Cullum and Dahl tie the knot

Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl wed in secret at the weekend...

18:06 11 January 2010

Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl have married in a secret ceremony.

According to reports, jazz musician Cullum, 30, and model turned author Dahl, 32, said their tied the knot in a luxury country hotel in New Forest at the weekend.

Their wedding plans were kept a secret from all but close friends and family, and they are reported to have turned down a lucrative magazine deal in favour of a private affair.

The happy couple married in the morining before arriving at the Lime Wood Hotel near Lyndhurst, Hants, which is reported to have been decorated in a 'winter wonderland' theme with hundreds of fairy lights.

The blessing was followed by sit-down meal in a marquee with food prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.

Cullum's spokeswoman, Kas Mercer, confirmed the union: "I can confirm that they celebrated their wedding at the weekend."

The musical genius and former model met in 2007 at a charity event and announced their engagement in April 2009 after Dahl was spotted wearing an engagement ring.

Dahl, the granddaughter of late beloved children's author Roald Dahl, was reportedly given away by her actor father Julian Holloway in the civil ceremony and is believed to have worn a Versace gown.