He spent nearly one million pounds on vintage wines for the wedding of his daughter Petra, so it's no wonder Bernie Ecclestone was looking a little peaky today.The F1 boss was looking particularly bleary-eyed as he emerged at a racing event in Belgium, the day after he saw his daughter wed.
Bernie, 80, appeared to be suffering and was seen squinting at the day's sunlight and was more than likely nursing a heavy head after the celebrations.
The celebrations went on into the night as guests were treated to a whole host of spectacular entertainment including not one but two dramatic firework displays.
And today Bernie was the recipient of warm congratulations from friends and colleagues at the Spa-Francorchamps race track near Francorchamps, Belgium.
German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher was one of the first to congratulate Bernie and was seen giving him a warm embrace before the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium.
And it seemed it wasn't just Bernie who was feeling the effects of the evening.
Petra's sister Tamara tweeted that she was very much in need of the 'recovery brunch' today.
She also tweeted: 'My sisters wedding was the most beautiful night she looked incredible I am so proud of her.'
And after the nuptials were over the family celebrated the wedding by lighting up the night sky with a lavish firework display.
Crowds gathered outside the castle to watch the magnificent display light up the dark sky and the show was nothing short of spectacular.
As well as the sparkles, blasts and shimmering lights guests at the wedding were also treated to an elaborate performance which saw acrobats fly into the air to perform, hoisted up high by hot air balloons.
The medieval town of Bracciano ground to a halt, the cobbled piazza closed off as fleets of cars ferried 250 VIP guests for the twilight ceremony inside the castle – which cost the bride’s father £310,000 to hire.
The bride and her father were last to arrive, in his vintage Rolls-Royce, with former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi at the wheel.
But one Rolls-Royce was not enough for fashion designer and model Petra. She had left her suite at the Hassler Hotel in Rome in a white Rolls-Royce Phantom before switching to the second car for her grand entrance.
Orchestra, choir and management were flown in on Friday - with three cellos requiring their own seats on the planes - at a cost of more than £100,000.
At 6pm, guests congregated for the ceremony, carried out by the Rev Nick Papadopolous from St Peter’s church, Eaton Square, in London’s Belgravia, close to the £56 million home in Chelsea Miss Ecclestone’s father bought for her in January.
Petra, dressed in an £80,000 couture wedding gown by designer Vera Wang, was accompanied by sister Tamara, 27, and two bridesmaids, close friends Skye Mellar and Ines Raddock.
The hour-long service, held outdoors, was also accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which performed three pieces chosen by the couple: hymns Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind, All Things Bright And Beautiful and an uplifting version of Sir Hubert Parry’s Jerusalem.
Once pronounced man and wife, Petra and James, 26, and their guests were serenaded by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who performed his worldwide hit Time To Say Goodbye, then Somos Novios, ending with Can’t Help Falling In Love.
A reception followed in the castle gardens, where guests were served vintage Louis Roederer Cristal champagne and £4,000-a-bottle Chateau Petrus wine in an air-conditioned white marquee, while acrobats performed beneath hot-air balloons amid the first of the evening’s two fireworks displays.
It was the beginning of a night of opulent celebrations, paid for out of Bernie’s £2.5 billion fortune, which next saw Eric Clapton - a friend of the Ecclestone family - providing the music for the couple’s first dance, free of charge.
Clapton was followed by The Black Eyed Peas, paid a reported £1.5 million fee, and DJ David Guetta, who was believed to have received £500,000 for his night’s work.
The celebrations were rounded off with a midnight fireworks display, bringing firework costs alone to £100,000.
Earlier in the day, Petra prepared for the event in the £2,300-a-night Hassler Hotel suites the family had occupied since Thursday.
A team of ten make-up artists, including celebrity specialist Gary Cockerill, a close friend of Tamara’s, were flown out to help prepare the wedding party.
Cockerill was on hand to prepare the female guests with his team, while male guests, including the groom, were tended to by Julia Carter, who usually works on television’s X Factor, having prepared Simon Cowell for his appearances.
The only last-minute hitch came when there were reports that the groom had been struck down with a painful throat virus, hours before the service.
Bernie, 80, appeared to be suffering and was seen squinting at the day's sunlight and was more than likely nursing a heavy head after the celebrations.
Heavy head? Bernie Ecclestone, who enjoyed his daughter Petra's wedding yesterday, was looking a little worse for wear earlier today as she attended the Grand Prix in Belgium
Petra, 22, wed James Stunt in an elaborate and lavish ceremony at Odescalchi Casle in Italy yesterday.The celebrations went on into the night as guests were treated to a whole host of spectacular entertainment including not one but two dramatic firework displays.
And today Bernie was the recipient of warm congratulations from friends and colleagues at the Spa-Francorchamps race track near Francorchamps, Belgium.
Warm embrace: The 80-year-old F1 boss was congratulated by Michael Schumacher who gave him a huge hug as they met at the Spa-Francorchamps race track near Francorchamps, Belgium ahead of the race
And it seemed it wasn't just Bernie who was feeling the effects of the evening.
Petra's sister Tamara tweeted that she was very much in need of the 'recovery brunch' today.
She also tweeted: 'My sisters wedding was the most beautiful night she looked incredible I am so proud of her.'
Here comes the bride: Petra Ecclestone beamed excitedly as she was driven to her wedding venue in Rome
Not just a few sparkers! Fireworks lit up the sky over the castle following the nuptials
Crowds gathered outside the castle to watch the magnificent display light up the dark sky and the show was nothing short of spectacular.
As well as the sparkles, blasts and shimmering lights guests at the wedding were also treated to an elaborate performance which saw acrobats fly into the air to perform, hoisted up high by hot air balloons.
What a show: Local residents gathered just outside the castle to watch the breathtaking show which lit up the night sky
What a show: Guests of the wedding were treated to fireworks and an elaborate show which saw acrobats flying through the night's sky
Tonight's gonna be a good night: Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas was seen arriving in his car ready to perform for the newlyweds
The bride and her father were last to arrive, in his vintage Rolls-Royce, with former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi at the wheel.
But one Rolls-Royce was not enough for fashion designer and model Petra. She had left her suite at the Hassler Hotel in Rome in a white Rolls-Royce Phantom before switching to the second car for her grand entrance.
Glimpse: Bernie, dressed in a black suit and white shirt, looked proudly at his beautiful daughter
Bridal party: Petra's mother Slavica Radic wore an off-the-shoulder gold gown, while maid of honour Tamara donned a stunning grey ruffled number
The castle grounds had been transformed into what was described as a ‘magical world’ themed setting, with air-conditioned, flower-filled canopies to keep guests cool.Orchestra, choir and management were flown in on Friday - with three cellos requiring their own seats on the planes - at a cost of more than £100,000.
Travelling in style: Petra was driven to the Odescalchi Castle with her father Bernie accompanying her in the back of her luxurious white Rolls Royce
Petra, dressed in an £80,000 couture wedding gown by designer Vera Wang, was accompanied by sister Tamara, 27, and two bridesmaids, close friends Skye Mellar and Ines Raddock.
The hour-long service, held outdoors, was also accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which performed three pieces chosen by the couple: hymns Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind, All Things Bright And Beautiful and an uplifting version of Sir Hubert Parry’s Jerusalem.
Once pronounced man and wife, Petra and James, 26, and their guests were serenaded by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who performed his worldwide hit Time To Say Goodbye, then Somos Novios, ending with Can’t Help Falling In Love.
A reception followed in the castle gardens, where guests were served vintage Louis Roederer Cristal champagne and £4,000-a-bottle Chateau Petrus wine in an air-conditioned white marquee, while acrobats performed beneath hot-air balloons amid the first of the evening’s two fireworks displays.
It was the beginning of a night of opulent celebrations, paid for out of Bernie’s £2.5 billion fortune, which next saw Eric Clapton - a friend of the Ecclestone family - providing the music for the couple’s first dance, free of charge.
Clapton was followed by The Black Eyed Peas, paid a reported £1.5 million fee, and DJ David Guetta, who was believed to have received £500,000 for his night’s work.
The celebrations were rounded off with a midnight fireworks display, bringing firework costs alone to £100,000.
Earlier in the day, Petra prepared for the event in the £2,300-a-night Hassler Hotel suites the family had occupied since Thursday.
A team of ten make-up artists, including celebrity specialist Gary Cockerill, a close friend of Tamara’s, were flown out to help prepare the wedding party.
Cockerill was on hand to prepare the female guests with his team, while male guests, including the groom, were tended to by Julia Carter, who usually works on television’s X Factor, having prepared Simon Cowell for his appearances.
The only last-minute hitch came when there were reports that the groom had been struck down with a painful throat virus, hours before the service.
Famous faces: Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and daughter Beatrice opted for dresses in similar shades of pink, while Eugenie chose a corseted black number
Family day out: Paris and Nicky Hilton were accompanied by their mother Kathy as they left the hotel
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