Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum tied the knot [1] in July 2009 after meeting on the set [2] of 2006's Step Up. The enchanting nuptials [3] took place at a private estate in Malibu, CA, and were anything but traditional. Not only did Jenna not wear white, but the reception was fairy-tale-themed. Read on for even more interesting tidbits.
- Their wedding was fairy-tale-themed. The event was orchestrated by event planner Mindy Weiss [5] and paid tribute to the pair's shared love of fairies. It also included two flower girls who walked down the aisle wearing wings.
- The guest list boasted a handful of stars. Among the 220 guests were Marlon Wayans, Nick Zano, Haylie Duff (who served as one of the bridesmaids), and maid of honor Emmanuelle Chriqui [6].
- Their first dance was to Hawaiian artist Israel Ka'ano'i Kamakawiwo'ole's version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The reception took place in a tent decorated by Mark's Garden with thousands of roses, hydrangeas, and orchids in red, fuchsia, and blush.
- Their wedding cake was shaped like a castle. It featured fairies in several flavors, including red velvet, chocolate with chocolate fudge, and white with Funfetti frosting, which is Channing and Jenna's favorite.
- Channing and Jenna's wedding gifts also matched their fairy-tale theme. Guests were treated to crystals as favors.
- Jenna wore a peach wedding gown. The actress said "I do" in a peach and ivory Reem Acra [7] couture ballgown while Channing donned a black Giorgio Armani suit.
- Jenna and Channing celebrated their union with matching tattoos. Following their nuptials, Jenna and Channing jetted off to Bali, Indonesia, where they got tattoos [8] that spell out "side by side" in Balinese. Jenna got hers on her left foot and Channing got his on his chest.