The wedding

On September 29, Gwyneth Paltrow married Brad Falchuck in front of a group of 70 close family and friends. To the surprise of very few, Paltrow proved the ultimate entertainer thanks to a fiesta that was overflowing in decorations, dancing and (most importantly) gourmet fare.

Festivities began with the rehearsal dinner

Argentine chef Francis Mallmann took care of the rehearsal dinner

The chef flew from Santiago to prepare a fire-based feast for guests

Dishes included the Mallmann specialty of infiernillo (salt-crusted large wild salmon)

Mallmann's feast was enjoyed under the stars

Guests again dined alfresco on the big day, making the most of the Californian warm weather.

Servers, decked in linen (of course), greeted guests

Chef Mario Carbone was tasked with the food for the wedding reception

It was at one of Carbone's restaurants that Paltrow and Falchuk had their first date

Tables were laden with Mud Australia plates and flowers

45 carrot cakes (for the bride) were served with 45 chocolate and vanilla (for the groom)

Where cocktails of gin, fresh lemon juice, and thyme were served

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