'Idol' owner Fuller marries in California

LOS ANGELES, June 1 (UPI) -- Simon Fuller, creator of the "American Idol" TV series, has gotten married in California's Napa Valley, "Idol" executive Nigel Lythgoe says.

The "Idol" executive producer confirmed Fuller married his longtime girlfriend, interior designer Natalie Swanston, in a lavish ceremony attended by numerous celebrities, FoxNews.com reported Sunday.

Lythgoe said Saturday's wedding was attended by such "Idol" alum as singers Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, along with members of the Spice Girls.

In addition to his "Idol" success, Fuller was responsible for founding and managing the female pop group.

"It was great seeing everyone," Lythgoe said of the "Idol" reunion at the British media mogul's wedding. "It was quite the party!"