Andy Carroll made guests laugh before his wedding when he announced that he was feeling sick, while Billi Mucklow made him wait as he walked down the aisle 20 minutes late to his wedding in Hampshire on Sunday.
The couple got married at 3pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire after a tumultuous build-up that sparked drama when photos surfaced of the athlete fainting in bed with two women during their bachelorette party in Dubai.
And the 33-year-old West Brom footballer appeared to be suffering from some last-minute nerves before getting married in the luxurious five-star hotel, while his joking friend offered him a Diazepam tablet for anxiety, according to The Sun.
The Kiss That Says It’s All Forgiven: Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll shared their first photo of husband and wife on Sunday after exchanging votes at Hampshire’s Four Seasons Hotel.
As guests were eager to start the celebrations early by drinking Louis Roederer champagne bottles, it was said that Andy made his friends laugh when he said he was ill, looking like he was anxious before the ceremony.
And former TOWIE star Billi, 34, left her future husband waiting for the big day, as she was said to be walking down the aisle 20 minutes late, after a week in which the future of her relationship clouded by uncertainty.
However, the “tense” mood was said to be fading quickly after the couple exchanged vows with delighted guests who were eager to celebrate with Billi and Andy after their intimate wedding ceremony in the outdoors.
A source told The Sun: “Billi and Andy seemed a little attenuated at first, but relaxed as time went on.
Nerves: Andy Carroll (pictured Saturday) made guests laugh before his wedding when he said he felt sick, while Billi Mucklow made him wait while walking down the aisle 20 minutes late to his wedding in Hampshire Sunday.
“Everyone seemed very excited to celebrate, talking, laughing and joking while the champagne flowed freely.
“The atmosphere was far from the way things have been in recent days, which is incredibly tense and uncomfortable.”
MailOnline has contacted Andy and Billi’s representatives for comment.
Moments before tying the knot, it was believed that there was a laugh of knowledge, as the registrar asked the well-informed guests about Andy’s recent fiasco in Dubai if there were any objections to the marriage.
But Billi and Andy saw the cheerful side as they joined in the laughter, with a source saying the moment “broke the ice” after a difficult week for the couple.
Married: In the pictures of the day, Billi was protected under an umbrella while the wedding party was getting ready to continue the celebrations at the reception.
Big day: the bridesmaids, wearing flawless white bouquets, looked stunning in matching baby pink dresses as they entered the venue on Sunday.
Beauty: Later in the day, Billi appeared in a good mood while posing with her friend Cara Kilbey outside, looking stunning with her blushing wedding dress with a sweeping train.
Andy shared a first picture of the newlywed couple as a man and woman later on Sunday, with the English international confirming he was out of the doghouse, if in fact he was ever there, hugging Billi in a passionate hug .
The bride wore a wedding dress and a classic white lace train, while the groom opted for a sleek black dress, a white shirt, and a tie as they shared a kiss in front of a stunning floral background.
Earlier on Sunday, guests made sure Billi’s dress was hidden from view by protecting her with an umbrella as she entered the luxurious venue before exchanging vows with her longtime partner.
In the pictures of their happy day, the bride and groom were seen as wedding guests ready to continue the celebrations at the reception.
The bridesmaids, who wore flawless white bouquets, looked stunning with matching baby pink dresses, ruffles and a flattering V-neckline.
No wet spirits! Guests rushed to gather under umbrellas as the rain swept through Hampshire
Other guests were left with this color theme, as two wore fuchsia headdresses and had hints of pink in their decorations.
The bride and groom chose an all-white traditional theme for their luxurious five-star wedding ceremony, and exchanged vows surrounded by white roses during the ceremony, which took place in a spectacular 16th-century walled garden.
Even the persistent rain did not put a damper on the occasion after organizers hastily put up a white gazebo to keep all guests dry during the ceremony. The ceremony began with live music while a singer paid a romantic tribute to the couple.
Billi, 34, and Andy, 33, exchanged wedding vows in an intimate setting.
Disguised: A guest wore a fuchsia headdress over a colorful patterned dress as he passed out.
Knotted: Billi and Andy were seen arriving at the Hampshire luxury venue with friends and family the day before
Wedding Bells: The day before, she was photographed in Carroll arriving at the restored Georgian manor house with friends and family.
Rows and rows of 100-pound champagne bottles lined up discreetly on easel tables behind a tall hedge as applause sounded from the congregation when the happy couple was declared husband and wife.
Just a few days ago it looked like the much-planned event would take place after the former English striker ended up in bed with two blondes after a 17-hour drink session during his farewell in Dubai.
Former TOWIE star Bill fled the couple’s home and took refuge in his parents’ home and took off his £ 200,000 engagement ring before the big day.
Among the guests were the couple’s three children, Arlo, six, Wolf, four, and Marvel Mae’s 21-month-old daughter, along with Carroll’s 12-year-old daughter Emilie Rose and 11-year-old Lucas. , from a previous relationship.
Health! A guest brought his glass of bubbles out of the Four Seasons hotel after watching the couple exchange vows
Dapper: The men seemed to be wearing the best Sunday for the special occasion, which seemed to be in doubt after Carroll’s crossings to Dubai were made public earlier this week.
Relaxed: A series of guests, dressed in a pastel pink dress, chatted together as they headed to the front desk.
Attendance: Guest Sammi Butler (right) shared pictures on social media from the hotel grounds on Sunday afternoon
Emilie Rose was one of Billi’s bridesmaids for the occasion.
Set in 500 acres of rolling countryside, the hotel provided a quintessential British location for the event, which coincided with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration.
The property was owned by Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, stayed there when she first arrived in Britain from Spain in 1501.
The hotel has 133 rooms starting at around £ 600 a night, while the best-rated Royal Suite costs a whopping £ 6,000.
Preparations: Spectators tried to steal a look at Billi’s wedding dress as they took him to the hotel.
Earlier in the day, a flower show was held on Sunday morning for Billi and Andy’s wedding before the couple’s weekend wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire.
A large tent was set up on the hotel grounds before the ceremony while workers were seen arranging flowers nearby.
Dozens of white roses were placed near the awning, while workers were also seen lifting several angel-breathing plants.
A walkway was covered with a gray sheet before the ceremony with plants placed on either side.
Decoration: The couple chose a traditional all-white theme for their luxurious five-star wedding ceremony and exchanged vows surrounded by white rose displays during the ceremony.
Preparations: A flower show was held on Sunday morning for the wedding of Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll before the weekend’s wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire
Family: Among the guests were Arlo’s three children, six, Wolf, four, and 21-month-old Marvel Mae’s daughter, along with Carroll’s 12-year-old daughter Emilie Rose and 11-year-old Lucas. , from a previous relationship.
Decorations: Dozens of white roses were placed near the awning of the hotel grounds
A large tent was set up on the hotel grounds before the ceremony while workers were seen arranging flowers nearby.
The couple arrived at the luxurious five-star hotel together on Saturday while staff set up an outdoor hallway, where the couple will get married.
They seemed relaxed as they left their Porsche 4×4 car in the valet parking service before heading to separate rooms for the night before their wedding.
Andy, wearing a cap and a zipped sweater, showed a wide smile to the cameras as he made his way to the scene.
Meanwhile, Billi framed her face with large black sunglasses and put on a white shirt, with spectators trying to steal a look at her wedding dress while wearing it to the hotel.
He was accompanied by his brother Sam, mother Paula and sister Giorgie.
Andy quickly took advantage of the facilities of his secluded rural shelter as he headed to the hotel’s indoor family pool, according to spectators.
He was seen hanging out with a couple of friends while relaxing before his impending wedding.
Good-looking: The couple has also had several Angel Breath plants hoisted into the marquee for their special day
Display: The couple has not spared expenses with their wedding decorations
Reason: a walkway was covered with a gray sheet before the ceremony with plants placed on either side
One spectator said: “He seemed very calm and relaxed. He certainly doesn’t seem to have any last minute nerves or anything like that.
“Mr. Carroll and his guests seem to be enjoying …