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EastEnders favourite Rita Simons has officially married her “best friend,” Ben Harlow, in a heartwarming rural wedding that fans are already calling “perfect.”
The actress, best known for her iconic role as Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap, only announced her engagement earlier this year in a sweet Instagram post. But now, just months later, Rita has shared that she and Ben have tied the knot, and her followers are delighted to see her so happy.
The ceremony took place at Hidden River Barn, a stunning countryside venue that provided the perfect rustic backdrop for the couple’s big day. Rita shared a touching snapshot from the ceremony showing the loved-up pair reading their vows on a beautiful wood-floored aisle, surrounded by close friends and family.
Rita Simons has tied the knot for a second time. The actress - who played Roxy in EastEnders - married West End star, Ben Harlow, on Tuesday after five years together - Credit: instagram.com/rita_simonsofficial
But Rita being Rita, it wasn’t just a wedding, it was a celebration. During the reception, she took to the stage with her good friend, Blue star Duncan James, to mark the occasion in true style. Guests were treated to an impromptu performance that added an extra dose of magic to the evening.
In her emotional caption, Rita wrote: “Well this happened yesterday! I married my best friend @benjyharlow. Just a little teaser before I have the good stuff from @the.event.editor content creator.”
She added: “I can’t even put into words how special our day was… mostly because we have the most incredible bunch of humans who love us unconditionally and who were prepared to travel to @hiddenriverbarn from all over the world to share our day. We love you all. You know who you are … sorry there’s gonna be a ton of pics to follow!”
Fans and celebrity friends have flooded her comments with well-wishes. Former EastEnders co-stars were among the first to congratulate her, with many praising the couple’s happiness and saying how perfect the setting was for such a special day.
This marks a new chapter in Rita’s life after years of entertaining soap fans as one half of the infamous Mitchell sisters on EastEnders. Since leaving the soap, Rita has gone on to enjoy success in theatre and on TV, proving her versatility as an actress and performer.
The wedding has also resonated with her followers, many of whom have praised Rita for showing that love can strike at any time and that happiness should be celebrated at every stage of life.
The new bride and groom met in 2017 - Credit: instagram.com/rita_simonsofficial
With Rita promising more photos to come, fans will no doubt be keeping an eye on her Instagram for more glimpses of the beautiful day, including what is sure to be a gorgeous bridal look and plenty of laughter-filled moments from the star-studded guest list.
