The best moments from George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's wedding weekend

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin radiate excitement at the start of a weekend of wedding celebrations. Photo: © Getty Images

Amal Alamuddin showed off her style credentials in a mid-length Dolce & Gabbana number, which quickly sold out. Photo: © Rex

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin turned the Venice waterways into the setting for their very own Hollywood love story. Photo: © Getty Images

Adding to the glam factor, they were joined by George's best friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. Photo: © Getty Images

Despite being what is known as a 'civilian', Amal Alamuddin oozed cool amid the feverish atmosphere surrounding their nuptials. Photo: © Getty Images

Amal's mother Baria and sister Tala can also be seen enjoyed the ecstatic reception. Photo: © Getty Images

Even though Amal opted not to have an official Maid of Honour, her sister Tala Alamuddin was by her side every step of the way. Photo: © Getty Images

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin chose Venice because they met in Italy and he owns a home down the road at Lake Como.

On the Friday evening before the nuptials, Amal, her sister Tala and mother Baria attended a pre-wedding party at the Belmond Cipriani. Photo: © Getty Images

The cook, Luciano Gambardella said he arrived with two bottles of his own Casamigos tequila which the group of seven friends polished off before starting on some red wine.

George Clooney's wedding procession which set out at 6:30 pm was accompanied by a flotilla of paparazzi, fans and security.

Members of the wedding party soak up the atmosphere on the way to the seven-star Aman Grande Canal Hotel.

The presence of US Vogue editor Anna Wintour confirmed that it was the most fashionable event of the year. Photo: © Getty Images

She and husband Rande Gerber were among the first to welcome Amal Alamuddin into George's circle of friends. Photo: © Getty Images