Shhh! Secret Celebrity Weddings
Forget having your photos in Hello, keeping things secret is the new way to get married if you just happen to be a celebrity. And they don't do things by halves: fake parties, bare-faced lies or just eloping - see the lengths the stars go to to keep their wedding day under wraps.
Getty ImagesJordin Sparks and Dana Isaiah
American Idol alum Jordin Sparks has secretly married her boyfriend Dana Isaiah in July. The couple revealed to People that they eloped to Hawaii with a small group of friends and surprised their loved ones with the ceremony. If that wasn't enough big news, the month after their wedding Jordin found out she was pregnant. So yes, they are married AND expecting a baby for next spring. Congratulations to the newlyweds and parents-to-be!
Getty ImagesJason Momoa and Lisa Monet
Jason Momoa and Lisa Monet have made it official after over 10 years together. The Game of Thrones actor and his long-term partner wed in an intimate, private ceremony at their Californian home. We're hoping Zoe Kravitz was maid of honour on her mother's special day.
REXAlicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender
Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender reportedly tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Ibiza after a secret engagement.
Getty ImagesJulia Stiles and Preston J. Cook
Julia Stiles and her fiancé, Shotgun's own Preston J. Cook, tied the knot at a beach ceremony in Seattle. The wedding was kept secret until Julia shared an adorable shot on Instagram of her baby bump on a white dress (yep, she is expecting) captioned: "Who doesn't love a shotgun wedding?". Although we don't have much info other than the location tagged in the beach shot, we're certainly going to keep an eye out for it.
Getty ImagesAnton Du Beke and Hannah Summers
Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke and his girlfriend Hannah Summers, welcomed their twin babies back in March - and it seems that was not the only big news the couple kept under the wraps. Anton and Hannah tied the knot this spring after the arrival of the twins in a secret intimate ceremony; they have been together for eight years. In 2016, Anton gushed about his fiancé: "She’s just perfect. I love her above all things. Will we marry? Maybe next year. We’re very happy" - we should've known.
Rex FeaturesAdele & Simon Konecki
After much speculation, Adele confirmed at a concert in Brisbane, Australia, that she has married her longtime partner Simon Konecki. Saying onstage: "I'm married now. I've found my next person". They have been together for five years and have a son together, 4-year-old Angelo.
Getty ImagesTyrese and Mrs. Gibson
Fast and the Furious' own Tyrese Gibson got married to a mystery woman (seriously, no one knows her name). He took to Instagram to share snaps of the secret ceremony that happened on Valentine's Day. Although the photos were later deleted, fans got a glimpse of the wedding. The bride looked stunning in a blush dress and diamond-adorned head piece. He captioned one of the shots: "I got #MyBlackQueen I didn't just marry her I married my daughters new example... Grace, elegance, college educated with multiple degrees, kind, classy, sophisticated."
smileoutofhell InstagramPenn Badgley and Domino Kirke
Penn Badgley, Gossip Girl's Dan Humphreys, aka Lonely Boy, got married in a secret ceremony. Badgley has been dating the bride, Domino Kirke, since 2014. The pair tied the knot at a Brooklyn courthouse, it was a casual rendez-vous for family and close friends. The news came out after friends of the couple shared snaps of the big day on Instagram.
Rex FeaturesMary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy
Mary-Kate Olsen wasn't going to let the paparazzi ruin her big day. The actress-turned-fashion-designer wed her French businessman boyfriend on the quiet at an intimate Manhattan ceremony. There were only 50 guests in attendance and after the ceremony, they were treated to "bowls and bowls filled with cigarettes, and everyone smoked the whole night." How very French!
Rex FeaturesJennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux invited guests to what they thought was going to be Justin's 44th birthday party at the couple's home in Bel-Air. Only a "select" few were told that the event was their long-awaited marriage!
Splash NewsMila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher
Congratulations are in store for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher! Despite rumours that they were married at New Year's 2015, sources have revealed that the pair actually tied the knot in secret in July. There are no details about the day, although we guess their baby daughter Wyatt made an appearance
Getty ImagesAlan Rickman and Rima Horton
Alan Rickman revealed that he had tied the knot with his partner of 40 years, Rima Horton. The couple managed to keep the news schtum for an impressive three years. "It was great because no one was there. After the wedding in New York, we walked across the Brooklyn Bridge and ate lunch," he said.
WennHoward Donald and Katie Halil
Take That's Howard Donald has tied the knot to his illustrator girlfriend Katie Halil! The 46-year-old singer married Katie on 2 January 2015 in a secret two-day wedding extravaganza. Day one consisted of saying their vows in front of close friends and family. Day two saw a huge celebration at Aynhoe Park, a stately home in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire.
Barcroft MediaJoseph Gordon-Levitt and Tasha McCauley
Joseph Gordon-Levitt secretly wed his girlfriend Tasha McCauley on Saturday, 20 December 2014. The actor's new wife isn't the Hollywood type, she is the co-founder and CEO of Fellow Robots, a robotics company based at NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley, California. Way to go, Joseph! The pair married in private at their home.
Getty ImagesSteve Jones and Phylicia Jackson
Steve Jones has tied the knot with model Phylicia Jackson! The couple, who met when Steve worked in the US on X Factor, got married in a low-key ceremony at the Mayfair Library in London. Afterwards, they held a reception near Tower Bridge. Congrats!
Rex FeaturesJeremy Renner and Sonni Pacheco
Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner has confirmed that he tied the knot with actress and model Sonni Pacheco to Capitol File magazine. He revealed that he previously had not spoken about the wedding because he didn't want his private and work life to mix.
PA PhotosNeil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
Neil Patrick Harris married David Burtka this weekend in Italy. The couple, who are parents to twins Gideon and Harper (aged 3), have been together for over 10 years. The 41-year-old How I Met Your Mother star tied the knot with his actor/chef beau David Burtka, and get this, Elton John performed at the reception! You know you’ve made it when Elton John is your wedding singer.
Rex FeaturesAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
On 28th of August 2014, the Associated Press reported that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were married the previous Saturday in France. A spokesman for the couple then confirmed the news.
PA PhotosNaya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey
Glee star Naya Rivera got secretly married to actor Ryan Dorsey over the weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. "We feel truly blessed to be joined as husband and wife," the couple said. "Our special day was fated and everything we could have ever asked for."
SplashCheryl Cole and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini
Cheryl Cole tied the knot with her French boyfriend Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in a secret ceremony on a beach on the island of Mustique, in the West Indies. The X Factor judge revealed the news with an Instagram picture of her new bling on her wedding ring finger. She captioned the picture: "I usually do not discuss my personal life but to stop the speculation I want to share my happy news... Jean-Bernard and I married on 7/7/14.. ❤️ We are very happy and excited to move forward with our lives together.."
Johannes HueblOlivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl
Olivia Palermo secretly tied the knot with German model Johannes Huebl - who she has been in a relationship with since 2008 - in a romantic ceremony in front of their family and two friends at a quiet park in Bedford, New York.
The couple had reportedly planned to tie the knot in St. Barts - where Johannes proposed last December - later this year but brought the date forward as the model had been experiencing issues with his visa which may have meant he had to leave the US sooner.
Rex FeaturesMatt Bomer and Simon Halls
Matt Bomer has revealed he has been secretly married for the past three years. The White Collar actor broke the news in an interview the latest issue of Details magazine, confirming he'd been married to partner Simon Halls since 2011.
Rex FeaturesTom Ford and Richard Buckley
Tom Ford, the fashion designer who is pretty darn easy on the eye, has revealed that he is married to his partner of 27 years, Richard Buckley. Revealing the news during a talk at the Apple store, Tom said: "I lost so many friends in college - I would say more than half of my closest friends. Richard, my partner of 27 years, had also gone through something also quite tough in his life. We are now married which is nice. I know that was just made legal in the UK which is great; we were married in the states."
Rex FeaturesStacy Keibler and Jared Pobre
Stacy Keibler, who reportedly split from George Clooney because he didn't want to get married, has now got married... in secret! Stacy has wed her tech engineer boyfriend Jared Pobre in a secret Mexico beach wedding. Talking about her big day, Stacy told People magazine: "We both felt strongly that our 'love day' should be intimately special, and that's exactly what it was. It was a blend of romance, tranquility, natural beauty, bonding and overwhelming love."
Rex FeaturesKimora Lee Simmons and Tim Leissner
Model-come-fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons reportedly tied the knot in secret with investment banker boyfriend Tim Leissner. However, it was her ex-husband Russell Simmons who broke the news, tweeting: "All of us love @OfficialKimora but the fact is she is happily married.. Tim is has been family for a while now. #gossipcop..." So there you have it!
PA PhotosKristen Bell and Dax Shepard
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have been together six years but waited until California legalised gay marriage before officially tying the knot. The pair apparently did the deed after a spur of the moment decision, when they turned up to the courthouse to get their marriage licence. Apparently a court employee offered to marry them on the spot and they agreed, going through the formalities there and then.
Rex FeaturesZoe Saldana and Marco Perego
Didn’t know Zoe Saldana was even dating anyone? Well, you wouldn’t be the first. But she and her artist beau Marco Perego went public with their romance back in May, and were rumoured to have married in secret recently after the actress was spotted wearing a golden band on her ring finger at a sporting event in Egham, England in late July. She was snapped wearing the same ring as she and Marco left Loulou’s private member’s club in Mayfair in September, too. Have you got something to tell us, Zoe?
Rex FeaturesKate Bosworth and Michael Polish
We knew Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish were engaged but when they suddenly got married in an intimate ceremony at a ranch in Montana, they took us all by surprise. The service took place with just 75 of their closest friends at the Rock Creek residence and the bride wore two Oscar de la Renta gowns.
Rex FeaturesKate Winslet and Ned Rocknroll
When Kate Winslet got married for the third time, she decided to do it on the quiet. The Oscar winner wed Ned Rocknroll in NY in December 2012, with only a few friends and family, and her two children present. Apparently even Kate's parents were left in the dark, although pal Leonardo DiCaprio gave the bride away.
Getty ImagesJamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood
Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood have married in secret. The pair tied the knot in a “small ceremony” held at an undisclosed location in California. Wood wore a custom-made dress by Carolina Herrera for the occasion, and wed in front of a select group of family and friends. Bell and Wood were first romantically linked in 2005 after they met on the set of Green Day video Wake Me Up When September Ends. Sadly they have since split.
Rex FeaturesPatrick Kielty and Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty surprised everyone when they tied the knot at a secret ceremony in Rome. The pair flew out their close friends and family to a church near the Vatican, for the nuptials, only telling the guests a few days before.
Rex FeaturesEmeli Sandé and Adam Gouraguine
Emeli Sandé and her boyfriend Adam Gouraguine married at a surprise ceremony in Adam's homeland of Montenegro. The nuptials took place at the Porto Montenegro marina, and were fairly traditional, according to insiders.
GettyBlake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds took everyone by surprise after they tied the knot at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Apparently Florence Welch DJ-ed, and Bette Midler sang at the ceremony, but there were few other Hollywood types, except Blake's manager. "I am being told there were around 60 people at the event and that a local restaurant may have catered it. Ryan has always loved it here and when he got together with Blake, he started to bring her here, too," one source said.
Rex FeaturesNatalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied shunned a public spectacle to marry in secret in front of family and close friends in August 2012. The pair wed in a private Jewish ceremony, where they exchanged vows under a traditional chuppah. The couple met on the set of Black Swan in 2010. They welcomed their son, baby Aleph, in 2011.
Rex FeaturesAgyness Deyn and Giovanni Ribisi
We were pretty gobsmacked to discover that Agyness Deyn had secretly eloped with her Avatar actor boyfriend, Giovanni Ribisi. Speaking to US Weekly, a publicist for the Avatar actor said: "Agyness Deyn and Giovanni Ribisi quietly married in Los Angeles over the weekend.” The couple were spotted passionately kissing in the queue at the LA County Registrar’s office. According to one source, they shyly confirmed the union, as Ribisi explained they had been dating for “a while”. However, it is thought that the pair only struck up their romance a matter of months ago.
PacificCoastNews.comCarey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford
Carey Mulligan married Marcus Mumford in a converted barn in Somerset in April 2012. While the couple kept the service a secret from the press, celebrity guests apparently included included Sienna Miller, Jake Gyllenhaal and Colin Firth.
WennRachel Weisz and Daniel Craig
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig hadn't even confirmed that they were a couple when the pair surprised just about everyone by tying the knot in secret. According to sources in the know, the lovebirds wed in NY with just their two children and two witnesses present.
WennJennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez kept her wedding to Marc Anthony hushed up by telling guests they were attending a backyard awards party. There were rumours that the fast-track wedding (J-Lo broke off her engagement to Ben Affleck just six months before) was because she was pregnant, but they proved unfounded and the couple are still together.
PAOrlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr were only engaged a month so they took everyone by surprise when they tied the knot in LA – and only let the world know when they were safely tucked away on honeymoon!
PA PhotosJavier Bardem and Penelope Cruz
Uber private couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz wed in front of a small group of close friends and family at a pal’s house in the Bahamas. The pair, who are rarely photographed in public together, hadn’t even confirmed that they were engaged. “One thing I don’t do, I don’t lie about my personal life,” the actress told David Letterman. “It’s sacred to me. It’s my life. But I don’t give details about it because I am allergic to that.”
WENNDavid Schwimmer and Zoe Buckman
He might have been married three times on Friends but when it came to his own wedding, David Schwimmer decided on a more private affair. The actor wed his British fiancée Zoe Buckman at a small ceremony in June 2010.
PA PhotosAnna Paquin and Stephen Moyer
Malibu was the location for True Blood co-stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer’s hushed-up nuptials. The couple kept well out of sight of potential snappers by taking their vows at sunset under a white tent at a beachside villa.
Rex FeaturesRobbie Williams and Ayda Fields
To keep their wedding a secret, Robbie Williams and Ayda Fields told guests that they were invited to a party “to celebrate Robbie’s 20 years in showbiz”. The couple forewent wedding planners and engaged the singer’s mum to organise it at a venue, which was kept secret till the very last minute. It turned out to be Robbie’s £13m LA mansion.
PA PhotosAlicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
Despite predictions, there were no yachts or over-the-top festivities when Alicia Keys married record producer Swizz Beatz. Instead, the pair tied the knot in front of a small group of close friends and family in a private house on the Mediterranean Sea.
Rex FeaturesMegan Fox and Brian Austin Green
Megan Fox might be famous the world over but when she wed long-time boyfriend Brian Austin Green in Hawaii, just half a dozen people attended. The Four Seasons hotel on the Big Island was the venue for the low key affair, which also saw Brian’s eight-year-old son Kassius act as ring-bearer.
PA Photos/www.paphotos.comCalista Flockhart and Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford had been married twice before but to tie the knot with Calista Flockhart, he chose to keep things very much under wraps. The pair exchanged vows on a hilltop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the state’s governor officiating.
PA PhotosClaire Danes and Hugh Dancy
Actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy decided against a wedding in pap-filled LA, choosing instead the relative quiet of the French countryside. The pair made their vows in front of a few family and friends – and no one else found out till a few weeks after.
WENNZooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard got married just outside Seattle. A lone Tweet from Ben’s Death Cab For Cutie bandmate Chris Wella, saying “Wedding day!! So excited”, was the only giveaway.
PA PhotosMaggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard leaked a false rumour that they were planning to marry the second week in May 2009. They fooled everyone, marrying a week earlier in a chapel in Italy’s Brindisi with friends and family watching on.
PA PhotosHeidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
Publicity-loving Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were the last people we’d thought would go for a secret wedding – but that’s what they did in Mexico in 2008. No family or friends were invited to the Cabo San Lucas nuptials, but Speidi were filmed by The Hills camera crew so these nuptials were never going to stay secret very long.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
After just six weeks of dating, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon got hitched during some surprise nuptials on the star’s Bahamian estate. "We really do feel we are soulmates," the singer said. "I never felt a love like this was on the cards for me."
PA PhotosBeyoncé and Jay-Z
Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z may have had a private ceremony but don’t think that meant it wasn’t extravagant. The pair exchanged vows in front of a close circle of 40 friends in Jay-Z’s luxurious New York penthouse, which was decorated with 70,000 white dendrobium orchids flown in especially from Thailand.
RexAshlee Simpson and Pete Wentz
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz said “I do” at a ceremony at her parents’ home in LA in 2008. The nuptials were described as “intimate” by the stars’ rep but they still managed to squeeze in 150 guests, including Nicole Richie, sis Jessica Simpson and Scrubs actor Donald Faison. Unfortunately the couple split last year.
Big PicturesJessica Alba and Cash Warren
There was no big Hollywood wedding for Cash Warren and Jessica Alba. This private pair sealed their union by marrying in Beverly Hills courthouse’s ceremony room at 11.30am on a Monday in 2008. No one attended the wedding; in fact, Jess’ brother Josh didn’t even know about it till US Weekly spilled the beans. "My sister!? I'm going to have to call her!" he said.
PA PhotosSandra Bullock and Jesse James
Guests at Sandra Bullock’s 2004 wedding to Jesse James included Hugh Grant, Keanu Reeves and William Shatner, but it was only the bride’s father and sister who knew what was really going on at the birthday barbeque on Sandra’s ranch in 2004. Bagpipers apparently led the 250 guests to a wooded grove to watch the actress (dressed in an Angel Sanchez gown and cowboy boots) wed the motorbike fanatic. The pair divorced last year.
Rex FeaturesBen Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner ensured their privacy by jetting to the Turks and Caicos Islands, and telling only their closest friends and family the reason why. The ceremony itself took place in front of their beach resort, before the pair retreated to a private villa owned by Bruce Willis for the reception.
rex featuresRenée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney
Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney had only been going out a few months when they exchanged vows in front of 35 guests in the Virgin Islands. "It wasn't about big parties. It wasn't about grand gestures or massive $40,000 displays of flowers. It was about two very happy people finding each other," one guest said. Sadly the marriage was annulled four months later.
paBritney Spears and Kevin Federline
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline scrapped their original wedding plans for a lavish do in Santa Barbara because of increased press attention. Instead they put on a surprise ceremony for 27 friends and family, following by a night of clubbing. "It became this huge thing and I was like, 'What are we waiting for? We know this is the real thing, why not just do it now?' Britney said. “That's why I wanted to sneak and do it our little way."
PA PhotosDenise Van Outen and Lee Mead
Denise Van Outen and Lee Mead jetted away to the Seychelles for their dream wedding, taking only their parents and a few pals with them. “Denise went away last weekend telling people she was simply going on holiday,” one friend said. The ceremony took place at the Labriz Silhouette luxury resort.
Rex FeaturesPeaches Geldof and Max Drummey
Peaches Geldof married musician Max Drummey in Las Vegas after a 10-day courtship in 2008. Her dad wasn’t happy and many accused the pair of pulling a childish PR stunt. They weren’t far wrong. After their six-month marriage was annulled, Max claimed: “It was totally a publicity stunt. 100 per cent. I have her [Peaches] on retainer,” he said. “Not as my PR, as my friend. On my personal payroll. She's my friend for money. She also orchestrates publicity stunts for me.”
Rex FeaturesChris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
There weren’t any family members at the wedding of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow in 2003. Instead, the pair married at a Santa Barbara hotel, just days after the actress announced she was pregnant with their first child.
Rex FeaturesGisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
Guests at Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady’s wedding thought they were attending a christening at St Monica Catholic Church in California. It turned out to be a very private wedding ceremony, which included Gisele’s three dogs, dressed by Dolce & Gabbana, to match the bride herself.
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes
Just four guests (three friends and Kate’s daughter Mia) made the journey out to Anguilla to attend the wedding of Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes in 2003. The nuptials were kept tightly under wraps and took place as the couple enjoyed a holiday in the West Indies.
Rex FeaturesSarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker told guests that they were invited to a party, only for them to discover it was a little more than that when they arrived. Matthew wore an off-the-rack-suit, while SJP apparently bought the first dress she saw. Both of them dressed in black in an attempt to escape the media attention.
paJanet Jackson and Rene Elizondo
It took nearly ten years before anyone realised that Janet Jackson’s “boyfriend” was actually her husband. Ironically, the only reason the marriage was uncovered was because the couple filed divorce papers in 1998.
PA PhotosChris Evans and Billie Piper
Chris Evans and Billie Piper had planned to marry at the DJ’s £6m home in Surrey but they brought their wedding forward four months and changed the location – to Las Vegas – to avoid media intrusion on their special day. The £200 wedding ceremony took place at the Little Church of the West in the American city and was watched by six guests, including Danny Baker, who was their best man.
paJennifer Lopez and Cris Judd
Jennifer Lopez is a bit of a fan of secret weddings, apparently. That said, this wasn’t a quiet affair. Seven bridesmaids accompanied J-Lo and 10,000 white and pastel rosebuds were flown in to scent the air. Sadly the marriage lasted less than a year.
PA PhotosGemma Arterton and Stefano Catelli
Bond girl Gemma Arterton pulled off a stunt worthy of 007 when she married Stefano Catelli in a Spanish hilltop town. Guests weren’t told the location when they RSVP-ed; they later found out the venue was Zuheros in Southern Spain.
PA PhotosAnna Faris and Chris Pratt
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt married away from prying cameras on the island of Bali in 2009. The wedding came after several erroneous rumours that the pair had wed a few weeks earlier in Hawaii.
PA PhotosAlanis Morissette and Souleye
Alanis Morissette married rapper Souleye (real name Mario Treadway) at an intimate ceremony in her LA home in 2010. "So happy to share with you that my man Souleye and I got married. We're very excited to embark on this journey with each other....sending love...connect soon xo - Alanis", the singer later wrote on Twitter.
PA PhotosBrooke Shields and Chris Henchy
Friends of Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy were told they were attending a dinner party but, when they turned up to the Ritz-Carlton in California, they were whisked away by boat to Catalina Island on the California coast. The couple then exchanged vows at the island’s Wrigley Mansion in front of their stunned guests. "I'm always the last one to find out something in this family," said Brooke’s half sister Christiana.
PA PhotosEmmy Rossum and Justin Siegel
Emmy Rossum and music executive Justin Siegel only revealed that they were married when they announced their divorce. The pair married two years ago and even paid to keep their relationship under wraps. "Emmy and Justin decided to keep that part of their relationship a secret and out of the media spotlight," the source said. "They wanted to keep it private in order to prevent their marriage from coming under scrutiny."
PA PhotosJulia Roberts and Danny Moder
After famously ducking out on her extravagant wedding to Kiefer Sutherland, it wasn’t really surprising that Julia Roberts decided on the low-key affair when she decided to head down the aisle with cameraman Danny Moder. They said it was a party to celebrate “Independence Day” but after a day on Julia’s New Mexico ranch, playing football and enjoying a BBQ, the actress told friends to “hang around”. Under an arch of flowers, the pair finally tied the knot during a 20-minute ceremony held at midnight.
PA PhotosLeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian surprised 40 of their closest friends and family by inviting them to what they thought was an engagement party. It was in fact the wedding itself, and it took place at a private home in California.
Bigpicturesphoto.comScarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds
To stop the press finding out about their marriage, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds sent their guests, of which there were only 40, invitations via text message. The bash then took place in the remote Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, located on Canada’s Vancouver Island, which is only accessible via seaplane. Sadly the pair split last year.
PA PhotosVince Vaughn and Kyla Weber
While everyone else was still getting over their New Year hangovers, Vince Vaughn married long-time girlfriend Kyle Weber in 2010. Apparently 65 guests were invited to the three-day event, which took place at the star’s mansion in Chicago, and started with a party on New Year’s Eve.
WENNNelly Furtudo and Demacio Castellon
Nelly Furtado’s wedding to sound engineer Demacio Castellon was probably one of the best-kept secrets in showbiz. The pair got married in July 2008 with an intimate ceremony in Italy, but the press didn’t find out about it till October. Seriously impressive.
WENNMandy Moore and Ryan Adams
Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams’ wedding was so low key that the pair married while Ryan was on tour with his band. The singer had the day off between shows in Florida and South Carolina, and the couple apparently tied the knot at the Chatham County Probate Court in Georgia.
