(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have wed.

The couple confirmed the news on Friday.

"It's great to be married, the ceremony was beautiful and it was so special to be surrounded by our family and friends," read a statement to People magazine of their nuptials in southern Italy.

Justin, 31, and Jessica, 30, had kept plans for the nuptials top secret following their engagement in December.

The SexyBack singer proposed to the actress during a romantic trip to Big Sky, Montana, presenting her with a custom-designed ring.

The event got underway earlier this week when the couple hosted a beach party dinner for guests, reportedly in the idyllic seaside region of Puglia. The celebrations were complete with a fireworks display and live music.

The wedding is believed to have taken place at an exclusive resort nearby.

The nuptials come after Justin was spotted last month enjoying his bachelor party in Las Vegas and Mexico.

The singer recently opened up about his new bride during a red carpet interview.

"She's a really, really, really special person," he said.

Justin and Jessica began dating in 2007. The split briefly in 2011 before getting back together later that year.

It is the first marriage for both stars. (C) Cover Media