Former S Club 7 Star Rachel Stevens’ Wedding

Although her years as a member of the Britpop band S Club 7 are in the past, a memory of yesterday guided singer/actress Rachel Stevens toward her future on August 2, 2009 as the melody to “I’ve Never Had A Dream Come True” began to play on the keys of a white grand piano, the music escorting her steps down the aisle to the man of her dreams, Alex Bourne. The pair have been engaged since June 2008.

According to The Sun , 184 friends and family members– including Coronation Street’s Kate Ford– witnessed the happy couple exchange vows beneath a white gazebo at Claridges Hotel in London. The newlyweds are currently keeping their “I do” details a secret until the release of a magazine’s exclusive coverage of the event.

An archive photo of the bride from her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing:

The groom as he made his way inside Claridges shortly before the commencement of the ceremony:

A close up of newlywed Rachel Stevens’ new engagement ring and wedding band:

A photo of Rachel Stevens’ engagement ring, which muggers made the singer relinquish just weeks before her wedding day. The symbol of the couple’s love has since been replaced:

An array of flower arrangements supplied by “Funky Flowers” were delivered to the hotel prior to the ceremony:

Photos courtesy Picapp