Brookside’s Philip Olivier has tied the knot with his long-term partner Amy Virtue.
The actor, 46, and the mother of his kids, Amy, said ‘I Do’ aboard the Daffodil boat in Liverpool’s Canning Docks, which he owns, with his famous soap pals in attendance.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, his co-star Jennifer Ellison, who played Philip’s on-screen love interest Emily Shadwick, shared news of the nuptials.
‘What a day!!!! We honestly had the best day ever, celebrating our gorgeous friends Phil and Amy’s wedding!’ she penned alongside her post.
‘Everything was perfect from start to finish and what a wedding venue @daffodilliverpool absolutely stunning!
‘Amy you were the most perfect bride and the kids made our hearts melt! What a gorgeous family, we loved celebrating your special day with you.’
Brookside’s Philip Olivier has tied the knot with his long-term partner Amy Virtue
The actor, 46, and the mother of his kids, Amy, said ‘I Do’ aboard the Daffodil boat in Liverpool’s Canning Docks, which he owns, with his famous soap pals in attendance
In one clip, Philip and Amy looked happier than ever as they met their guests at the wedding reception.
Philip looked stylish in an all-white suit, while bride Amy caught the eye in a lace gown with a matching white lace choker.
The big day took place on Saturday, with table favours bearing their names and their wedding date: Amy and Phil 04.07.2026.’
Philip’s co-star Jennifer also looked incredible for the occasion, donning a black midi dress as she posed for a mirror selfie.
She also shared another sweet snap with her husband Rob Tickle.
Other guests at the wedding ceremony included Emmerdale star Adam Thomas and Brookside stars Leon Lopez and Paul Byatt.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, his co-star Jennifer Ellison, who played Philip’s on-screen love interest Emily Shadwick, shared news of the nuptials
She also shared another sweet snap with her husband Rob Tickle
The big day took place on Saturday, with table favours bearing their names and their wedding date: Amy and Phil 04.07.2026.’
Adam Thomas and his wife Caroline attended the wedding
Caroline pictured with bride Amy, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Lauren Kingsman
Philip pictured with co-star Jennifer in Brookside
Philip and his Amy are parents to five children – three boys and two girls, with youngest child, daughter Selina Sky, born in December 2022.
Philip starred as Timothy ‘Tinhead’ O’Leary in Brookside from 1996 right the way through to the soap’s cancellation in 2003.
Apart from stripping off for a bunch of magazine covers, he also has had TV roles in shows including Benidorm, Pleasureland, Holby City and Doctors.
In 2019, he appeared in the LGBTQ+ short film Just Me, which addressed the theme of accepting your sexuality, and heterosexual men who have sex with men.
In October, he stepped back into the shoes of his onscreen counterpart Tim for the Liverpool soap’s one-off crossover episode with Hollyoaks.
The Scouser told the ECHO in an exclusive interview he was anxious about returning in front of the camera as he said: ‘I haven’t acted in about 10 years so I was nervous when I was doing Brookside and Hollyoaks.
‘When my son was born, I decided to find something in the city because I was sick of living out of a suitcase.’
