Taylor Ward stuns in an elegant highneck lace gown for third wedding to Riyad Mahrez in Lake Como

By Laura Parkin For Mailonline 16:53 05 Jul 2024, updated 18:19 05 Jul 2024

Taylor Ward looked stunning in an elegant gown during her third wedding to her husband Riyad Mahrez, which took place in Lake Como, Italy. 

The couple, who got engaged in 2021, married in a Muslim ceremony in January 2022 and had their second legal ceremony at The Londoner Hotel in September last year. 

Taylor, who is the daughter of The Real Housewives of Cheshire personality Dawn Ward, 50, and former footballer Ashley, 53, and footballer Riyad, 33, then flew their friends and family out for a three day affair in Italy. 

For their extravagant nuptials in the sprawling gardens of Villa Balbiano, the WAG, 26, wore a highneck wedding gown with lace sleeves.

Her incredible gown featured a boned corset-style bodice with mesh panels, with Taylor pulling her hair back and securing in a veil. 

Photos show the couple treated guests to a traditional Italian meal, with a fresh pasta to start, on tables decorated with pink and white roses. 

According to The Sun, the wedding was held in the sprawling gardens of Villa Balbiano - a property so impressive it featured in the 2021 film, House Of Gucci, with Leona Lewis performing during the ceremony. 

The property is one of the largest private residences on the lake and boasts six bedroom suites and six bathrooms as well as an outdoor swimming pool, and a private pier and boathouse. 

Villa Balbiano is the site of Gucci family patriarch Aldo Gucci s home in the film.

Taylor is said to have been walked down the aisle to Callum Scott's You Are The Reason by her footballer father Ashley. 

The couple, who welcomed their daughter Mila last year, spent thousands on a multiple floral arch display which overlooked the lake, while white roses and gypsophila lined the aisle.  

While the couple are yet to share photos of their big day, Taylor's mum and other guests have taken to Instagram to give an insight into the nuptials. 

Taylor looked beautiful in a figure-hugging white bridal dress which had a thigh-high slit and silver embellishment on the cuffs of the sleeves. 

Riyad cut a dapper figure in a black suit and bow tie while the bridesmaids wore black off the shoulder dresses. 

They had former X Factor singer Leona as their wedding singer as well as a number of other talented musical artists. 

Dawn reshared a photo from the couple's 'Arabian nights' themed party on day one of the three day celebrations. 

Their friends wrote: 'Day one of a three day wedding celebrations for Taylor Ward and Riyad Mahrez Arabian nights @dawnward what a magical night'. 

The pair announced their engagement on Instagram in July 2021, with Riyad reportedly proposing with a £400,000 ring.

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The sportsman popped the question during the couple's luxury summer trip to Mykonos with their family and friends.

Taylor was dressed in bridal white for the occasion as she glammed up in a sizzling sheer jumpsuit with lace appliqués covering her modesty.

In July, Riyad bid farewell to Manchester City when he moved to Saudi Arabia side Al Ahli in a £30 million deal. 

Winger Riyad was previously married for six years to Rita Johal and shares two daughters with his ex-wife.

Riyad went all out picking the perfect engagement ring for Taylor and had the £400,000 sparkler custom made.

Of their multiple weddings a source told The Sun previously: 'Riyad and Taylor are now legally married under Islamic law following their ceremony late last year.

'For them as a couple it was important to follow the traditions of his religion.

'The ceremony was short but sweet and has started them on their path to their second wedding which is very much going to be the main event. Taylor and Riyad are so excited and are very much in love.'

 Riyad and Taylor had a secret ceremony at The Londoner Hotel in the heart of the West End last year.

A source said at the time: 'Taylor and Riyad had their ceremony with their loved ones watching on.

'It was the legal ceremony before their proper wedding next year but they went all out at the Londoner – with a posh dinner after their vows for their family and pals.

'They'll have wed three times by the time their proper big bash comes around. Riyad and Taylor certainly don't do things by half.'