Then just made star Mariah Carey and 20 year older record boss Tommy Mottola at their wedding in 1993

Ms Carey and Sony Music President Mottola who took her from complete obscurity to stardom with such big hit singles as Vision of Love, Some day and I’ll Be There, Love Takes Time, exchanged vows during nuptials at the famous Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Manhattan.

The couple met in 1998 when the then 18 year old Mariah slipped the music mogul her demo tape at a private party. Rumour has it that on his way home in a limo, Mottola popped in the tape and upon hearing Mariah’s 5 octave range, ordered the chauffeur to turn around and return to the party.

He was the mastermind of her rise to absolute stardom, including 2 Grammy awards in her first year as an artist in 1990. And as her singing career blossomed, so did their affection and love for each other.

At the lavish wedding, the bride was resplendent, gliding down the aisle in a jewelled bodice gown with a 28-foot-long train which required 6 women to carry it. A dazzling tiara becked with a tumbling veil created the crowning touch.

And on hand for the nuptials were David Dinkins, the then New York Mayor, singer Barbra Streisand, actor Robert DeNiro, Darryl Hall, Michael Bolton, Billy Joel, Toney Bennett and model Cristie Brinkley.

The drizzle falling outside could not put a damper on the guests and 300 other fans lining the street across to catch a glimpse of the music diva and the record giant boss. They were absolutely thrilled when she tossed her lovely bouquet into the huge crowd while leaving the church after the 40 minute ceremony.

A formal reception was held at the famous Metropolitan Club a couple of blocks away. In a massive filled with red roses, 300 or so revellers feasted on grilled shripm and spicy chicken with herbs. The couple could barely hide their joy as they sensationally sliced into a 6 tier cake at the end of the party.

Following their lavish wedding, the newlyweds honeymooned in romantic Florida.