Lorraine Stanley has shared exciting details about her upcoming wedding to her fiancé Mark Perez – including which EastEnders crew will be joining them for the big day.
The beloved soap star, 49, proposed to her long-term partner in 2023 after over a decade together.
The couple, who have been together for 12 years, share a nine-year-old daughter, Nancy.
In a new interview, Lorraine revealed that her wedding day is just around the corner, with the couple set to tie the knot later this month.
Opening up about the upcoming nuptials, she told The Mirror: ‘I’m getting married to my partner in a ceremony local to where we live in Hertfordshire. It’s going to be low-key.’
When it comes to the guest list, Lorraine shared that only one EastEnders castmate will be attending – Danny Walters, who played her on-screen son, Keanu Taylor.
Lorraine Stanley has shared exciting details about her upcoming wedding to her fiancé Mark Perez – including which EastEnders crew will be joining them for the big day
The beloved soap star , 49, proposed to her long-term partner in 2023 after over a decade together
She explained: ‘I wanted them all to come, but we’re just having a small, intimate wedding at a church, then a pub with a tepee and barbecue.’
Lorraine also shared a few charming details about the day itself, including her choice of attire.
She described her wedding dress as ‘modest’, adding that Nancy, will be making a special entrance as the flower girl – dressed in a big white gown of her own.
Reflecting on why she and Mark decided to finally tie the knot after 12 years together, Lorraine said: ‘You know, every couple goes through their ups and downs, but it feels right – we’re happy.’
It comes a month after Lorraine shared an Instagram photo as she proudly showed off her slimmer frame.
The star has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two years, shedding an impressive 6.5 stone.
Posting a snap from an event, Lorraine looked gorgeous in a green and pink print co-ord.
Taking to her Instagram story, she also revealed a new milestone in her lifestyle overhaul.
It comes a month after Lorraine shared an Instagram photo as she proudly showed off her slimmer frame
The screen alum – who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet – recalled: ‘I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate (pictured on EastEnders in 2022)
She told fans: ‘I’m five months sober and still had a good night dancing! #Sobriety.’
Lorraine’s former co-stars rushed to the comments to praise the actress, with Diane Parish, who plays Denise in EastEnders, writing: ‘You look incredible!’
Martin Fowler actor James Bye agreed, gushing in the comments: ‘Look at you skinny minny xx miss you mate xx’
Lorraine has shared pictures with her social media followers along the way – and revealed she now feels better than ever.
On Instagram at the time, she said: ‘What a difference a year makes.
‘Five stone down, feeling good, clean living, healthy choices, new me, healthy mummy.’
The actress – who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet – frequently praised her pal and fitness guru Louise.
She also praises her nutritionist friend who ‘clued her up when it came to what she was eating day-to-day’.
Her gruelling daily workouts and a well-balanced food regime had a positive impact in Lorraine’s life, who said of her journey: ‘I’m enjoying it and I feel better for it.’
Spilling her diet hacks while chatting to Woman’s Own magazine, Lorraine said: ‘My mate Louise is my fitness guru. I’ve got her to thank for it.’
The actress recalled: ‘I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate.’
