoor church in front of 115 friends and family members.

"Laina and Chris wanted to stay true to the nature of Montana and chose native grasses, sage and flowers in a soft colour palette to reflect the beauty of Montana," their wedding planner Jennifer Horsley of Habitat Events said.

The groom, who popped the question last December after three years of dating, wore a smart custom-made Shoreditch London three-piece suit for his big day.
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In a waterfall gown inspired by an Italian chandelier and featuring pearl embroidery by Ashi Studio, designer Whitney Port boasted one of the year's most memorable bridal looks. The edgy bride and her miles of legs tied the knot with Tim Rosenman in a gorgeous Palm Springs celebration. During the outdoor ceremony attended by 200 guests, the couple said personal vows they had written themselves. Whitney promised to kiss her husband good night and good morning at the start and end of each day. Tim, meanwhile, said: "I love you Whit. I really do. You are my family. You are my entire life, and I promise to spend the rest of mine making sure you know that you have nothing to ever worry about again." The outdoor reception featured black-and-white table accents and a checkerboard dance floor.
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