They
married in front of family and a host of celebrity pals in Venice, Italy
on Saturday and now the first pictures from George Clooney and Amal
Alamuddin's wedding have been revealed.
The
stunning 36-year-old bride wore a custom-made off-the-shoulder Oscar de
la Renta French lace wedding dress with a veil while George, 53, chose
his favourite designer, Giorgio Armani, to create his tuxedo.
In pictures, which were sold exclusively to HELLO! and People for
charity, all of the secrets of the wedding are revealed including the
outfits, the cake and the famous guests and George told People that
'marriage feels pretty damn great'. 
Stunning: One of Amal's dress fittings with
Oscar de la Renta was captured on camera by Annie Leibovitz for US Vogue
and obtained by the New York Post
Embrace the romance of a lace gown like Amal Alamuddin
Finally we have seen the dress! THE dress!
Amal Alamuddin teased us all week end with her stunning selection of designer looks from Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli and Stella McCartney but now we get to see the one we've been waiting for.
This most beautiful of brides wore bespoke Oscar de la Renta for her marriage to George Clooney and looked totally dreamy. This French lace gown was embroidered with diamante and pearls and featured a circular train, while the wide neckline scooped just off her shoulders. This is a timeless and elegant dress and will no doubt inspire a thousand copy cat looks next time wedding season comes around.
Whether you're getting married soon or not we can all take notes from Amal's impeccable style. Lace is a romantic option and whether on a bohemian maxi or a full on gown it'll never go out of fashion.
Take a look at our edit below. Coast and Temperley London provide the wedding-worthy looks or do a hippy take by Nightcap Clothing, Topshop and Asos. Either way, style with metallic high heel sandals and dream of a groom like George.
Amal Alamuddin teased us all week end with her stunning selection of designer looks from Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli and Stella McCartney but now we get to see the one we've been waiting for.
This most beautiful of brides wore bespoke Oscar de la Renta for her marriage to George Clooney and looked totally dreamy. This French lace gown was embroidered with diamante and pearls and featured a circular train, while the wide neckline scooped just off her shoulders. This is a timeless and elegant dress and will no doubt inspire a thousand copy cat looks next time wedding season comes around.
Whether you're getting married soon or not we can all take notes from Amal's impeccable style. Lace is a romantic option and whether on a bohemian maxi or a full on gown it'll never go out of fashion.
Take a look at our edit below. Coast and Temperley London provide the wedding-worthy looks or do a hippy take by Nightcap Clothing, Topshop and Asos. Either way, style with metallic high heel sandals and dream of a groom like George.
TMZ also claims the Gravity actor devised a cunning plan which enabled guests to take photos, which he could monitor. According to the website, guests were given a specially made camera and code.
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.
Clooney and British human rights barrister Amal wed in front of approximately 100 guests - including family friends and famous faces such as Matt Damon and his wife Luciana, Cindy Crawford and her husband, George's best man Rande Gerber, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Vogue's Anna Wintour and Bill Murray, at Italy's historic Aman Canal Grande Venice on Saturday.
People reports those assembled broke
out into spontaneous applause when the couple - who were first linked
together in October 2013 - were declared man and wife during the 30
minute ceremony.
Both sets of parents are thrilled by the union with Amal's mother Baria Alamuddin opening up to People about the special day.
Making
it official: George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin made their marriage
official with a 10-minute, 600 euro ceremony in Venice on Monday
following a weekend of celebrations
With these rings: While George showed off his wedding band, Amal's huge engagement ring was clearly visible
He said: 'George and Amal present us with ... belief that in this place and at this moment, love is alive and well.'
George revealed they always planned to marry in Italy as that is where the couple first met and it holds special memories for them.
Proud parents: Amal's mother Baria Alamuddin
gushed that the couple 'radiated love all night' while George's father
Nick Clooney gave a heartfelt speech where he said the newlyweds made
him believe 'love is alive and well'
Celebration:
George and Amal celebrated their wedding over the weekend with a host
of celebrity guests but it was more low-key at the civil ceremony as
many of their celeb pals jetted out of Italy on Monday
What a carry on: The newlyweds were followed by adoring press and fans, along with police boats
People reports that guests were gifted with iPods which held playlists chosen by George and Amal.Amal wore her long dark hair - which was styled by Michaeljohn creative director Max Coles - loose over her shoulders with a stunning veil for her big day.
Her dress was hand-embroidered with pearls and diamanté and featured a large circular train.
Look at all our fans: George pointed out onlookers to his fiance, who looked positively regal in her hat
Hollywood's newest It couple: The Clooney Alamuddin's officially married in Venice on Monday after a weekend of celebrations
On
Monday as many of their guests left the city, George and Amal made a
trip to Venice City Hall where they made their union official with a
10-minute, €600 civil ceremony.Amal was stunning in a pair of cream wide-legged trousers and a hat, while her husband chose a dapper grey suit.
However, the main event took place on Saturday when George and Amal were married at approximately 8pm by his friend Walter Veltroni, the former mayor of Rome, in front of a sea of famous faces including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Anna Wintour and Billy Murray.
Utter joy: The pair couldn't have looked any
happier as they celebrated their marriage one more time following their
civil ceremony
Tradition:
Amal has been wearing her wedding band on her left hand with her
engagement ring on her right as is tradition in parts of Europe
Blushing
Bride: Human rights barrister Amal Alamuddin whizzed away from City
Hall following their civil ceremony on Monday in Venice
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.
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.
Glorious times: George looked perfectly content
as he and his wife sped away to start their new life together although
that didn't stop him pulling some funny faces
What a production: George and Amal took off in a boat called Amore as their wedding festivities finally came to an end
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 George's
arrival just before 7pm as the sun was setting.
According
to reports, the highly-anticipated service was incredibly romantic. The
couple held hands as they exchanged vow they had written themselves as
they stood underneath a beautiful arch made from imported white roses.
Joyous: It's been a magical weekend for George and Amal, whose whirlwind courtship culminated in a wedding on Saturday
Gracious:
The happy couple have put on a show for fans all weekend and happily
smiled and waved each time they have appeared in public
Glamorous:
George Clooney displayed his wedding band while his glamorous new wife
flashed a huge smile following their civil ceremony on Monday
Following
the ceremony, guests were met with champagne and canapes including
polenta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto ham with figs, according to a
source.
They
then tucked into a delicious five-course gourmet dinner consisting of
lobster, risotto, sea bass, and beef, while listening to music performed
by a small string orchestra.
The
party kicked-off on the other side of the hotel in the Venetian
Republic room, where guests ate, drank and danced until the early hours
of Sunday morning, with some not retiring to their beds until 5am.
Oh
happy day: Actor George and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin waved
from a boat as they left after a civil weeding ceremony at the town hall
in Venice, Italy
Crowd
pleasers: The happy couple posed for pictures as they passed other
boats in Venice following their civil ceremony on Monday
A
fairytale romance: The Hollywood bachelor fell head over heels for the
beautiful human rights lawyer last year and quickly proposed
Hot pursuit: The paparazzi were right behind George and and Amal as they took off by water taxi after their official ceremony
Ghostbusters
star Bill Murray was said to be having a particularly good time,
especially when a jazz trio took to the stage with a jazz pianist.
'He loved the music and put his thumbs up when it started,' a source told the magazine.
Meanwhile, now he's a married man, the pressure is on George to start a family with his stunning wife Amal Alamuddin.
Mass exodus: Matt Damon and wife Luciana and
Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski led the celebrity exodus from
Venice on Monday following the weekend's celebrations
And
relax: After fulfilling his duties as best man, George's pal and Cindy
Crawford's husband Rande Gerber left Venice on Monday with his wife
Introducing
Mr and Mrs Clooney: George Clooney and his beautiful bride Amal
Alamuddin left the Aman Canal Grande in Venice on Sunday after their
Saturday nuptials, sporting huge smiles
Just
hours after getting hitched, her father Ramzi Alamuddin reportedly made
his feelings pretty clear on the subject at the wedding reception.
'Now it's time for grandchildren,' he announced during his speech, according to US Weekly.
Following
his father-in-law’s speech, messages from a few of George's pals,
including Dan Aykroyd and Sandra Bullock, who sadly couldn't make it to
his big day, were then read aloud, putting a smile on the actor’s face.
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
According
to the magazine, the wedding celebrations went on until the early hours
of Sunday morning, with some not retiring to their beds until 5am.
It
will no doubt come as a surprise to some that George had the energy to
party so hard as he'd had a late night the evening before celebrating
his last hours as a single man.
The
actor and a few of his closest pals were spotted dining out at one of
his favourite eateries Da Ivo restaurant, where they feasted on a
gourmet dinner of stuffed courgette flowers, pasta with truffles before
tucking into figs, crab and lobster.
A cunning plan: TMZ claims George enabled punters to take photos with a specially made camera, which he could monitor
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
A proud moment: Unable to wipe the smiles off their faces, George and Amal's hands were intertwined when they stepped out
Fit for a blushing bride: Amal's 'day after' dress channelled a wedding aesthetic thanks to the white lace
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
After
the meal, George and his pals, including best man Rande Gerber and
producing partner Grant Heslov, reportedly devoured two bottles of
Casamigos - his own brand of tequila - before moving on to Sassicaia.
They are also said to have enjoyed a £250 bottle of Tuscan red wine.
On his best behaviour: The night before marrying Amal, George delighted staff at Da Ivo restaurant in Venice where he celebrated his stag do
On his best behaviour: The night before marrying Amal, George delighted staff at Da Ivo restaurant in Venice where he celebrated his stag do
Despite
the stag party no doubt feeling slightly tipsy after spending the
evening indulging in alcohol, the restaurant's chef Luciana Gambardella
couldn't stop gushing about the star.
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
An elegant entrance: Even when she was climbing into the speedboat, Amal managed to stay composed and step in with style
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
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
Soaking it all up! The pair looked in awe of the
electric atmosphere, with many local residents flocking to the shore to
catch a glimpse of the newlyweds
'He's a wonderful person,' she beamed to The Independent on Sunday.
'And
[what] moved me the most was how he made a point of going up to every
person working in the restaurant to thank them after the meal.'
According
to the restaurant's owner Giovanni Fracassi, who is an old friend of
George's, the Hollywood pin-up didn't leave empty handed either.
Having
known the actor for almost a decade, he gave his pal thousands of
pounds worth of vintage 2010 Sassicaia red wine - which costs up to £250
a bottle - as a wedding present.
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
A fairytale ending: The nuptials took place at the seven-star hotel sunset, with crowds lining the canal to cheer on George
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
Not a cloud in the sky... The perfect weather capped off their once-in-a-lifetime weekend
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
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
To say thank you, George scribbled a note on an empty bottle stating that he'd had 'the perfect night'.
Giovanni
now proudly has it on display at his restaurant, which will no doubt
bring back fond memories to the actor the next time he stops by.
Talking
about the big night, the restaurant owner revealed: 'It was a low-key
celebration, but they said that they had a great time.
One
happy man: 53-year-old George Clooney (pictured) and British human rights
lawyer Amal Alamuddin were married by their close friend and ex-mayor of Rome,
Walter Veltroni
Leaving
the ceremony: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is pictured being
helped on to a water taxi following the wedding of George Clooney and
Amal Alamuddin
Dressed
up: The flotilla of vintage water taxis on the Grand Canal led an array
of A-listers, family and friends, including Ms Wintour, away from the
ceremony last night
Looking
glamorous: Ms Wintour (left) wore a glamorous black, grey and pink
dress with a fur stole for the wedding, which was held at the Aman hotel
(right) in Venice
Celebrity
friend: Actor Matt Damon is pictured being helped on a water taxi
following Clooney and Amal's wedding yesterday, which was attended by
around 90 guests
Beautiful:
Following the ceremony, guests were apparently met with champagne and
canapes. Above, Emily Blunt is seen making her way on to a vintage water
taxi
'George told me how happy he was that he was getting married.'
There were no speeches but the group enjoyed the occasion and they were all drinking tequila.
'I'm very happy for him, he has been a friend of mine ever since has first started coming here about ten years ago.'
After
news broke that George and Amal had finally tied the knot, dozens of
celebrities took to Twitter to congratulate the actor.
US
actor Max Greenfield tweeted: 'Congratulations to George Clooney',
while comedian Jim Norton joked: 'George Clooney got married and a
million ladies' hearts broke at the same time LOL'.
Actor Albert Brooks added: 'It's nice to see some people finally catch a break.'
Stars:
George's mother Nina (third left) and sister Adelia (fourth right) are
pictured waiting to be helped on to a water taxi following the wedding
of Clooney and Amal
Graceful:
Donning a sparkly dress, Clooney's mother, born Nina Bruce Warren,
steps on to a water taxi on Venice's Grand Canal last night following
her son's marriage
Singer:
The nuptials took place at the seven-star hotel sunset, with crowds
lining the canal to cheer on George, who looked dapper in Armani. Above,
Bono leaves
Ready
to party: Bono (left) and Cindy Crawford (right), sporting a blue gown,
are seen leaving the ceremony at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel
in Venice
No
time for jitters: The heartthrob (left) pulled a series of humorous
expressions as he headed to meet his bride-to-be (pictured, right, in
red the day before the wedding)
Romantic
backdrop: 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
Departure:
The nuptials took place at sunset, with crowds lining the canal to
cheer on George, who looked dapper in Armani. Above, another guest
prepares to leave
Getting
help: Dressed in a purple gown, one of George Clooney and Amal
Alamuddin's guests is pictured leaving the exclusive ceremony at the
Aman Hotel in Venice
The path to happiness has not been an easy one for George.
He
dated John Travolta's now-wife Kelly Preston for 14 months between 1987
and 1989, and is said to have been heartbroken that she dumped him for
Charlie Sheen.
George then entered into his most serious romance (up until Amal) with fellow actress Talia Balsam.
Congratulations:
Last night, dozens of celebrities, including Max Greenfield (left) and
Billy Eichner (right) were taking to Twitter to congratulate George on
his wedding
Can't stop smiling: After years of refusing to marry, it seems George Clooney has finally found his soulmate
Model behaviour: Cindy Crawford could easily have been mistaken for a Bond Girl as she travelled to the opulent ceremony
Picture
perfect: All eyes have been trained on the glamorous location, which
has been flanked by a cavalcade of police boats and photographers
throughout the evening
A-list wedding: The celebrity-packed guest list read like a who's who of Hollywood
Talia
had actually dated George for three years before Kelly, and got back
together two years later before driving to Vegas in a Winnebago to tie
the knot. But after three years the couple divorced amid reports of
arguments about money.
Clooney
admitted in a Vanity Fair interview: 'I probably – definitely – wasn't
someone who should have been married at that point. I just don't feel
like I gave Talia a fair shot.'
Talia went on to marry Mad Men star John Slatterly, while George's next girlfriend was actress Kimberly Russell.
Done and dusted: George couldn't have looked happier to be officially off the market
More to come: The event was just one of the highlights of the couple's four-day wedding party
Time to party: The plush Palazzo Papadopoli, Hotel Aman, is one of the most luxurious hotels in Venice
In
the mood for love: The bridal party will spend the evening celebrating
in style at the stunning 450-year-old waterside venue, which looks all
the more romantic given its atmospheric lighting
Let
the feast begin: Excited guests were met straight after the ceremony
with champagne and canapes including polenta with wild mushrooms and
prosciutto ham with figs, according to a source
Famous
friends: Emily Blunt looked red carpet ready in her stunning blue
keyhole gown featuring floral embellishment all over the garment. The
British actress slicked her hair back into a chic updo and wore gold
jewellery and accessories
Family
time: The 53-year-old was accompanied by his father Nick as he made the
15-minute journey from the Cipriani hotel to the seven-star Amal
resort, where he was meeting his bride-to-be
Time to reflect: It's been a whirlwind romance for George and Amal, who have been together less than a year
The
wedding suit? George Clooney looked dapper in a black tuxedo as he
arrived at the Aman Luxury hotel in Venice on Saturday afternoon
He
dumped her in 1995 (by letter rather than face-to-face) allegedly
because he wanted to see other women and take advantage of his
blossoming fame after starring in TV drama ER.
After
the split Kimberley said: ‘You have to enjoy the ride while it lasts —
he’s simply not the marrying kind. The guy is an absolute charmer, but
just don’t mention the words “marriage, commitment or babies”.’
His second longest relationship was with another Brit, the former model-turned-radio presenter Lisa Snowdon.
Bit
of blue: Supermodel Cindy Crawford stuns in a Grecian gown as she is
joined by her husband (and rumoured best man) Rande Gerber
Up, front and centre: Cindy waved at the many gathered Italians on the shore while they sped off to the hotel
Off they go: The supermodel accessorised her blue dress with sparkling silver and diamond jewellery
Ready and waving: Cindy Crawford waits for the next water taxi to take them to the venue with her husband
Rock
royalty: Bono stuck to his trademark black for his evening attire, but
chose blue-tinted aviator sunglasses to wear for the night
Ready for the night: Bill joins approximately 90 guests at the venue ahead of the reported civil ceremony
Hello there: Actor Bill Murray waves as he makes his way to the reception on Saturday evening
They
dated on and off for five years though Lisa never moved into his Los
Angeles home. Having met on the set of a Martini commercial in 2000, and
the final three years were said to be angst-filled.
However, Lisa became one of the rare ladies in his life to send him packing rather than the other way round.
But the search was over for George, who found the one to call his wife in 36-year old Amal.
Read
the special 40-page report – including insider details from the
ceremony – in the new edition of HELLO! magazine, on sale from Wednesday
1 October.
For
George and Amal's wedding album, all the details of their intimate
ceremony and more of the exclusive interview, pick up this week's issue
of PEOPLE, on newsstands starting Wednesday.
He's over the Cloon: George was in high spirits as he enjoyed his finals hours as a single man in Venice on Saturday morning
Hilarious: The suave actor was in a chipper mood during his latest public appearance in Venice
Cheers! George raises another smile after joining supermodel Cindy and businessman Rande for morning coffee
Let's talk: But he soon resumed his conversation with supermodel friend Cindy
That's all folks: He struck another comical pose as the group prepared to departDAILYMAIL.CO.UK
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