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    The Wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt

    See all the photos from the wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt in Lake Bracciano, Italy

    By Marie Claire
    Published 30 August 2011 In Features

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    See all the photos from the wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt in Lake Bracciano, Italy

    See all the photos from the wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt in Lake Bracciano, Italy

    Petra Ecclestone

    Petra Ecclestone

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    Petra Ecclestone was snapped as she arrived by car for her wedding to James Stunt at Odescalchi Castle near Lake Bracciano in Italy this weekend. This is the only glimpse we got of the bride s outfit, but Petra opted for a traditional white strapless gown by Vera Wang with her long blonde hair worn in loose tousled waves and a tiara and veil on top. Gorgeous.

    Petra and Bernie Ecclestone

    Petra and Bernie Ecclestone

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    The beautiful bride arrived in the picturesque Italian town in a vintage Rolls Royce

    Petra and Bernie Ecclestone

    Petra and Bernie Ecclestone

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    The beautiful bride arrived in the picturesque Italian town in a vintage Rolls Royce

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    Petra and Bernie Ecclestone

    Petra and Bernie Ecclestone

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    driven by former racing car driver, Jean Alesi, and with her Formula One president dad, Bernie, sat alongside her in the back.

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    Petra Ecclestone wedding

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    The cobbled piazza leading up to the castle was closed off for the day as the guests made their way to the service.

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    Odescalchi Castle

    Odescalchi Castle

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    The spectacular wedding was held within the stunning lakeside castle s opulent rooms and outdoor gardens, which reportedly cost an eye-watering £310,000 to hire. It's understood that Bernie shelled out a further £2.6million for The Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys to perform at the reception and a DJ set by Frenchman David Guetta.

    James Stunt

    James Stunt

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    The groom also made his way to the wedding by car.

    James Stunt

    James Stunt

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    James (first from left) then joined his suited and booted friends to walk to the service.

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    Nicky and Paris Hilton

    Nicky and Paris Hilton

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    The wedding guestlist was suitably starry, with socialite sisters Nicky and Paris Hilton spotted walking to the castle in a pale pink and turquoise strapless dress and a silver floor-length gown respectively.

    Kathy and Rick Hilton

    Kathy and Rick Hilton

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    The famous sisters were joined by their parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton, at the Italian nuptials.

    Flavio Briatore and Elisabetta Gregoraci

    Flavio Briatore and Elisabetta Gregoraci

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    Former Renault Formula One boss Flavio Briatore was accompanied by his Italian model wife, Elisabetta Gregoraci, at the wedding.

    David Arquette

    David Arquette

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    Scream star David Arquette was also spotted making his way to the castle by car, looking dapper in a tux and sunnies.

    Tamara Beckwith and Giorgio Veroni

    Tamara Beckwith and Giorgio Veroni

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    British socialite Tamara Beckwith opted for a ruffled blush pink gown and silver strappy heels, while husband, Giorgio Veroni, went for a traditional tux.

    Duchess of York and Princess Eugenie

    Duchess of York and Princess Eugenie

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    Members of the British royal family even made an appearance at the wedding, including Princess Eugenie, who wore a black corseted dress and matching pumps, and her mother, the Duchess of York, who opted for a bright fuchsia gown.

    Dave Clark and Princess Beatrice

    Dave Clark and Princess Beatrice

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    Princess Beatrice looking resplendent in berry red Alberta Ferretti also attended on the arm of boyfriend Dave Clark.

    Nicky and Paris Hilton

    Nicky and Paris Hilton

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    After the exchanging of the vows, the guests were treated to a lavish reception in the castle gardens, which featured an acrobatics act and firework display. Many of the attendees, including the Hilton sisters, changed into a party outfit later on.

    Paris and Nicky Hilton

    Paris and Nicky Hilton

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    Paris and Nicky Hilton both changed out of their floor-length gowns and changed into more suitable party attire little black dresses and stiletto heels.

    Paris Hilton

    Paris Hilton

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    Paris attracted admiring glances as she left the wedding reception in her black cocktail dress.

    James Stunt

    James Stunt

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    Groom James Stunt was all smiles as he left the reception to spend his wedding night with his new bride, before heading to Rome to begin their honeymoon together.

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