It was a day he vowed would never happen but on Saturday 27 September, George Clooney left his bachelor days behind him.
And
the 53-year-old heartthrob was still celebrating on Sunday as he and
his British human rights lawyer bride Amal Alamuddin, 36, hosted a
brunch for family and friends at Hotel Cipriani in Venice.
The
newlyweds made their first appearance as man and wife in a stylish
watertaxi where they showed off their elegant wedding bands.
George was clad in a grey suit, looking just as dapper as ever and his beautiful bride was positively glowing.
Her
lace long-sleeved Giambattista Valli dress was dotted with bright
flowers but it was the huge smile which captured attention as the duo
shared their joy. Ever the gentleman, George held onto Amal as she navigated her way into the boat.
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Utterly smitten: Hollywood's former favourite
bachelor couldn't keep his eyes (or hands) off his gorgeous wife as they
started their married life together and displayed their wedding bands
on Sunday
Make like Mrs. Clooney in an embellished dress by Giambattista Valli
We haven't been this excited about two people tying the knot since
William and Kate (don't tell Kim and Kanye we said that), but Amal
Alamuddin and George Clooney are officially married!
And if this is the dress the bride wore the day after can you imagine what she wore for the ceremony? We're dying to see it!
Amal arrived in Venice wearing Dolce & Gabbana, rocked up to the rehearsal dinner in a red Alexander McQueen gown, and now she's making an entrance as the new Mrs. George Clooney in Couture Giambattista Valli.
We're in love. This swoon-worthy dress features purple and red floral embellishments and a drop hem, showing off her perfect pins. The white lace is keeping the bridal vibes going and is a world away from the wig and gown uniform she wears as a human rights lawyer!
Giambattista Valli was a good choice. He's an Italian maestro (well, when in Rome... ish) and is known for intricate designs and incredible tailoring. Click (right) to check out the current Valli collection at Luisa Via Roma if you've got a big day in the diary, or take your cue from couture in one of the options we've lined up for you below.
And if this is the dress the bride wore the day after can you imagine what she wore for the ceremony? We're dying to see it!
Amal arrived in Venice wearing Dolce & Gabbana, rocked up to the rehearsal dinner in a red Alexander McQueen gown, and now she's making an entrance as the new Mrs. George Clooney in Couture Giambattista Valli.
We're in love. This swoon-worthy dress features purple and red floral embellishments and a drop hem, showing off her perfect pins. The white lace is keeping the bridal vibes going and is a world away from the wig and gown uniform she wears as a human rights lawyer!
Giambattista Valli was a good choice. He's an Italian maestro (well, when in Rome... ish) and is known for intricate designs and incredible tailoring. Click (right) to check out the current Valli collection at Luisa Via Roma if you've got a big day in the diary, or take your cue from couture in one of the options we've lined up for you below.
Proving his
Hollywood royalty status, George and his bride finished off their
perfect weekend with regal waves to the adoring crowds as they jetted
across the pristine blue waters of Venice in a vintage-inspired wooden
speed boat with the Italian word for love 'amore' adorned on the side.
But the romance didn't end there. Although
hundreds of locals had flocked to the shore to catch a glimpse of the
dazzling duo, George and Amal appeared absolutely besotted with one
another; continually staring into each other's eyes.
The
couple tied the knot at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel on
Saturday night, in a ceremony conducted by their close friend and
ex-mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni.
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A fitting tribute: Ever the romantics, George and Amal's speedboat was adorned with 'amore', which is the Italian word for love
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He's come full circle! Back in 1989, George
married actress Talia Balsam in a wedding officiated by an Elvis Presley
impersonator in Las Vegas
Adding a
sentimental touch to the wedding, friends and family were gifted with a
personal photo of the pair. In the image, a casually dressed George
holds Amal around the waist and lovingly bites her sunhat as the lawyer
beams with an ear-to-ear grin.
It's
believed US Vogue has secured the rights to the wedding pictures and
the couple will be donating the fee they receive to a charity of their
choice. The pair reportedly banned guests from bringing mobile phones in a bid to prevent unauthorised pictures being leaked from the event.
TMZ also
claims the Gravity actor devised a cunning plan which enabled punters
to take photos, which he could monitor. According to the website, guests
were given a specially made camera and code.
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A cunning plan: TMZ claims George enabled punters to take photos with a specially made camera, which he could monitor
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Genius! All images that were taken on the
approved cameras were routed to a database that George's people could
access, therefore if any photos were then touted to the media, George
would immediately be able to track down the perpetrator
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A proud moment: Unable to wipe the smiles off their faces, George and Amal's hands were intertwined when they stepped out
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Fit for a blushing bride: Amal's 'day after' dress channelled a wedding aesthetic thanks to the white lace
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Where to next? It's not yet known where the
couple will honeymoon but considering their lavish nuptials it will no
doubt be an exotic destination
All
images that were taken on the approved cameras were routed to a
database that George's people could access, therefore if any photos were
then touted to the media, George would immediately be able to track
down the perpetrator.
Guests
spent the evening celebrating in style at the stunning 450-year-old
waterside venue, which features atmospheric lighting.
'George
Clooney and Amal Alamuddin were married today in a private ceremony in
Venice, Italy,' a rep for the silver fox confirmed.
The
nuptials took place at the seven-star hotel sunset, with crowds lining
the canal to cheer on George, who looked dapper in an Armani suit.
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They do!
Although the pair were swamped by adoring fans cheering on from the
shore, it appeared nothing else mattered as they stared lovingly at each
other
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An elegant entrance: Even when she was climbing into the speedboat, Amal managed to stay composed and step in with style
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Keeping close! The genetically blessed duo
didn't let each other out of their arms and keeping a warm embrace as
they made their first public appearance as man and wife. Both Amal and
George showed off their wedding bands during the outing
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Talk of the town: The nuptials took place at
sunset on Saturday, with crowds lining the canal to cheer on George, who
looked dapper in an Armani suit
Following
the ceremony, guests were met with champagne and canapes including
polenta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto ham with figs, according to a
source.
Ever
the prankster, George kept the crowd entertained en route to his
wedding, pulling a series of humorous expressions as he headed to meet
his bride-to-be. But one thing he couldn't hide was his excitement,
grinning from ear-to-ear as he made his way along the Grand Canal.
Last night, dozens of celebrities were taking to Twitter to congratulate the actor on his wedding.
The
actor was accompanied by his father Nick as he made the 15-minute
journey from the Cipriani hotel to the exclusive Amal resort, where he
was meeting his bride-to-be.
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Picture perfect: The besotted newlyweds beamed as they intertwined their hands and stepped onto the boat
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So in love! Earlier in the month George and Amal
attended their first public event together at the Celebrity Fight Night
in Florence, where the the actor gushed openly about his partner
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Specs appeal... The dazzling duo both sported
chic sunglasses, while Amal accessorised her look with an elegant pair
of pearl earrings
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His leading lady! 'I would just like to say to
my bride-to-be Amal that I love you very much and I can’t wait to be
your husband,' George gushed to Amal earlier in the month
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It's official! 'George Clooney and Amal
Alamuddin were married today in a private ceremony in Venice, Italy,' a
rep for the silver fox confirmed
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In Vogue? George and Amal are believed to have secured a deal with Anna Wintour's Vogue US, with their profits going to charity
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Only the best... At the wedding receptiong
guests were treated to a menu that featured Tuscan and Venetian
delicacies, with popular dishes including smoked tuna-roe with beans,
mussel soup, sautéed shellfish with lemon garlic white wine
Clooney
was joined by around 90 guests for the reception, members of their
families as well as friends including U2 singer Bono, fellow actor Matt
Damon and wife Luciana, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Bill Murray, US
Vogue editor Anna Wintour and many more.
Guests
began arriving by chauffeur-driven taxi boats for the nuptials shortly
before 6.30pm, with Matt Damon the first to arrive.
Wave
after wave of guests were ferried to the waterfront entrance of the
exclusive hotel over a period of 20 mins, which culminated in Mr
Clooney's arrival just before 7pm as the sun was setting.
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Straight out
of a movie... The lovebirds were surrounded by an idyllic setting with
aqua blue skies and calm waters providing the most romantic of backdrops
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A fairytale ending: The nuptials took place at the seven-star hotel sunset, with crowds lining the canal to cheer on George
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The love boat: In keeping with the old Hollywood
glamour of their big weekend, George and Amal cruised about in a
beautiful vintage style speed boat
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Not a cloud in the sky... The perfect weather capped off their once-in-a-lifetime weekend
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Star studded: Celebrity guests at the wedding
including Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Cindy Crawford. However there was
no sign of George's good friend Brad Pitt and his wife Angelina Jolie
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Upping the glamour: Amal's dress featured purple
and red floral embellishments and a drop hem, which showed off her
perfect pins while George kept it suave in a slim-fit grey suit
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Seriously star studded: Considering George's
fruitful career, it's no surprise his wedding was jam packed with celebs
including actor Matt Damon, U2 frontman Bono, actress Emily Blunt and
her husband John Krasinski
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You're always allowed to change your mind...
'Marriage? Who knows? I've been married. It's not something I'm looking
out for,' George once mused
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Positively smitten: The Hollywood heavyweight popped the question to the British attorney in April this year
Meanwhile,
hundreds of locals turned out to line the streets and alleyways along
the canal on Saturday as they cheered on the Ocean's Eleven star, who
briefly waved to the gathered crowds.
Mr Clooney's fiancée had remained inside the resort for the duration of the day following her hen party the previous night.
While
Ms Alamuddin was busy preparing the event, George spent the day larking
around the nearby Cipriani Hotel with his best man Randy Herber and his
wife Cindy Crawford, following his stag night on Friday.
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