'Sex Education' star Connor Swindells marries 'Peaky Blinders's Amber Anderson
Connor Swindells, who shot to fame with the popular Netflix series Sex Education, has tied the knot with Peaky Blinders star Amber Anderson. The couple got married at Boath House in the Scottish Highlands, a place near Anderson's childhood home. The 28-year-old actor and his 32-year-old bride picked the venue for its sentimental value, per a Vogue feature.
Anderson orchestrated wedding plans with help from a planner
Revealing to Vogue, Anderson said she was the main planner for their wedding, only getting help from a Wide Sky Weddings planner in the last month. She almost picked her wedding dress on her first try but went for a fitting at Vivienne Westwood, where she found her perfect gown. "I just knew as soon as I tried it on," Anderson told Vogue.
Couple's wedding attire featured personal and sentimental touches
Anderson wore a satin white strapless gown from Vivienne Westwood, paired with elbow-length tulle gloves, Chanel jewelry, and Roger Vivier silver shoes. Her "something blue" was a silk bag from Patou in Paris, embroidered with the couple's names. Swindells also personalized his outfit with Grenson shoes with their initials on the soles.
Family and friends played significant roles in the ceremony
The couple made sure their loved ones were a part of their special day. Actor Alistair Petrie, who played Swindells's father on Sex Education, officiated the wedding while Anderson's godmother walked her down the aisle. "My dad sadly isn't very well, so he wasn't able to do it," Anderson shared about her father's absence. Their dog Moose also joined as the ring bearer.
Couple incorporated Scottish traditions and personal touches
After the ceremony, Swindells and Anderson participated in a Celtic quaich ritual, drinking whisky from a shared cup. The reception included Scottish dishes like haggis, neeps, tatties, and individual chocolate nemesis cakes instead of a traditional wedding cake. Autumn de Wilde, director of Emma where the couple first met, gave a speech at the reception. The newlyweds' first dance was to The Orcadian Strip The Willow, after which Anderson changed into another Vivienne Westwood ensemble for ceilidh (Scottish dance party).
