Pictures of the stars were hard to come by after the couple sold the rights to their wedding to OK! magazine, and tight security was put in place.

Half of Hollywood celebrated as David Gest and Liza Minnelli married in New York

Pop star Michael Jackson was best man, and Elizabeth Taylor, the matron of honour

Liza Minnelli had arrived at the church an hour early, to give her time to change into her dress

Actress Mia Farrow - pictured at the dress rehearsal - was a bridesmaid

An elaborate canopy was erected to hide the guests from prying lenses