Celebrities give their blessing to Hurley/Nayar nuptials

LATEST: A string of celebrities descended on the tiny Gloucestershire, England, village of Winchcombe to celebrate Elizabeth Hurley's wedding to ARUN NAYAR yesterday (03MAR07).

The couple were secretly married at Sudeley castle on Friday (02MAR07), with just a few family members and close friends for witnesses, but guests including SIR ELTON JOHN, DONATELLA VERSACE and supermodel Elle MacPherson were present on Saturday for a blessing and lavish marquee reception.

Singer John made the biggest entrance, arriving by helicopter at the castle.

However, Hurley's ex Hugh Grant was markedly absent in spite of reports he'd show up following his recent split from JEMIMA KHAN.

In all, around ninety guests crowded into St Mary's Church, on the grounds of the sprawling estate, while the rest observed the romantic service via a big screen in the nearby marquee.

After the ceremony guests were treated to a four-course meal and bottles of vintage champagne.

Hurley and Nayar will continue their celebrations in India later this week (09MAR07) with a traditional Hindu ceremony followed by a ten-day honeymoon in the Seychelles.