Singer Beyonce Knowles and rapper Jay-Z are reported to have tied the knot on Friday 5th April 2008. The private ceremony was followed by a star-studded reception with close friends of Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and ofcourse, Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, Tina Knowles, Solange. JayZ’s close friends were also present including his favorite man on turntables, DJ Cassidy.
Just before 8 PM local time, Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, pulled up to where a rooftop event believed to be the wedding of the singer and her beau may be taking place later that night.
Beyonce’s former Destiny’s Child bandmates – Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams arrived next, hiding behind an umbrella since Gwyneth and Chris had been mobbed by paparazzi on the scene.
A fight is reported to have broken out between paparazzi as Beyonce’s father, Mathew Knowles arrived and dozens of them surrounded the vehicle he was being carried in.
Beyonce’s sister, Solange arrived shortly, in a white dress.
Earlier in the evening an SUV believed to be carrying Oscar winner Forest Whitaker also turned up.
The number four has particular significance to the couple. Both Jay-Z and Beyonce were born on the 4th – Jay Z, on December 4, 1969 and Beyonce on September 4, 1981.
A host of media including four live trucks were stationed outside the location preparing for coverage of the suspected nuptials. More than three dozen reporters and paparazzi were outside.
Throughout the day SUVs were seen entering and exiting the garage located underneath Jay-Z’s building.
The rooftop penthouse, owned by Jay-Z is adorned in flowers and tented scaffolding.
A Maybach luxury vehicle arrived at the location shortly before 7 PM local time and drove past as it was mobbed by paparazzi. Jay-Z reportedly owns one of the super high-priced cars.
