Faye Brookes was every inch the blushing bride as she married her partner Iwan Lewis in a picturesque Cotswolds church ceremony on Wednesday.
The former Coronation Street star, 35, said ‘I do’ at the Shipton Moyne Church after a whirlwind 10-month romance with her theatre boss partner.
The actress announced her engagement in January after just four months of dating Iwan, who she met while starring in the stage production of Legally Blonde.
Leaving the church hand in hand with her beau she couldn’t stop smiling as she wowed in her fairytale lace wedding gown.
The pair had a sweet smooch as they were surrounded by their family and friend before being driven off in a classic wedding car driven by Iwan for the reception.
Happiness: Faye Brookes was every inch the blushing bride after marrying her partner Iwan Lewis in a picturesque Cotswolds church ceremony on Wednesday
Married: The former Coronation Street star, 35, said ‘I do’ after a whirlwind 10 month- romance with her theatre boss partner
Together: The actress announced her engagement in January after just four months of dating Iwan, who she met while starring in the stage production of Legally Blonde
Faye’s gown featured an intricate lace and pearl-adorned semi-sheer corset before cinching her in at the waist to puff out into a dramatic skirt.
She accessorised with pearl earrings and wore a long train in her brunette hair which was swept back.
Faye carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers with daisies and gypsophila while the outside of the church was decorated with stunning roses.
Meanwhile Iwan looked incredibly smart in a black suit and white shirt and had matching flowers in his top pocket.
Their friends and family were there to support them and looked thrilled as they snapped pictures of the couple leaving the church.
A swanky reception with friends and family will follow with the sunny weather making it the perfect day.
A source told The Sun earlier on Wednesday: ‘They’re tying the knot today in the Cotswolds. It’s a traditional church wedding, then a huge reception at a posh venue nearby – then they’re staying at a spa for the night.’
Faye has been keeping her followers updated every step of the way as she teased details for the big day on her Instagram.
Tied the knot: Leaving the church hand in hand with her beau she couldn’t stop smiling as she wowed in her fairytale lace wedding gown
Beauty: Faye’s gown featured an intricate lace and pearl-adorned semi-sheer corset before cinching her in at the waist to puff out into a dramatic skirt
Confetti: The pair had a sweet smooch as they were surrounded by their family and friend before being driven off in a classic wedding car driven by Iwan for the reception
Thrilled: Their friends and family were there to support them and looked thrilled as they snapped pictures of the couple leaving the church
Celebrations: A swanky reception with friends and family will follow with the sunny weather making it the perfect day
Big day: A source told The Sun earlier on Wednesday: ‘They’re tying the knot today in the Cotswolds. It’s a traditional church wedding, then a huge reception at a posh venue nearby – then they’re staying at a spa for the night’
Excited: Taking a break from social media for the big day, the star took to her Instagram account on Tuesday night to post a sweet quote by Emily Bronte
Taking a break from social media for the big day, the star took to her Instagram account on Tuesday night to post a sweet quote by Emily Bronte.
It read: ‘He’s more myself that I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.’
After just four months of dating, Iwan got down on one knee to pop the question and it seems the couple are wasting no time to say ‘I do’.
A source told The Sun: ‘Faye has been really busy over the last few months with Strictly Ballroom but has been secretly planning her big day behind the scenes.
‘She finished her stint on the show last month and it’s all stations go to pull off her dream wedding in just a couple of weeks’ time.
‘Faye and Iwan have picked a stunning venue in the Cotswolds, not far from where they now live.
‘It’s going to be a super low key affair and very intimate – with just their nearest and dearest in attendance.
‘It’s not going to be a big glitzy event with celebs, there will be drama school friends and Faye’s oldest pals instead.’
Faye revealed in February that she had found a wedding dress at a luxury bridal boutique in Leamington Spa after getting engaged three weeks prior.
In one video shared to Instagram, Faye walked with her back to the camera in a stunning strapless gown.
The couple previously starred in a production of Legally Blonde together from 2011 to 2012 and have remained friends ever since.
Yay! Faye revealed in February that she had found a wedding dress at a luxury bridal boutique in Leamington Spa after getting engaged three weeks prior
Sneak peak: In one video shared to Instagram, Faye walked with her back to the camera in a stunning strapless gown
Off we go! A swanky reception with friends and family will follow with the sunny weather making it the perfect day
Perfect: Faye’s gown featured an intricate lace and pearl-adorned semi-sheer corset before cinching her in at the waist to puff out into a dramatic skirt
Summer: Faye carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers with daisies and gypsophila while the outside of the church was decorated with stunning roses
Love: After just four months of dating, Iwan got down on one knee to pop the question and it seems the couple are wasting no time to say ‘I do’
Fame: She is known for portraying the role of Kate Connor on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (pictured in Corrie)
Meant to be: The couple previously starred in a production of Legally Blonde together from 2011 to 2012 and have remained friends ever since
Busy: A source told The Sun: ‘ Faye has been really busy over the last few months with Strictly Ballroom but has been secretly planning her big day behind the scenes’
To the reception! They hopped into the green car
Ready to tell the world: In December 2022, they went Instagram official as Faye shared a photo of the pair silhouetted in front of the window as they wrapped their arms around each other for a steamy kiss
Exes: Faye was previously in a relationship with personal trainer Joe Davis, but they split up in July 2022 after three years of dating
Before: The Dancing On Ice star also previously dated singer Gareth Gates on and off for seven years
Over: The former couple got engaged in January 2019, but called off the wedding in August that year and split
Bliss: They couldn’t have looked happier as they beamed away after leaving the church ceremony
Smooch: They had a sweet kiss as they left the church
Lovely: She said she was the ‘happiest she’s ever been’ after her ‘soulmate’ Iwan popped the question
Planned: Faye told OK! Magazine: ‘We’ve already got the church booked, the piece of land with a marquee, we’ve got bands booked, we’ve got string quartets booked. We’ve got the lot sorted’
Looking good: Her bridesmaids wore a light blue dress and the flower girls had white roses in their hair
Support: Several of the soap star’s fans commented on the post saying Iwan was ‘lucky to be dating her’ after they went official
The man: Iwan is a Welsh theatre and film actor. He is best known for the role of Emmett in the UK tour of the stage version of Legally Blonde
The past: Last August Faye took to her on social media to reveal that that she and her former beau Joe decided to end their relationship after three years together
Moving on: Faye, who is best known for playing Kate Connor in the ITV soap opera, took to Twitter to confirm the news telling her fans they they had ‘very sadly’ split
Sad: Posting to her 85,000 followers on the app, she wrote: ‘Just wanted to say that, very sadly, after nearly three years Joe and I have decided to go our separate ways’
She added: ‘We had the most wonderful of times, and our mutual respect, admiration and friendship remains stronger than ever’
Change: The news came after Faye revealed in February 2021 her and Joe’s plans to get married and have children as she declared he was the ‘best cheerleader’ when she appeared on Dancing On Ice
Big moment: She was joined by one of her bridesmaids after the ceremony who had matching flowers
In great spirits: The couple looked elated as they beamed for the videographer outside the church
Perfect: The bridesmaids wore the same shade of blue dress
Off we go! They then hopped into a waiting classic car to be taken to the wedding reception
Venue: The church had been decorated with loads of white roses making it look perfect for the big day
Smiling away: They were in a state of bliss as they drove away from the church
Just married! They had a traditional church ceremony
In love: They looked every inch the happily married couple
The look of love: She gazed adoringly into his eyes after the wedding
In December 2022, they went Instagram official as Faye shared a photo of the pair silhouetted in front of the window as they wrapped their arms around each other for a steamy kiss.
Faye was previously in a relationship with personal trainer Joe Davis, but they split up in July 2022 after three years of dating.
The Dancing On Ice star also previously dated singer Gareth Gates on and off for seven years.
The former couple got engaged in January 2019, but called off the wedding in August that year and split.
Bronzed: Faye was sporting a healthy tan for the big day
Flawless: She showed off her radiant complexion with glowing makeup
Hello! They gave a friendly wave as they drove off
Emotional: Faye looked to be shedding a tear as she hugged Iwan
Train: The lace veil complimented her dress perfectly
Wedding bells: Their friends and family threw confetti over them as they left
Nice: She every inch the glamorous bride in the classic car
Church: The venue was beautiful on the sunny day
Kiss: They packed on the PDA after the ceremony
Smiles: They were on a high after the ceremony
Classy: Shipton Moyne Church in the Cotswolds was the venue
Happily married: They waved away as they left the church
Drinks: Their friends and family sipped on beverages after the ceremony
Guests: The attendees dressed smartly for the wedding
Design: She wowed in the off-shoulder fairytale dress
Glowing: She looked as radiant as ever on the big day
Dressed to impress: The guests arrived in their droves
Sip: Some enjoyed beers after the ceremony
Pub: They were at a nearby bar
Getting in! She was helped into the classic car
Support system: Her flower girls wore sweet white dresses
Pretty: They all held matching flowers
Snaps: There were photographers on hand to capture every moment
Pup! Some even had dogs with them
Smiles: She looked ready to go with her bridesmaids ahead of the ceremony