From Hidden Ceremonies to Secret Vows: The Most Shockingly Private Celebrity Weddings
In an age where celebrity weddings often make front-page news and become media spectacles, some stars have chosen to keep their ceremonies incredibly private. These celebrities took the route of discretion, opting for secret vows far from the public’s prying eyes.
While some high-profile weddings are broadcast to the masses, these A-listers kept their nuptials under wraps. Let’s take a look at some of the most shockingly private celebrity weddings that no one saw coming.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: An Italian celebration
Pop sensation Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel surprised fans with their incredibly private wedding in 2012. The couple managed to keep the details of their nuptials under wraps.
The wedding, which took place at the very exclusive Borgo Egnazia, a renowned venue near Savelletri in the province of Brindisi in Italy, was so private that guests were required to sign non-disclosure agreements. Timberlake and Biel’s decision to hold their ceremony in a remote location was intentional. Few pictures were shared with the public afterward.
In a 2012 interview with Good Morning America, Biel shared the best part about being married to Timberlake. She said, “It feels like nothing’s changed but yet, everything’s changed. It’s kind of an intangible thing, you can’t put your finger on it.”
She continued, “I guess it’s the idea of having a partner in crime. And I love saying, ‘This is my husband.'”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: A low-key New York City wedding
Music’s most powerful duo, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, are known for keeping their private lives under wraps. Their 2008 wedding was no exception. The two said “I do” in a secret ceremony in New York City.
Most of all, unlike many celebrity weddings, Beyoncé and Jay-Z kept the details of their marriage a well-guarded secret for over a year. The couple’s quiet ceremony was said to be an intimate affair with close friends and family.
The duo’s decision to keep the details under wraps reinforced their desire for privacy, even in the face of immense fame. In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Beyoncé shared, “I’m happily married. I love my husband.”
Few photographs of the ceremony were released. However, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, shared a sweet black and white photograph of the couple after they said “I do” to celebrate their 9th anniversary in 2017.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost: A celebrity pandemic wedding
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s 2020 wedding took the world by surprise, especially as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spread. The couple quietly wed in a private ceremony in October 2020.
Their wedding was held at a secluded location in the Hamptons, New York, and only a handful of close friends and family members were in attendance. The couple kept everything under wraps, even their engagement.
Johansson had been wearing a ring for months before the public knew she and Jost were engaged. The pair chose a small-scale wedding to avoid the media frenzy, reflecting their desire for simplicity and intimacy during an unprecedented time.
During a 2019 Saturday Night Live hosting gig, less than one year before they tied the knot, Johansson spoke of her love for Jost. “I just want to say that this place means so much to me,” she began. “I have so many friends here, and I met the love of my life here.”
Some celebrity couples show that, despite the allure of lavish public weddings, they prefer to keep their nuptials private. Whether it’s to avoid media scrutiny, focus on the personal meaning of the occasion, or simply keep things for themselves, these weddings stand as a testament to the fact that not every significant moment in a celebrity’s life has to be shared with the world.
