Faye Brookes kisses new husband after marrying in stunning Cotswolds wedding
Faye Brookes has married her fiancé in the Cotswolds today at a lavish venue after just a couple of months of dating. The actress announced her engagement with her theatre boss beau Iwan Lewis in January earlier this year.
The former Coronation Street star, 35, fell head over heels for the theatre boss late last year after they first met while Faye was involved in the stage production of Legally Blonde.
The loved-up couple surprised fans when they announced their engagement just four months later, after Iwan popped the all-important question and asked Faye to be his wife as he wasted no time in putting a ring on the woman who he knew was 'The One' from the moment he laid eyes on her.
Although the couple have yet to even mark their one-year anniversary, Faye and Iwan have now tied the knot surrounded by their nearest and dearest after spending the past six months meticulously planning their big day.
The lovebirds tied the knot at a lavish countryside ceremony and said their 'I do's at Shipton Moyne Church in the Cotswolds. The pair were seen driving off after the ceremony in a classic wedding car driven by Iwan.
Taylor Swift seen looking cosy with Matty Healy's mum Denise Welch months agoFaye looked incredible in an off-the-shoulder gown which featured a stunning lace corset and show-stopping a meringue skirt. The soap star wore her dark locks back from her face in a half-up half-down style as she allowed her minimal bridal makeup to do the talking.
Meanwhile, Faye's brand-new husband Iwan looked dapper in an all black suit, brown loafers, and a navy tie. Iwan gazed lovingly at his new wife in sweet snaps which saw the pair emerge from the church hand-in-hand.
Earlier this month, a source close to Faye revealed that she had been busy planning her Cotswolds wedding for six months.
Back in January, Dancing On Ice star Faye announced that she was engaged to Iwan after just four months of dating. It proved to be a memorable Christmas and New Year's for Faye after her beau popped the question on New Year's Eve.
Although they have only been dating for a few months, Faye and Ivan believe that they have found soulmates in one another - and the theatre boss knew he couldn't wait any longer to ask Faye to be his wife.
Faye, 35, who was a runner-up on Dancing On Ice in 2021 and played Kate Connor in Corrie for four years until 2019, has been engaged before – to former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates.
Although their love story seemed to be perfect, the pair ultimately split, with Gareth demanding the £300,000 ring he bought for Faye be returned to him.
Faye previously admitted her relationship with Gareth was like a 'real fairy tale' – but it had a horror story ending. The couple were both starring in Legally Blonde The Musical when they met and Gareth was still married to his now ex-wife Suzanne Mole at the time.
Gareth and Faye announced their split in August 2019. Their shock split came almost seven years after the former couple met in 2012.
Newlywed couple Faye and Iwan have known each other for 15 years, but decided to get hitched quickly and say they're not bothered by any negative comments over their plans.
Phillip Schofield's brother found guilty of sexually abusing teenage boyFaye, who played Kate Connor on the cobbles, said earlier this year: “We’ve waited long enough. “I could have said this phrase in the past, ‘When you know, you know.’ But I’ve never truly understood what that really means until now. There’s no doubt, no worries, no cold feet."
Iwan added: “I don’t care what people think about anything, but the reality is when I look into the eyes of my nearest and dearest, they get it."
The pair's nearest and dearest have been secretly hoping Iwan would propose to Faye and he did so traditionally by asking the actress' father for permission. Faye said her dad 'really trusts' her fiance and was delighted when he popped the question.
The Mirror has contacted Faye's representatives for comment.