Sweltering in 30 degree heat, Emily Atack will say ‘I do’ in the courtyard of a 16th Century church in Spain as she ties the knot with scientist Dr Alistair Garner in a second wedding.
Parasols are to be given to the congregation of up to 50 friends and family – including her Rivals co-stars Alex Hassell, Bella McClean and Victoria Smurfit – to hide under from the intense sun.
After the wedding, more guests are to arrive for a three-course dinner in the courtyard, underneath the umbrella-shaped canopy of a century-old Ficus Benjamina tree laden with fairy lights.
Ms Atack, 36, officially married her step-cousin, 40, at her local church in Bedfordshire three weeks ago before hosting a party in their back garden.
This week, up to 200 guests jetted out to the whitewashed hilltop town of Mojacar, to celebrate the nuptials for a second time.
It appears a smaller party will watch the couple, who first met in 1994 when Alistair’s father wed Emily’s aunt, receive a blessing before they are joined by the rest of the party.
Sweltering in 30 degree heat, Emily Atack will say ‘I do’ in the courtyard of a 16th Century church in Spain as she ties the knot with scientist Dr Alistair Garner in a second wedding
Ms Atack, 36, officially married her step-cousin, 40, at her local church in Bedfordshire three weeks ago, but on Saturday the couple will tie the knot for a second time in Spain
Earlier today, flowers were being arranged around the courtyard by staff who have been busy all morning setting up chairs for the procession.
A DJ booth has been set up at the end of the dinner courtyard for dancing afterwards.
Cases of Cava, beer, wine and spirits were delivered to the two restaurants adjoining the church, which have been rented out by the couple.
Yesterday, the bride was spotted showing family and friends the set-up, which includes the courtyards of two neighbouring restaurants that she has rented.
The actress appeared relaxed in a vintage Diane von Furstenberg floral dress and Prada sunglasses.
After chatting to her wedding planner in the courtyard of the church, the group then headed in for a run-through of the (second) big day.
The wedding party included her pop musician father Keith Atack, who until 2018 owned a house in the town, and her actress-comedian mother Kate Robbins.
After the rehearsals, Ms Atack and her husband jumped into a taxi to spend the afternoon together. Meanwhile, cases of cava, beer and spirits were delivered for the reception.
Parasols are to be given to the congregation of up to 50 friends and family – including her Rivals co-stars Alex Hassell, Bella McClean and Victoria Smurfitt – to hide under from the sun
Parasols could be seen on hand for guests when they take their seats for the ceremony in the blistering heat
After the wedding, more guests are to arrive for a three-course dinner in the courtyard, underneath the umbrella-shaped canopy of a century-old Ficus Benjamina
This week, up to 200 guests jetted out to the whitewashed hilltop town of Mojacar, to celebrate the nuptials for a second time
It appears a smaller party will watch the couple, who first met in 1994 when Alistair’s father wed Emily’s aunt, receive a blessing before they are joined by the rest of the party
Earlier today, flowers were being arranged around the courtyard by staff who have been busy all morning setting up chairs for the procession
A DJ booth has been set up at the end of the dinner courtyard for dancing afterwards
Yesterday, the bride was spotted showing family and friends the set-up, which includes the courtyards of two neighbouring restaurants that she has rented
Cases of Cava, beer, wine and spirits were delivered to the two restaurants adjoining the church, which have been rented out by the couple
The wedding party includes her pop musician father Keith Atack, who until 2018 owned a house in the town, and her actress-comedian mother Kate Robbins
Ms Atack – who has a two-year-old son with Mr Garner – has said it was her dream to marry in Mojacar after spending her childhood summers at her father’s property
Hassell, 46, who famously appeared as Rupert Campbell-Black with Ms Atack in Rivals’ naked tennis scene, landed at Almeria airport in the south-eastern province with his wife, actress Emma King.
Ms Smurfit, who plays the wife of Aidan Turner’s character, was spotted hiring a car at the airport with her husband, banker Steve Jacobs.
Rufus Jones, who plays Ms Atack’s husband Paul, was seen sightseeing with his wife Philippa Allam.
Ms Atack – who has a two-year-old son with Mr Garner – has said it was her dream to marry in Mojacar after spending her childhood summers at her father’s property.
‘It’s our favourite place on Earth,’ she said.
