For better or worse, 2016's been a weird, wild ride. But in terms of celebrity news, it was huge — and it brought us a lot of joy. And when it comes to weddings especially, the world's most famous people gave us plenty to talk about.
Watching our favorite stars tie the knot is always special. As fans, we'd even like to think of ourselves as honorary wedding guests. (I'm sure my invitation just got lost in the mail, right, Ciara?)
To close the year on a high note, ahead we've rounded up some our favorite celebrity weddings of 2016. From Teen Mom alums to Shia LaBeouf, plenty of celebrities said "I do" this year. Click through to revisit some of the most notable.
Ciara & Russell Wilson
The "I Bet" singer wed the Seahawks quarterback in July. That wasn't their only big news this year, either — in October, Ciara announced on Instagram that the couple is expecting a child.
Photo: Via @Ciara.
Shia LaBeouf & Mia Goth
Shia LaBeouf's Las Vegas wedding to Mia Goth in October caused plenty of conversation in the media. The ceremony was performed by an Elvis impersonator, and there was speculation as to whether the union was even legally binding. (LaBeouf later confirmed to Ellen DeGeneres that the wedding was, indeed, real.)
Photo: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock.
Michael Phelps & Nicole Johnson
Michael Phelps' son, Boomer, stole the show at the Olympics this summer. After rumors spread that Phelps and his fiancée, Nicole Johnson, had legally tied the knot in June, the pair held an official wedding celebration in October.
Photo: Via @TaylorChien.
Kevin Hart & Eniko Parrish
The comedian and his wife were married in August. The couple had been engaged since 2014.
Photo: Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock.
Chelsea Peretti & Jordan Peele
Don't expect to see photos from this wedding — the comedians eloped in April, with their dog as the only witness to the ceremony.
Photo: Via @Chelsanity.
Anna Camp & Skylar Astin
The Pitch Perfect stars got hitched in California in September. Naturally, Elizabeth Banks and Rebel Wilson attended the festivities — and Brittany Snow was a bridesmaid.
Photo: Via @TheRealAnnaCamp.
Ray J & Princess Love
The couple were married in August. Ray J told People that they're "looking forward to having children."
Photo: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock.
Zosia Mamet & Evan Jonigkeit
The Girls star married the X-Men: Days of Future Past actor in October. Mamet opted to wear a black dress for the occasion.
Photo: Via @Johnakite_.
Dianna Agron & Winston Marshall
The actress married the Mumford & Sons banjoist in October. She ditched the traditional wedding dress, choosing a beige Valentino look instead.
Photo: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock.
Misty Copeland & Olu Evans
The ballerina married Evans, an attorney, in July. The wedding was a long time coming — the couple met in 2004! Fun fact: Taye Diggs is Evans' cousin.
Photo: Kelly Taub/BFA/REX/Shutterstock.
Eva Longoria & José Antonio Bastón
This May wedding was seriously star-studded — Victoria Beckham and Ricky Martin both shared Instagram photos from the festivities.
Photo: Via @Ricky_Martin.
Angela Kinsey & Josh Snyder
The Office star chose a Grecian-style wedding dress for her big day. She and fellow actor Josh Snyder got hitched last month.
Photo: Via @AngelaKinsey.
Shawn Johnson & Andrew East
The Olympic gold medalist and NFL player tied the knot in April. The couple held the ceremony at a Tennessee farm, and East sang "You've Got a Friend In Me."
Photo: Via @ShawnJohnson.
Hayley Williams & Chad Gilbert
The Paramore singer-songwriter wed the New Found Glory musician in Nashville this past February. Naturally, Williams rocked Dr. Martens at the event.
Photo: Amy Harris/REX/Shutterstock.
Audrina Patridge & Corey Bohan
The Hills star married Corey Bohan, with whom she has a daughter, in November. No one from The Hills was invited to the wedding.
Photo: Via @AudrinaPatridge.
Trai Byers & Grace Gealey
The Empire stars got married in April. TMZ reported at the time that the ceremony was small, attended only by relatives and close friends.
Photo: Via @LadyGraceByers.
Devin Lucien & Kaitlin Doubleday
Byers and Gealey weren't the only Empire stars to get hitched in 2016. Kaitlin Doubleday, who plays Rhonda on the show, married DJ Devin Lucien in May.
Photo: Via @TheOriginalBigDaddy.
Italia Ricci & Robbie Amell
The actors got married in October. And according to a post on Ricci's Instagram, the ceremony couldn't have come soon enough. She captioned an image of herself and Amell, "About damn time. Thank you guys for all of the congrats and warm wishes! I dig being an Amell."
Photo: Via @ItaliaRicci.
Maci Bookout & Taylor McKinney
Former Teen Mom star Maci Bookout wed longtime beau Taylor McKinney in Greenville, FL, in October. The bride wore a blush-colored dress.
Photo: Via @MaciDeShaneBookout.
Chelsea Houska & Cole DeBoer
Maci Bookout wasn't the only Teen Mom to tie the knot this year. Chelsea Houska from Teen Mom 2 married Cole DeBoer in October.
Photo: Via @ChelseaHouska.
Nikki Ferrell & Tyler VanLoo
Former Bachelor contestant Nikki Ferrell married Tyler VanLoo in October. Plenty of Bachelor alums, including Kelly Travis, Christy Hansen, and Andi Dorfman, were in attendance.
Photo: Via @Nikki_Ferrell.
Jade Roper & Tanner Tolbert
The Bachelor in Paradise stars tied the knot in January. The couple now stars on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars , because of course they do.
Photo: MediaPunch/REX/Shutterstock.
Liberty Ross & Jimmy Iovine
The model and music mogul got married on Valentine's Day. Female guests — including Oprah and Lady Gaga — were asked to wear red for the occasion.
Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock.
Josh Brolin & Kathryn Boyd
The Hail, Caesar! actor married model Kathryn Boyd in September. The ceremony was held in Cashiers, NC.
Photo: Via @JoshBrolin.
Adrienne Bailon & Israel Houghton
The Real co-host Adrienne Bailon wed singer and producer Israel Houghton in November. Naturally, her co-hosts Tamera Mowry, Loni Love, and Jeannie Mai attended the ceremony.
Photo: Via @AdrienneBailon.
Casey Reinhardt & Sean Brown
Laguna Beach star Casey Reinhardt married Sean Brown in February. Sara Bareilles performed at the wedding.
Photo: Via @CaseyBeauBrown.
Derek Jeter & Hannah Davis
The baseball legend married model Hannah Davis in July in Napa Valley, CA.
Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock.
Michael C. Hall & Morgan Macgregor
The Dexter star married his longtime girlfriend in February at New York's City Hall. They had been dating since 2012.
Photo: Evan Falk/WWD/REX/Shutterstock.
Adam Rodriguez & Grace Gail
The Magic Mike XXL actor got hitched in May. In July, the couple announced that they are expecting their second child together.
Photo: Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic.
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