Frank and Christine Lampard arrive for star-studded wedding reception following intimate ceremony surrounded by their nearest and dearest
Christine Bleakley and her new husband Frank Lampard can barely keep their hands off each other after tying the knot today, and arrived for their star-studded reception in style.
The bride had a helping hand from friends as she made her way inside The Arts Club in Mayfair, where she will join her husband and a stream of star guests – as well as his daughters, who were flower girls on the big day.
They appear completely in love as they shared a kiss en route to the venue, with Christine struggling to lose the beaming smile for a second.
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Well, she has waited for this day for a while – she deserves it.
The pair shared their first kiss as husband and wife just minutes before, as they left the church together following the ceremony.
Looking over the moon to be officially married, Christine smiled happily at her husband as their star guests gathered around them for photos.
The reception will include everyone from Phillip Schofield to Piers Morgan, Ant and Dec, and the Redknapps – and the entire crowd couldn’t look more excited.
Christine risked all in a low v-neck dress as she arrived at the church earlier on, flashing cleavage as she chose Kate Middleton-inspired long sleeves and a huge skirt.
The former Dancing On Ice presenter chose British designer Suzanne Neville for her wedding gown, and it didn’t disappoint.
With lace covering her arms and chest, she flashed an enviably dark tan, and wore her hair up in an elegant do.
After leaving her London home with family and friends, she arrived at the church shortly after ready to say I Do.
Christine was seen arriving at the Knightsbridge boutique for her final fitting last week, before the dress and the bridesmaids’ gowns were collected on Saturday afternoon.
Christine, 36, said yes when the footballer popped the question in June 2011 while they enjoyed a lavish holiday in Los Angeles.
The couple have kept have kept their fans guessing over when they will tie the knot after announcing their engagement four years ago, with a number of false alarms sparking speculation of secret ceremonies.
However, 37-year-old Frank insisted that they wouldn’t have a “secret” bash.
Speaking on Loose Women, he said: “We are very ready. We are going to do a small and pretty intimate [wedding], not a surprise thing, we like our privacy and keeping it to ourselves.”
The wedding ceremony, which is being held at St Paul’s church in Knightsbridge will be quite small, they will go on to have a reception at London’s private members club, The Arts Club.
Frank’s former Chelsea teammates are expected to be there to congratulate the happy couple, with his BFF John Terry and wife Toni as well as axed boss Jose Mourinho.
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