Actress Emily Atack recently celebrated her second wedding to scientist Dr. Alistair Garner in a grand affair held in Mojacar, Spain. The picturesque 16th-century church courtyard served as the backdrop for their vows, witnessed by a gathering of 197 close friends and family. Following the heartfelt ceremony, guests were treated to a delectable three-course dinner before the festivities transitioned into a lively dance party, where Atack, radiant in a floral dress, took the stage and captivated everyone with her vibrant energy.
The joyous occasion unfolded in Mojacar, a location particularly meaningful to Atack, as it holds cherished memories from her childhood holidays spent at her musician father Keith's former summer residence. The ceremony itself was a charming affair, despite the sweltering 30-degree Celsius heat, which saw guests seeking shade under parasols and standing due to a shortage of seating. The registrar, humorously identifying himself as part of Emily's "increasingly large and accepting showbiz family," announced a brief delay, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the proceedings. While waiting, guests enjoyed Cava, beers, cocktails, and the elegant tunes of a string quartet.
As evening descended, the celebration moved to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where dinner was served beneath the expansive, umbrella-like canopy of a centuries-old Weeping Fig tree. The culinary journey began with options of cod risotto or mandarin sorbet, followed by a main course of shredded suckling pig with pumpkin compote and roasted apples. The meal concluded with a delightful mango mousse accompanied by nougat ice cream and raspberry coulis, alongside rum on the rocks and coffee.
Each table at the reception was thoughtfully named after the word 'Love' in various languages, including German, Scottish Gaelic, Hawaiian, Greek, Swahili, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Indonesian, Fijian, and Filipino, adding a unique and personal touch to the décor. The guest list was equally impressive, featuring a constellation of stars from the entertainment industry. Notables included David Tennant, along with Atack's "Rivals" co-stars Alex Hassell, Rufus Jones, Bella Maclean, and Victoria Smurfit. The show's writer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, and lead producer Felicity Tucci, accompanied by her husband, actor Stanley Tucci, also graced the event. Comedians Keith Lemon and Katherine Ryan were among other familiar faces joining in the celebration, making for a truly star-studded affair.
This Spanish extravaganza marked the couple's second wedding celebration. Three weeks prior, Emily and Alistair officially tied the knot in a more intimate ceremony at their local church in Bedfordshire, followed by a relaxed gathering in their garden. The Mojacar celebration, however, was clearly the grand event, filled with music, laughter, and an undeniable sense of joy that solidified their union in a spectacular fashion.
