Love Island bombshell marries hunky businessman as pair wed in romantic ceremony seven years after villa stint

A LOVE Island bombshell has officially tied the knot, seven years after her stint on the ITV2 dating show. Francesca Allen has married her businessman partner Ed Crossan in a civil ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall. Francesca Allen has officially married her businessman other half Ed Crossan Credit: Instagram/@francesca_allen The reality star appeared on Love Island back in 2019 (pictured with Chris Taylor) Credit: Rex Features Francesca, who appeared alongside the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins on the show, had a five-year engagement before tying the knot. She donned a sleek white strapless gown for the day, while Ed opted for a sky blue suit. Sign up for the Love Island newsletter Thank you! The smitten couple were taken away in a vintage car in a retro departure following their ceremony. Francesca and Ed are thought to be tying the knot abroad, with the civil ceremony a legal declaration before their wider celebration. Read more on reality stars Francesca shared snaps to her social media as she prepared for the big day Credit: Instagram/@francesca_allen She got engaged back in 2021 Credit: Instagram The brunette beauty has been sharing the countdown to her wedding online, taking fans along with her for the journey. For the civil ceremony, Francesca’s sister Claudia – whose partner is Sam Faiers’ partner Paul Knightley’s brother – was in attendance. The wedding party stayed in London’s Landmark hotel ahead of the ceremony, with Francesca sharing snaps to her Stories before officially saying, ‘I Do’. During her stint on Love Island, the star was briefly coupled up with fellow islander Michael Griffiths. Most read in TV The pair got the chop in a brutal double eviction where they were voted out by their fellow Islanders. She has since returned to her normal job as co-owner of an ear piercing business after her stint on the dating show. Comment now