By MailOnline Reporter
Published: 00:58 EST, 29 August 2014 | Updated: 07:18 EST, 29 August 2014
They shocked the world by revealing they had secretly married in an intimate French ceremony on Saturday.
Even Angelina's father Jon Voight was left in the dark over the super-secretive event.
Now UsWeekly report that the news was also a 'total surprise' to other members of their friends and family... aside from the 22 lucky guests that were invited.
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Secret: UsWeekly report that the news was a 'total surprise' to Brad Bitt and Angelina Jolie's friends and family... aside from the 22 lucky guests that were invited
'This was a total surprise, but something they were obviously planning on doing when the time was right,' one unnamed friend told the publication.
They added: 'Everyone is happy for them. It was small and family and friends only, just like they wanted.
'I'm happy they pulled it off. We all consider them married anyway, but now it's official.'
The whole family: Brad and Angelina's six children travelled with their parents to France on a private jet
Arrivals: The couple landed in Nice on Saturday for their wedding on the same day
The couple married in France on Saturday and they made sure Maddox, 13, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, eight, and five-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, all had important roles on their big day.
A source told E! News: 'Angie was given away by Maddox and Pax, and Knox helped with the rings ... Zahara, Shiloh and Vivienne had baskets of rose petals and other flowers they'd picked in the garden that morning and threw them in front of their mum and dad as they walked up the aisle.'
The loved-up duo exchanged their vows at a small chapel at Chateau Miraval in the South of France in a ceremony attended by friends and family.
Well wishers: While some stars expressed their delight at the news, others poked fun over Twitter
Special moment: Brad Pitt 'gasped' when Angelina lifted her veil when they wed in France on Saturday
Just married: Brad and Angelina finally tied the knot, in France on Saturday
Confirmed: The actor sported a gold band on Thursday
Today, a source told MailOnline: 'Angelina promised her mother before she died that she'd get married in France. They were extremely close and this is Angie's way of honoring her.'
The source admitted that Brad's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston had no idea about the wedding - nor did Angelina's first husband, Johnny Lee Miller, even though he is said to be 'relaxed' as they remain friends.
Alongside this, the timing of the ceremony was
'not some happy accident' as it was 'deliberately chosen to commemorate the milestone of the 10th anniversary of filming of Mr and Mrs Smith', according to the source, who said that their son Maddox was 'particularly excited' and had been a 'powerful driver' for the two to marry.
Brad and Angelina's wedding rings are believed to have been designed by their good friend Robert Procop, who designed Angelina's stunning engagement ring, an estimated 16-carat, emerald-cut diamond and worth approximately $500,000. He is thought to have attended the wedding.
Meanwhile, Brad's new gold wedding band is worth just $10,000, according to jeweller to the stars Vashi Dominguez, who said: 'Although Brad and Angelina are global stars, it's a surprisingly modest ring.'
Prior to exchanging vows, the couple obtained a marriage license from a California judge.
The same judge also conducted the nondenominational civil ceremony in France.
The secret wedding seems to have been a quiet affair, even though Brad's brother Doug Pitt, sister Julie Neal and their respective families are believed to have been in attendance.
Speaking from his home in Springfield, Missouri, Doug, 47, said: 'I'm letting Brad make all the statements, it's all good though.'
Brad's parents Jane and William, were back home in Springfield on Thursday morning – but declined to comment.
Angelina's father, the actor Jon Voight, was unaware of his daughter's wedding plans, telling Inside Edition that he didn't know she had married.
'That's nice', was his only comment.
Later on Thursday, Voight, 75, told E! in a statement: 'It sounds like it was a wonderful wedding. It must have been very beautiful with the kids participating. I know it was during Emmy weeks and they were able to do it very quietly. I'm very happy for them.'
After a short family honeymoon in Nice, the Jolie-Pitts headed to Malta on Wednesday to start shooting By The Sea, a film written and directed by the Oscar-winning actress, and the second in which they both star.
The destination: The married couple are believed to have tied the knot at Chateau Miraval
While details of the plotline are being kept under wraps, The Hollywood Reporter claims that the long-time lovers will play husband and wife in the flick, which is set to be released sometime in 2016.
It is the second marriage for Pitt, who was with first wife Jennifer Aniston for five years; and the third for Jolie, having previously been married to Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton.
Already, Pitt's pal and Ocean's Eleven co-star George Clooney has shared his congratulations, telling Entertainment Tonight: 'How great is that?!! I'm really happy for Brad and Angie and their whole family.'
Chapel: A small religious building can be seen on the property which could be where the couple exchanged vows
Of course plenty of other stars were sharing their well wishes to the power couple on Twitter.
'Congratulations Angie & Brad!!!' Mia Farrow wrote alongside a picture of the pair. 'Now let's work for the day when everyone can get married.
Pat O'Brien shared: 'Congrats to Brad and Angelina. Two of the nicest people in Hollywood.'
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