Inside Ollie Watkins' lavish wedding party: Aston Villa ace celebrates marriage in gorgeous French venue weeks after tying the knot to stunning wife Ellie Alderson
Aston Villa and England star Ollie Watkins continued his wedding celebrations with a lavish summer party in France, weeks after tying the knot to his wife Ellie Alderson.
The couple, who got engaged last summer while on holiday in Italy, confirmed their marriage with a celebratory post on social media in May, sharing a series of black and white wedding photos.
Ollie, who tied the knot before the end of the Premier League season and England's international matches against Andorra and Senegal, was finally able to let his hair down and celebrate the marriage with a lavish party alongside friends and family last weekend.
The celebrations took place at a gorgeous 20th-century French venue - Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, located between Nice and Monaco - and was graced by several of Ollie's Aston Villa team-mates over the weekend, including Morgan Rogers, John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey.
Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, which included stracciatella with heritage tomatoes to start and an ash-roasted fillet of beef to follow, with two dessert options and a choice of red or white wine also on the menu.
The bride's twin sister Sofia Alderson shared several photographs of the event on Instagram and wrote: 'The most flawless weekend from start to finish, congratulations to Mr and Mrs Watkins. Love you both so much.'
The happy couple soaked up the sun with friends and family at a gorgeous villa in France
Guests took to social media to share photos and videos from the Watkins' celebratory weekend
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Another family member Harry Alderson Quinn, who shared pictures of himself alongside the likes of Rogers and McGinn, also posted and said: 'What an other worldly weekend which simply won't ever be topped.
'With my Better half, family and friends celebrating the wonderful Mr & Mrs Watkins wedding.'
In photos shared to social media on Monday, the England star and his new wife are seen beaming from ear to ear as they pose for pictures alongside their loved ones.
As the sun set of the luxury French villa, celebrations appeared to continued long into the night, with sister Sofia among those filmed dancing at the party.
Ollie proposed to Ellie, 29, in Lake Como just a week after he and England suffered heartbreak at Euro 2024, with the Three Lions falling short against Spain in the final.
The striker had played a key role in England's run to the final, netting a memorable last minute winner in their semi-final victory over the Netherlands.
Ellie followed him to Germany among a host of other WAGs and was an avid supporter in the stands during the tournament.
The couple's two children - daughter Amara, born in September 2021, and son Marley, born in April 2023 - joined their parents during the celebrations.
The lavish menu has also been shared by guests, with ash-roasted fillet of beef the main dish
John McGinn (far left) and Morgan Rogers (far right) pictured with guests at the wedding party
The party continued long into the night. Pictured: Ellie's sister Sofia dances the night away
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Ellie, who was born in Berkshire on June 3, 1996, and has a diploma in interior design, has now been with the England star for seven years.
Her hen-do party prior to the wedding included drinks at the May Fair Hotel and dinner at the South American restaurant Inca.
Inca declares it offers diners a 'high-end' experience, with the restaurant designed around a central stage with live performers interacting with guests.
The evening concluded at the restaurant's Luna Lounge, which is claimed to cater for high-energy parties. The private area features its own bar and DJ booth.
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