This was an Old Hollywood wedding theme. The cake featured a waterfall of cream and golden frosting. Ben Affleck (55) and Jennifer Lopez (53) wrote their happily ever after story, which was twenty-plus years in the making.
These exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com give the first glimpse inside the celebrity wedding of the year as the two superstars exchanged their vows – for a second time – this time in front of their closest family and friends.
DailyMail.com shows you the extravagant waterfront wedding as the couple get together for a barbecue picnic.
On Saturday, the couple married. The guests were dressed in white, and the bride was radiant in Ralph Lauren.
Lopez and his friends had earlier enjoyed treatment in a spa located near the farmhouse, where they partied well into the evening.
Pictured: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez share their first kiss in Georgia, at his estate worth $8.9million.
Hollywood’s A Listers ran to Ben Affleck’s Plantation Style Home to see the pair tie the knot
The property was decorated with floral pedestals that were placed throughout and then let out to events spaces.
PICTURED – The rustic farmhouse, where wedding guests were able to enjoy cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony
The farmhouse wedding featured rustic wooden signs with romantic engravings that read: “Baby. I love you – heart + soul” and “Love always hopes, always preserves.” These messages were hung in the farmhouse to complement the rustic farmhouse theme.
The farmhouse was decorated with old Hollywood movie posters.
As guests walked through to the rear of the decked-out farmhouse to where tables were set up for an elegant reception, they were met with a sign that read, Jennifer & Ben, baby i love u, heart & soul, marry me, let’s get loud!’ The sign was flanked by a swing that made it romantic.
Large fans were used to cool guests from the Georgia heat.
In contrast to the bright white flowers and linens at the ceremony itself, which featured guests being asked to wear white, the decorations in the farmhouse were made of silk and velvet as well as rubies and purples.
Easy chairs were arranged round steamer-trunk style tables, with Moroccan inspired hues and tapestry cushions – inspired by Casa Blanca perhaps, one of the many movie posters that adorned the walls.
Others titles include King Kong and Gone with the Wind.
PICTURED: The farmhouse featured vintage tapestry and old Hollywood posters.
PICTURED: The romantic marriage featured tables with pots of violets
For guests to use during cocktails hour, a wooden bar was installed inside the farmhouse.
An image of Gone with the Wind can be found near the farm’s entrance.
PICTURED: Simple, oversized white candles were used as the centerpieces of rectangular wooden tables and chairs. The middle featured a 4-tier cake.
PICTURED: Ruby colored velvet table clothes dangled on hightop tables where guest enjoyed cocktails served at a wooden bar and cigars after the ceremony
PICTURED – Outside of the farmhouse, where guests enjoyed cocktails and cigars following the ceremony
Edison-powered lightbulbs were used to illuminate the night scene with chandeliers that were attached to signs.
PICTURED – Chandelier swinging at the rustic farmhouse
Pots of violets – a nod to Affleck’s oldest daughter 16-year-old Violet – were among the flowers that decorated the sumptuous interior.
The barn-style structure’s entry area was the perfect place to enjoy cigars.
Spotlights and chandeliers illuminated the space above, while candles lit up in the lanterns on the walkways.
There were sweet confections like delicate cakes with cherries, but the highlight was an elegant three-tiered cake decorated in cream and gold.
A source said, “It was really tasteful. It wasn’t nearly as flashy as you would have expected of two huge stars.”
A romantic boulevard was adorned with floral arrangements and wagons, as well as a farmhouse and an area called Turtle Lake.
It was converted into a beach with guests enjoying it. Specially shipped sand and a diving platform were installed, as well as kayaks, parasols, and sun-chairs.
It is also near the seaplane hanger (and helipad) that stars often use.
They spent $400,000 on the venue for their wedding, which took four months to make, according to DailyMail.com.
PICTURED: The guesthouse where family members stayed. Affleck had to plan for months before the big day at his mansion.
PICTURED: A Seaplane hanger at Hampton Island Preserve and a lake. This house was built 2000 and is located in Riceboro Georgia. It overlooks North Newport River on Hampton Island.
Pictured: The swimming pond, with its kayaks and diving areas. Affleck put up the Georgia property of 87 acres for $8.9million, but ultimately decided to retain the house and host a Lopez-led wedding ceremony.
PICTURED: Outside the farmhouse, where the glamorous wedding took place
JLo was seen waiting for Affleck at the top of the stairs of his $8.9 million estate as they prep for the big event
DailyMail.com Exclusive: DailyMail.com shows you the $400-per-night boutique Savannah hotel that JLo and Ben Affleck booked for their A-list guests on their wedding day.
DailyMail.com has the details.
DailyMail.com was told by a source that the couple booked 40 rooms in Perry Lane, which is also where J-Lo used for his top-secret wedding gown fittings.
Lopez, 52 years old, looked stunning in her Ralph Lauren couture gown. She also visited the hotel Wednesday and Thursday to get fittings.
Guests who stayed at the hotel included officiant Jay Shetty, 34, and his wife Radhi Devlukia Shetty – both of whom were seen leaving the property on Sunday morning ahead of a deluxe barbecue.
Built in 1906, the hotel is part of the legendary Luxury Collection, a collection of luxurious lodgings that cater to the richest people on the planet. Locations are all over Europe and around the world.
They booked 40 rooms in the luxury Perry Lane hotel, Savannah, Georgia, ahead of Saturday’s star-studded ceremony for their A-list guests.
Perry Lane lies in Savannah’s Historic District and is approximately 40-minutes drive from Affleck’s Riceboro Estate, which covers 87 acres.
The property has 167 bedrooms and is furnished with luxurious bedding, bath products, cozy furniture, and a fully-stocked bar.
Weekends in August: Standard rooms start at $756/night, while corners cost $981.
The 167 rooms have a private bar and cosy furniture. For weekend stays in August, standard rooms are $756 per night and corner rooms are $981
These posh establishments offer guests refined amenities like this tea room that was named the best in Georgia by Explore Georgia, a local tourism magazine.
The hotel is part of the historic Lucury Collection. Guests are welcomed with historical paintings and other items giving off an authentic mid-century modern vibe.
The Wayward bar is one of several bars within the hotel. This offers local liquors and beers in a contemporary, auto-themed setting.
The Emporium restaurant at the hotel serves entrees such as a fillet mignon for $47 and branzino with turnips and sunchoke that costs $39, and gnocchi and celery root cream with gnocchi.
Another view of the tea room in the hotel. Here guests can relax and enjoy the sunshine through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Perry Lane’s rooftop pool is shown in the picture. This hotel is situated in Savannah’s historic district. It’s only a 40 minute drive away from Affleck’s Riceboro estate, which covers 87 acres.
The 740sqft King Suites are the most costly rooms. These suites start at $1161 per Night and come with a separate sitting area that is decorated with 1,200 of the hotel’s artworks.
Perry Lane is home to three other restaurants. Peregrin, a rooftop bar on Perry Lane serves Georgia-themed cocktails like the Georgia Goes Blue (tequila-spiked) for $15.
The Wayward is a second bar that focuses on local beer, while The Emporium offers entrees such as a fillet mignon for $47 and branzino with turnips and sunchoke, and gnocchi and celery root-cream for $39 at The Emporium.
A source said that most Lopez and Affleck guests arrived on Thursday, with some of them set up to enjoy the property through Monday.
Andie Kully Interiors is a boutique interior designer who decorated the hotel. It’s one of many exclusive luxury hotels that make up the Luxury Collection.
The lobby has reception desks. Lopez was staying at the hotel before Saturday’s highly anticipated nuptials. Lopez needed it for high-secret bridal dress fittings
The posh establishment’s bathrooms are fitted with premium toiletries, marble floors, and tiling.
Over the weekend, guests at this exclusive event were treated to a stay in the hotel’s fancy suites before and following the Affleck wedding just a few kilometers away.
A source says that Lopez and Affleck arrived most guests on Thursday. Some are set to stay till Monday.
One of the corner King Suites at The Hotel, that will cost guests almost $1,000 per night.
Its expansive lobby features marble floors, high ceilings and a Midcentury Modern aesthetic.
Here are some examples of previous wedding arrangements taken at this classy hotel. It features silver-plated china and gold accented chairs.
Where vanity meets design. The bathroom of this hotel, which was constructed in 1906, is just as luxurious.
Coastal Limo, a Savannah-based company was seen transporting wedding guests to Riceboro in a fleet of cars throughout the weekend. A car service cab is seen outside of the establishment.
Coastal Limo of Savannah was seen transporting wedding guests by way of a fleet od black Mercedes vans or Waggoner SUVs from Riceboro all weekend.
Spotted at the hotel was actor Kevin Smith, 52 – a close friend of Affleck’s who starred alongside him in 1997 movie Chasing Amy, religion-themed comedy Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
The actor also appeared in Jersey Girl – a critically panned comedy that starred Affleck and Lopez during their first romance, 18 years ago.
Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob star Jason Mewes (48), was also present at the extravagant wedding in Riceboro. Matt Damon (51) also attended.
Guests who stayed at the hotel included officiant Jay Shetty, 34, and his wife Radhi Devlukia Shetty – both of whom were seen leaving the property on Sunday morning ahead of a deluxe barbecue
They were among several guests who stayed in the luxury hotel Luxury Collection to be able to attend Affleck and Lopez’s fairytale wedding.
On Friday, the rehearsal dinner was held. The ceremony took place on Sunday at 7 p.m.
J-Lo, the glamorous bride, was photographed walking down Affleck’s aisle, along with their children. They also posed for photographs on the dock of the estate, which is $8.9 million.
All guests were dressed in white for the occasion and were served a Southern themed meal of lamb chops and oven-roasted chicken.
In the run-up to the ceremony, vans carrying pianos and musical equipment were seen being ferried into the venue, along with catering trucks – some containing barrels of Jack Daniels.
An all-white floral arrangement included a grove with trees adorned in cream blossoms. These were then used to decorate the marquee, where they repeated their vows.
A stunning Ralph Lauren white couture gown was worn by Lopez during Saturday’s wedding. A matching black and white tuxedo by Affleck was elegant.
After the ceremony was over, the couple continued to hug each other. This marked the most significant point of their relationship since they divorced 20 years ago.
Pictured: Ben, JLO and their families walk down the white-carpet together.
The day before the nuptials was more secure than ever with several police boats patrolling the North Newport River, which runs right in front of the residence and stopping any vessels coming near it.
The long driveway leading to the house was upgraded with new security gates and a station for ID verification.
Affleck, who has been the owner of the property since 2003, had intended to list it. However Affleck took the extravagant home off the marketplace earlier in the year.
They were also spotted in Savannah, and photographed near Perry Lane Wednesday.
Lopez was also present at the hotel Thursday, and Lopez and Affleck were photographed together at Savannah’s hospital Friday following Chris Boldt’s accident at the Savannah dock and cutting Affleck’s leg.
DailyMail.com Exclusive Photos: Boldt was seen getting out of a wheelchair at the medical center just hours before rehearsal dinner.
Lopez’s mom Guadalupe Rodriguez was also present for the wedding but Affleck’s younger brother Casey, 48, was a surprise absentee – and was photographed on the day of the ceremony grabbing coffee in LA.
Following the ceremony, Saturday’s couple crossed a bridge and took beautiful photos together.
After a photoshoot on Wednesday’s star-studded Wedding Wednesday’s white carpet, Bennifer and Bennifer continued to hug each other even after the cameras stopped rolling.
A packed crowd of family, friends and A-Listers attended the ceremony at Afflecks estate in Riceboro
Damon, long associated with Affleck and a co-Oscar winner with his fellow Massachusetts native for Good Will Hunting, was spotted at the fairytale procession with his wife, Luciana Barroso.
A private plane took the couple to the airfield close to the location of their celebration.
Mewes and Kevin Smith, the director and Mewes were also seen in Georgia at the party.
Smith and Jennifer Schwalbach Smith were seen together at Hertz’s rental truck as they set off for the celebrations.
The party will also feature Jane Fonda and George Clooney. Rene Zellweger and Jimmy Kimmel are other stars.
Affleck’s younger brother Casey was absent. He said that he couldn’t attend the wedding because of ‘parental obligations at work’.
On Saturday, the power couple had a passionate first kiss together in Savannah, Georgia.
Aerial shots of the wedding show Lopez and Lopez holding onto the bouquet in Lopez’s right hand while they pose for photographs with their arms around one another.
Affleck can be seen holding on to his newlywed bride while photographers photograph them in front of each other.
They then took loving photos together at Affleck’s estate bridge. Lopez’s Ralph Lauren veil was seen draped along a part of the bridge railing.
Pictured: Lopez directs Affleck and Lopez to take a family picture together at the bridge.
As they prepared for the reception, the guests followed them down the aisle.
Jennifer Garner, Affleck’s ex-wife and close friend, was not present at the party due to scheduling conflicts. Jennifer Garner was currently filming in Texas.
Casey was asked why he didn’t attend his brother’s wedding. He mumbled, “I have other priorities,” but he wouldn’t clarify if that is what he meant.
A pair of jeans with a blue hoodie and baggy pants made the younger Affleck brother look comfortable. He even smiled at the camera while he grabbed a coffee from Starbucks, then called his brother on his phone to celebrate his big day.
It is unclear why Casey appeared in no rush to make it to the wedding — or to his mother after she was injured before the festivities, rushed out of Ben’s Georgia estate to a nearby hospital from Friday after she reportedly fell off a dock and cut her leg.
Matt Damon is a long-standing associate of Affleck. He was also a cooscar winner for Massachusetts Good Will Hunting.
Jay and Silent Bob’s co-star Jason Mewes, 48 was also there. He, along with other guests such as Matt Damon (51), were also seen leaving the hotel on Sunday
Mewes was a star in several films alongside Kevin Smith (not shown), who was also seen at the hotel Sunday
Director Smith is pictured here with Jennifer, his wife. Mewes was an actor and Mewes was a comedian best known for playing the role of Jay and Silent Bob. They were both in Georgia to attend the wedding.
Casey’s disappearance is even more puzzling, as both brothers are known for being close. They have collaborated on many films throughout their Hollywood careers.
Page SixThe wedding was previously announced by Casey.
Following the wedding ceremony, Affleck and Lopez walked with their guest towards the estate’s Oyster House, which also hosted the wedding reception.
They are happy to be reunited 20 years later, when they were first engaged and dated. But, in the fall of 2003, it was too much media attention that caused them to cancel their wedding.
They remarried, Lopez marrying Marc Antony to sing and Affleck marrying Jennifer Garner to be a singer. But, after more than 17 years, their love was rekindled in 2021.