Celebrity weddings 2015: the stars who married this year

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright

On 24 May Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's dreams came true as they married in a spectacular ceremony, covered exclusively by HELLO! magazine. The former TOWIE star and the ex-Coronation Street actress chose the historic venue of Hengrave Hall in Suffolk to say "I do".

Michelle chose an exquisite bespoke ivory wedding gown by Galia Lahav at Browns Bride, which was adorned with French lace and Swarovski crystals and featured a cascading silk tulle fishtail and a plunging lace-trimmed deep V back. The 28-year-old teamed her gown with a delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner.

"She looked so amazing. Her wedding dress was just perfect," Mark, who looked handsome in a black tuxedo and bowtie, told HELLO!.

"Seeing Mark looking back at me as I walked down the aisle was the best feeling ever," the new Mrs Wright added.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton

Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton married in a ceremony held at One Great George Street in Westminster in mid-July. Sharing their photos exclusively with HELLO! magazine, Kevin, 32, and Karen, 33, opened up about their big day.

"Dancing in front of millions of people is way easier than that," said the groom, adding that his bride looked absolutely breathtaking.

"I've never seen anything more beautiful in my life," he said. "Karen looked absolutely stunning."

The Venezuela-born beauty, who wore a stunning Inbal Dror wedding gown, added that she was remarkably stress-free.

Karen said: "When I was getting ready, I said to my make-up artist, 'Is it weird that I'm so calm?' She said the best thing ever, 'You're so calm because you've made the right choice.' And it made me think, 'I have nothing to worry about because I'm going to marry the person I've been in love with since the day we met.'"

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.

Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall

The wedding of Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall was an "amazing, magical, wonderful day", the groom told well-wishers on Twitter. The much-loved Geordie presenter married his girlfriend of three years in his home town Newcastle on Saturday 1 August in front of family and friends, including a whole host of famous faces.

The bride and groom, who have known each other for ten years, got engaged in November last year and the wedding lived up to expectations.

Dec and Ali said "I do" at St Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Elswick, close to where the presenter was born. When the newlyweds exited the church, Dec was pictured giving a thumbs-up to the scores of crowds outside.

"Thank you for all the kind and lovely messages," the 39-year-old wrote on Twitter. "They are appreciated. My wife and I had the most amazing, magical, wonderful day. D x."

Ronan Keating and Storm Uechtritz

Ronan Keating and Storm Uechtritz travelled to Scotland for their lavish wedding, where they married in front of close friends including Dannii Minogue and Ronan's Boyzone bandmates Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham.

The couple were spotted arriving at the picturesque Archerfield House and Golf resort, where Ronan is a regular visitor and hosted a charity event there back in May.

The beautiful bride is thought to have been escorted down the aisle by her father Gordon, with Ronan's daughters Missy, 14, and Ali, nine, joining the bridal party as Storm's bridesmaid and flower girl. Meanwhile the groom had an extra special best man on hand in the shape of his 16-year-old son Jack.

Vincent Simone and Susan Duddy

"I felt incredibly emotional and was worried I wouldn't keep it together," said Vincent Simone of his wedding to Susan Duddy. "I couldn't look back at Susan as she walked up the aisle because I was afraid I would dissolve into tears. She looked so beautiful, really breathtaking."

The couple married in July in the beautiful Castle Leslie in Co Monaghan, Ireland, with their five-year-old son Luca acting as ringbearer.

Speaking exclusively to HELLO! magazine, the Strictly Come Dancing star added: "Susan didn't want to do a choreographed first dance. She's very shy and doesn't like to be the centre of attention. She asked me to perform with one of my Strictly ex-partners but I said, 'No, it's our wedding, I want to dance with you.' We decided to do the normal smooch."

Susan, who wore a princess-style Suzanne Neville gown, added: "Dancing is his career and I am so used to him dancing with Flavia and the girls on Strictly. It may sound strange but Vincent and I had never really danced together."

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.

Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh

After going back and forth with their wedding date, Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh officially tied the knot at Mamhead House in Exeter on Saturday 11 July. The couple, who are parents to young daughter Amelia, said "I do" in front of their nearest and dearest, with Peter's children from his previous marriage Princess and Junior playing starring roles.

The leafy grounds of the Georgian estate, which is surrounded by 164 sprawling acres of land, provided the perfect backdrop for Peter and Emily's wedding photos.

The glamorous wedding came around sooner than expected, as the Mysterious Girl singer had previously said that he would marry his long-term fiancée in 2016.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ledley King and Amy Kavanagh

In July the ex-Tottenham Hotspur star tied the knot with his long-term love Amy Kavanagh at Syon House in West London. The nuptials were exclusively covered by HELLO! magazine, in a day that Ledley described as "so special".

"Amy looked amazing," said the groom. "She gets more and more beautiful. It's not often that you get to see your friends and family in the same room. It's so special."

Spurs stars past and present, including Jermain Defoe, Jermaine Jenas, Anthony Gardner and Kyle Walker, all watched Amy walk down the aisle in a stunning Suzanne Neville gown and Jimmy Choo shoes. She was given away by Ledley's son from a previous relationship, Coby.

"We wanted him to be a big part of our day," Amy added.

David Seaman and Frankie Poultney

Football ace David Seaman and Dancing on Ice favourite Frankie Poultney wed in front of fellow football legends and skating stars in a ceremony exclusively covered by HELLO! magazine. The couple, who met during the show's live tour in 2008, said "I do" in February.

"She looked so amazing, I could hardly speak," said David, 51, of his blushing bride. "I'd kind of had the picture in my mind of how she would look but it surpassed anything I could have imagined."

"Getting married has brought another level to the happiness we already had. We're in a bubble of wedded bliss and it's wonderful," added Frankie, 42.

Brad Jones and Dani Lawrence

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones and his model love Dani Lawrence married in a beautiful wedding in July, in which Brad's beloved six-year-old son Luca, who lost a battle with leukaemia, played a big part.

Luca's photo was pinned onto the bride's bouquet of lilies, roses and peonies. With the tragic young boy very much in the thoughts and hearts of all the guests, the couple took a few precious moments to lights candles in his honour – one for each of his life – as the gospel choir sang the Beyoncé track Halo at the end of the service.

"That was the hardest part, but we were so glad that we did it," Dani told HELLO! magazine, which exclusively covered the emotional day. "It was a quiet, reflective, very personal moment that Brad and I shared together and it was really important to us both that we had that. Although Luca is no longer here, he will always be a huge part of our family."

Luca, Brad's much-loved son from a former relationship, lost his 17-month battle with leukaemia in November 2011.

Brad and Danielle have two children of their own – Nico, who is three, and 17-month-old Romi.

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer surprised fans when they married in secret in the Norfolk town of Dereham.

The author and TV presenter tweeted the happy news shortly after the occasion, alongside a photo of the couple. "Gosh. @ElliottGSpencer and I go into a room as two people, sign a book and leave as one. Amazing," he wrote.

Stephen, 57, and Elliott, 27, signed the registry and had their vows witnessed in the presence of a tiny Oscar Wilde doll, another Twitter photo revealed.

The couple wore green carnations on their lapels, in a nod to the late author, as Victorian men would often wear the flowers made popular by Oscar.

The QI presenter had only announced his engagement a couple of days before the wedding, again using social media to tweet: "Oh. It looks as though a certain cat is out of a certain bag. I'm very very happy of course but had hoped for a private wedding. Fat chance! Thank you all SO much for your kind congratulations. Deeply touched xxx."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Matt Dallas and Blue Hamilton

"Introducing Mr. & Mr. Hamilton," a photo of newlyweds Matt Dallas and Blue Hamilton was captioned. The couple, who have been together for six years, finally made it official in July and happily took to Instagram to share their exciting news with fans.

Matt and Blue posted the same picture of themselves holding up their marriage certificate after their city hill ceremony.

Their wedding announcement came one week after the Supreme Court announced that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide in the US.