Corrie’s Alexandra Mardell’s wedding details – soap pals, power cut and surprise outfit swap
17.04.2023 - 09:03
/ ok.co.uk
Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell tied the knot to her actor husband Joe Parker on Sunday 19 March at The Tithe Barn in Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, in front of 90 guests. The bride, who looked beautiful in a lace dress, which she bought from a small bridal shop in Blackpool, had five bridesmaids and one bridesman, who all wore a mixture of sage green and burnt orange.They consisted of three of her childhood friends and three others from drama school.
Alexandra, 29, was also joined by her former Corrie co-stars Sair Khan and Charlotte Jordan, who play Alya and Daisy on the ITV soap. “We still meet up regularly for dinners and cocktails.They were really happy to be part of the day,” the actress, who played barmaid Emma Brooker for four years, said.
Her friend Maddy Smedley, who appeared on BBC show The Traitors, was also on the guestlist. Sharing their special day exclusively with OK!, Alexandra told us: "It was gorgeous – the scenery was stunning." And while it was a picture-perfect occasion, there were a few slight mishaps along the way! The couple stayed in separate nearby hotels on the eve of the ceremony.
Joe admitted he didn't feel any nerves, but explained: "The only thing that worried me was the fact that where I was staying had a power cut. I woke up in the morning and was going to go down for breakfast, and then all the lights went off! "My first thought was, ‘I just hope the venue isn’t down as well!’ One of my groomsmen got us all some bacon sandwiches.” Alexandra laughed: “A wedding breakfast from Greggs – how Northern of him!” She also revealed that she was half an hour behind schedule, but it was all worth it when Joe saw her for the first time.