Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell got the party started at his wedding as he sang to bride Louise Gibbons during their special day on Saturday.
The actor, 61, who has played Kevin Webster in the soap since 1983, officially tied the knot with his partner of 12 years, Louise in a low key town hall ceremony at Trafford Register Office in Greater Manchester.
With less than 30 guests in attendance, Michael and Louise were joined by many of his Corrie co-stars, including his former onscreen wife Sally Dynevor, 63, newly-single Alan Halsall, 43, and Simon Gregson, 51.
And Alan shared a glimpse of the wedding reception on Instagram including a video of Michael singing for guests and his stunning bride, he wrote: ‘As always getting the party started’.
Michael looked to be having the time of his life as he grabbed the microphone to duet with singer Cole Page.
The groom cut a dashing figure for big day in a neutral three-piece suit, which he layered over a crisp white shirt, silk tie and matching pocket square.
While his bride stunned in a gorgeous white gown with fitted bodice, plunging neckline and quirky textured sleeves.
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell got the party started at his wedding as he sang to bride Louise Gibbons during their special day on Saturday
The actor, 61, who has played Kevin Webster in the soap since 1983, officially tied the knot with his partner of 12 years, Louise in a low key town hall ceremony at Trafford Register Office
The newlyweds could not wipe the smiles off their faces as they emerged from the church to be greeted by a flurry of confetti and applause.
They departed to claps and cheers in the Mercedes, decked out in white ribbons, before guests boarded a waiting coach to take them to the reception at nearby Ashton on Mersey Golf Club.
A source at the golf club said the celebration ‘wouldn’t be going on too late’.
Alan made his first public appearance following his recent split from girlfriend Ellie, 26, who is 17 years his junior.
The couple quietly split after a year together amid claims they ended things before things got more serious because they were ‘at different times of their lives’.
Insiders told the Daily Mail that despite the split being a mutual decision, Ellie is said to be taking the break-up hard. Read the full Mail+ report here.
Alan, who plays Tyronne Dobbs in the soap, and Ellie both realised the relationship would not stand the test of time and decided to part ways before it got more serious.
Despite his recent split the actor appeared in great spirits looked smart in a grey plaid three-piece suit and shades.
Meanwhile Sally, who has played the role of Sally Webster since 1986, looked lovely as she arrived in a blue floral dress.
She too donned a pair of shades amid the UK heatwave and completed the look with stylish wedges and a nude handbag.
With less than 30 guests in attendance, Michael and Louise were joined by many of his Corrie co-stars, including L-R Simon Gregson, 51, Alan Halsall , 43,
Michael and Louise first started dating in 2014 through Michael’s local bookie who was Louise’s sister.
They split up in 2018 after a series of reported rows, however managed to reconcile.
An insider told The Sun ahead of their big day: ‘Michael and Louise are heading to a registry office tomorrow. There will be no more than 15 people there, including a couple of his Corrie co-stars.
‘There isn’t going to be a party as such – just a private dinner because of his past issues with alcohol.
‘It’s been a long time coming and will be full of love. Michael adores Louise, she has truly been his rock and he can’t wait to make it official.’
Michael was previously married to fellow Corrie star Janette Beverley and the pair have two children together.
They separated after 25 years together in 2011 and obtained a divorce.
Back in 2018 Michael was seen loading a suitcase into the back of his car and was supposedly staying at a Holiday Inn following his split from Louise.
A week prior the star had been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to the house the couple shared.
The actor was taken to hospital by officers after falling down a flight of stairs and then spent the night at a Manchester police station before being released without charge.
Police say they were taking ‘no further action’ after releasing the troubled star.
A source told the Sunday Mirror at the time: ‘Everyone is really worried about Michael. Things have hit an all-time low with Louise. She was there when Michael fell down the stairs. He slipped after rowing with another person in the house.
‘Louise was screaming and trying to help him when he fell. She was so worried. But things have been tense between them for a while. Friends think it is just a matter of time before they split.’
However the pair managed to make it work and move forward with their relationships.
Prior to their split, it had been revealed in December 2017 that the pair had been engaged for around a year.
An insider told the Daily Mail at the time: ‘Michael been engaged for 12 months but is very private about his personal life so has not spoken about it at all.’
Louise has also stood by Michael’s side amid his battle with drug addiction during a turbulent few years after being acquitted of child sex offences in 2013.
Michael was also declared bankrupt in 2019 after paying hefty legal fees to clear his name against child sex allegations.
The actor spent £200,000 fighting the charges before being found ‘not guilty’ of all 12 counts by a jury at Manchester Crown Court in 2013.
