The Best Celebrity Wedding Moments of 2015

By Taysha Murtaugh
December 10, 2015
Kelly Rowland via Instagram

A look back at the most memorable moments from big days with big names.

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Kelly Rowland via Instagram

From super-secret ceremonies (we're looking at you, Jen and Justin) to fun, fabulous fêtes (including our fall cover girl, Sofía Vergara's nuptials), 2015 did not disappoint in the celebrity-wedding department. But before the ball drops (and we start wondering who will get engaged in 2016!), here's a recap of the most memorable moments from star-studded celebrations this calendar year.

Tina Knowles' VIP Guests

In April, Queen Bey's mom, Tina Knowles, tied the knot with Actor Richard Lawson, on a yacht. Joining the bride for a photo were Kelly Rowland, daughter Solange, new stepdaughter Bianca, niece Angie Beynice, and Beyoncé—all dressed in white, natch.

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Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello's First Dance

Sofia Vergara via Instagram

The stars' wedding weekend was as fabulous and fun as we expected, but our favorite moments have to be the sweet ones shared between bride and groom, like their first dance.

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Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's Super-Secret Ceremony

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We still don't know all the details about Jen and Justin's surprise August wedding, but what we do know, we love: Sia sang, for example, and Jimmy Kimmel officiated. During a Good Morning America appearance, Theroux called Kimmel's contribution "the biggest blessing in the world," saying the funnyman "was extremely funny, kept things extremely light, was extremely light, was extremely touching." So touching, in fact, that he even shed a few tears!

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Allison Williams' Magical Veil Moment

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After the Girls actress tied the knot with CollegeHumor founder Ricky Van Veen at Wyoming's Brush Creek Ranch in September, she shared this drop-dead-gorgeous Instagram photo of her wearing her Oscar de la Renta gown. "This pretty much sums up my feelings about the whole weekend," Williams captioned the photo. We'd also like to add: #veilgoals.

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Mindy Kaling and Jemima Kirke's Wedding Road Trip

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If you have to carpool to a friend's wedding, we can't think of better road-trip buddies. "A pit stop at The Friendly Store outside Laramie, Wyoming, with the great Jemima Kirke," Mindy Kaling posted on Instagram en route to Allison Williams' Wyoming wedding.

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The "Full House" Cast's Wedding Wishes for Mary-Kate Olsen

John Stamos via Instagram

Though the cast of Full House was not in attendance at Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy's nuptials, several of her former costars posted their sentiments on social media. "'In the blink of an eye.' Congrats MK. X," John Stamos wrote in this touching Instagram tribute.

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Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg's Rustic-Chic Celebration

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The couple said "I do" on Saturday, October 31st, in southern California, and

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was there! We loved the wedding's boho vibe and gold design elements, and of course, the bride and groom's ultra-chic big-day style. (Don't worry—we'll share the rest of the details soon!)

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Rihanna's Badass Bridesmaid Shenanigans

Rihanna via Instagram

The self-proclaimed BadGal served as a bridesmaid in her assistant Jennifer Rosales' Honolulu wedding on April 20, or 4/20. Here she is, killing it in a lilac Badgley Mischka Couture gown. Rihanna also shared photos of herself enjoying a smoke and lying in the sand.

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Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's Private Ceremony

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The actress and Good Charlotte guitarist kicked off 2015 with an intimate backyard wedding in January. They followed Jewish traditions and appointed their famous friends as members of the bridal party—from Nicole Richie to Drew Barrymore. But our favorite detail is that Madden reportedly dropped the ring on accident. Can't you just hear Diaz's intoxicating laughter at that moment?

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Sophie Hunter's Wedding Dress

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For her February wedding to Benedict Cumberbatch, the theater and opera director wore a custom high-necked wedding gown by Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli—and it was absolutely amazing. Designed with silvery lace, plus delicate vine and pomegranate motifs, the dress was inspired by both The Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries at the Cloisters and the watercolors of William Blake.

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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher's Fourth of July Wedding

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The couple met while playing love interests on That '70s Show and wed in The Secret Garden at Parrish Ranch in Oak Glen, California, over Fourth of July weekend. We're still waiting on those wedding photos to be released …

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Ryan Seacrest's "Man of Honor" Invitation

Ryan Seacrest via Instagram

In October, the American Idol host added yet another job to his resume: He's going to serve as "Man of Honor" at his sister, Meredith's wedding. And the way she asked was so sweet, Seacrest shared it on Instagram!

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Sabine Ghanem and Joseph Getty's Glamorous Wedding Weekend

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Everything about the jewelry designer and founder of Sabine G.'s wedding to Joseph Getty was lavish, from the Liaisons Dangereuses-themed welcome party, to the wedding venue (Basilica of the Twelve Apostles in Rome!), to the bride's custom gowns. But the celebration also seemed like a lot of fun—particularly this moment, captured in the "sun photo booth." "People couldn't get enough of it. We have such fun photos from everyone playing on the sun set," Ghanem wrote on

Vogue

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's Private Island Wedding

Johnny Depp via Instagram

The stars celebrated twice: officially at home, then again on Depp's private island in the Bahamas. The February beach wedding sounded warm and intimate, and in a word, like paradise.

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Beatrice Borromeo and Pierre Casiraghi's Fairy-Tale Moment

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When you wed the youngest son of Princess Caroline of Monaco, you can expect a few fairy-tale moments, like this one of the bride and groom stealing away for private time on the balcony of The Prince's Palace of Monaco, where their civil wedding ceremony was held in July.

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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder's Romantic Outdoor Wedding

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In April, the actors wed in a romantic Malibu ceremony. And it looks like the happy couple are still enjoying the honeymoon phase: Reed and Somerhalder they've been posting affectionate photos and sentiments on social media during their first year of marriage.

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Nicky Hilton's Bridal Portrait

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Before her July wedding to James Rothschild, the heiress paused in front of a flower-covered archway in Kensington Gardens, looking radiant in a Valentino wedding dress. "Words cannot describe how happy I am for my sister," Nicky's brother Barron Hilton wrote on Instagram. "She found the love of her life and a man that I am truly proud to call my brother in law."

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Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik's Secret Wedding

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This pair is nothing if not discreet, but it turns out 2015 was a very big year for the actress and film producer! Not only did they secretly wed in June, but they also welcomed baby girl, Elsie Otter, in August.

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Christina McLarty and David Arquette's Wedding Singer

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We get teary-eyed just thinking about Arquette's 10-year-old daughter Coco, from his previous marriage to Courteney Cox, singing at his April ceremony in Los Angeles. "Coco sang two songs," Arquette told

People

of his wedding to Christina McLarty. "She sang 'Love Me Tender' and just was so wonderful. I was so proud of her. She's an incredible singer. She was so impressive."

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Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo's Long-Awaited Wedding

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Together for 14 years (and engaged for the last seven!), the actors and parents of five-year-old Avianna finally married in May this year, with a small, laid-back wedding.

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Matt Dallas and Blue Hamilton's Marriage Announcement

Matt Dallas via Instagram

Following the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, Kyle XY actor Matt Dallas wed his longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Blue Hamilton. "Introducing Mr. and Mr. Dallas," Dallas posted in July with an Instagram showing the pair in front of a city hall court center with their marriage certificate.

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Jason Mraz's Documentation of His Wedding

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We can't get enough of this photo of the singer snapping a shot of his beautiful bride, Christina Carano, at their October wedding.

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Emma Roberts's Role as Bridesmaid

Emma Roberts via Instagram

How fun would it be to have the Scream Queens actress in your bridal party? We love seeing celebs stand beside their besties, as Roberts did in November for her fashion designer friend Kara Smith.

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Whitney Port's Bachelorette Party

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For her bachelorette party, the former star of The Hills jetted off to Mexico with her pals for some prewedding fun-in-the-sun, complete with seriously awesome goodie bags. Following the bash, the star said "I do" to Tim Rosenmann in November.

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Vanessa Williams' Getting-Ready Photo

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The actress and singer made it official with Jim Skrip in July. This photo captured the serene moment that Williams' beauty team put the finishing touches on the bride.

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Amanda Seyfried's Turn as Wedding Planner

Amanda Seyfried via Instagram

Amanda Seyfried snapped into wedding-planning mode for her sister's August nuptials, which she hosted at her home in Stone Ridge, New York. "She's with the best guy and it's going to be great—better than my own party," the actress told Vogue. "All the attention is going to be on her, and I'm going to slip away and enjoy myself." It looks like all went as planned! We love this moment, which Seyfried shared on Instagram.

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Bar Refaeli and Adi Ezra's Sweet Moment at the Reception

Bar Refaeli via Instagram

The Sports Illustrated model Instagrammed a throwback of a sweet smooch she shared with her groom at their September wedding—and it's one of our favorites from the celebration. A close second? This adorable moment!

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Hilary Rhoda and Sean Avery's Happy Walk Up the Aisle

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Officially married, the model and ice hockey player are practically leaping up the aisle in this shot from their October wedding in the Hamptons. (Also, worth noting: The model's crazy-chic Carolina Herrera wedding dress!)

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JWoww and Roger Mathews' Flower Girl