“Marisa Abela and Jamie Bogyo tied the knot at a romantic 15th-century manor house in Sussex on Saturday – surrounded by friends, family, and a touch of old Hollywood glamour. ”, — write: www.dailymail.co.uk
The couple exchanged vows in a late-afternoon ceremony at Firle Place, and in a romantic nod to one of the first moments of their relationship, Marisa walked down the aisle to the theme from Cinema Paradiso – the film the pair watched together before saying ‘I love you.’
Jamie’s best man, Nate Janis, officiated the ceremony, while the bride’s and groom’s fathers both gave heartfelt readings.
Their drama school friends, Liadán Dunlea and Iwan Davis, performed a touching rendition of ‘May You Never’ by John Martyn.
In stunning photos obtained by British Vogue, Marisa, 28, exuded elegance in a satin Emilia Wickstead gown, complete with a dramatic nine-foot veil.
The chic white wedding dress, inspired by Audrey Hepburn, featured a drop waist and sculpted off-the-shoulder micro-sleeves that hugged the actress’s arms, while a structured corset created a sleek silhouette.
She paired the show-stopping gown with custom Jimmy Choo Max 150 heels, which were personalised with the couple’s initials on the sole, adding a sentimental touch.
To complete her bridal ensemble, the Back to Black star wore her brunette locks in a polished, slicked-back bun, and accessorised with diamond drop earrings and a sparkling diamond headpiece.
Meanwhile, Jamie looked dapper in a custom double-breasted tuxedo by Dunhill, complete with black-and-white detailing.
After the ceremony, Marisa changed into a second Emilia Wickstead creation, the elegant ivory Micheline gown, for the evening reception.
Cut to a sophisticated column shape, the floor-length dress boasted a tailored fit and a wide-set square neckline.
Speaking about her choice of dress to British Vogue, Marisa said: ‘It was its own show-stopping moment with its simplicity and cut, but was slightly more practical, I needed something to be able to dance in!’
She added: ‘I wanted something sexy that really felt like me, and I love tailoring, the sport shorts were perfect, and I could really let loose.’
After saying ‘I do,’ the newlyweds celebrated with their guests under a shower of confetti, sipping their favourite champagne and cocktails alongside a spread of canapés.
Later in the evening, everyone was whisked away to Soho House Brighton, where they enjoyed an intimate dinner followed by a lively night of dancing.
Ahead of the big day, Marisa set the tone for the weekend’s festivities in a custom dress by The Own Studio and a chic Noel Stewart hat for the couple’s rehearsal dinner.
In July earlier this year, Marisa revealed she was engaged to the West End star.
The actress – who portrayed Amy Winehouse in the Back To Black biopic – shared the news in an Instagram post, admitting she was a ‘weeping mess’.
Jamie shared pictures and videos of the moment, captioned: ‘She said she’ll think about it!’, with Marisa commenting: ‘A weeping mess.’
In an apparent sweet nod to the late singer Amy, who Marisa found global fame playing, the pair celebrated on Primrose Hill – one of Amy’s favourite haunts.
In Jamie’s post, Marisa could be seen leaping into her partner’s arms after he got down on one knee in the park for a sweet embrace.
The actress was then surprised by her friends and family, who had gathered to congratulate the couple on their joyous news.
An adorable snap holding onto a rose also allowed Marisa to show off her whopping diamond ring.