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CHIC bride Carrie Symonds rented a designer hippy dress for her wedding to Boris Johnson — for just £45.
The Prime Minister, 56, wearing a suit and Tory blue tie, and the new Mrs Johnson, 33, tied the knot in a top-secret ceremony on Saturday.
She married the PM in a £2,900 dress by a Greek luxury designer - and it's already sold out.
It is the Prime Minister's third marriage, having previously wedded Allegra Mostyn-Owen and Marina Wheeler.
Boris and Carrie got engaged in February 2020, before welcoming the pair's first child - Wilfred - two months later.
But the nuptials come just days after the couple were making headlines for the wrong reasons after former senior adviser Dominic Cummings spoke at a select committee hearing this week. Cummings claimed that Carrie had been trying to 'appoint her friends to particular jobs' within the Government.
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RECAP: BORIS JOHNSON MARRIES CARRIE SYMONDS AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
UNION FLAG OVER DOWNING STREET
A Union Flag flies over 10 Downing Street on May 30, 2021 in London.
British Prime Minster Boris Johnson married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on May 29.
The couple posed for photographs in the rose garden at No 10 after the ceremony.
BORIS JOHNSON & WIFE CARRIE SHARE TOUCHING WEDDING DAY PICTURE IN DOWNING STREET GARDEN AFTER SECRET CEREMONY
BORIS Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds have shared the first pictures from their secret wedding ceremony at Westminster Cathedral.
The beaming couple looked besotted in the garden of No10 after their small wedding yesterday – with a larger celebration with friends and family to take place next summer.
Adorned in a flower crown, the bride looked stunning as she stepped out wearing a flowing white dress. Instead of a veil, Carrie’s floral headpiece matched the bud placed in the Prime Minister’s buttonhole.
And Boris looked smart in a dapper suit and accompanying blue tie – while he looked adoringly into his wife’s eyes.
The pair wed during a small secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral yesterday, as revealed first by The Sun.
NHS CHIEF WARNS OF HOSPITAL PRESSURES AS JOHNSON FACES DECISION ON LOCKDOWN
Boris Johnson faces a difficult decision about whether to end England’s lockdown on June 21 with hospitals already under “worrying” pressure, a health chief has warned.
The continued spread of the Indian coronavirus variant has cast doubt on the ability to scrap restrictions, with ministers considering plans to keep some measures – such as the continued use of face masks and guidance on working from home – in place.
NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said hospital bosses were concerned about the transmissibility of the B1617.2 variant and the large number of people who have still to receive doses of the vaccine.
He warned that although hospitals were not expecting to be overwhelmed by a surge of Covid-19 cases, they were already stretched by going “full pelt” on dealing with the backlog of cases built up during the pandemic and urgent care needs.
Hospitals are operating under reduced capacity due to Covid-19 restrictions and increased numbers of coronavirus patients will add to difficulties by requiring wards to be reconfigured, he added.
CARRIE SYMONDS TO TAKE BORIS JOHNSON’S NAME AS SHE BECOMES PM’S WIFE
It is understood Ms Symonds will take her husband’s surname and be known as Carrie Johnson.
A picture issued by No 10 of the couple in Downing Street’s garden after the wedding saw them gazing at each other with Mrs Johnson wearing a long white dress and a floral headband and the Prime Minister a dark suit and blue tie, with a white flower in his buttonhole.
The couple announced their engagement – together with the news that they were expecting their first child – in February last year.
Their son, Wilfred, was born in April 2020.
It is Mr Johnson’s third marriage, having finalised his divorce from his second wife, Marina Wheeler, in 2020.
WATCH: BORIS JOHNSON SAYS HE DOESN'T BELIEVE COVID-19 ESCAPED FROM LAB BUT INSISTS HE'LL 'KEEP AN OPEN MIND'
TORY MPS CONGRATULATE BORIS AND CARRIE SYMONDS ON THEIR WEDDING
Tory MPs and ministers have posted messages to the couple on social media.
Cop26 President Alok Sharma sent “love, hugs and all best wishes”.
Culture minister Caroline Dinenage said the new Mrs Johnson “looks adorable”, while Health Secretary Matt Hancock offered the couple “best wishes on a happy future together”.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak described the couple as his “friends and neighbours” in his message.
MORE ON CARRIE SYMONDS' WEDDING DRESS
Carrie Symonds married Boris Johnson in a £2,900 dress by a Greek luxury designer – and it’s already sold out.
The mum-of-one wore a £2,870 embroidered tulle white dress, by Greek luxury designer Christos Costarellos.
It was a handmade gown with tiers of wispy ivory tulle spun with plenty of silk.
Latticework trims and hand-cut ‘Kopaneli’ corded lace appliqués, the designer’s signature, also set off the look.
The gown was made with a “woman who’s not afraid to shine” in mind, according to the website description.
BORIS JOHNSON MARRIES FOR A THIRD TIME
Boris Johnson has tied the knot for a third time, after secretly marrying Carrie Symonds in May 2021.
The former Tory press officer and mother of the Prime Minister’s son Wilfred is just the latest woman to have been romantically involved with Boris.
Boris and Carrie tied the knot on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
They had planned to wed in the summer of 2022, but moved the nuptials up and married in secret at Westminster Cathedral.
Around 30 guests were in attendance, all receiving their invitations shortly before the wedding, with the couple’s baby son in Wilfred in 2020 also at the ceremony.
MORE ON CARRIE’S FABULOUS WEDDING DRESS
Carrie Symonds married Boris Johnson in a £2,900 dress by a Greek luxury designer – and it’s already sold out.
The mum-of-one wore a £2,870 embroidered tulle white dress, by Greek luxury designer Christos Costarellos.
It was a handmade gown with tiers of wispy ivory tulle spun with plenty of silk.
Latticework trims and hand-cut ‘Kopaneli’ corded lace appliqués, the designer’s signature, also set off the look.
The gown was made with a “woman who’s not afraid to shine” in mind, according to the website description.
RECAP: BORIS JOHNSON MARRIES CARRIE SYMONDS AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
UNION FLAG OVER DOWNING STREET
A Union Flag flies over 10 Downing Street on May 30, 2021 in London.
British Prime Minster Boris Johnson married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on May 29.
The couple posed for photographs in the rose garden at No 10 after the ceremony.
BORIS JOHNSON & WIFE CARRIE SHARE TOUCHING WEDDING DAY PICTURE IN DOWNING STREET GARDEN AFTER SECRET CEREMONY
BORIS Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds have shared the first pictures from their secret wedding ceremony at Westminster Cathedral.
The beaming couple looked besotted in the garden of No10 after their small wedding yesterday – with a larger celebration with friends and family to take place next summer.
Adorned in a flower crown, the bride looked stunning as she stepped out wearing a flowing white dress. Instead of a veil, Carrie’s floral headpiece matched the bud placed in the Prime Minister’s buttonhole.
And Boris looked smart in a dapper suit and accompanying blue tie – while he looked adoringly into his wife’s eyes.
The pair wed during a small secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral yesterday, as revealed first by The Sun.
PETER ANDRE ACCIDENTALLY WRITES RUDE MESSAGE ABOUT PM’S WEDDING
Peter Andre sparked laughter among his followers today when he tried to congratulate Boris Johnson but accidentally posted a rude message.
The 48-year-old singer proved the importance of punctuation when he shared a shot of the just-married PM and Carrie Symonds, writing: “Enjoy your wedding BJ.”
He added hastily: “Probs said that wrong 😑” but tagged Boris’ official Instagram page into the post nonetheless.
The double meaning left many fans in hysterics with one replying: “😂😂😂😂 Well it’s their wedding night.”
Another giggled: “Unfortunate use of words 😂😂😂😂.” A third said: “What have you just wrote 🤦🏻♀️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I don’t think he will get that 😂.”
BORIS’ SON WILFRED ATTENDED CEREMONY
Boris and Carrie walked down the aisle to classical music and shared a kiss after reading their vows.
Their year-old son Wilfred was there to see the happy occasion – along with two official witnesses.
The ceremony was carried out by Father Daniel Humphreys who had given the couple pre-marriage instructions, and even baptised little Wilfred last year.
TORY MPS CONGRATULATE BORIS AND CARRIE SYMONDS ON THEIR WEDDING
Tory MPs and ministers have posted messages to the couple on social media.
Cop26 President Alok Sharma sent “love, hugs and all best wishes”.
Culture minister Caroline Dinenage said the new Mrs Johnson “looks adorable”, while Health Secretary Matt Hancock offered the couple “best wishes on a happy future together”.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak described the couple as his “friends and neighbours” in his message.
MORE ON CARRIE’S FABULOUS WEDDING DRESS
Carrie Symonds married Boris Johnson in a £2,900 dress by a Greek luxury designer – and it’s already sold out.
The mum-of-one wore a £2,870 embroidered tulle white dress, by Greek luxury designer Christos Costarellos.
It was a handmade gown with tiers of wispy ivory tulle spun with plenty of silk.
Latticework trims and hand-cut ‘Kopaneli’ corded lace appliqués, the designer’s signature, also set off the look.
The gown was made with a “woman who’s not afraid to shine” in mind, according to the website description.
UNION FLAG OVER DOWNING STREET
A Union Flag flies over 10 Downing Street on May 30, 2021 in London.
British Prime Minster Boris Johnson married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on May 29.
The couple posed for photographs in the rose garden at No 10 after the ceremony.
LADIES’ MAN – PM MARRIES FOR THIRD TIME
Boris Johnson has tied the knot for a third time, after secretly marrying Carrie Symonds in May 2021.
The former Tory press officer and mother of the Prime Minister’s son Wilfred is just the latest woman to have been romantically involved with Boris.
Boris and Carrie tied the knot on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
They had planned to wed in the summer of 2022, but moved the nuptials up and married in secret at Westminster Cathedral.
Around 30 guests were in attendance, all receiving their invitations shortly before the wedding, with the couple’s baby son in Wilfred in 2020 also at the ceremony.
CARRIE SYMOND'S £2.9K DRESS HAS SOLD OUT
Carrie Symonds married Boris Johnson in a £2,900 dress by a Greek luxury designer - and it's already sold out.
The mum-of-one wore a £2,870 embroidered tulle white dress, by Greek luxury designer Christos Costarellos.
It was a handmade gown with tiers of wispy ivory tulle spun with plenty of silk.
Latticework trims and hand-cut 'Kopaneli' corded lace appliqués, the designer's signature, also set off the look.
WEDDING ‘HELPED DISTRACT NATION FROM DOMINIC CUMMINGS’ – BOJO PARODY ACCOUNT
On Twitter, news of the PM’s third wedding has prompted this from a parody account: “I asked Carrie if she would make me the happiest man alive, by helping me distract attention from Dominic Cummings.”
The joke account added today: “I’d like to apologise to all the people I sent ‘save the date’ cards to last week. I should have made it clear that they were for the divorce.”
PETER ANDRE ACCIDENTALLY WRITES RUDE MESSAGE RE PM’S WEDDING
Peter Andre sparked laughter among his followers today when he tried to congratulate Boris Johnson but accidentally posted a rude message.
The 48-year-old singer proved the importance of punctuation when he shared a shot of the just-married PM and Carrie Symonds, writing: “Enjoy your wedding BJ.”
He added hastily: “Probs said that wrong 😑” but tagged Boris’ official Instagram page into the post nonetheless.
The double meaning left many fans in hysterics with one replying: “😂😂😂😂 Well it’s their wedding night.”
Another giggled: “Unfortunate use of words 😂😂😂😂.” A third said: “What have you just wrote 🤦🏻♀️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I don’t think he will get that 😂.”
BORIS JOHNSON SEEN LEAVING BACK OF DOWNING STREET AFTER WEDDING CEREMONY RECEPTION
Boris Johnson was seen leaving the back of Downing Street on Sunday.
If follows his low key marriage to Carrie Symonds at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday - and a reception in the back garden of Number 10.
BORIS’ SON WILFRED ATTENDED CEREMONY
Boris and Carrie walked down the aisle to classical music and shared a kiss after reading their vows.
Their year-old son Wilfred was there to see the happy occasion – along with two official witnesses.
The ceremony was carried out by Father Daniel Humphreys who had given the couple pre-marriage instructions, and even baptised little Wilfred last year.
BORIS SENT OUT SAVE-THE-DATE CARDS FOR 2022 WEDDING JUST SIX DAYS BEFORE CEREMONY
The wedding took place just six days after the couple sent out save-the-date cards to guests telling them to keep Saturday, July 30, 2022 free for a marriage celebration.
Asked about the nuptials, one No10 aide said: “I have been strictly told not to comment.”
Hours before the wedding, Carrie posted a picture of Wilfred in a field of bluebells on Instagram.