George Clooney marries lawyer Amal Alamuddin

September 29, 2014 - 07:10 BST hellomagazine.com

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin: Best moments from their magical Venetian wedding

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin radiate excitement at the start of a weekend of wedding celebrations.

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Amal Alamuddin showed off her style credentials in a mid-length Dolce & Gabbana number, which has now sold out.

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin turned the Venice waterways into the setting for their very own Hollywood love story.

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Exuberant crowds greeted every move of the bride and groom.

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

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

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Amal Alamuddin's mother Baria and sister Tala can also be seen enjoyed the ecstatic reception.

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It's thought that Tala Alamuddin was the maid of honour.

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

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On Friday evening Amal Alamuddin, her sister Tala and mother Baria attended a pre-wedding party at the Belmond Cipriani

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Before joining his bride, George Clooney had a boys-only celebration at Da Ivo restaurant.

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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.

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Afterwards George Clooney went and thanked each member of staff in the restaurant personally.

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George Clooney and best friend Rande Gerber seen leaving the Cipriani Hotel tequila in hand.

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George Clooney has had the same group of close friends for over 20 years.

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In the lead up to ceremony George Clooney was spotted having dinner with Cindy Crawford.

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There was no sign of nerves as he arrived at the Aman Grande Canal Hotel.

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The actor entertained well-wishers by pulling a series of funny faces.

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

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Guests included Matt Damon and his wife Luciana.

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Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski set out for George Clooney's wedding.

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

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Bono on his way to George Clooney's wedding.

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The presence of US Vogue editor Anna Wintour confirmed that it was the most fashionable event of the year.

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Bill Murray thorougly enjoyed himself too.

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Cindy Crawford brings some supermodel allure to the nuptials.

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

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The Aman, a luxurious canal-front palazzo is reached only by private motor launch.

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Murano chandeliers and silk wall hangings decorate the exquisite palazzo.

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It boasts 24 rooms, with a price tag ranging from £1,000 to £3,200 a night.

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It's easy to see why the couple chose the city with the magical atmosphere.

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin looked fresh-faced and overjoyed on Sunday after celebrating into the early hours.

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The bride shows off her wedding ring.

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Amal hasn't stopped beaming since becoming Mrs George Clooney.

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George Clooney seems thrilled with life as a married man too.

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Hollywood's most desirable bachelor is off the market and he couldn't be more thrilled.

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