It is the wedding of the year that almost remained the biggest secret of the year.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux managed the impossible - they were able to tie the knot at their Bel Air home without the world knowing.
While fans have waited for years for the two superstars to say 'I do', the couple were able to keep their special night on Wednesday largely to themselves thanks to a myriad of clever tactics - including a hiding all their party set up in a nearby house.
Military precision: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux managed the impossible - they were able to tie the knot at their Bel Air home without the world knowing thanks to a secret storage houseIt was not until Thursday morning that it was revealed that the couple had wed.
The 46-year-old actress and her new husband no doubt hold the record for having the most expensive private warehouse of all time.
According to TMZ, the couple used a vacant $10.7 million mansion next door to their's as a storage space for all the wedding paraphernalia.
Newlyweds: The couple (pictured January) were married on Wednesday night and it was only the following day that fans became aware of their ceremony
Slowly and covertly, tables, chairs, decking and other supplies were transported to the large mansion - which is located directly under the newlyweds - in unmarked trucks.
The goods were then stored on the property - which also acted as a staging and staffing area during the ceremony - so that they could not be seen.
The only hint that something had changed was a piece of fake grass, a small umbrella covered table, and small generators being placed at the back of the storage house.
There was also an umbrella covered area were a security guard checked off everyone going in and out.
Expensive warehouse: The pair used a vacant $10.7 million mansion just below to their's as a storage space for all the wedding paraphernalia
Clever tactic: The only hint that something had changed was a piece of fake grass, a small umbrella covered table, and small generators being placed at the back of the storage house
A tiny wooden gangplank was also just visible as it peep out from the trees that divided the two homes.
According to the website, this gangplank then connected to a path which had been put in as Jennifer had the home renovated.
With foliage making it impossible to see what was being moved between the two properties, it allowed party planners to move everything they needed up to the couple's sprawling $22 million abode at the eleventh hour.
Perfect plan: Tables, chairs, decking and other supplies were then transported to the couple's sprawling $22m abode at the eleventh hour via an access path obscured by trees
TMZ reports that most staff members working on the event were left in the dark as to what and for whom the event was for.
Those on site were not allowed to park near either property and no one was allowed to have their cell phone with them.
The Hollywood power couple also made sure there were no loose lips among their celebrity friends - as they too had no idea what they were turning up to.
Top secret: Details of the wedding on lock-down with staff members banned from having phones in the week lead-up to the event
Making it their own: Clearly putting the emphasis on fun, the reception seemed like a chic but casual affair with a mix of round tables with ottoman seating as well as outdoor sofas
Guests were ingeniously told it was a surprise birthday for Justin, who turns 44 next week.
The fact it was meant to be a surprise meant guests would not be talking about the party and it is also ensured the A-listers, who are notoriously, late turned up on time.
Of course the surprise was on them, with Jen and Justin revealing it was in fact a wedding on arrival.
Before and after: The pair got their pool covered over with decking to increase the space to host the party
Clean up: On Thursday, staff were spotted busily packing up the outdoor celebration as Jen and Justin jetted off on their honeymoon
The two actors exchanged their vows at their beautiful home before their small group of guests celebrated their union in a stunning yet simple outdoor reception.
Clearly putting the emphasis on fun, the reception seemed like a chic but casual affair with a mix of round tables with ottoman seating as well as outdoor sofas which were set up on the temporarily wooden deck over the pool.
VIPs including Howard Stern, Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler and Aniston's former Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow were there to witness the union.
Here comes the bride: Jennifer and Justin were pictured boarding a private jet in LA on Thursday
Magical getaway: The couple are believed to be en route to the small South Pacific island of Bora Bora Other attendees included Australian singer Sia, Tobey Maguire's wife and jeweler Jennifer Meyer, British star Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski, actress Lake Bell and her tattoo artist Scott Campbell and photographer Terry Richardson.
Not there was Jennifer's estranged mother Nancy Dow, the Dailymail.com learned.
On Thursday, staff were spotted busily packing up the outdoor celebration as Jen and Justin jetted off on their honeymoon.
Incognito: Jen hid under a large floppy hat and wore a striped top with jeans while Justin was casual too in dark trousers and a white T-shirt
The newlyweds were seen flying out on a private jet to the small South Pacific island of Bora Bora, the Dailymail.com understands.
The timing of the ceremony was very sentimental as the actress received a proposal from Theroux on his birthday in August 2012.
It came just over a year after the former Friends actress started dating the actor and writer in May 2011 while filming the 2012 film Wanderlust.
VIP guests: Aniston's former Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow, left, pal Chelsea Handler and shock jock Howard Stern were among the guests seen arriving to the house (file photographs)
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