She was then greeted by Marilyn, 36, who was flanked by his best man - and his WORST man. But although it seems unconventional to most of us, the couple were planning all the tradition of a church wedding - WITHOUT the church.

Dita, whose real name is Heather Sweet, said: "It's going to be a freak show like everyone presumes. It's going to be elegant and stylish. And it's going to take place at nightfall.
"We like the evenings - I just don't see the point in getting up early to get married."

Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, was dressed in a suit made by John Galliano, topped off with a hat by designer Stephen Jones. He decided to get married here after his artist friend offered him the use of his castles. "We want the pageantry of a normal wedding without the church" Manson said. "Gottfried invited us to g et married at one of his castles in either Germany or Ireland."

The couple, who have been together for five years, were said to have made a pact in blood after their vows. They cut each others fingers then licked the wounds. An insider said: "Marilyn and Dita wanted something more meaningful and romantic, to capture their coming together in front of their loved ones."

"They felt that exchanging their life blood was a beautiful way of cementing their love, rather than slipping on a ring and giving each other a quick snog."

A long list of celebrity guests including Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Keanu Reeves and film director David Lynch then joined the newlyweds for a gothic banquet in the castle's dining room. Manson and his new bride were served dinner by black-waitress in designer uniforms as they sat under the room's focal piece - heraldic angels holding shields of the family arms, and its head of St. Hubert's Stag - the family crest - complete with antlers and crucifix mounted on top of the mantle shelf like a trophy.

Locals in the quiet town have welcomed Manson and his entourage with open arms. In Nagle's Bar yesterday there was a flurry of excitement about the nuptials. One punter said: "There's been a bit of a buzz around town alright - Johnny Depp was spotted in the garage"

"Other than that, no celebrities have been seen but everyone is talking about the wedding."
"I went for a look up at the castle but no-one can get near it, there are security people everywhere."
"But I'm sure everyone here wishes Marilyn and Dita well."