Before they could publicly declare their love for one another, the couple first got married in secret.
Another extravagant occasion—a football player’s wedding.
However, this is the third time that 26-year-old Taylor Ward and 33-year-old Riyad Mahrez have walked down the aisle together.
16Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward are football’s most loved-up coupleCredit: Instagram / @taylorwardx
Gorgeous Taylor has said her ‘I do’s’ to Mahrez for a third time.The former Manchester City star, who is currently playing in Saudi Arabia, and his wife, who was born in Cheshire, are obviously made for each other and can’t get enough of each other.
This time, they exchanged vows at the opulent Villa Balbiano, which served as the filming location for the Hollywood production House of Gucci, in the breathtaking Lake Como, Italy.
This marks the start of a new phase in their 2020 partnership.
A year later, after a brief courtship, they were married in secret.The years have not stopped their love affair from growing.
Love is not kind to me
Prior to their encounter, Mahrez and Taylor seemed to have bad luck in relationships.
Though her bliss was fleeting, she was linked to football players Mason Holgate and Sergio Aguero, the Algerian’s former colleague.
In 2012, Mahrez asked British model Rita Johal out on Oxford Street in London, and the two eventually got married.Their 2015 marriage was short-lived as the couple filed for divorce five years later.Rita made news when she was seen “chatting intently” with boxer Deontay Wilder at a nightclub in Manchester. Mahrez was reportedly heartbroken by this.
Their divorce’s cause was never made public.
When Ward and Mahrez happened to cross paths in 2020 while attending a Christmas market in Manchester, they fell deeply in love with one another.
After the winger whisked the beauty out to Mykonos for an amazing summer vacation, they were shortly engaged by 2021.
He reportedly got down on one knee and gave Taylor a £400,000 diamond sparkler while they were on their break.
Their Nikah ceremony, a traditional Islamic ceremony, took place in secrecy on the island in January 2022.
For the couple who enjoy giving their all to one another, it was just the beginning.
Taylor and Mahrez welcomed their first child together in the summer of 2022.
Mahrez and Taylor began dating in 2020 after they met on the street in Manchester
Soon, Mahrez proposed with a £400k diamond engagement ring
Taylor shows off her £400k engagement ring after romantic Mykonos proposal
By 2021, Taylor was expecting her first child with Mahrez
Baby Mila was born in the summer of 2022They shared a picture of their newborn daughter Mila on Instagram along with an announcement.
Prior to this, an ecstatic Taylor flaunted her lavish baby shower on social media.
Exquisite preparations for the celebration included a three-tiered cake made to order, a sweeping pink table, and a massive balloon arch.
In September 2023, Mahrez and Taylor exchanged vows once more, this time with blissful happiness.
This time, they raised the stakes by being married at the upscale The Londoner hotel in the centre of the West End in front of their closest friends and relatives.
She looked stunning in a stunning white gown.
Mahrez, however, looked sharp in a black tuxedo.
Mahrez and Taylor walked down the aisle for a second time at the five-star The Londoner hotel Credit: Instagram / @taylorwardx
Baby Mila was present for the occasion, as was Mahrez’s daughters Inaya and Ayla Credit: Instagram / @taylorwardx
Taylor looked beautiful in a white dress, while dapper Mahrez opted for a black tuxCredit: Instagram / @betiolacekaa
Following the public release of photos from the wedding, the football community came together to express their support for the newlyweds.
Dawn, Taylor’s mother and a Real Housewives of Cheshire star, said: “It’s the most amazing day; you all look amazing.”
Allan Saint-Maximin, a former player for Newcastle, said, “Very beautiful, it’s strong ️.”
Sara, the partner of ex-Man City player Ilkay Gundogan, continued, saying, “Omg congratulations 🤍🫠 love it.”
relocating to Saudi
Relocating abroad would be a test for any relationship, if there ever was one.
However, that might have caused stress in the marriage of the pair.
In a poignant moment, Taylor acknowledged her difficulties adjusting to a new lifestyle.
She said: “I feel like it is so hard, there are times I can’t, I just don’t like it.”
Mahrez was offered a princely sum to join the Saudi Pro League Credit: AFP
Taylor has adapted to her surroundings in the name of love for her partner
Although Taylor has admitted it’s been tough at times in the Middle East
Taylor also talked about an incident that happened to her at a hotel pool.
“I won’t lie, I had a freak out yesterday,” she admitted on television. I called the hotel to inquire, “I’m coming with my baby, what do people wear around the pool?” I was aware that there was a dress code in place and that things were much more conservative.
I replied, “I just want to know what’s the ideal thing to wear when I come with a baby, and do I need to wear something covered if I’m going in the water?
“They were like ‘oh no sorry, it’s just a man’s pool, it is just a gents pool'” .
The third time is lucky.
It goes without saying that they have now adjusted to Middle Eastern living flawlessly.
The couple’s unwavering love led them to marry for a THIRD time amid the picturesque setting of Lake Como.
They held this event at the opulent Villa Balbiano, which was prominently displayed in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, which starred Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, and Jared Leto.
The opulent estate has a boathouse, a private pier, and an outdoor pool.
They held an outdoor ceremony and then invited friends to a celebration. Taylor looked amazing in a white gown with long sleeves.
Mahrez and Taylor tied the knot again at the splendid Villa Balbiano in Lake Como
Leona Lewis performed at Taylor and Mahrez’s third wedding
The stunning occasion was shared by Taylor’s mum Dawn Ward
Amid countless white roses, Ashley, the daughter of a football player, led her down the aisle to Callum Scott’s You Are The Reason.
Following the ceremony, singer Leona Lewis—who gained notoriety on The X Factor in 2006—performed.
‘Bleeding Love’ is one of her most renowned songs. And Mahrez and Taylor give each other just that.