Richard Fleeshman has announced he has married Dutch actress Celinde Schoenmaker, four years after they got engaged.

The former Coronation Street star, 36, and the Rocketman actress , 37, looked more loved-up than ever as they tied the knot at a lavish private family ceremony in Cumbria.

The ITV star, who played Craig Harris, and Celinde took to Instagram to share a glimpse into the couple’s ‘unforgettable’ day.

The couple, first started dating in 2018, were seen in the video walking outside to their family and friends throwing confetti after saying “I do”.

Celinde looked gorgeous in an off the shoulder white wedding gown and veil as the couple posed for their wedding photos before enjoying a private dance together.

They wrote: ‘Last weekend we went up to our favorite place in the world @thecountryhousediaries and surrounded by just our families we got married.

Richard Fleeshman has announced he has married Dutch actress Celinde Schoenmaker, four years after they got engaged

Richard Fleeshman has announced he has married Dutch actress Celinde Schoenmaker, four years after they got engaged

‘It was incredibly special to have three generations under one roof for the first time in 11 years. To our dear friends Ben and Paul who made it possible, we love you and are so deeply grateful for you both.

‘To our families thank you for everything and for making it so unforgettable. To our friends…we don’t know when yet but there’s a big ol party in the works at some point so stay tuned x. R&C’.

Several of Richard’s celebrity pals flooded the comments with congratulations messaged including Claire Sweeney, Catherine Tyldesley and Giovanna Fletcher.

They wrote: ‘Love this. Congratulations xx; MY BABIES! I love you so much. I have cried at the video twice; You absolute BEAUTIES!!! Xxxxxxx;

‘Oh loves!!! This is just heavenly! Huge congratulations; Oh perfect! Love you guys!; Congratulations all of you! How wonderful’.

In 2024, Richard and Celinde welcomed their first child, a daughter called Coco Beau Fleeshman.

In a joint post, Celinde wrote: ‘At 8.08am On 30-11-2024 our world exploded into technicolor as we welcomed our daughter into the world. Coco Beau Fleeshman, we love you beyond words. ❤️’

Celinde is best known for her appearances in several West End productions including Les Misérables, The Phantom Of The Opera and Guys And Dolls.

Richard joined Coronation Street in 2002 at the age of 12, and four years later he showed off his vocal talents when he won Soapstar Superstar in 2006 which secured him £200,000 for his chosen charity. He left the soap that same year.

He has since appeared in shows including Midsomer Murders and Call The Midwife and he is currently seen as Lt. James Brice on sci-fi show The Ark.

Richard has also starred on the West End including Ghost: The Musical which was based on the film with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.

The ex Coronation Street star, 36, and the Rocketman actress , 37, looked more loved-up than ever as they said tied the knot at a lavish private family ceremony in Cumbria; pictured 2022

The ex Coronation Street star, 36, and the Rocketman actress , 37, looked more loved-up than ever as they said tied the knot at a lavish private family ceremony in Cumbria; pictured 2022

As well as being well known on both stage and screen, Richard is a singer songwriter.

The multi-talented star even supported Elton John on tour in 2008 on three occasions.

The actor’s Instagram shows him performing with Sting on a few separate occasions.

In a video posted to his Instagram he is singing with the Every Breath You Take singer, Sting.

The actor captioned the post: ‘Tonight is the first preview of ‘The Last Ship’ this whole experience has been so rewarding and I’ve loved watching this incredible cast I get to work with bring these amazing songs and this beautiful book to life. Here’s to a great launching.’

Richard’s mother is actress Sue Jenkies who also starred in the soap as Gloria Todd in the 1980s.

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