The power pair finally became Mr and Mrs West on Saturday at a sunset ceremony at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy Its official - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are husband and wife. In what was one of the most hotly anticipated weddings of all showbiz time, the pair finally said I do in front of around 200 close family and friends in Florence on Saturday. As the Kardashian-Jenner klan say their goodbyes to Italy (via Instagram, naturally), we take a look at what went down on their big day... * The couple exchanged their vows in front of a towering wall of white roses and peonies as the sun set on their lavish 16th century hilltop venue. The star was walked down the aisle by stepdad Bruce. * Kim wore an elegant custom-made Givenchy haute couture lace gown, with sheer panelling. The newly wed was expected to choose from a range of designers who included Vera Wang, but had a fitting with Givenchys creative director Riccardo Tisci just days before her big day. May 25, 2014 10:49 By Zoe Shenton The power pair finally became Mr and Mrs West on Saturday at a sunset ceremony at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy 13 Shares Share Tweet +1 Email Its your Kimye wedding round-up! Its official - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are husband and wife. In what was one of the most hotly anticipated weddings of all showbiz time, the pair finally said I do in front of around 200 close family and friends in Florence on Saturday. As the Kardashian-Jenner klan say their goodbyes to Italy (via Instagram, naturally), we take a look at what went down on their big day... * The couple exchanged their vows in front of a towering wall of white roses and peonies as the sun set on their lavish 16th century hilltop venue. The star was walked down the aisle by stepdad Bruce. * Kim wore an elegant custom-made Givenchy haute couture lace gown, with sheer panelling. The newly wed was expected to choose from a range of designers who included Vera Wang, but had a fitting with Givenchys creative director Riccardo Tisci just days before her big day. TwitterKim Kardashian and Kanye West Wedding Kim couldnt resist a pout The reality star wore the glamorous gown with a long silk train and carried a small bouquet of white flowers. Her long brunette hair was pinned back away from her face and flowing down her back. * 11-month North was reportedly dressed in a matching mini Givenchy frock, while Kanye wore a Givenchy tux. Kims bridesmaids, including Kourtney, Kylie and Kendall, were also dressed in white. * One of the first unofficial pictures to surface from the ceremony shows Kimye standing in front of the wall of flowers close to a white grand piano. Its not known if the wedding will be shown on their hit reality show, but cameramen can clearly also be seen in the shot. * Kims little brother Rob bailed on the wedding ceremony at the last minute . Its reported he was in tears while booking his seat back to California, according to TMZ. The US website doesnt give more detail to what triggered the shocking U-turn but did publish video of Rob arriving in LAX. He wasnt in a talkative mood and kept a low profile as he made his way through the airport while on the other side of the world Kim was exchanging her vows. * Although there were rumours that Jay Z would be Kanyes best man, Jay and wife Bey skipped the ceremony. Shortly after news emerged they hadnt attended, Beyoncé send her unconditional love to the pair via Instagram. She posted a snap taken from the controversial cover shoot showing Kimye and North. Wishing you a lifetime of unconditional love. God bless your beautiful family, she wrote next to it. * Shortly after the ceremony, Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris told E! News she was beyond bursting with happiness. Speaking to E!, she gushed: Im beyond bursting with happiness for Kim, Kanye and baby North. Such a magical, romantic wedding! she added. I feel blessed to have my new son and his family as part of ours. According to Us Magazine, following the ceremony the guests ate at a 70 meter long marble table - a gift from marble craftsman Gualtiero Vanelli. * The guests are said to have dined Italian food with a twist. The menu consisted of monkfish fillet in a crust of aromatic herbs, beef fillet, homemade mezzelune pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, homemade strawberry sorbet, and other delicious delights. * R&B crooner John Legend performed at the party, and is said to have sang his ballad All of Youm which was penned for wife Chrissy Teigen. Hes also said to have given a speech saying hed never seen Kanye as into someone as he is into Kim. Which is fortunate. Ive seen Kanye with other women. Im serious - this is a bad speech - but I have never seen him as into someone as he is into you. Us Weekly reports the pairs first dance was to a mashup of Etta James At Last, Otis Reddings These Arms of Mine and Tenderness. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli also gave a magical performance, according to reports. * Guests included some of Kims closest pals including LaLa Anthony, and Malika Huk, while Common, rapper Tyga, Jaden Smith, Serena Williams, Rachel Roy - the lady reportedly behind the Solange/Bey/Jay Z bust up, David Blaine, 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen were also pictured ma
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