Enjoy the wedding night? Shirtless Ashley Cole emerges the morning after exchanging vows with wife Sharon – who reveals a love bite on her neck as they unwind in Italy
It was a case of the morning after the night before as Ashley Cole and new wife Sharon Canu made their first appearance since marrying in Italy on Monday.
The couple were seen unwinding outside the five-star La Posta Vecchia hotel in Ladispoli as they kicked off their honeymoon after exchanging vows in front of close friends and family members just 24-hours earlier.
Emerging without his shirt, former Chelsea and England ace Ashley, 42, revealed his extensive collection of tattoos while unwinding on his balcony.
The retired footballer, who has since taken up punditry, appeared to be in high spirits as he chatted with friends and residual guests – among them former The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers, her partner Paul Knightley and their children.
Joining her husband, Sharon suggested the couple had enjoyed an amorous wedding night by revealing what appeared to be a large love-bite on her neck.
Here the come: It was a case of the morning after the night before as Ashley Cole and new wife Sharon Canu made their first appearance since marrying in Italy on Monday
Hard to miss: Sharon revealed a glaring love bite on her neck as she ventured out after her first night as a married woman
The couple said ‘I do’ abroad in front of family and friends – including Frank and Christine Lampard, John Terry and Sam Faiers and her partner Paul Knightley.
The nuptials come 12 years after his four year marriage to pop star Cheryl, 40, ended.
Sharon and Ashley share son Jaxon, six, and four-year-old daughter Grace, and the pair confirmed their engagement last year after they first met in 2014.
Guests were invited to the Hotel La Vecchia Posta in Ladispoli to take part in the celebrations which included a fireworks display and a live orchestra.
The pair exchanged vows in the romantic setting under a flower arch as the ocean stretched out behind them before they then walked back down the aisle.
A number of guests shared images and videos of the wedding on social media where Sharon stunned in a lace off the shoulder dress.
She wore her blonde tresses pinned up as she enjoyed drinks on the balcony of the hotel and chatted to the guests.
Former TOWIE star Sam, 32, wore a bright pink dress as she spoke with partner Paul at the reception.
Smoking hot: Sharon lit up a cigarette as she unwound with her husband in Italy on Monday
Upbeat: Sharon beamed as she emerged with Ashley following their wedding a the the five-star La Posta Vecchia hotel in central Italian town Ladispoli
Well inked: The retired footballer’s tattoos were highly noticeable as he made the most of the warm Italian weather
Looking good: Sharon wore a green bikini beneath her yellow beach towel during Monday’s appearance
Getting the message: She appeared to smile while checking her phone on their hotel balcony
Elsewhere a chic Christine, 44, wore a navy silk number as she cosied up to husband Frank after the ceremony.
Meanwhile Ashley beamed from ear to ear as they had confetti thrown on them and held hands.
At the reception the newlyweds and their guests danced the night away as John Terry took hold of the microphone to lead a singalong.
A source told The Sun earlier this month about the wedding: ‘Ashley and Sharon are madly in love and have spent months planning their special day.
‘They met in 2014 when he joined AS Roma and now they are returning to the city for their nuptials.
‘Loads of her family live there and it’s very romantic – it’s going to be a very special day. They have put lots of money into it but they have only invited close friends and family.
Together: The couple said ‘I do’ abroad in front of family and friends – including Frank and Christine Lampard, John Terry and Sam Faiers and her partner Paul Knightley
They look familiar: Wedding guests Sam Faiers and her partner Paul Knightley were seen on Monday having spent the night at the lavish hotel
He’s pleased: Ashley flashed a beaming smile as he chatted to friends on his first day as a married man
In good company: Sharon joined her husband as they unwound with loved ones
Plenty to smile about: Ashley was in high spirits as he laughed and joked with a pal
Farewell: The former football was joined by Sharon as they said goodbye to residual guests
‘As a couple they have been very private so they don’t feel the need for a flashy, public wedding.’
Sharon celebrated her final days as a single lady with an epic hen party in Ibiza last month.
The model soaked up the sun as she partied with a huge group of pals including reality star Sam.
Sam also shared a hilarious selfie on Instagram of the group on the plane wearing masks with Ashley Cole’s face on them.
The group also posed before boarding the flight as they donned matching tracksuits that read ‘Team bride’.
Toned and trim: Sharon showed off her physique during her outing at La Posta Vecchia
Pals: Former The Only Way Is Essex star Sam was seen embracing Ashley as she prepared to leave
Husband and wife: Ashley and Sharon met in 2014, shortly after his move to Roma from Chelsea, before relocating to Los Angeles two years later
Don’t mind me: Sharon puffed on a cigarette as she topped up her tan on Monday
Mother-of-three Sam beamed with smiles on her sunny trip with her best friends as she posed for a picture as they shared a hug.
Between the hen’s, Sam revealed that the girl’s shared 21 kids between them and danced to the song 21 seconds by So Solid Crew in a video she shared on her Instagram story.
She captioned her posts: ‘Thursday we flew to Ibiza for our @sharoncanu hen party.
‘I’ve not long got home, we had the best time.
‘We laughed, danced and sang the whole time (I have no voice left) Love you all so much.
Married: The pair exchanged vows in a romantic setting under a flower arch as the ocean stretched out behind them before they then walked back down the aisle
In attendance: Former TOWIE star Sam wore a bright pink dress as she spoke with partner Paul at the reception
Guests: Elsewhere a chic Christine Lampard wore a navy silk number as she cosied up to husband Frank after the ceremony
Nuptials: A number of guests shared images and videos of the wedding on social media where Sharon stunned in a lace off the shoulder dress
‘The moment we realised we have 21 kids between us… there was only one song for the moment. #mumsontheloose.’
Sharon beamed in a slew of snaps shared to social media that saw the ladies enjoy a lavish boat ride followed by cocktails.
She later slipped into a silver fringed mini-dress which she teamed with a bejewelled bride hat.
After Ashley popped the question last year, Sharon later told Instagram followers it was the ‘easiest yes she’d ever said’.
The couple met in 2014, shortly after his move to Roma from Chelsea, before relocating to Los Angeles two years later.
Thrilled: Ashley hugged his family members as they enjoyed the reception after the ceremony
Amazing: Friends and family were invited to the Hotel La Vecchia Posta in Ladispoli to take part in the celebrations which included a fireworks display and a live orchestra
Pals: Sam is a close friend of the couple and was invited on Sharon’s hen do earlier this month ahead of the wedding
Beauty: Sharon wore her blonde tresses pinned up as she enjoyed drinks on the balcony of the hotel and chatted to the guests
Easy decision: After Ashley popped the question, Sharon later told her Instagram followers it was the ‘easiest yes she’d ever said’
Family of four: Ashley and Sharon are parents to Jaxon, six, and Grace, four, with the couple having first met in 2014
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