Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Wed in California

Who: actress Sandra Bullock and "Monster Garage" host Jesse James

When: July 16, 2005

Where: Vows were exchanged at sunset on the grounds of The Folded Hills Ranch in Gaviota, California.

The Ceremony: On leads held by the groom's children from a previous union, Sandra Bullock's faithful canine companions trotted down an aisle carpeted in perfumed rose petals before the bride made her entrance on the arm of her father. The presence of the star's late mother was felt in the hearts of all those in attendance as her operatic voice, singing "Casta Diva," escorted her daughter toward her husband-to-be, who slipped a Neil Lane platinum band adorned with two square-cut diamonds on to his bride's finger as two female officiants looked on. During the 20-minute ceremony guests, who sat upon bales of hay draped with horse blankets, bore witness as the bride also presented her intended with a ring-- a labor of love fashioned by her own hands out of stainless steel.

The Dress: In stark contrast to the bucolic atmosphere, the bride's Angel Sanchez gown was romantic blend of antique lace and silk tulle. Harmonizing with the surroundings, however, were the bride's white satin cowboy boots, which peeked out from beneath the gown's toile hem, and her bouquet of deep red roses, bound together with a leather strap.

The groom's beige suite and Tony Murga cowboy boots created a winning combination of city sophistication and country sensibility.

The Reception: A star-studded lineup including Hugh Grant, Keanu Reeves, William Shatner and Metallica frontman James Hetfield enjoyed the crooning of the band Cousin Lovers as they helped themselves to Southern-style barbeque and macaroni and cheese with slices of a four-tiered carrot cake created by the bride's sister for dessert.

The Honeymoon: At the conclusion of the festivities the newlyweds spent the first night of their honeymoon in the Kennedy Cottage at The San Ysidro Ranch, a self-standing lodge on the estate named in honor of the former president and his wife, who also began their days as Mr. and Mrs. at the ranch. The venue is a popular romantic retreat for Hollywood's elite, and over the years the site has been chosen by both Jennifer Lopez and Julia Roberts as a honeymoon locale, while Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin as well as "Charmed" cast member Holly Marie Combs utilized the site for their nuptials.

The couple packed their bags the following day, leaving the tranquility of the Montecito resort for the bright lights of Las Vegas, checking into a suite at Mandalay Bay, where guests can try their luck at poker, roulette and baccarat in a 135,000 sq. foot casino, or indulge themselves with a variety of spa treatments ranging from aromatherapy to deep tissue massage.

During their stay in the area, several of the wedding's famous attendees lodged at The San Ysidro Ranch or the Bacara Resort, a Santa Barbara sanctuary chosen as the wedding locale of such notables as John O'Hurley ("Dancing With The Stars"), Yasmine Bleeth ("Baywatch") and Blink-182's Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler from MTV's "Meet The Barkers".

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