Keira Knightley ties the knot in simple ceremony

London: British actress Keira Knightley today tied the knot with rocker James Righton in a simple ceremony in the south of France.

The couple exchanged vows in front of a group of 11 family friends at the town hall in Mazan, near the city of Marseille, Hello! magazine reported. Around 50 guests were expected to attend the evening reception which is being organised at the residence of the actress`s mother nearby. Not too many A-listers are likely to attend the party although her close actress friend Sienna Miller is rumoured to have joined in the celebrations. The pair struck up a friendship after starring alongside each other in 2008 flick, The Edge of Love, written by Keira`s mother. Keira, 28, and James, 29, have been dating since February 2011 after being introduced by their friend Alexa Chung. They had announced their engagement in May of last year. PTI