Guy Ritchie and Jacqui Ainsley's wedding preparations get underway at their estate

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Model Jacqui became film director Guy's second wife on Thursday at their Wiltshire home
The pair tied the knot in the sprawling countryside beside Georgian manor, Ashcombe House
Ivory-clad bride wore lace and was joined by his ex-wife Madonna's sons David Banda and Rocco
David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Jemima Khan were among the celebrity guests seen arriving on Thursday
Wedding featured a 'festival theme' with rows of cabins and tents erected on the 1,200 acre estate

By Becky Freeth and Lucy Mapstone for MailOnline

Published: 07:00 EST, 30 July 2015 | Updated: 19:54 EST, 30 July 2015

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Jacqui Ainsley, exquisite in ivory lace, was pictured with the two young sons of Madonna and her future-husband Guy Ritchie as she prepared to become the Hollywood film director's second wife on Thursday afternoon.

The model, 33, displayed a broad smile and a halo of brightly coloured flowers as Rocco, 14, and nine-year-old David Banda helped her to adjust her dress before an outdoor ceremony in the grounds of the sprawling country estate that she shares with 46-year-old Guy in Wiltshire, South West England.

And the elite of film fame were there to see it - as Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels director Guy was supported by actor friends Brad Pitt, Jason Statham as well as familiar faces like Henry Cavill and David Beckham, when the happy couple turned Ashcombe House into an extravaganza of tents and cabins, fit for their memorable, festival-themed nuptials.

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Here comes the bride! Jacqui Ainsley (centre) was pictured in her wedding dress on Thursday afternoon; the day of her wedding to movie director Guy Ritchie. His ex-wife Madonna's sons Rocco (left) and David Banda (right) - from their seven-year marriage - were there to help her with her exquisite lace wedding dress as the model prepared to become his second wife

The big day is here! Jacqui Ainsley and Guy Ritchie tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at their Wiltshire country estate Ashcombe House on Thursday

Having previously shared hints of her bridal gown via Instagram - from the lace detail to the traditional veil - her stunning ivory number was finally revealed in all its glory with the hashtag #jaxguyjuly late on Thursday afternoon.

Jacqui, who has been with Guy for five years and is the mother of three of his five children, wore a brightly-coloured floral crown atop loose, cascading waves as the intricate lace sleeves of her dress sat elegantly off the shoulder to top off the fitted a-line design.

Guy's son David seemed to play a special role in the bride's arrival and was captured helpfully holding up the train, clad ever-so smartly in an ivory suit, blue shirt and pink tie.

His older son Rocco - the only biological son from Madonna and Guy's seven-year marriage - sported a new ponytail as he was pictured from behind in what looked to be the same suit as David's but worn without a jacket and with stylish braces.

On social media, international moviestar Brad, 51, - with whom the director worked with on the film Snatch in 2000 - was also pictured on the plush grounds wearing vintage-style specs and a cream suit.

Hollywood royalty: Brad Pitt (left) was among the star guests pictured at Guy and Jacqui's wedding

Sharpened up: David Beckham (right) looked sharp in a crisp cream suit on Thursday afternoon

Group shot: Among the acting talents turning out to support Guy were The Man From U.N.C.L.E star Henry Cavill (far left) and Revolver's Jason Statham (bottom right) with girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (top right)

Unfortunately for fans of the couple hoping to capture an off-duty Angelina Jolie, 40, Brad's stunning screen siren wife, was not pictured at the A-list event.

Those who were joining the guestlist included actor Jason Statham, 48, with his gorgeous girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 28, as well as star of The Man From U.N.C.L.E - Ritchie's latest film - Henry Cavill, 32, dressed top-to-toe in ivory.

In fact, Guy turned the wedding into an unofficial premiere for the movie in which Cavill and Beckham star, with him treating the guests to a screening of his new movie as part of the two day celebrations, according to The Sun.

The group were captured in a playful selfie, smartly clad and drinking from champagne flutes and wine glasses with a backdrop of the green grounds.

Former football hero David Beckham, 40, was also seen in a cream suit (which appeared to be the order of the day). He similarly stars in Guy's latest movie masterpiece, though thanked the director for including him as a 'small part'.

The nuptials seemed to take place in the early afternoon as father-of-four David didn't appear to yet be dressed up when he arrived in a Range Rover on the 1,200 acre estate earlier that day, opting instead for a casual, short-sleeved T-shirt that revealed his distinctive array of tattoos.

Making their arrivals: David (left) and Jemima Khan (right) were among the first guests to arrive at the couple's Wiltshire pad ahead of Guy and Jacqui's wedding

Alone: The retired footballer drove his way to the venue without his famous family by his side

In attendance! Hollyoaks actress Zoe Lucker (left) and writer AA Gill (right) looked smart as they turned out for the event

Earlier that morning, the retired footballer had paid a sweet tribute on his Instagram page to Guy and Jacqui, sending them well-wishes on the social networking site.

Following suit and arriving at the famous countryside abode to kick off the nuptials, was journalist and socialite Jemima Khan.

A few other famous faces were seen making their way towards the wedding - which was thought to have a music festival theme - including film producer Eric Fellner and his partner Laura Bailey, as well as Bad Girls actress Zoe Lucker.

In addition, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, along with George Clooney with wife Amal were also believed to have been invited.

It is thought that Armie Hammer, star of The Lone Ranger, flew in from California as he similarly used the social media tag #jaxguyjuly with other guests present at the famous couple's ceremony.

Close pals: Film producer Eric Fellner and his partner Laura Bailey followed the procession of cars

Just a glimpse: Although model Laura was mostly obscured by the car, she was seen wearing a dark high-necked ensemble and shades

A temporary helipad was seen being constructed nearby, which indicated that some of the famous guests would arrive by helicopter, though Armi was London-bound on Wednesday on a Virgin Atlantic flight.

Earlier this week, Guy and Jacqui had their impressive estate turned into what seemed to be a very glamorous campsite for their guests.

After days of teasing their followers on social media with rather raucous shots from their respective stag and hen parties, the fun-loving pair seem to be holding their wedding ceremony with a festival theme in mind.

Hinting at an al fresco ceremony, rows of luxury cabins have been set up in the land adjacent to their 1,200 acre country estate.

Simple and elegant: One guest held up the couple's wedding invite as she made her way to the ceremony, the card designed in a classic style with black font on a white background

The small but homely wooden sheds - perfect for 'glamping' - have been kitted out with beds and other home-style luxuries.

There were even deckchairs on a small deck on the outside of the cabins, each of which has a fabric tent-style roof.

Next to the home owned by the movie director (and formerly his ex-wife Madonna), there were also several other tents, including one that appeared to be for food preparation and a much larger separate marquee, as well as a tent, hinting that there will be some live music at the reception.

Ashcombe House was famously owned by Madonna and Guy back when they were married and, in their divorce settlement, it became the director's property while the superstar singer kept their London townhouse.

Jacqui Ainsley shows off some playful PDA with Guy Ritchie

Al fresco wedding? On the land adjacent to the 1,200 acre country pile, rows of cabins and tents were seen being set up

Festival style: Several rows of white tents, both small and large, were constructed by workmen ahead of the director's wedding to the mother of his three youngest children

Glamping! Guests will perhaps be staying in the swish cabins - complete with the luxury of a bed and a deckchair - after the seemingly festival-themed wedding

Bride-to-be Jacqui also hinted at the outdoorsy-style wedding on her Instagram page on Wednesday, sharing a close-up shot of one of the doors along with the caption: 'Cabin creation #jaxguyjuly.'

Her self-created hashtag has collected heartfelt well-wishings from the celebrity community, kicked off on Thursday morning by the Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrel director's best pal David - who had flown from Los Angeles to the UK to attend the big day.

He shared a sweet message for the happy couple ahead of their ceremony, captioned beside a picture of himself working with the esteemed filmmaker on Instagram. He wrote: 'What a beautiful day today is going to be...

'I want to wish my mate and his beautiful bride an amazing day where friends and family come together to celebrate what they have and are going to create together over the years to come.

'Have an amazing day you two... Oh and by the way don't miss Man from U.N.C.L.E .. Proud to have played a small part ... @guyritchie.'

Similarly, David's wife Victoria Beckham sent her best wishes to the happy couple, despite seemingly being unable to attend the ceremony, since David arrived back in London alone.

Gorgeous setting: Guy famously acquired the historic Wiltshire-based Ashcombe House in his divorce settlement from ex-wife Madonna in 2008

Musical extras: A tent was also seen being put up, no doubt to help maximise the festival theme

Sweet message: Guy's best friend David Beckham shared a sweet congratulatory message ahead of the nuptials on Thursday, wishing him and Jacqui 'an amazing day'

From the Mrs: Mrs Beckham, Victoria, also sent her best wishes remotely and didn't seem to be in attendance

She wrote: 'Congratulations to @JacquiAinsley and @realguyritchie love and best wishes to you on your wedding day x vb #jaxguyjuly'

The couple's nuptials come 13 months after their last son Levi was born.

Guy and Jacqui have three children together, one-year-old Levi, two-year-old daughter Rivka and three-year-old Rafael, but Rocco, 14, and adopted son David, nine, are his boys from his first marriage to the Material Girl hitmaker.

Jacqui and Guy started dating in April 2010 after meeting at friend's party one year previously.

However, things quickly got serious when Essex-native Jacqui discovered she was pregnant just nine months into their romance.

They announced their engagement a few weeks before their daughter Rivka was born in November 2012.

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Showing off her best side: Bride-to-be Jacqui , 33, posted a photo of her wearing a pair of Mrs Ritchie as she posed in front of a river in the days before her wedding

Sneak peek: Jacqui also teased her Instagram followers with a glimpse of her wedding gown during a fitting last week

Traditional: It seems the mother-of-three will be going for a full veil for her first walk down the aisle

Fashion details: Jacqui teased a glimpse of her lace dress with intricate ivory detail earlier this week

Guy was previously married to pop queen Madonna for seven years, though their relationship ended in October 2008.

The power couple married in December 2000 at Skibo Castle in Scotland and by February 2001 she was proudly brandishing her new marital name on the back of her now-iconic crystal-embellished suit.

His new fiance Jacqui's choice of clothing bore a stark resemblance to the famous white Mrs Ritchie jacket as the model was happily brandishing her new name on a pair of bikini bottoms this week, even before she adopted it.

The mum-of-three has been giving followers on social media more than just a sneak peek at her hen party antics, and the wedding preparations in the past few weeks as she prepared to wed for the first time.

Using the hashtag #jaxguyjuly - the long-term twosome's official name for their wedding - she dropped some visual hints to her wedding dress, sharing black and white photos of her wedding dress and veil in a mysterious way.

Mummy duty was off the agenda for the pretty brunette because she has been enjoying her final days of freedom in the form of a girlie hen weekend in the countryside.

Guy's celebrations seemed somewhat more wild as he took a wine-tasting break to Western France with a few male friends.

Quite a contrast: The pair (Guy, left, in France and Jacqui, right, in the British countryside) certainly enjoyed very different bachelor and bachelorette parties this weekend

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Cheers! Guy's stag do took place just a few days before he was expected to tie the knot, in France

Bit of water sports: It looked like Guy took a break from the wine-tasting to enjoy a spot of surfing on the beach

Where should I start? In the midst of his stag do revelries, Guy posed in the estate's Great Barrel Hall, which holds up to 1,000 barrels of wine

Can I have a nap yet? Guy looked rather weary as he slumped on some steps with his friends during a break from the wine tasting

Me and my girls: Model Jacqui, meanwhile, looked suitably bridal in a white maxi dress as she larked around with her friends at her own pre-wedding celebrations

Signature tees: Jacqui's bridesmaids all wore T-shirts labelled with the message 'Jax the Bride,' as they shared a series of hash tags across their chests