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Emily Atack Wears White for Second Wedding to Alistair Garner in Spain

The actress exchanged vows with her partner in front of friends and family.

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Emily Atack Wears White for Second Wedding to Alistair Garner in Spain

Emily Atack became emotional at the altar during her recent wedding to Alistair Garner in Spain. The star exchanged vows for the second time with her husband earlier this month in the courtyard of a 16th-century church in Mojacar.

Friend Laura Whitmore shared unseen photographs from the ceremony, including one capturing Atack wiping away tears as she prepared to say her vows. The wedding was attended by 197 friends and family.

Laura also made sure to capture the fun-filled night as the romantic ceremony later turned into a night of partying

Fellow celebrity guests, including Katherine Ryan and actress Victoria Smurfit, were present. Whitmore also shared behind-the-scenes glimpses, including Atack having her makeup touched up and her husband, Iain Stirling, holding espresso martinis.

She captioned the array of snaps: 'Emily got married' as the friends posed together alongside fellow celebrity guests Katherine Ryan and Rivals actress Victoria Smurfit

Atack and scientist Alistair Garner have a long-standing connection, having known each other since childhood. Alistair's late father, Stephen, was married to Atack's aunt, Jane Garner, in the early 1990s.

David Eagle, a comedian and musician known for his work on The Emily Atack Show, served as the registrar for the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, the couple walked through a rose petal shower, led a champagne toast, and mingled with guests. The reception included a three-course meal, with options for starters including cod risotto or mandarin sorbet. Guests enjoyed champagne before transitioning to an evening of partying.

The newlyweds were photographed pouring champagne over a tower of glasses. Attendees from the Disney+ series included David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Rufus Jones, Bella Maclean, and Victoria Smurfit, who were seen dancing. Felicity Blunt and her husband Stanley Tucci were also in attendance.

Notable absences included Aidan Turner and Danny Dyer. It was previously reported that Atack's ITV gameshow, Nobody's Fool, with Dyer was canceled after one season.

Emily changed into a white party dress with a feathered skirt after the romantic ceremony

The Rivals star tied the knot for the second time with her husband earlier this month in the courtyard of a 16th-century church in the whitewashed hilltop town of Mojacar

Emily and scientist Alistair have known each other since they were children after Alistair’s late father, Stephen, married Emily’s aunt, Jane Garner, in the early 1990s

Things looked to be getting rowdy as the group posed for a fun snap

The star also shared a BTS snap of Emily having her makeup topped up

Laura's husband Iain Stirling held up two espresso martinis as the party got underway

The couple posed for a sweet selfie as the comedian shaded his wife from the sun with a parasol

Laura also made sure to soak up some sun during the wedding trip as she slipped into a black swimsuit for a dip in the sea

After the wedding festivities, Atack and Garner enjoyed a honeymoon in Port Isaac, Cornwall, with their son, Barney. Atack shared photos from their trip, describing it as 'restful' and detailing activities like playing Scrabble and watching movies.


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