Harry Maguire shares new photo of bride Fern's thigh-split wedding dress – and wow

The footballer and his wife got married in a French chateau in 2022


Harry Maguire in a suit with his wife Fern Hawkins dressed in black
26 June 2023

Harry Maguire and his wife Fern may have spent their first wedding anniversary at a friend's nuptials, but they still reminisced about their own big day by sharing throwback photos – much to the delight of their followers.

In a sweet tribute to his new wife, the Manchester United captain wrote in an Instagram post: "The first year was fun. Happy anniversary, here’s to many more," which was met by sweet messages from fans such as: "Happy anniversary legend," and: "She’s so gorgeous."

The photo showed Harry looking lovingly at Fern, who was a vision in an off-the-shoulder wedding dress with an embellished corset bodice. She showed off her toned legs with a thigh-high leg split in her tulle skirt.

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The couple have been married for one year

Fern added strappy heels with flowers that wrapped around her ankle and a simple white bouquet secured with an oversized bow, finishing off her look with her brunette hair in effortless loose curls.

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Harry swapped his football shorts for a beige suit with a brown tie and matching shoes. The exterior of their French chateau could be seen in the background, covered with a huge floral display including pale pink roses and pampas grass.

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The footballer proposed in Paris in 2018

After getting engaged in Paris in 2018, the footballer and his long-term partner returned to France for their second wedding at the 100-acre grounds of the Chateau de Varennes, which is located in South Burgundy and boasts an Orangery and a roman style church.

They had previously exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in the UK in May 2022, which not even their closest family and friends knew about until a text message on the day, according to The Mirror. The childhood sweethearts, who began dating in 2011, travelled straight from Carrington training ground to Crewe Registry Office for a last-minute ceremony.

Choosing much more unconventional wedding outfits, Harry wore blue trousers, a crisp white shirt and matching trainers, while Fern looked beautiful in a cream power suit with grey pockets, a white top and cream strappy heels. She kept her brunette hair loose in long curls and accessorised with one white bag and one black rucksack.

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On their anniversary, Harry also shared photos from Soccer Aid charity match chief Kenneth Shepherd's Mallorca wedding with his partner Lucy Wright. He cuddled up to Fern in a black tuxe, while she looked radiant in a summery green and blue mini dress with a one-shouldered cape.

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Harry and Fern attended a friend's wedding in Mallorca

"What a day for @kenneth_shepherd2 @lucywright1512 big day. Congratulations," he captioned the snap, which shared a peek at the luscious greenery of the wedding venue.

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