Rita Simons recently got married in a lavish ceremony. The popular actress from EastEnders tied the knot with her close friend Ben Harlow in a romantic event that was graced by her well-known family members and friends.

Announcing the joyous occasion on social media, Rita expressed her happiness, sharing a glimpse of the wedding day with her followers. She described the day as incredibly special, thanks to the love and support of their amazing circle of friends and family who traveled from various parts of the world to celebrate at Hidden River Barn.

During the ceremony, Rita took a moment to appreciate her two children, highlighting them as the shining stars of the day. She also thanked the wedding planners, dress designers, makeup artist, and the band that provided music throughout the day and night.

Duncan James, a member of the band Blue, had a significant role at the wedding by walking Rita down the aisle. Rita expressed her gratitude to him in a heartfelt message on social media. Duncan reciprocated the sentiment by thanking Rita and Ben for a wonderful wedding experience.

Numerous well-wishers, including Ellie Dadd who portrays Rita’s on-screen daughter Amy Mitchell, congratulated Rita and Ben on their marriage. Rita, known for her role as Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders, had hoped to celebrate her special day with her celebrity pals who had been a part of her television journey.

The wedding ceremony included Rita’s twin daughters, Jaimee and Maiya, as bridesmaids. These 18-year-old twins are from Rita’s previous marriage to Theo Silveston. Rita expressed her excitement about their involvement, promising a glamorous and memorable wedding.

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