The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy tied the knot with musician Malcolm McRae in a lavish ceremony in Venice this weekend. Numerous star guests took part in this breathtaking day.
The 27-year-old Netflix actress, who has also appeared in dramas Peaky Blinders and Last Night In Soho, got married at the ceremony in front of just over 150 guests, including Cara Delevingne and Julia Garner, wearing beige A dress.
Earlier in the day, the blonde beauty was seen getting ready on the balcony, wearing a white silk robe and sipping coffee while removing her make-up before transforming into a swan.
Her unconventional dress consisted of a princess dress in a beige tone with embroidery and embellishments – including images of birds and flowers on the bodice, while she wore a dazzling white veil.
Cara, 31, showed off her breasts in a tuxedo with a waistcoat under her pinstripe suit, while Julia, 29, wore a 1920s-inspired black velvet dress with beaded detailing and a plunging neckline.
Wow: The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy tied the knot with musician Malcolm McRae in a lavish ceremony in Italy this weekend
Spectacular: Her unconventional princess-style dress in a beige hue with embroidery and embellishments was showcased on her balcony shortly after Malcolm was seen in prep mode earlier in the day
Stunning: She was pictured earlier in the day looking fresh and gorgeous getting ready for the wedding
Who is she? Earlier in the day, the blonde beauty was seen getting ready on the balcony, wearing a white silk robe and sipping coffee while removing her make-up before transforming into a swan
Wedding: The couple is pictured in April, just months before their glamorous wedding
Stunning: The Netflix actress, who also starred in dramas Peaky Blinders and Last Night In Soho, got married at the incredible ceremony in front of just over 150 guests, including Cara Delevingne and Julia Garner, wearing a beige dress
Starring: Cara looked chic in a tuxedo with just a vest underneath
Snap happy: A team was on site to capture the star’s perfect moment
Time to go! Ahead of her preparation, she was seen in one of the boats before tying the knot
Always in the picture: Anya was seen carefully getting out of her water taxi with the help of a friend
Let’s do this: Assistants waited or the actress as she stepped off the boat before her glamorous wedding
That was it: Anya made her way to shore while friends made sure she didn’t fall into the Venice canal
Special day: Anya looked fresh as she prepared for her wedding to Malcolm McRae in Venice over the weekend
Don’t mind me: But the actress was hard to miss as she sipped a drink on the balcony
Nicholas Hoult and his stunning girlfriend Bryana Holly made a typically glamorous appearance: the actress made jaws drop in a one-shoulder pink dress, while he looked dapper in a black suit.
Nicholas – who found fame as the adorable child star opposite Hugh Grant in About a Boy – looked handsome in a sharp black suit and matching shirt.
Lingerie model Bryana stunned in a light pink, one-shoulder, floor-length silk dress with cut-out sides and a sexy slit as the couple were whisked away to the wedding venue on a small boat.
The couple, who share five-year-old son Joaquin, were spotted wearing wedding rings while attending the lavish wedding of Nicholas’ former The Menu co-star.
Miles Teller’s wife Keleigh Sperry looked radiant as she made her way to the event with Julia, having previously shared a snap as she zipped across the water alongside Julia.
Evan Ross looked dapper in a suit with nothing underneath while flaunting some serious bleached hair.
Ahead of the big day, it was revealed that the couple were spotted checking out wedding venues in Venice earlier this year, including the Palazzo Pisani-Moretta, a 15th-century palace, and the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista di Venezia, a church the 14th century, before the big day took place arrived on the weekend.
The couple, who have been together since May 2021, hired The Wedding Boutique Italy to organize their wedding, which looked sensational.
The luxury event planners host weddings across Italy, including the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Sicily and Lake Como, in idyllic locations such as romantic castles and rustic farmhouses. The wedding company budgets for weddings costing more than £250,000 and not only plans the wedding but also designs the entire experience.
Anya has rarely spoken about her relationship with 28-year-old Malcolm since they began dating, as they were first spotted together in New York.
They have managed to maintain a healthy relationship despite living on different sides of the Atlantic. Anya lives mostly in London, while Malcolm, who performs both as an actor and in a band, lives in the USA.
Breathtaking: The Palazzo Pisani Moretta on the Grand Canal in Venice served as the event location for Anya, Malcolm and their guests
Preparation mode! Anya went from a fresh-faced bride to an elegantly dressed-up bride
Bride-to-be: The actress was easy to spot as she relaxed on a balcony ahead of her weekend wedding
Close: Anya was seen hugging a loved one while preparing for her romantic wedding in Venice
What a place: The stunning location overlooking the Grand Canal was the ideal location for a celebrity wedding
Cool guy: Evan Ross looked dapper in a suit with nothing underneath while flaunting some serious bleached hair
Clever: Nicholas Hoult and his stunning girlfriend Bryana Holly went all out for the event
Looking for gold: The couple, who share five-year-old son Joaquin, were spotted wearing wedding rings as they attended the lavish wedding of Nicholas’ former The Menu co-star
Smart: Nicholas looked suitably dapper in a black double-breasted suit after the wedding ceremony
Glamorous: Julia beamed as she climbed onto a boat with actress Keleigh Sperry, who is married to Miles Teller
All aboard! The group took river taxis to and from the venues
Glamorous guests: Julia, Kayleigh and a host of guests looked sensational in their finery as they made their way to the star-studded bash
And here it is: The group stood in the back of their water taxi as it traveled along the Grand Canal in Venice
Perfect: The group huddled together for a snapshot, with the Grand Canal as a picturesque backdrop
Optimistic: Julia and Kayleigh greeted viewers with smiles as they arrived at the Italian venue
Here you are! Cara and Evan laughed together as they made their way to the event
Let’s talk: The couple were spotted chatting as they made their way to the romantic venue over the weekend
Looking good: Cara stood out in a cropped pinstripe blazer and matching pants before the ceremony
They look familiar: Nicholas Hoult was joined by Bryana Holly (left), while Cara Delevingne arrived with Evan Ross (right).
Ready for action: Cara and Evan were joined by other guests after arriving at the Venice venue
She’s going in! Julia’s alabaster skin stood out clearly against her black dress and bleached curls
Quite simply, Keleigh got a helping hand when she stepped off the boat with husband Miles Teller over the weekend
Go this route: Guests helped each other from their boats as they arrived at the stunning venue
Everything you need to know about Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae’s wedding venue
The 15th-century Palazzo Pisani Moretta is a palace on the Grand Canal in the Venetian district of San Polo, nestled between Palazzo Tiepolo and Palazzo Barbarigo della Terrazza.
The sprawling venue features interiors decorated in the Baroque tradition by esteemed artists such as Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Jacopo Guarana, Gaspare Diziani and Giuseppe Angeli. It was once the residence of the House of Pisani, a Venetian patrician family originally from Pisa.
The exterior features pointed arches flanked by two single windows, while the ground floor has two central pointed arch doors leading onto the canal.
Il Ballo del Doge, an annual masked ball, has been held here since 1994.
Their busy work schedules also make things difficult, as Anya spends weeks on location while Malcolm regularly tours promoting his music.
Speaking to British Vogue in March 2022 about her relationship, Anya said: “I said to my partner the other day that he was my hobby. “I see reading as something I have to do. He loved it because he is the same.
“I’ve finally found someone who’s happy to sit with me in silence while reading.” “We’re basically 80 and seven years old at the same time and it works really well.”
Speaking about the distance, she added: “Yes, it is.” [hard]but it’s also great because when you’re together you really value the time you have.
“Everyday activities are so full of joy.” “I love going to the gas station with him and filling up.”
Anya was born in Miami, Florida, and moved to Buenos Aires as a toddler before joining her parents, banker father Dennis – a South American-born Scot – and Spanish-English mother Jennifer, at the age of six “for political reasons.” London moved from Zambia.
Her role as orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon in the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit made her one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie.
She received another Golden Globe nomination for her role in the black comedy “The Menu” with Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes and stars in the blockbuster action film “Furiosa”, the prequel to that year’s “Mad Max: Fury Road”. 2015.
By invitation only: Guests milled around while an assistant checked names before the wedding ceremony
Incredible Venue: Palazzo Pisani Moretta is a stunning 15th-century palace decorated by Baroque painters
All eyes on me! She looked radiant in the dress, which featured delicate but eye-catching embellishments
Over here, Anya! The actress posed for photos in her wedding dress while a cameraman stood on the opposite balcony
Suits you! Cara skipped a typical dress at the wedding and looked elegant in a suit instead
And here we go! Water taxis were the transport of choice for the guests on board
Lead actor: Malcolm McRae (back to camera, in blue) seen the weekend before his wedding
Exciting: A crowd of female guests were seen arriving by boat ahead of the wedding reception, including Julia Garner (far left).
Here we go: Julia, Keleigh Sperry and a group of friends got ready as their water taxi was ready to dock
We sail: A water taxi, one of many, carried elegantly dressed wedding guests across the Grand Canal in Venice
All hands on deck! Helpers were seen wearing the dress to the event
Here come the girls! The outfits for the wedding were bold and beautiful, the guests were stunning everywhere, and the planners wore earbuds
Say cheese: During Anya’s wedding at Palazzo Pisani Moretta on the Grand Canal, guests were seen taking selfies on the balcony
Bottom up! After the romantic ceremony, participants were seen drinking glasses of champagne and taking photos
Wonderful: Numerous guests admired the spectacular view over the Grand Canal
Celebrity guests: Eva Ross, Julia Garner and Keleigh Sperry left the Palazzo Pisani Moretta after the service
Lots to talk about: friends and family chatted in front of the ornate stone entrance
Smoking hot: A stylish guest puffed on a cigarette while chatting with other guests outside the venue
Impressive sight: Guests appeared to be distracted by something off-camera as they relaxed after the service
Now everyone together! Guests huddled together for a photo after leaving the incredible wedding venue