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Footballer Riyad Mahrez marries Taylor Ward for a THIRD time in Italy surrounded by celebs and famous wedding singer

the-sun.com 3 days ago

FOOTBALLER Riyad Mahrez has married model Taylor Ward for a THIRD time in Italy surrounded by celebrities and a VERY famous wedding singer.

The pair got engaged back in 2021 when the loved-up sportsman got down on one knee while in Mykonos, Greece.

Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward have tied the knot for a third time
Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward have tied the knot for a third time
Villa Balbiano is located on the Lake Como
Villa Balbiano is located on the Lake Como
Taylor's mum Dawn shared a sneak peek on Instagram
Taylor's mum Dawn shared a sneak peek on Instagram

Riyad and Taylor - who is the daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward -  wed back in January 2022 in a Muslim ceremony.

They then tied the knot for a second time in a beautiful London wedding in September last year.

Now they've jetted to Italy for a third ceremony.

The couple said 'I Do' at Villa Balbiano, a luxury villa located on the Lake Como.

The luxurious property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a private pier and a boathouse.

They had an outdoor ceremony, followed by a party with guests.

Taylor looked stunning in a long sleeve white gown.

Her footballer dad Ashley walked her down the aisle to Callum Scott's You Are The Reason surrounded by hundreds of white roses.

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Singer Leona Lewis, who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2006, performed after the wedding.

Riyad and Taylor first started dating back in 2020 and married in secret a year later.

Man City star Riyad Mahrez works out in gym with stunning fiance and daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire Taylor Ward

A source explained at the time: “Riyad and Taylor are now legally married under Islamic law following their ceremony late last year. 

“For them as a couple it was important to follow the traditions of his religion.

“The ceremony was short but sweet and has started them on their path to their second wedding which is very much going to be the main event. Taylor and Riyad are so excited and are very much in love.”

They dressed all in white for a Muslim ceremony known as the Nikah — signing a contract making them legally wed under Islamic law. 

Riyad and Taylor had a secret ceremony at The Londoner Hotel in the heart of the West End last year.

The footballer proposed in 2021 with a £400,000 ring he had custom made.

A source said at the time: "Taylor was not expecting this at all, and was utterly over the moon.

"She and Riyad make an amazing couple, and they're so loved-up.

"Riyad chose the ring himself and had it specially made.

"There was a massive, champagne-fuelled celebration party afterwards."

Riyad was previously in a relationship with Rita Johal.

They share two daughters.

Riyad and Taylor welcomed their first child into the world in 2022.

The venue was breathtaking
The venue was breathtaking
The property is stunning
The property is stunning
They had their third ceremony at Villa Balbiano
They had their third ceremony at Villa Balbiano
Leona Lewis performed at the ceremony
Leona Lewis performed at the ceremony
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