Former EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has married her long-term partner.
The star, 49, is best known for playing Karen Taylor in the BBC One soap between 2017 and 2024.
Her engagement was first announced two years ago, with a number of her co-stars flocked to send their well wishes.
Three weeks ago she took to Instagram to share her excitement at the upcoming nuptials, as her bridal party donned 80s inspired outfits for the hen do in Portsmouth.
‘The BEST hen do!! Thanks everyone who came & made me feel so special,’ she wrote.
‘I love you all to bits!! Big special mention to @karenstanley_74 for organising an epic day/night/morning 😉😎❤️ you rock!!
‘Thanks to @thegaietysouthsea for welcoming us all & to @southseabrunchklub for such a good time 👌❤️🥳’
She said ‘I do’ to Mark Perez at an intimate ceremony in Harpenden, Hertfordshire on Thursday.
The bride wore a white ruffled, polka dot dress paired with a quirky handbag with ‘Mrs’ emblazoned across it. Clutching a bouquet of roses, she was joined by the couple’s 10 year old daughter Nancy.
Lorraine has been with Mark since 2014, with him wearing a green three-piece suit for the ceremony.
Did any of Lorraine’s co-stars attend her wedding?
As the happy couple lapped up the sun and celebrated with their nearest and dearest, Lorraine’s on-screen son Danny Walters, who played Keanu, joined them.
Pictures published in the Daily Mail show the two hugging as they left the church.
How did Lorraine’s character Karen leave EastEnders?
During her time in Albert Square, Karen was involved in some huge storylines, including the tragic death of daughter Chantelle and the kidnapping of Albie Watts.
After seven years on our screens, she fled to Spain after stealing ransom money from Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).
However, just months later, Karen returned in an attempt to uncover the truth surrounding Keanu’s death.
Her final scenes saw her depart Albert Square under the impression Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) had murdered him, with no idea it was actually Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), with five other locals helping to conceal his death.
Has Lorraine spoken about returning to EastEnders?
Lorraine has ruled out a return to EastEnders for now, and she has a very valid reason.
‘They didn’t kill me off,’ she pointed out to The Mirror. ‘But right now, I wouldn’t. I’m enjoying [spending time with] Nancy.
‘On EastEnders, I missed a lot of milestones. Now I’m like her personal taxi driver for skateboarding, piano lessons – and I love it.
‘I’ve gone for a few auditions. I haven’t got anything yet, but I will. And if I don’t, I don’t mind that either. I’m so happy being a mum.’
She also ruled out an appearance on reality TV – so you won’t see her in the Australian jungle on I’m a Celeb or playing her nominations in the Big Brother diary room.
‘I love acting, theatre especially, so I want to try and keep on that path,’ she added.
‘I’d love a role at the National Theatre. That’s where I started my career, so it would be a nice full-circle moment.’
