Lavigne, 21, and Whibley, the 26-year-old lead singer of Sum 41, were friends for several years before they started dating in early 2004. Whibley proposed to Lavigne during her European tour last June.

The Wedding:
The private ceremony was made outdoors in a residence in the coastal city of Montecito, to about 40 kilometers to the northwest of Los Angeles, and had about 110 guests.
Lavigne was walked down the aisle at the service, which took place on a 10-acre private estate not far from Oprah Winfrey`s property, by her father John as a jazz band played the "Wedding March."
Her mother Judy and siblings Michelle and Matthew looked on, as did Whibley`s mother Michelle. Members of Whibley`s band, Sum 41, and a longtime friend of Lavigne`s were among those in the wedding party. There were no famous faces at the service.
The bride wore a Vera Wang custom-made ivory strapless tissue organza gown with wrapped bodice and appliqué lace beaded skirt. She carried a bouquet of white roses.
"I had my mom, my sister and my grandma come in and help me put my dress on," Lavigne said. "I wanted it to be very traditional."
Her bridesmaids were in Vera Wang draped petal pink crepe chiffon gowns. Lavigne`s 18-year-old sister caught the bouquet.
Whibley and his five groomsmen, including best man Steve Jocz (Sum 41 drummer), wore Boss Black tuxes by Hugo Boss. The groom`s rock roots showed in his choice of footwear.
Lavigne and Whibley exchanged vows under an awning of white flowers. As they walked back up the aisle as a married couple, about 100 friends and relatives tossed rose petals.
At least two dozen paparazzi were camped out in front of the property hoping to snap pictures of the bride, who arrived in a classic Rolls Royce with curtains in the side windows. Security was tight -- including armed private guards and Santa Barbara police officers. Two photographers who allegedly tried to sneak on to the property were seen being taken away by police.

On September 18tn 2009, after he produced some songs of her new record, both announced at their official sites that separated.
Avril said: “Deryck and I have been together for 6 and a half years. We have been friends since I was 17, started dating when I was 19, and married when I was 21. I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship. I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. He is the most amazing person I know and I love him with all my heart. Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note.
Thank you to all my family, friends and fans for all your support.
Avril”

While Deryck wrote: “The past 6 and a half years have been the most amazing years of my life. It’s sad it has come to an end but Avril and I are still family and moving forward in the most positive way possible. Our decision to part ways is amicable and she holds a special place in my heart and forever will be a great and amazing friend.
Thanks to all our family, friends and fans for all the support.
Deryck.”

On October 2009 they were divorced.

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