The Hills stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag shocked fans by eloping in Mexico last week at the One & Only Palmilla resort.  Now they are defending their marriage and the fact that many think it’s a scam.

The newly married couple is still in Mexico but Spencer took a little time to provide a statement to USmagazine.com.

“We had a beautiful ceremony at One & Only Palmilla officiated by a minister and photographed by the hotel photographer.  We’ve never been happier.  Like other elopements that happen outside the country, we’ll take care of the legal details when we get home.”

Executive producer Liz Gateley says that the marriage will play a big part in the new season of The Hills fifth season.  Cameras are still in Mexico filming the couple’s honeymoon.

Other stars who have been married in Mexico include, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, Jewel and Ty Murray.  Another famous couple, Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds got married on Bora Bora in French Polynesia on January 1, 2008.  They opted not to legalize the marriage when they returned to the U.S. and ended their relationship.

More photos of the couple here.

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