“I still can’t believe I married the love of my life” – Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips stuns in fairytale Italian wedding as she ties the knot with long-term fiancé Gav just three years after surviving cancer battle at 28 - suong

   

A HOLLYOAKS star has tied the knot with her long-term fiancé in a stunning ceremony.

More than three years after her devastating cancer battle, the actress may have just found her happily ever after.

Bride and groom posing for a wedding photo.
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Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips has married her long term fiancé GavCredit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk
Abi Phillips as Liberty Savage in Hollyoaks.
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She was best known for playing the role of Liberty Savage on the soapCredit: Lime Pictures
Photo of Abi Phillips and her husband.
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The duo hosted a lavish ceremony for their nearest and dearest in the Modena region in ItalyCredit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk

Abi Phillips, 31, was best known for her role as Liberty Savage in the hit Channel 4 serial drama.

She joined the cast of the soap in 2010 before departing the show three years later.

Over a decade after filming her last scenes, she made her vows to her long term partner Gav in a lavish ceremony in Italy.

The former actress said 'I do' in front of her closest family and friends at the very same location the pair got engaged at in 2023.

Gav popped the question during a romantic trip after more than 11 years of dating.

They went all out for the celebrations as she splashed out on multiple venues, which included a castle.

 

To make the day extra special, activities featured speedboats and the day was topped off with a huge firework display.

She took to Instagram as she shared a series of snaps of her incredible day across multiple posts to her 14,000 followers.

The happy couple posed in front of a picturesque backdrop as they posed on the balcony of the Villa Cavazza in Modena.

They beamed from ear to ear as she flaunted her stunning white lace off-the-shoulder dress.

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Meanwhile, the groom opted for a traditional black three-piece suit and bow tie.

The post featured a number of photos of Abi and Gav looking every inch the newlyweds as they posed in front of a picturesque backdrop.

In the caption, Abi wrote: "Literally having to pinch myself these last couple of days because I can’t quite believe that I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life surrounded by all of the most important people in our lives in our dream venues… @gavgilly we bloody it!!!

"Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we wouldn't have it any other way.

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"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who made the effort to come all the way to Italy to celebrate with us. We love you so much.”

She then ended the post with a message of gratitude to all the team who helped to make her perfect day happen.

Abi added: "Also another HUGE thank you to all of our incredible suppliers who honestly now feel like family to us who made our day truly unforgettable."

Many of her fans and former colleagues flooded the comments section with well wishes for the pair.

 

Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we would have it any other way.

Abi PhillipsInstagram

Her former Hollyoaks co-star Anna Passey wrote: "Congratulations."

This was as soap star turned Doctor Who personality Mandip Gill commented: "Congratulations to you both."

Another follower gushed: "Congratulations looks like a stunning day and you look amazing."

 

Her lavish ceremony comes three years after The Sun Online revealed how the soap beauty was battling thyroid cancer after being diagnosed aged just 28.

The actress revealed her shock at being diagnosed with the disease and vowed to fight it.

Abi Phillips and her fiancé showing off her engagement ring.
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Gav popped the question in Italy back in 2023 after 11 years togetherCredit: Instagram
Bride and groom posing for a wedding photo overlooking a lake.
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It seemed fitting they officially tied the knot in the country they got engaged inCredit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk
Abi Phillips and her fiancé showing off her engagement ring at sunset by a lake.
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The Sun previously revealed that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancerCredit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk
Couple posing by the lake.
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The duo hosted their reception at two different venues in EuropeCredit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk
Abi Phillips as Liberty Savage in Hollyoaks.
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Abi left Hollyoaks after three years on-screenCredit: Lime Pictures