Manchester City ace John Stones ties the knot with girlfriend Olivia Naylor in intimate Ibiza wedding
The Manchester City centre-back, 31, tied the knot with stunning property developer Olivia Naylor, 36, in an intimate ceremony in Ibiza.
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They wed in front of just 40 guests at the ultra-exclusive Hacienda Na Xamena on the holiday isle.
The couple exchanged their vows on Friday before hosting a champagne pool party to celebrate the following day.
A source said: 'They love Ibiza and wanted to marry in their favourite place.
'They invited just 40 of their closest friends and family and spread it out over four days.
'They organised a pre-wedding party with all the guests wearing white, except the bride and groom and the three kids who were in black.
'The wedding itself was beautiful and everything they dreamed it would be.
'Everyone is absolutely thrilled for them.'
after England lost to Spain in the Euros final last summer.
He took her away for a sunshine break in the wake of the heartache and dropped to one knee.
Olivia celebrated her engagement with an 'intimate' dinner party for close friends.
She then jetted out for a hen party in Las Vegas as Stones played for Manchester City in the Club World Cup.
They returned to the UK before flying out to Ibiza over a week ago.
They couple began dating in 2019 and had their first child together in January 2023.
Olivia gave birth just weeks after Stones returned from the World Cup in Qatar.
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