Michelle Dockery marries Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brother Jasper in London - seven years after her fiancé John Dineen tragically died of cancer aged just 34
By Kate Hind Consultant Editor Showbusiness
18:30 23 Sep 2023, updated 07:54 24 Sep 2023
Michelle is thought to have met Jasper in Los Angeles in 2019 through his sister
The bride's friends and former cast members were spotted celebrating with her
Beaming with happiness, Michelle Dockery married boyfriend Jasper Waller-Bridge today, surrounded by her Downton Abbey co-stars.
The actress, who played Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV period drama, couldn't stop smiling as she left a London church, hand-in-hand with Waller-Bridge, the younger brother of Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
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Dressed in an understated white satin Emilia Wickstead Josephine gown paired with a £995 Aspinal of London Florence bag , Ms Dockery, 41, chatted to guests including Lily James, Joanne Froggatt and Laura Carmichael following the 45 minute service a St Nicholas' church in Chiswick, West London, at midday.
She and Mr Waller-Bridge, 35, a former talent agent for the likes of Holly Willoughby, Amanda Holden and Ant and Dec, were joined by the groom's sister Phoebe - who had a giant diamond ring on her engagement finger - and her partner Martin McDonagh.
Dressed in a stunning coral three-piece suit, Ms Waller-Bridge led the guests on a walk from the nearby George and Devonshire pub where they had gathered for a pre-wedding drink.
Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery has found love again as she married Jasper Waller-Bridge, seven years since the death of her former fiancéMichelle beamed on the day of her wedding as she grasped a blooming bouquetPhoebe attended alongside her partner Martin MacDonagh, an Irish playwrightMichelle Dockery was previously engaged to public relations executive John Dineen before he died from a rare form of cancer in December 2015, aged 34
Relaxed: Michelle Dockery cut a casual figure as she enjoyed a low-key dog walk
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As well as being Ms Dockery's big day, it was also a reunion for the cast of ITV's Downton who were last seen together in the 2022 movie which came after six television series.
As well as Ms James, Ms Froggatt and Ms Carmichael, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Lesley Manville and Lesley Nicol - the actress who played Mrs Patmore.
Ms James was dressed in a £1495 Galvan Boyfriend coat, and an Erdem Evelyn floral-print ruffled voile gown £2995 with a matching £595 satin embroidered bag.
Ms Froggatt wore a Ghost dress - £149, a £120 Topshop blazer, a Rothys stripe pouch £120 and a Manila Blahnik spot clutch £1140.
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Meanwhile, Manville went for a Diane Von Furstenberg Stassie jacket £646 and matching Diane Von Furstenberg Ciara trousers £455.
The show's creator Julian Fellowes, 74, was also on the guest list along with is wife Emma Joy Kitchener - a former Lady-in-Waiting.
Imelda Staunton, who played Maud Bagshaw, was also in attendance as were Allen Leech who portrayed Tom Branson and Jim Carter - who starred as head butler Carson.
Also spotted amongst the guests was Happy Valley star James Norton It was a poignant day for Ms Dockery who was left heartbroken in 2015 when her fiancé, Irish publicist John Dineen, died following a 15-month battle against a rare form of cancer aged 34.
The couple 2013 and he proposed just under two years later but the pair never made it down the aisle. However, in a rare interview in 2017 Ms Dockery told how she still considered herself to be a widow.
The Mail on Sunday first revealed that Ms Dockery had found love for the first time following his passing after they met through mutual friends in 2019 and soon after they spent time together at the Rome film festival.
Ms Dockery was understood to be friends with her new husband's older sister, and the two stars crossed paths when they both spent time in Los Angeles over the summer.
In January 2022 she and Mr Waller-Bridge announced they were to married in an announcement in The Times newspaper.
Michelle's beautiful gown was held up as the newly-weds left the ceremony earlier todayActress Lily James (pictured) wore a long lemon coloured coat to the London wedding todayMichelle is thought to have been introduced to Jasper, 35, in Los Angeles in 2019 through his sister Phoebe, 38, who wrote Killing EveDashing bride Michelle Dockery appeared overjoyed as her guests threw confetti todayThe groom's sister Phoebe Waller-Bridge (right), whose known for the BBC series Fleabag, was in attendance in a stunning, bright pink three-piece suitThe groom, Jasper Waller-Bridge (pictured), is a film and television producerAlso attending the wedding were actress Joanne Froggatt (left) and The Crown 's Lesley Manville (right)Chuckling Hugh Bonneville (pictured centre) also starred in Notting Hill and PaddingtonMichelle's now sister-in-law Phoebe wore a stunning, bright pink three-piece suit to the wedding she attended alongside her partner Martin MacDonagh, an Irish playwrightBritish actress, Joanne Froggatt, wore a stunning blue dress, paired with a white blazerAttendee, Lily James (pictured left) starred in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and RebeccaThe newly-weds were showered in confetti as they left the church in Chiswick, LondonLesley Manville CBE (pictured right) starred in Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris and MaleficentFloods of people attended the wedding today, including many famous faces and actorsJames Edward Carter OBE, who played Charles Carson in Downton Abbey, was spotted todayActress Phoebe Waller-Bridge was pictured with Martin McDonagh who wrote The PillowmanWedding guests were dressed in an array of bright colours at today's wedding ceremonyMs Dockery has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe AwardJulian Fellowes, the creator and producer of Downtown Abbey was spotted today (right)Ms Dockery, who grew up in Romford, Essex, is the daughter of Lorraine, a care home assistant from Stepney, East LondonHolding a vibrant bouquet, Michelle Dockery and Jasper Waller-Bridge drove awayA countless number of guests were pictured at the London ceremony earlier todayGuests were spotted outside the church just after Michelle and Jasper took their vowsMs Dockery was dressed in an Emilia Wickstead bespoke Josephine wedding gown and an Aspinal of London Florence bag, priced at £995Hughe Bonneville and Jim Carter both starred in the hit period drama Downton AbbeyMs Dockery has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe AwardMr Waller-Bridge was born and raised in West London by his mother Teresa and father Michael, now married to the designer Rosemary GoodenoughThe actress, who played Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV period drama, couldn't stop smiling as she left a London churchPhoebe Waller-Bridge wore an Etro double breasted blazer £1415, and a matching waistcoat priced at £440 and trousers - £530Lily James was dressed in a £1495 Galvan Boyfriend coat, an Erdem Evelyn floral-print ruffled voile gown £2995 with a matching satin embroidered bag priced at £595Ms Froggatt (pictured left) wore a Ghost dress - £149, and a £120 Topshop blazer, a Rothys stripe pouch £120 and a Manila Blahnik spot clutch £1140Lesley Manville (right) went for a Diane Von Furstenberg Stassie jacket £646 and matching Diane Von Furstenberg Ciara trousers £455In January 2022 she and Mr Waller-Bridge announced they were to married in an announcement in The Times newspaperThe wedding statement read: 'The engagement is announced between Jasper, son of Michael Waller-Bridge of King's Lynn, Norfolk, and Teresa Waller-Bridge of Battersea, London, and Michelle Dockery, younger daughter of Michael and Lorraine Dockery of Gidea Park, Essex'Michelle Dockery and Mr Waller-Bridge, 35, a former talent agent for the likes of Holly Willoughby , Amanda Holden and Ant and Dec , were joined by the groom's sister PhoebeThe BBC drama Fleabag was a drama about a grief-riddled woman who falls for a priestThe BBC series Fleabag won 'Best Comedy Series' at the Emmys around four years agoMichelle Dockery has also starred in The Gentlemen, which featured Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaugheyDownton Abbey depicts the lives of the Crawley family in a fictional country estate
It read: 'The engagement is announced between Jasper, son of Michael Waller-Bridge of King's Lynn, Norfolk, and Teresa Waller-Bridge of Battersea, London, and Michelle Dockery, younger daughter of Michael and Lorraine Dockery of Gidea Park, Essex.'
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Ms Dockery, who grew up in Romford, Essex, is the daughter of Lorraine, a care home assistant from Stepney, East London and Michael Dockery, a surveyor from Athlone, Ireland.
Mr Waller-Bridge was born and raised in West London by his mother Teresa and father Michael, now married to the designer Rosemary Goodenough.
Ms Dockery has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery has found love again as she married Jasper Waller-Bridge, seven years since the death of her former fiancé
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Michelle beamed on the day of her wedding as she grasped a blooming bouquet
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Phoebe attended alongside her partner Martin MacDonagh, an Irish playwright
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Michelle Dockery was previously engaged to public relations executive John Dineen before he died from a rare form of cancer in December 2015, aged 34
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Relaxed: Michelle Dockery cut a casual figure as she enjoyed a low-key dog walk
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Michelle's beautiful gown was held up as the newly-weds left the ceremony earlier today
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Actress Lily James (pictured) wore a long lemon coloured coat to the London wedding today
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Michelle is thought to have been introduced to Jasper, 35, in Los Angeles in 2019 through his sister Phoebe, 38, who wrote Killing Eve
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Dashing bride Michelle Dockery appeared overjoyed as her guests threw confetti today
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The groom's sister Phoebe Waller-Bridge (right), whose known for the BBC series Fleabag, was in attendance in a stunning, bright pink three-piece suit
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The groom, Jasper Waller-Bridge (pictured), is a film and television producer
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Also attending the wedding were actress Joanne Froggatt (left) and The Crown 's Lesley Manville (right)
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Chuckling Hugh Bonneville (pictured centre) also starred in Notting Hill and Paddington
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Michelle's now sister-in-law Phoebe wore a stunning, bright pink three-piece suit to the wedding she attended alongside her partner Martin MacDonagh, an Irish playwright
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British actress, Joanne Froggatt, wore a stunning blue dress, paired with a white blazer
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Attendee, Lily James (pictured left) starred in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Rebecca
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The newly-weds were showered in confetti as they left the church in Chiswick, London
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Lesley Manville CBE (pictured right) starred in Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris and Maleficent
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Floods of people attended the wedding today, including many famous faces and actors
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James Edward Carter OBE, who played Charles Carson in Downton Abbey, was spotted today
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Actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge was pictured with Martin McDonagh who wrote The Pillowman
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Wedding guests were dressed in an array of bright colours at today's wedding ceremony
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Ms Dockery has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award
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Julian Fellowes, the creator and producer of Downtown Abbey was spotted today (right)
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Ms Dockery, who grew up in Romford, Essex, is the daughter of Lorraine, a care home assistant from Stepney, East London
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Holding a vibrant bouquet, Michelle Dockery and Jasper Waller-Bridge drove away
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A countless number of guests were pictured at the London ceremony earlier today
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Guests were spotted outside the church just after Michelle and Jasper took their vows
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Ms Dockery was dressed in an Emilia Wickstead bespoke Josephine wedding gown and an Aspinal of London Florence bag, priced at £995
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Hughe Bonneville and Jim Carter both starred in the hit period drama Downton Abbey
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Ms Dockery has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award
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Mr Waller-Bridge was born and raised in West London by his mother Teresa and father Michael, now married to the designer Rosemary Goodenough
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The actress, who played Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV period drama, couldn't stop smiling as she left a London church
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge wore an Etro double breasted blazer £1415, and a matching waistcoat priced at £440 and trousers - £530
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Lily James was dressed in a £1495 Galvan Boyfriend coat, an Erdem Evelyn floral-print ruffled voile gown £2995 with a matching satin embroidered bag priced at £595
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Ms Froggatt (pictured left) wore a Ghost dress - £149, and a £120 Topshop blazer, a Rothys stripe pouch £120 and a Manila Blahnik spot clutch £1140
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Lesley Manville (right) went for a Diane Von Furstenberg Stassie jacket £646 and matching Diane Von Furstenberg Ciara trousers £455
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In January 2022 she and Mr Waller-Bridge announced they were to married in an announcement in The Times newspaper
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The wedding statement read: 'The engagement is announced between Jasper, son of Michael Waller-Bridge of King's Lynn, Norfolk, and Teresa Waller-Bridge of Battersea, London, and Michelle Dockery, younger daughter of Michael and Lorraine Dockery of Gidea Park, Essex'
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Michelle Dockery and Mr Waller-Bridge, 35, a former talent agent for the likes of Holly Willoughby , Amanda Holden and Ant and Dec , were joined by the groom's sister Phoebe
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The BBC drama Fleabag was a drama about a grief-riddled woman who falls for a priest
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The BBC series Fleabag won 'Best Comedy Series' at the Emmys around four years ago
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Michelle Dockery has also starred in The Gentlemen, which featured Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey
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Downton Abbey depicts the lives of the Crawley family in a fictional country estate
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