Sunday 24 May 2015

Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton join TOWIE's Lydia and Arg as Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's wedding reception kicks off

Let the celebrations begin! Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton join TOWIE's Lydia and Arg as Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's wedding reception kicks off 

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have finally tied the knot in a rumoured £1million ceremony.
The couple were officially pronounced husband and wife on Sunday afternoon in one of the biggest celebrity weddings of the year.
The stunning Coronation Street star initially kept her groom waiting for 30 minutes before making her entrance in a classic white car adorned with white ribbons.
The couple, along with hundreds of guests, left St Mary's Church in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, just before 4.30pm. 
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Guest list: Soap and reality TV stars descended on the town to attend Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's wedding festivities, including Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton
Guest list: Soap and reality TV stars descended on the town to attend Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's wedding festivities, including Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton
However, due to a big-money magazine deal, none of the assembled fans or photographers managed to get a glimpse of the stunning star.
Earlier, soap and reality TV stars were pictured descending on the town ahead of the highly-anticipated service before making their way to the celebrations.
Corrie star Brooke Vincent looked stunning in a strapless purple dress with a split hemline as she walked along the streets from St Mary's Church with Antony Cotton.
The 22-year-old, a firm friend of Michelle, wore her glossy brunette locks loosely curled and made sure her make-up was immaculate as she carried a cream clutch.

Love is in the air: TOWIE's Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent were also snapped walking hand-in-hand

Eye-catching: Mark's mother Carol went all-out in an interesting peach dress, which was nearly completely covered in lace
Eye-catching: Mark's mother Carol went all-out in an interesting peach dress, which was nearly completely covered in lace
Beautiful: The Corrie star looked stunning in a strapless purple dress with a split hemline as she walked to the church with Antony

Beautiful: The Corrie star looked stunning in a strapless purple dress with a split hemline as she walked to the church with Antony
All smiles: The friends looked happy as they made their way to the ceremony, with Antony making sure Brooke was looking her best

All smiles: The friends looked happy as they made their way to the ceremony, with Antony making sure Brooke was looking her best
TOWIE's Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent were also snapped walking hand-in-hand. 
The couple looked smart in contrasting outfits, with Lydia opting for a Cinderella-style skirt and silver beaded top, and Arg showing off his new figure in a fitted navy suit.
Mark's mother Carol also went all-out in a peach full-length lace dress complete with a large pink 'bow' hat. 
She was forced to hoist the skirt of her intricate outfit off the wet floor and rely on umbrellas as she made her way into the church.
Awkward: One photographer caught 39-year-old Antony pulling what appeared to be an upside-down smile
Awkward: One photographer caught 39-year-old Antony pulling what appeared to be an upside-down smile
Shame: Unfortunately the weather wasn't on the happy couple's side as it began to drizzle on their guests

Shame: Unfortunately the weather wasn't on the happy couple's side as it began to drizzle on their guests
Helping hand: Antony, dressed in a smart black suit with dark suede shoes, popped his arm round his co-star at one point 
Helping hand: Antony, dressed in a smart black suit with dark suede shoes, popped his arm round his co-star at one point 
Beaming: The stars were full of high spirits for the fun festivities

Beaming: The stars were full of high spirits for the fun festivities
Beaming: The stars were full of high spirits for the fun festivities 
Close knit: Brooke stopped to chat to two other wedding guests just before they reached the church
Close knit: Brooke stopped to chat to two other wedding guests just before they reached the church
Good from all angles: The purple dress showed off the soap star's figure perfectly and she elongated her legs with some nude heels

Good from all angles: The purple dress showed off the soap star's figure perfectly and she elongated her legs with some nude heels
Classic: The TOWIE regulars looked equally as good as their soap star counterparts

Classic: The TOWIE regulars looked equally as good as their soap star counterparts
Blonde bombshell: Lydia looked particularly stunning as she wore her thick blonde hair in a classic style
Blonde bombshell: Lydia looked particularly stunning as she wore her thick blonde hair in a classic style
Special occasion: Lydia's shoes are custom-made replicas of the Manolo Blahnik heels that Carrie Bradshaw wore in Sex And The City

Special occasion: Lydia's shoes are custom-made replicas of the Manolo Blahnik heels that Carrie Bradshaw wore in Sex And The City
Ready to party: The TOWIE lovebirds looked happy to be part of the celebrations
Ready to party: The TOWIE lovebirds looked happy to be part of the celebrations
Coordinated: Carol matched her unusual gown with pink peep-toe heels, red nail varnish and a large 'bow' hat
Coordinated: Carol matched her unusual gown with pink peep-toe heels, red nail varnish and a large 'bow' hat
Happy? Carol failed to raise a smile as she was greeted with hundreds of fans waiting outside the church 
Happy? Carol failed to raise a smile as she was greeted with hundreds of fans waiting outside the church 
On arrival at the church, guests were greeted with the second longest aisle in a parish church in the country. 
Michelle's seven bridesmaids are thought to be wearing baby blue while Mark opted for a classic black tux, The Mirror reported.
Earlier in the week, dozens of bouquets of flowers were lined up outside Hengrave Hall, which the smitten couple are rumoured to have hired for the entire bank holiday weekend.   
Bunches of lilies could be seen mixed with plush green foliage and dainty white flowers as staff at the Tudor mansion prepared for the event.
Arriving in style: Michelle travelled in a classic white car complete with tinted windows and white ribbon
Arriving in style: Michelle travelled in a classic white car complete with tinted windows and white ribbon
Stunning: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are thought to be holding their reception at Hengrave Hall this weekend
Stunning: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are thought to be holding their reception at Hengrave Hall this weekend
Keep 'em keen: Michelle Keegan reportedly kept her groom Mark Wright waiting for half an hour at their wedding on Sunday

Keep 'em keen: Michelle Keegan reportedly kept her groom Mark Wright waiting for half an hour at their wedding on Sunday
The couple has allegedly ordered around £60,000 of flowers to deck out the spectacular hall, which includes 35 luxurious bedrooms. 
Twelve of the rooms, which all include impressive four-poster beds, are based at the heart of the sixteenth-century property.
Further accommodation is available in the grounds, including a variety of cottages and a quirky five-bedroom barn. 
Strictly stars: Karen Hauer and her partner Kevin Clifton put on a display of affection
Strictly stars: Karen Hauer and her partner Kevin Clifton put on a display of affection
Close pals: Karen was teamed up with Mark during last year's Strictly Come Dancing

Close pals: Karen was teamed up with Mark during last year's Strictly Come Dancing
Suited and booted: Karen looked lovely in a short blue dress, while Kevin cut a slick figure in a three-piece suit
Suited and booted: Karen looked lovely in a short blue dress, while Kevin cut a slick figure in a three-piece suit
Bright: One female guest stood out from the crowd as she walked down the street in a vibrant orange dress
Bright: One female guest stood out from the crowd as she walked down the street in a vibrant orange dress
What a treat: Former Coronation Street actress Sacha Parkinson looked divine in a black two-piece ensemble
What a treat: Former Coronation Street actress Sacha Parkinson looked divine in a black two-piece ensemble
Stylish: The star looked fashionable - but perhaps a little cold - as she made her way through the town with a male guest
Stylish: The star looked fashionable - but perhaps a little cold - as she made her way through the town with a male guest
Dapper: British talent manager Jonathan Shalit was looking smart as he carried bags
Dapper: British talent manager Jonathan Shalit was looking smart as he carried bags
It is thought around 140 guests attended the ceremony, with up to 80 more expected to join this evening.
The exclusive hire of Hengrave Hall is believed to start at £4,000, with the price increasing depending on what day of the week it is.
Rumours about the reception have included the couple organising kebabs from a takeaway in Essex to be delivered (at £17.50 per person) and two 'well-known' singers performing.
One artist who is definitely making an appearance is DJ Pat Sharp, who met Mark on ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2011.  
Slim pins: One female guest showed off her toned legs in an interesting pink and white ensemble, while another opted for an orange sleeveless gown
Slim pins: One female guest showed off her toned legs in an interesting pink and white ensemble, while another opted for an orange sleeveless gown
Where have you been? It is not clear why all the guests came from the same building before the ceremony
Where have you been? It is not clear why all the guests came from the same building before the ceremony
Stand back! As the classic car carrying Michelle pulled in front of the marquee, fans pushed forward in an attempt to snatch a photograph of the bride
Stand back! As the classic car carrying Michelle pulled in front of the marquee, fans pushed forward in an attempt to snatch a photograph of the bride
Secretive: A large group of fans waited outside a marquee, which had been put up so Michelle and Mark could arrive at the church without being seen
Secretive: A large group of fans waited outside a marquee, which had been put up so Michelle and Mark could arrive at the church without being seen
High security: Police officers lined the street outside the church during the event, while some fans turned up on bicycles
High security: Police officers lined the street outside the church during the event, while some fans turned up on bicycles
Tonight's entertainment? A man dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow was seen making his way to the party
Tonight's entertainment? A man dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow was seen making his way to the party
Tonight's entertainment? A man dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow was seen making his way to the party
The 53-year-old revealed in an exclusive interview with MailOnline: 'All the guests are at different hotels to the bride and groom. All we know is that we're getting picked up on a bus and taken to a secret location. I'm really pleased to be doing a DJ set.
'I met Mark in the jungle. My wife was in the hotel while I was in there, because she wanted to come to Australia too, and so were Mark’s parents. 
'The main friends we made were Mark’s mum and dad and now we’re really good friends with them now.'
Tomorrow morning guests are likely to enjoy breakfast overlooking the mansion's orchards and meadows.

THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR AND HOW IT WAS BROADCAST ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA

Companies, friends, guests and celebrities have come together on social media to say congratulations to the happy couple. 
Paula Lane, who plays Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, wrote on Twitter: 'Happy wedding day @michkeegan @MarkWright_ hope you have the best day ever! Huge love xxxxx.'
Umar Kumani, owner of PrettyLittleThing.com, added: 'Good luck today @MarkWright_ @michkeegan enjoy the special day gutted I can't be there lots of love x.' 
And Chris Drake, better know as 'Little Chris', from The Only Way Is Essex, wrote: 'Congratulations to @MarkWright_ and @michkeegan hope you guys have a lovely day.'
Others have used the micro-blogging site to express their excitement about the ceremony. 
James Argent wrote: 'The day has arrived! So excited for @MarkWright_ @michkeegan big moment. Love them both so much!!! #TissuesToTheReady.'
Flowers: This week excited fans got their first glimpse at the meticulously planned event as dozens of bouquets were spotted lined up outside the Tudor mansion
Flowers: This week excited fans got their first glimpse at the meticulously planned event as dozens of bouquets were spotted lined up outside the Tudor mansion
Grand: The couple has allegedly spent around £60,000 on flowers to deck out the spectacular hall, which includes 35 luxurious bedrooms
Grand: The couple has allegedly spent around £60,000 on flowers to deck out the spectacular hall, which includes 35 luxurious bedrooms
Variety: Taller trees with moss covering their trunks could also be seen outside the hall, which had an Interflora van parked outside
Variety: Taller trees with moss covering their trunks could also be seen outside the hall, which had an Interflora van parked outside

HENGRAVE HALL HISTORY 

Hengrave Hall is a sixteenth-century manor house near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. 
The 12-bedroom property was made from stone and white bricks, and was completed in 1538. 
Mary I and King James II are both rumoured to have visited the mansion, which is thought to be one of the last of its kind in terms of style.
The current owner is David Harris. It is primarily used for weddings and functions.
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark was reportedly at the venue for a couple of days before the ceremony to make sure the final touches were finished. 
The 28-year-old was spotted with a group of friends and family playing golf on Saturday proudly wearing a custom made polo shirt with 'Michelle' on the back.
Meanwhile Michelle looked stylish as ever as she was spotted in Manchester on Thursday afternoon.
The 27-year-old was also seen attending her final dress fitting at Brown’s Brides in Marylebone last weekend. 
Young love: The couple celebrated the beginning of 2015 with a huge kiss after returning to Dubai
Young love: The couple celebrated the beginning of 2015 with a huge kiss after returning to Dubai
Cute: Mark admitted spending three months apart from his stunning girlfriend due to work commitments was the catalyst for him popping the question. Above, the couple are pictured together earlier this year
Cute: Mark admitted spending three months apart from his stunning girlfriend due to work commitments was the catalyst for him popping the question. Above, the couple are pictured together earlier this year
Two become one: Michelle, pictured kissing her soon-to-be husband, has recently revealed that she will be changing her name but may keep the surname Keegan for work
Two become one: Michelle, pictured kissing her soon-to-be husband, has recently revealed that she will be changing her name but may keep the surname Keegan for work
The brunette beauty is believed to have designed her dress herself, which is expected to be ivory with intricate detailing. 
Guests at the event, who have been warned not to tweet any information after the couple secured a £1.2million deal with a glossy magazine, are thought to include Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent, TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent and EastEnders actor Jake Wood, who Mark met on Strictly Come Dancing.
Mark's sister Jessica, who also appears on TOWIE, has a main role as a bridesmaid along with their younger sister Natalya, Michelle's stepsister Nichola, her three cousins Gemma, Katy and Lauren, and childhood best friend Becky.
The couple initially met on a New Year's break in Dubai in 2012 and got engaged just nine months later as they returned to the Middle Eastern holiday hotspot. 
Plush: The grand hall has a large green lawn and is thought to have been built in the sixteenth century
Plush: The grand hall has a large green lawn and is thought to have been built in the sixteenth century
The Strictly Come Dancing finalist later admitted spending three months apart from his stunning girlfriend due to work commitments was the catalyst for him popping the question.
Michelle moved to Essex a year after their engagement in 2014 having quit Coronation Street, which she had been involved in for around six years.
She has recently revealed that she will be changing her name but may keep the surname Keegan for work.

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