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| Dec and Ali emerge from the church after their star-studded wedding |
TV STAR Declan Donnelly and his manager Ali Astall tied the knot in his hometown of Newcastle today.
The stunning bride opted for a 1950s inspired gown by bridal designer Phillipa Lepley, which kicked out at the waist in a prom dress style.
With its plunging back, Ali flashed just the right amount of flesh in the sophisticated sleeveless number.
A small belt detail cinched the talent manager in at the waist, to highlight her svelte figure.
She wore her blonde locks in a stylish bun, and looked every bit the blushing bride with the addition of a cascading vale.
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| Dec couldn't hide his excitement as he emerged with his new wife |
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| Dec closely followed by Ant on his big day |
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| Phillip Schofield and Keith Lemon were among star guests at Declan Donnelly's wedding |
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| Holly Willoughby and Tess Daly at the wedding |
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| Father Dermott Donnelly looked cheerful as he arrived to take the service |
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| Jonathan Wilkes was among Dec's groomsmen |
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| The couple will wed at St. Michael's catholic church |
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| A pretty floral arch has been constructed outside the church door |
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| Dec's older brother Dermott will lead the service |
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| The ceremony is set to be a star-studded affair |
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| Dec's side-kick Ant will be the TV star's best man |
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| Bride Ali looked stunning in a vintage inspired gown |
Accompanied by his best man Ant, Dec arrived in style in a sleek black sports star.
As to be expected, the 39-year-old was dressed to impress in a dapper royal blue suit which he paired with a grey waistcoat and smart tie.
The pint-sized presenter wore a single white rose in his lapel and beamed happily as he prepared to tie the knot with Ali Astall.
Dressed in the same attire as the groom, Ant ensured he did he best man duty and kept the grooms nerves at bay as they laughed and joked outside the church.
Among Dec's groomsmen – who were also kitted out in blue – was Robbie Williams' best friend, and TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes.
One of the first celebrity guests to arrive was Keith Lemon comedian Leigh Francis, who looked smart in a maroon suit.
He was quickly followed by Newcastle United FC stars Alan Shearer and Peter Beardsley, as well as Phillip Schofield and Paddy McGuinness.
TV stars Stephen Mulhern, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, and Rochelle and Marvin Humes were also in attendance.
Dec's former fling Ashley Roberts also made the trip up to Newcastle, and co-incidentally matched the groom in her lovely bright blue attire.
Keeping things in the family, Dec's brother – Father Dermott Donnelly – lead the service at St Michael's catholic church.
Cleary thrilled to be wedding his younger sibling, the priest looked like he was in high spirts as he arrived at the stunning church ahead of the service.
Preparations for the ceremony got underway earlier today, when a floral arch was constructed in front of the church door.
A choir was also spotted entering the building.
Of course side-kick Ant and will have a major role in the ceremony and, as best man, he is expected to deliver a hilarious speech.
Ant is simply returning the favour after Dec acted as his best man when he married make-up artist Lisa Armstrong in 2006.
Dec and Ali became engaged in December, while holidaying in Australia.
Ali, who has been Dec's talent manager for over a decade, moved into Dec's home in Chiswick, west London, at the start of last year – after dating for just a year.
Dec recently admitted he was sad his father Alphonsus wouldn't be attended his wedding, after her passed away in 2011.
He told the Daily Mirror: "There is always someone you are going to miss and for me it’s my dad.
"I always hoped he would see me marry, but these things happen in life. I know he is proud of me.
"My mum will be there though and all my friends."
Dec's dad, known affectionately as "Foncey", moved from Northern Ireland to Newcastle with wife Anne in the 1950s to raise their seven children, of which Dec was the youngest.
It was the Geordie presenter's father who initially encouraged him to get into showbiz when Dec went for the Byker Grove audition at just 12-years-old.
"This is the happiest I have ever been in my whole life. I’d love to fast-forward to that day. I felt that from the moment I met [Ali], I knew she was the one," Dec added.
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