Sunday, March 27, 2011

Just married! Reese Witherspoon weds Jim Toth in front of family and A-list friends

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Happy couple: Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth married in an intimate ceremony in California today


Reese Witherspoon exchanged vows with talent agent Jim Toth in an intimate ceremony today at her lavish $7 million estate in Ojai, California.

The Legally Blonde star, 35, who wore a custom-designed gown by Monique Lhuillier, walked down the aisle to the traditional Bridal Chorus.

Toth, 40, had earlier arrived for the traditional service with her children Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, while the Tennessee Waltz played.


Elegant affair: Guests mingled at a pre-wedding cocktail party


Stars including Renee Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey, Jr., Alyssa Milano, Isla Fisher and Salma Hayek were also among the 120 guests.

Witherspoon's best friend, Heather Rosenfield, served as matron of honour, and her young nieces were flower girls, according to Us Weekly.


Smooth operation: Guests were shuttled into the property from nearby resorts


Her parents John, a surgeon, and Betty, a Ph.D college professor, had flown in from Tennessee while Toth, who is originally from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, also had family in attendance.

Guests mingled at a pre-wedding cocktail hour before the ceremony, which was just 20 minutes long.

Eighty white doves were released moments after the couple said 'I do'.


Cheers to the happy couple: Plenty of refreshments were on offer to the 120 guests


A large marquee was erected on the luxurious ranch, which is situated on six acres, and it was trimmed with lights and candles ahead of the occasion.

Many guests had earlier checked into the nearly by Ojai Valley Inn & Spa including the newly single Zellweger.

The Bridget Jones star, who split from Bradley Cooper last week, attended the service along with her publicist Nanci Ryder, who also represents Witherspoon and is one of the bride's closest friends.


VIP guest: Renee Zellweger was seen checking into the nearby Ojai Valley Inn ahead of occasion


Witherspoon had apologised in advance to neighbours for all the noise, traffic and extra congestion caused by her friends, family and media descending on their neighbourhood.

'She informed us that she and Jim were having their wedding at her home and apologised ahead of time for all the construction and all the cargo trucks that would be coming in and out of the community'.

The source added: 'I thought it was really considerate and thoughtful of her. She was thinking of others while planning her big day. What a classy gal!'


Romantic moment: Eighty white doves were released after the couple said 'I do'


Workers were seen putting together a large white tent at the back of the expansive Libby Ranch at her California country estate earlier this week and an aerial view captured her lavish grounds being transformed for her very special day.

The large building is surrounded by lush greenery and proved the perfect romantic setting.

She is said to have employed the services of celebrity event planner Yifat Oren to ensure her big day goes off without a hitch.

Earlier this week, the Academy Award winner managed to squeeze in some essential pampering time before her big day.


Romantic setting: The actress' estate, which is located 90 miles north of Los Angeles, was transformed for her special day


Wedding bells: Workers spent three days erecting marquees around the home


Ex factor: The actress with Ryan Phillipe in 2005 and right, Jake Gyllenhall in 2009


She treated herself to a few indulgent pre-wedding beauty treatments at the exclusive Kinara Day Spa in West Hollywood.

Witherspoon and Toth became engaged over the Christmas period after meeting in January last year.

He proposed with a $250,000 four-carat Ashoka diamond.


Aerial Coverage Of Reese Witherspoon's Home Before Wedding



source: dailymail

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