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The couple were married in a private ceremony in the presence of their families. The presidential Elysee Palace served as the location of the wedding. Saturday night the newlyweds hosted a small dinner at La Lanterne outside of Paris.

The pair spent their first night as man and wife at a former hunting lodge near the palace at versailles.

This is the third marriage for Sarkozy. He has three sons from his other partnerships. Bruni has a young son from a previous relationship. This is her first marriage. In recent years the top model has enjoyed a singing career.